Question 1

In which of the following storage device(s)does memory need to be constantly recharged to retain the contents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dynamic RAM (DRAM) 
B)  Static RAM (SRAM) 
C)  Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) 
D)  Flash Memory 
A)  Dynamic RAM (DRAM) 
B)  Static RAM (SRAM) 
C)  Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) 
D)  Flash Memory A

Question 2

Which of the following is/are classified as input device(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Webcam 
B)  Mouse 
C)  Touchpad 
D)  Speakers 
A)  Webcam 
B)  Mouse 
C)  Touchpad 
D)  Speakers A,B,C

Question 3

Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos?

Accepted Answer

A)  External RAM 
B)  Floppy disk 
C)  Hard drive 
D)  Motherboard 
A)  External RAM 
B)  Floppy disk 
C)  Hard drive 
D)  Motherboard C

Question 4

Jennifer recently bought a new computer to type a new manuscript she's been working on.She also stored a lot of movies on it to watch during her free time.Though the performance was good at the beginning,it deteriorated quickly over a small period of time.Which of these is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

A)  Declining free space on the hard drive 
B)  Declining clock speed of the core processor 
C)  Fault plug-n-play devices like USB flash drives 
D)  Dysfunctional AC adapter 
A)  Declining free space on the hard drive 
B)  Declining clock speed of the core processor 
C)  Fault plug-n-play devices like USB flash drives 
D)  Dysfunctional AC adapter

Question 5

What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fetch $\rightarrow$ decode $\rightarrow$ execute $\rightarrow$ store 
B)  Fetch $\rightarrow$ store $\rightarrow$ decode $\rightarrow$ execute 
C)  Fetch $\rightarrow$ execute $\rightarrow$ decode $\rightarrow$ store 
D)  Decode $\rightarrow$ fetch $\rightarrow$ store $\rightarrow$ execute 
A)  Fetch $\rightarrow$ decode $\rightarrow$ execute $\rightarrow$ store 
B)  Fetch $\rightarrow$ store $\rightarrow$ decode $\rightarrow$ execute 
C)  Fetch $\rightarrow$ execute $\rightarrow$ decode $\rightarrow$ store 
D)  Decode $\rightarrow$ fetch $\rightarrow$ store $\rightarrow$ execute

Question 6

Alessandro wants to use his desktop computer to video chat with his mother.What hardware does he need to accomplish this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a webcam and scanner to ensure that the quality of the call is good. 
B)  Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his mother can both see and hear each other. 
C)  Use his keyboard,monitor,and speakers so that both he and his mother can see,hear,and even text each other. 
D)  Use his projector and webcam so that both he and his mother can clearly see and hear each other. 
A)  Use a webcam and scanner to ensure that the quality of the call is good. 
B)  Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his mother can both see and hear each other. 
C)  Use his keyboard,monitor,and speakers so that both he and his mother can see,hear,and even text each other. 
D)  Use his projector and webcam so that both he and his mother can clearly see and hear each other.

Question 7

Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware?

Accepted Answer

A)  Connecting peripheral devices to computer 
B)  Rebooting the computer often 
C)  Using a UPS or a surge processor 
D)  Cleaning air vents 
A)  Connecting peripheral devices to computer 
B)  Rebooting the computer often 
C)  Using a UPS or a surge processor 
D)  Cleaning air vents

Question 8

Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bottlenecking 
B)  Clock speed 
C)  Reboot 
D)  Instructions per cycle (IP
C)  
A)  Bottlenecking 
B)  Clock speed 
C)  Reboot 
D)  Instructions per cycle (IP
C)

Question 9

Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of these,though not equally portable,is most powerful and usually easier to upgrade than others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Desktop computers 
B)  Tablets 
C)  Smartphones 
D)  Laptops 
A)  Desktop computers 
B)  Tablets 
C)  Smartphones 
D)  Laptops

Question 11

When should a user consider restoring the operating system?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the programs or apps do not start properly 
B)  When the monitor does not display anything 
C)  When the system slows down 
D)  When the internet does not connect 
A)  When the programs or apps do not start properly 
B)  When the monitor does not display anything 
C)  When the system slows down 
D)  When the internet does not connect

Question 12

Which of these is not an input device?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stylus 
B)  Scanner 
C)  Printer 
D)  Webcam 
A)  Stylus 
B)  Scanner 
C)  Printer 
D)  Webcam

Question 13

Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clock speed 
B)  Bus width 
C)  Hard drive space 
D)  Number of peripheral devices connected 
A)  Clock speed 
B)  Bus width 
C)  Hard drive space 
D)  Number of peripheral devices connected

Question 14

What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content?

Accepted Answer

A)  Projector 
B)  Plotter 
C)  Motion-sensing controller 
D)  Voice synthesizer 
A)  Projector 
B)  Plotter 
C)  Motion-sensing controller 
D)  Voice synthesizer

Question 15

What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ink-jet printer 
B)  Laser printer 
C)  Plotter 
D)  Mobile printer 
A)  Ink-jet printer 
B)  Laser printer 
C)  Plotter 
D)  Mobile printer

Question 16

Which of the following types of storage is/are used to transfer data from one computer to another?

Accepted Answer

A)  Read-Only Memory 
B)  Random Access Memory 
C)  External Hard Drive 
D)  Optical Media 
A)  Read-Only Memory 
B)  Random Access Memory 
C)  External Hard Drive 
D)  Optical Media

Question 17

It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Speed at which the processor executes instructions 
B)  Speed at which data travels 
C)  Time taken to fetch and decode instructions 
D)  Time taken to store the instructions on RAM 
A)  Speed at which the processor executes instructions 
B)  Speed at which data travels 
C)  Time taken to fetch and decode instructions 
D)  Time taken to store the instructions on RAM

Question 19

A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

While naming a file on the computer,if we press the key corresponding to letter A on the keyboard,what process is carried out inside the CPU to display the letter on the screen?

Accepted Answer

A)  'A' is stored as alphabet 'A' on the memory unit and displayed back. 
B)  'A' is directly displayed on monitor from keyboard,without passing through any memory unit. 
C)  'A' is converted to its ASCII binary code and stored in the memory unit.Then it is converted back to 'A' for display. 
D)  'A' is converted to its special characters and stored in the memory unit.Then it is converted back to 'A' for display. 
A)  'A' is stored as alphabet 'A' on the memory unit and displayed back. 
B)  'A' is directly displayed on monitor from keyboard,without passing through any memory unit. 
C)  'A' is converted to its ASCII binary code and stored in the memory unit.Then it is converted back to 'A' for display. 
D)  'A' is converted to its special characters and stored in the memory unit.Then it is converted back to 'A' for display.

In which of the following storage device(s)does memory need to be constantly recharged to retain the contents?

Which of the following is/are classified as input device(s)?

Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos?

Jennifer recently bought a new computer to type a new manuscript she's been working on.She also stored a lot of movies on it to watch during her free time.Though the performance was good at the beginning,it deteriorated quickly over a small period of time.Which of these is the most likely cause?

What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle?

Alessandro wants to use his desktop computer to video chat with his mother.What hardware does he need to accomplish this?

Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware?

Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?

Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations.

Which of these,though not equally portable,is most powerful and usually easier to upgrade than others?

When should a user consider restoring the operating system?

Which of these is not an input device?

Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU?

What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content?

What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints?

Which of the following types of storage is/are used to transfer data from one computer to another?

It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first time.

What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?

A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer.

While naming a file on the computer,if we press the key corresponding to letter A on the keyboard,what process is carried out inside the CPU to display the letter on the screen?

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In which of the following storage device(s)does memory need to be constantly recharged to retain the contents?

Which of the following is/are classified as input device(s)?

Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos?

Jennifer recently bought a new computer to type a new manuscript she's been working on.She also stored a lot of movies on it to watch during her free time.Though the performance was good at the beginning,it deteriorated quickly over a small period of time.Which of these is the most likely cause?

What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle?

Alessandro wants to use his desktop computer to video chat with his mother.What hardware does he need to accomplish this?

Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware?

Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?

Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations.

Which of these,though not equally portable,is most powerful and usually easier to upgrade than others?

When should a user consider restoring the operating system?

Which of these is not an input device?

Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU?

What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content?

What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints?

Which of the following types of storage is/are used to transfer data from one computer to another?

It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first time.

What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?

A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer.

While naming a file on the computer,if we press the key corresponding to letter A on the keyboard,what process is carried out inside the CPU to display the letter on the screen?

Getting Started With Excel

Formatting Workbook Text and Data

Analyzing and Charting Financial Data

Generating Reports From Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks

Managing Data With Data Tools

Summarizing Data With Pivottables

Performing What-If Analyses

Exploring Financial Tools and Functions

Analyzing Data With Business Intelligence Tools

Exploring Pivottable Design

Technology and Computing: Part A

Technology and Computing: Part B

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