Question 1

Which computer type will take up the most space in a workspace?

Accepted Answer

A)   Desktop computer
B)   Tablet
C)   Laptop
D)   All-in-one computer A

Question 2

While working on a research project, you've opened several tabs in your browser. You notice that the more tabs you open, the slower your computer gets. What resource is being overtaxed?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hard disk
B)   CPU
C)   Operating system
D)   RAM D

Question 3

What does it mean to restore a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Revert all operating system settings back to their defaults.
B)   Repair the operating system with all available updates.
C)   Replace old device drivers with new ones.
D)   Reinstall the operating system. A

Question 4

What should you do before you turn on a laptop for the first time?

Accepted Answer

A)   Plug the laptop into a power outlet.
B)   Call the manufacturer for instructions.
C)   Fully charge the battery.
D)   Remove the battery.

Question 5

Riley needs more storage space on his small laptop, and he needs that storage to be accessible without Internet access. What is the best storage option for Riley to add to his computer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cloud storage
B)   Internal hard drive
C)   Optical hard drive
D)   External hard drive

Question 6

What are the types of desktop form factor? Choose two.

Accepted Answer

A)   Tower
B)   Laptop
C)   All-in-one
D)   Tabletop

Question 7

How many bits make a byte?

Accepted Answer

A)   4
B)   10
C)   16
D)   8

Question 8

For which of the following devices might a cooling pad help with overheating problems?

Accepted Answer

A)   Laptop
B)   Tablet
C)   Phone
D)   Desktop

Question 9

What devices on a laptop might be used to replace a mouse? Choose all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Keyboard
B)   Touchscreen
C)   Trackball
D)   Touchpad

Question 10

What does 1 represent in stored data?

Accepted Answer

A)   A single item in storage
B)   Presence of an electronic charge
C)   A single character on the keyboard
D)   Absence of an electronic charge

Question 11

What kind of device is the camera on a smartphone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Output
B)   Memory
C)   Processing
D)   Input

Question 12

When you save your file while working on a document, where is the data moved?

Accepted Answer

A)   From volatile RAM to nonvolatile storage on the hard drive
B)   From volatile RAM to nonvolatile storage in the processor's cache
C)   From nonvolatile storage in the processor's cache to volatile RAM
D)   From permanent storage in the system's firmware to volatile RAM

Question 13

Rory is shopping for a computer to do some lightweight research, office work, and web browsing. She also wants to watch movies on her new computer. Which two factors will help maximize her computer's speed when doing multiple tasks at one time?

Accepted Answer

A)   CPU and RAM
B)   RAM and storage
C)   Form factor and CPU
D)   CPU and storage

Question 14

What kind of output does a 3-D printer create?

Accepted Answer

A)   Visual
B)   Logical
C)   Physical
D)   Audio

Question 15

Ariel is shopping for a laptop. He's having trouble deciding between three options that all have good reviews and fall within his budget. How can Ariel compare the performance potential for each of his top three options?

Accepted Answer

A)   Buy all three, use them for a little while, and then return two of them.
B)   Ask the manufacturers for information about which one is best.
C)   Check with a salesperson at a local retail store.
D)   Check benchmarking information online.

Question 16

Eneida found an excellent deal on a printer and excitedly brought it home, plugged it in, and turned it on. Unfortunately, when she tried to print her homework for the next day, it didn't work. What should Eneida check to fix this problem?

Accepted Answer

A)   Make sure the printer is connected to the Internet.
B)   Make sure the right device driver is installed on the computer.
C)   Make sure the right device driver is installed on the printer.
D)   Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet.

Question 17

Which storage type would lose its data if exposed to a mild magnetic field?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tape drive
B)   Optical drive
C)   Flash drive
D)   Optical disc

Question 18

Which CPU clock speed is fastest?

Accepted Answer

A)   3 MHz
B)   300 million cycles per second
C)   3 million cycles per second
D)   3 GHz

Question 19

Nancy is about to give a presentation to her school's advisory board about some upcoming changes to their Nursing program. She needs to display the presentation from her laptop to the large screen in the conference room. How can she create this connection? Choose two.

Accepted Answer

A)   Create a wireless connection between her laptop and the Internet.
B)   Plug one end of a cable into her laptop and the other end into the projector.
C)   Plug the laptop's power cable into the power strip at the podium.
D)   Create a wireless connection between her laptop and the projector.

Question 20

Most peripheral devices connect to a computer through what kind of port?

Accepted Answer

A)   Internet
B)   Input
C)   USB
D)   Display

Exam 3: Performing Calculations With Formulas and Functions