Computing Devices
Internal Components
Input and Output
Storage
Hardware and Troubleshooting
100
Abby needs a device that she can take to a client's location and show presentations from. Which device would be the BEST option for her?
What is a Laptop
100
This device stores values in short-term memory.
What is RAM?
Double Jeopardy!! What does RAM stand for?
Reward 2x points.
100
The term for a device (usually external to a computer) that is plugged into a computer's communication port or connected wirelessly
What is a peripheral?
100
This storage device is NOT an example of long term storage
What is RAM?
Double Jeopardy!! What does RAM stand for?
Reward 2x points.
100
This is the hardest part of troubleshooting.
What is recreating the problem?
200
Two devices that their main source of power is a battery.
What are laptops and smartphone?
200
The hardware component that processes data
What is CPU?
Double Jeopardy!!! What does CPU stand for?
Reward 2x points
200
A type of connector that is commonly used for keyboards and mice
What is USB?
Double Jeopardy!! What does USB stand for?
Reward 2x points
200
Which of the following uses persistent memory chips to store data?
Compact disc
Flash drive
RAM
Hard disk
What is a Flash Drive?
200
Anna, a technician, is helping a customer troubleshoot an issue where a server will intermittently become inaccessible to employees. Anna has completed researching the knowledge bases available. Anna will do this part of the standard troubleshooting methodology next.
What is establish a theory of probable cause?
300
A computing device that is considered the easiest to repair.
What is a desktop computer
300
This component converts AC to DC.
What is the power supply?
300
What is USB A?
300
You need a storage device that has very large storage capacity, is fast, and is relatively inexpensive.
What is a HDD?
Double Jeopardy!! What does HDD stand for?
Reward 2x points
300
While troubleshooting a problem with a computer, a technician has tested and confirmed a theory on how to fix the problem. The technician does this step next.
What is establish a plan of action to solve the problem and identify potential effects
400
Two devices that typically have a variety of integrated hardware components such as a camera.
What are laptops and smartphones?
400
Becca is working on a program that will store data. The program will need quick access to data and data persistence is not important. Her data should be stored here.
What is in memory?
400
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What is VGA and DVI?
400
Divides a single physical disk into multiple logical drives called volumes
What is partitioning?
400
This is the LAST step in the troubleshooting methodology that should be completed.
What is Document findings/lessons learned, actions, and outcomes?
500
Tina has accepted a position as a graphic designer. She wants a powerful device that she can connect multiple large screens to. She selected this device.
What is a desktop computer.
500
This is the minimum voltage from and ESD that would short a computer's hardware components.
What is 100 volts?
500
Jeff has been asked to replace a monitor on a workstation. He used this to connect to his monitor.
What is: DVI, VGA, HDMI, or Display Port.
500
A user can set security permissions on a folder. This means that they have this type of permission.
What is Full Control
500
This most likely the cause of a computer performing sluggishly.
What is the Hard Drive?