IC3 Gs3 Computer Fundamentals Software & Hardware

27 Questions | By Ghubla1 | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 258

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The IC3 Global Standard 3 Certification is comprised of three individual examinations: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. The Computing Fundamentals examination covers a foundational understanding of computer hardware, software, operating systems, peripherals, and troubleshooting to help you get the most value and impact from computer technology.

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1.

DOS stands for________________________?
- A.
  
  Direct Operating System
- B.
  
  Disk Override System
- C.
  
  Disk Operating System
- D.
  
  Disk Optional System
2.

The speed of the processor is measured in _____________?
- A.
  
  GZH
- B.
  
  PSP
- C.
  
  MHZ
- D.
  
  None
3.

ROM stands for _________?
- A.
  
  Read On Memory
- B.
  
  Read Only Maker
- C.
  
  Read On Motherboard
- D.
  
  Read Only Memory
4.

Which of the following is an operating system you would be using on the computer?
- A.
  
  Internet Explorer
- B.
  
  Microsoft Windows 3.0
- C.
  
  Microsoft Word
- D.
  
  Windows 8
5.

How much information can a CD (Compact Disk) usually store?
- A.
  
  700 Mb
- B.
  
  1.44 Mb
- C.
  
  150 Mb
- D.
  
  10 Mb
6.

The brain of the computer is the ______________?
- A.
  
  RAM
- B.
  
  ROM
- C.
  
  BIOS
- D.
  
  CPU
7.

What is the biggest advantage of using a notebook?
- A.
  
  Cost
- B.
  
  Speed
- C.
  
  Portability
- D.
  
  Size
8.

A server is a computer that has been designated to share resources and data.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

An example of a household appliance that has a computer chip embedded as part of its equipment is:
- A.
  
  Refrigerator
- B.
  
  Coffee machine
- C.
  
  Microwave
- D.
  
  Cereal turn-wheel dispenser
- E.
  
  Entertainment system
- F.
  
  Any of the above
10.

Which removable storage device would you use to copy pictures from one computer to another?
- A.
  
  External hard drive
- B.
  
  Memory card from digital camera
- C.
  
  USB memory key
- D.
  
  B or c
- E.
  
  Any of the above
11.

A virtual storage system can exist at a location such as your ISP, where you can store data from anywhere in the world.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

How can you access a remote storage system?
- A.
  
  Start a Web browser and navigate to that site
- B.
  
  Through your e-mail program
- C.
  
  Using a USB memory key
- D.
  
  Log on with a valid ID and password
13.

Why should you save your files to a storage device?
- A.
  
  To prevent data loss if the computer is turned off
- B.
  
  To store information from RAM onto the storage device
- C.
  
  To have a copy of the data
- D.
  
  None
14.

The best way to gain more RAM for processing a newsletter is:
- A.
  
  Close any files you are not currently using.
- B.
  
  Close any application programs you are not currently using.
- C.
  
  Restart the computer.
- D.
  
  Only the first one is right
15.

Why is RAM considered volatile?
- A.
  
  It disappears when the computer is shut down or reset.
- B.
  
  It uses up only as much memory as it needs for processing.
- C.
  
  It always uses a certain amount of memory for Windows.
16.

Which of the following retains the information it's storing when the power to the system is turned off?
- A.
  
  CPU
- B.
  
  ROM
- C.
  
  RAM
- D.
  
  Other
17.

How much data will a high density (HD) floppy disk hold?
- A.
  
  1.88MB
- B.
  
  2GB
- C.
  
  1.44MB
- D.
  
  Any
18.

All the various media on which a computer system can store software and data are referred to collectively as
- A.
  
  Memory
- B.
  
  RAM
- C.
  
  Floppy disk
- D.
  
  Storage
19.

What are examples of storage devices?
- A.
  
  Keyboards, flash drive, printer
- B.
  
  Flash drive, RAM, DVD-ROM
- C.
  
  Hard drive, DVD-ROM, flash drive
20.

Please name the following piece of hardware?
- A.
  
  RAM
- B.
  
  CPU
- C.
  
  Motherboard
- D.
  
  Main Computer
21.

A gigabyte is equal to _____.
- A.
  
  A thousand kilobytes
- B.
  
  1024 megabytes
- C.
  
  1024 x 1024 megabytes
- D.
  
  A million megabytes
22.

The keys on the keyboard which may be programmed to do special tasks are the _____.
- A.
  
  Navigation keys
- B.
  
  Function keys
- C.
  
  Numeric keypad
- D.
  
  Arrow keys
23.

A modem is used to _____.
- A.
  
  Change incoming analog signals to digital signals and outgoing digital signals to analog signals
- B.
  
  Connect two computers using telephone lines
- C.
  
  Connect two computers using a satellite uplink
- D.
  
  Connect a computer to a shared printer
24.

What factors should you consider when purchasing a computer for someone who works with video files?
- A.
  
  Large Hard Drive
- B.
  
  Digital Camera
- C.
  
  Microprocessor Speed
- D.
  
  Amount of RAM
25.

The keys across the top of the keyboard, F1-F12 are called ______________.
- A.
  
  Shortcut keys
- B.
  
  Hot keys
- C.
  
  Special purpose keys
- D.
  
  Function keys