2.1 Computer Hardware
2.2 System Software
2.4 Application Software
2.3 File Management
2.5 Networking
100

Which types of connector is commonly used for keyboards and mice? (Select two.)

1) USB Port

2) Wireless

100

Which of the following operating systems is a special version of Linux developed by Google?

Android

100

Which application is better for creating presentations?

Powerpoint or Google slides. 

100

What is the service called that lets you store data in a remote location over the internet?

Cloud storage

Cloud storage, also known as the cloud, is the service that lets you store data in a remote location over the internet. When you save something to the cloud, you're really saving it to someone else's computer.

100

Which network type uses light pulses to transmit data?

Fiber Optic

Fiber optic networks transmit light pulses rather than electricity to communicate.

Satellite networks use radio signals sent to and received from a satellite.

Cable networks use a cable TV connection and electric signals to send data.

Wireless networks use radio waves for sending network data within a local area network.

200

Which of the following are advantages of a desktop computer? (Select two.)

  • They are usually more powerful than other types of computing devices, especially for complex graphic processing.
  • They are easier to upgrade, repair, and customize. Monitors can be upgraded separately from the actual computer.
  • They are cheaper than laptops.
200

Which kind of system software tells the computer how to communicate with peripherals, such as a printer or scanner?

Device Driver

200

Which Microsoft Office program is used to create spreadsheets?

Excel

200

What are the designations at the end of file names such as .docx and .html called?



File Extensions

On Windows, a file extension comes at the end of the file name (such as .docx and .html) and determines which application will be used by default to open the file.

Files are used to store information on a computer's storage devices. Every file has two attributes that uniquely identify it from other files on the same system:

  • The file's name.
  • The file's path. This is a list all of the folders that the file resides in, from the top down to the current folder. It starts at the root folder, which is the top folder in the drive.

To keep information organized, files can be sorted into different folders.

200

Which of the following internet technologies provides the FASTEST transmission speed?


Fiber Optic

Fiber optic provides the fastest transmission speed, as signals are transmitted at the speed of light using lasers or LED light sources.

Cable and DSL rely on a copper media to transmit electrical signals which are less than the speed of light.

Cellular uses wireless radio signals to transmit data which is typically rate limited by the provider.

300

What is an operating system, give an example.

the primary software that manages a computer's hardware and software resources, acting as an interface between the user and the machine. 

Examples: Windows and Mac OS

300

Which kind of system software is preinstalled on electronic products like blenders, automobiles, and televisions?

Firmware
300

What kind of software guards against malware and viruses?

Antivirus software. 

300

If you select a file on the desktop and press delete on your keyboard, what happens to the file?

It is moved to the recycle bin. 

The deleted file is moved to the Recycle Bin. From there, it can either be restored to its original location or permanently removed from the computer.

300

You live in a rural area and don't have a nearby wired network to connect to the internet.

What could you use to connect to the internet?

Satellite

Satellite communication technology uses a satellite dish to send and receive signals to and from an orbiting satellite. Satellite internet does not use telephone lines, cable systems, or other wired networks.

Fiber optic, cable, and DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections are not options in this scenario because they require wired connections through an ISP.

400

Which of the following allows you to convert physical documents and pictures into digital files on a computer?

Scanner

400

Which category of system software provides a platform for application software to run on?

Operating system

400

Which of the following allows you to exit a running application? (Select two.)

With the application window selected, press Alt + F4.

In the application's menu bar, select File > Exit.

There are several ways to exit a running program.

  • In the application's menu bar, select File > Exit.
  • In the top right corner of the application window, select the Close button.
  • Right-click the running application icon on the taskbar and select Close window.
  • With the application window selected, press Alt + F4.


400

Which permission option allows a user view files but not change them?

Read

Read or Read Only permissions allows all users view the data, but not change it.

Read/Write, Administrator, and Owner roles all have permission to change files.

400

Which protocol is used to identify resources and transfer hypertext pages on the World Wide Web?

HTTP (Hyper Text Makeup Language)

The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is used to identify resources and transfer hypertext pages on the World Wide Web.

The Domain Name System (DNS) matches unique IP addresses with easy-to-read URLs.

The Internet Protocol (IP) is used to route information over the internet.

The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) adds a header to each IP packet.

500

What 5 hardware components of a desktop computer? 

Central processing unit CPU

Graphical processing unit GPU

Random Access Memory RAM

Monitor

Keyboard

Mouse


500

Disk cleaners, antivirus software, backup software, and compression software are what kind of system software?

Utility Software

Utility software analyzes, configures, and optimizes the computer. It includes software such as disk cleaners, antivirus software, backup software, and compression software.

500

Which installation method is MOST likely to put your computer at risk of downloading a virus?

Internet Installations

Downloading things from online. 

500

Which of the following uses special memory chips to store data?

Flash Drive

Flash storage uses special memory chips to store data. You can remove power from a flash storage device and its contents will remain intact.

The hard disk drive (HDD) is usually larger and includes magnetic disks encased in a protective housing to store data.

Compact discs and optical drives use microscopic light and dark spots on the bottom surface of the disc to store computer data.

500

Which of the following stores organized data that lets clients use queries to add, remove, or change data as appropriate?

Database servers store databases, which are huge repositories of organized data. Clients can also use queries to add, remove, or change data as appropriate.

Mail servers provide email service to a network.

Web servers store web pages as hypertext documents.

Gaming servers keep track of events in multiplayer video games.

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