Question 1

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. B

Question 2

What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  A faulty port 
B)  A dusty computer vent 
C)  Insufficient space on the hard disk drive 
D)  An issue with internet connectivity 
A)  A faulty port 
B)  A dusty computer vent 
C)  Insufficient space on the hard disk drive 
D)  An issue with internet connectivity A

Question 3

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 A, C

Question 4

Ryan wants to install a new operating system on his laptop, but first he needs to safely store all his data - over 80 GB - so he doesn't lose any of his files. How should Ryan back up all his data?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should use a memory card to store the data if his laptop has a slot for one, because they are very small and handy. 
B)  He should use the internal hard drive of his laptop to store the data because since it is not detachable, it will ensure maximum safety. 
C)  He should use an external hard drive to store the data because the amount of data he needs to store is quite large. 
D)  He should use a DVD to store his data because other handy storage devices, like flash drives and memory cards, cannot store such a sizeable amount of data. 
A)  He should use a memory card to store the data if his laptop has a slot for one, because they are very small and handy. 
B)  He should use the internal hard drive of his laptop to store the data because since it is not detachable, it will ensure maximum safety. 
C)  He should use an external hard drive to store the data because the amount of data he needs to store is quite large. 
D)  He should use a DVD to store his data because other handy storage devices, like flash drives and memory cards, cannot store such a sizeable amount of data.

Question 5

Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Printer 
B)  Voice synthesizer 
C)  Headset 
D)  Projector 
A)  Printer 
B)  Voice synthesizer 
C)  Headset 
D)  Projector

Question 6

Daniel wants to buy a desktop to use for playing games after work. He loves racing games and wants to make sure his laptop has all the specifications needed to run them smoothly and efficiently. Which of these factors should he consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  RAM capacity - it provides temporary storage that applications use to run smoothly 
B)  Processor core - some applications, especially games, have greater processor requirements 
C)  Size - larger desktops provide more physical space for memory storage, increasing efficiency 
D)  External hard disk capacity - provides additional temporary storage needed to run heavy applications 
A)  RAM capacity - it provides temporary storage that applications use to run smoothly 
B)  Processor core - some applications, especially games, have greater processor requirements 
C)  Size - larger desktops provide more physical space for memory storage, increasing efficiency 
D)  External hard disk capacity - provides additional temporary storage needed to run heavy applications

Question 7

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 8

Surya's computer monitor display does not seem to work despite repeated attempts to fix the issue. Which of the following is most likely to be causing display problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Faulty power or video cable 
B)  Improperly connected keyboard 
C)  Dysfunctional UPS 
D)  Power fluctuation 
A)  Faulty power or video cable 
B)  Improperly connected keyboard 
C)  Dysfunctional UPS 
D)  Power fluctuation

Question 9

What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Turn off the computer and remove its power source. 
B)  Install anti-virus software. 
C)  Disconnect all the input and output devices. 
D)  Disconnect the UPS and surge suppressor. 
A)  Turn off the computer and remove its power source. 
B)  Install anti-virus software. 
C)  Disconnect all the input and output devices. 
D)  Disconnect the UPS and surge suppressor.

Question 10

Which of the following should you take into consideration when purchasing a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Form factor 
B)  Software and applications you intend to use 
C)  Platform or Operating System 
D)  Storage capacity 
A)  Form factor 
B)  Software and applications you intend to use 
C)  Platform or Operating System 
D)  Storage capacity

Question 11

We can use Unicode coding scheme to support a larger variety of characters including Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Alice stored a memory card in her wallet that had all the photographs of a recent trip she took. When she inserted the card into her laptop, her computer wasn't able to read it. Alice tried to access its contents on her other devices but could not. Based on this, which of the following is/are likely to be true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Though the memory card may be damaged, its contents can be retrieved using a different device. 
B)  The memory card is damaged and storing it in a protective case could have avoided the damage. 
C)  The memory card is damaged and its contents are permanently lost. 
D)  All of her devices have faulty memory card slots and her memory card is not damaged at all. 
A)  Though the memory card may be damaged, its contents can be retrieved using a different device. 
B)  The memory card is damaged and storing it in a protective case could have avoided the damage. 
C)  The memory card is damaged and its contents are permanently lost. 
D)  All of her devices have faulty memory card slots and her memory card is not damaged at all.

Question 13

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 14

Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse?

Accepted Answer

A)  A laptop 
B)  An all-in-one computer 
C)  A desktop computer 
D)  A tablet 
A)  A laptop 
B)  An all-in-one computer 
C)  A desktop computer 
D)  A tablet

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

The hard disk drive on Joyce's laptop can store up to 500 GB of data. She usually only saves official documents and a few songs that she listens to while she works. However, when she uses more than three applications at the same time, her laptop responds more slowly. What should she do to optimize her storage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use an external hard disk drive to store data so that there is more free memory on her laptop's hard disk drive 
B)  Save all her data on a DVD so that the space on her hard disk drive is completely available to run her applications smoothly 
C)  Increase the RAM on her laptop so that more space for temporary storage of data is available, hence, increasing the performance 
D)  Replace her hard disk drive with one that provides lesser storage capacity so that the amount of memory available is optimal and performance is increased 
A)  Use an external hard disk drive to store data so that there is more free memory on her laptop's hard disk drive 
B)  Save all her data on a DVD so that the space on her hard disk drive is completely available to run her applications smoothly 
C)  Increase the RAM on her laptop so that more space for temporary storage of data is available, hence, increasing the performance 
D)  Replace her hard disk drive with one that provides lesser storage capacity so that the amount of memory available is optimal and performance is increased

Question 19

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 20

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

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

What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer?

When should a user consider restoring the operating system?

Ryan wants to install a new operating system on his laptop, but first he needs to safely store all his data - over 80 GB - so he doesn't lose any of his files. How should Ryan back up all his data?

Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations?

Daniel wants to buy a desktop to use for playing games after work. He loves racing games and wants to make sure his laptop has all the specifications needed to run them smoothly and efficiently. Which of these factors should he consider?

What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?

Surya's computer monitor display does not seem to work despite repeated attempts to fix the issue. Which of the following is most likely to be causing display problems?

What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance?

Which of the following should you take into consideration when purchasing a computer?

We can use Unicode coding scheme to support a larger variety of characters including Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic.

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

Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Developing an Excel Application

Customizing Your Workspace Text and Graphics

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

What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer?

When should a user consider restoring the operating system?

Ryan wants to install a new operating system on his laptop, but first he needs to safely store all his data - over 80 GB - so he doesn't lose any of his files. How should Ryan back up all his data?

Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations?

Daniel wants to buy a desktop to use for playing games after work. He loves racing games and wants to make sure his laptop has all the specifications needed to run them smoothly and efficiently. Which of these factors should he consider?

What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?

Surya's computer monitor display does not seem to work despite repeated attempts to fix the issue. Which of the following is most likely to be causing display problems?

What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance?

Which of the following should you take into consideration when purchasing a computer?

We can use Unicode coding scheme to support a larger variety of characters including Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic.

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

Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Developing an Excel Application

Customizing Your Workspace Text and Graphics

Filters