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1. Main function of PSU?
Converting alternating current to direct current
2. System bus combines functions of other three bus types
True
False
3. Video Cards have their own. . .
Video cards have their own (Select 3):
Options:
RAM.
Internet connection.
Processing unit.
Heat dispersion system.
PSU
4. In mass produced CD, a reflective coat _________ is sandwiched between a layer of acrylic,
and layer of clear plastic
Options:
Acrylic
Aluminum
Magnetic Membrane
Data Layer
5. Select 6 items that belongs to SSD
Options
No moving parts
Faster than hard drives
Faster than RAM
Non volatile storage
Solid state
Less power consumption than HDs
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Good Place to put OS
Temporary data storage
6. Three types of HD Connectors
Options
IDE
PCL
AT
SCSI
SATA
ATX
7. Choose 4 options that describes flash memory
Options:
SSDs based on Flash
Flash drives slower than hard drives
Flash is volatile memory
Flash is non volatile
Flash has no moving parts
Bits are stored as electricity
8. How much time does it takes to access a bit on DRAM
Options:
1 ms
50ms
5ms
50ns
9. When we need very fast access to the information, we use
Options:
ROM
Hard drive
Transistors
RAM
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10. An output device
Options:
Generates PDFs
Load operating system
Sends information to the outside world
Get information to the CPU
11. During Laser printing process, the last operation is done by the
Options:
Drum assembly
Fuser
Laser
Toner hopper
12. Examples of input hardware are:
Options:
Solid state hard drives
Monitors and headphones
Mice, Keyboards, and Cameras
External hard drives
13. Generic Windows Installation aren’t ideal because. . .
Options:
They are pirated software
They don't include platform specific drivers
They aren’t good as MAC OS
They aren’t compatible with DELL PCs
14. OEMs copies of Windows are called
Options:
MS-DOS
Windows 10
Installs
ISOs
15. Plug and Play Refers to
Options:
Interactive devices such as mice and joysticks
Components that have their own firmware
PCl and PCl express and expansion slots
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A manufacturer standard for data transfer between components
16. We access the BIOS when
Options:
We start the computer
There is a problem with the computer
All of the other options are correct
We change the monitor
We need to install a driver
17. The BIOS is
Options:
Updates only when necessary
Stored in volatile memory
Stored on flash memory on older computers
Never updated
18. The 20/20/20 rule states:
Options:
You should focus on something 20 minutes away for 20 m for every 20 hours
You should focus on something 20 ft away for 20s every 20min
You should focus on something 20 m away for 20 minutes and every 20 s
You should focus on something 20 m away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes
19. Match the monitor specification with its units
1:millimeters
20. You will have less problems with eye strain if you
Options:
Keep the monitor above eye level
Take frequent breaks
Work with window behind you
Keep monitor closer than 1 m for your eyes
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21. The BIOS can help
Options:
Determine if registry is corrupted
Detect corrupted or missing drivers
Identify if CPU is overheated
Detect loose cables
22. Select 4 where software issues can be corrected by
Options
Repairing the registry
Downloading RAM
Reinstalling OS or applications
Restoring OS from system image
Backing up files
Replacing Drives
23. Select 4 Diagnostic techniques includes
Options:
Reinstalling windows
Swapping out
Google searches
Checking the BIOS
Downloading RAM
Beep Codes
24. Select 4 system software includes
Options:
Operating system
Programming tools
Browsers
Utilities
Device drivers
Word processing
Paying for software is good because…
Options:
It finances development
It promotes third world equity
It helps the economy
It guarantees quality
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25. The traditional approach to using software is
Options:
Thin Client
Software as a services
Perpetual License
Open Source
26. Your system image can be on a hard drive or
Options:
A floppy disk
Older Hard drive
Cloud
Separate partition on HD
27. You need windows repair disk to restore from a Windows System Image
Options:
True
False
28. What are the 4 potential causes of windows failures
Options:
Internet interruption
Malware
Corrupted drivers or DLLS
HD Failure
Corrupted Registry
Loose Cables
29. Math the backup with its description:
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30. Key disadvantage for using second internal HD for backup is:
Options:
Its manual
Durability
Onsite
Security
31. The key benefit to cloud backup is
Options:
Its onsite
Its offsite
Better Security
Reduces bandwidth requirements
32. Name three parts of the motherboard and briefly describe each components functions(No
credit given for items that plugs into the motherboard) It is worth 6 points
33. Describe how RAM increases the effective speed of a PC. It's worth 2 points
34. Specify two key benefits of System image
