Exam 6: Purchasing and Maintaining a Computer

Your best protection against data loss is to ____ your files to an external storage location.

New Windows OS computers start around $800 for a basic ultrabook.

A ____ drive is a small portable solid state storage device that plugs into a USB port.

You should shut down your computer or disconnect it from the Internet if you are not using it for extended periods of time.

RAM is measured in terabytes . _________________________

____ hard drives, mostly found in older desktop computers, are fragile and susceptible to damage.

Storage capacity is measured in ____.

If you turn on your computer, and you don't see a pointer on the screen, you might have problems with your ____.

Intel ____ processors are best for light use such as Microsoft Office, Web research, and email.

Often, the data on a computer is worth more than the computer itself.

When doing manual computer maintenance, wear a(n) ____ wristband to protect the components. Anti-glare

Utility programs can help return your computer to better working condition by scanning for viruses and spyware. _________________________

Disadvantages of a(n) ____ computer include that they are less powerful and offer less functionality than other types of computers.

You can back up your files to remote servers over the Internet, called surge backup.

Hard drive storage uses ____ technology to arrange particles on the disk.

The amount of RAM you need is independent of what programs you intend to run.

Computers with the Intel i7 processors are best for gamers and heavy technical users.

____ devices store files permanently so you can retrieve them later.

More damaging than power outages are power ____.

To prevent power fluctuations from damaging electronic components, you should always use a(n) power suppressor with your computer. _________________________