Introduction to Computers
Which type of computer is commonly used in homes?
What is the "Brain" of the computer?
CPU - Central Processing Unit
If a web browser is an application used to access and view websites. Name TWO browsers.
Safari, Google Chrome, Firefox
Which network model is the least secure?
P2P / Peer-to-peer network
The key would you use if you want to erase a character or word.
Delete
Why didn't people have home computers before the 1970s?
Most computers were too large and expensive for home use.
Which hardware component is responsible for ensuring that a CPU operates at a regular temperature?
Heat Sink
Henry wants a mobile operating system that he can customize. Which of the following is his best choice?
Android
Which is the largest type of network?
WAN - Wide Area Network
Which laptop operating system is a big target of virus attacks?
Windows 11
Which type of computer is commonly used to manage large amounts of data?
Mainframe Computers
If an input device is any hardware component that allows a user to enter data and instructions into a computer. Name THREE input devices.
keyboard, touchpad/mouse, scanner, webcam, digital camera, microphone, etc.
Lisa is preparing to present monthly results to the team and provide a written report for each person. Which of the following software will Lisa need?
Presentation and word processor software.
Which topology is the most reliable and expensive?
Mesh
Which computer software it least likely to get a virus?
Which type of computer is the most expensive?
Super Computer
If an output device is any device used to send data from a computer to another device or user. Name THREE output devices.
printer, monitor, speaker, projector?
What are some guidelines of saving a file?
1. Use short, simple file and folder names.
2.Use file and folder names that describe the content accurately.
3.Use all lowercase letters in file names.
4.Use underscores instead of spaces in file names.
5.Avoid using characters such as ! # $ % @ ^ ‘ ~ + ; = in file and folder names.
Madison writes for her local newspaper. They have given her a username and password, along with a secure tunnel to log on to their network. Which of the following is Madison using?
Virtual private network (VPN)
Where would you most likely find a network with just two computers and a printer?
a) In the data center of a bank.
b) In an agency of the government.
c) In a hospital emergency room.
d) In a home environment.
d) In a home environment.
In which decade were the earliest computing devices developed?
1930s.
Amy just purchased a new keyboard and mouse for her computer. Which connector will her keyboard and mouse most likely use?
USB
You opened a folder on your system that contains numerous files, all with file name extensions of .jpg, .png and .gif. What file types are contained in your folder?
Graphics files
A school district wants to connect all elementary, middle school and high school LANs. What type of network will meet this requirement?
Metropolitan area network (MAN)
Marty was admitted to the hospital for pain in his abdomen. The doctors admit Marty so they can watch him closely. How can the staff make his medical information available quickly and reliably?
a) Update the paper-based medical chart once every hour.
b) Email the updated medical information to each other.
c) Use hospital smartphones to share the information through texting.
d) Use the network to save and view the information on hospital software.
d) Use the network to save and view the information on hospital software.