Computer Hardware
Which of the following components stores values in short-term memory?
Flash drive
RAM
Hard drive
Processor
RAM
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of SSDs over HDDs?
Small and light
Low power consumption
Inexpensive
Durable
Inexpensive
Multiple computers configured to be able to communicate and share information with each other form a ____________.
Family
Group
Commune
Network
Network
Which application makes sure your computer has the most recent versions of its system software?
Windows Update
Backup and Restore
Windows Defender
Disk Cleaner
Windows Update
Which hardware component processes data?
HDD
RAM
CPU
SSD
Which of the following has the ability to store user data even if the power to the computer is off?
Firmware/BIOS
Cache memory
System memory
Hard drive
Hard drive
Which of the following is the best definition for a LAN?
A network in a small geographic area, like in an office.
An extension of a private network over a shared or public network, such as the Internet.
The interconnection of components, such as laptops, printers, keyboards, and other wireless devices within a personal range (typically 10 meters or less).
A network whose computers and servers are separated geographically but still connected.
A network in a small geographic area, like in an office.
Software that requires a monthly subscription fee is often called _______________.
Software as a service
Web applications
Online-only software
Temporary software
Software as a service
Becca is working on a program that will store data. The program will need quick access to data and data persistence is not important. Where should the data be stored?
In flash memory
In a database
In a flat file
In memory
Which of the following is NOT an optical storage device?
Compact disc
Hard disk
Blu-ray disc
Digital video disc
Hard disk
You need to add security for your wireless network. You would like to use the most secure method. Which method should you implement?
WEP
Kerberos
WPA2
WPA
WPA2
Which network type uses a coaxial cable to receive its signal?
Cable
Cellular
Satellite
Fiber-optic
Cable
Which of the following companies is a manufacturer of CPUs?
Intel
nVidia
DELL
Apple
Intel
What can be done if a computer is relying too much on virtual memory supplied by the hard drive to temporarily store information needed by the CPU?
Upgrade the CPU.
Install more RAM.
Re-format the hard drive.
Install a better video card.
Install more RAM
What is the name of the protocol suite used on the Internet?
UDP/IP
TCP/IP
HTTP/DNS
HTTP
TCP/IP
Which network type uses light pulses to transmit data?
Cable
Fiber optic
Wireless
Satellite
Fiber optic
Which of the following is NOT a long-term storage device?
Compact disc
Hard disk
Flash drive
RAM
RAM
Which of the following is used on a wireless network to identify the network name?
WEP key
MAC address
SSID
WPA2 passphrase
SSID
Which of the following is not an example of wireless networking communications?
Bluetooth
802.11n
DSL
Infrared
DSL
Which of the following subnet mask is Class B?
255.255.0.0
255.0.0.0
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.255
255.255.0.0