IT Essentials - Chapters 1 To 10

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Recap of IT Essentials chapters 1-10

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1.

When you purchase a power supply, the power output is measured in which unit?
- A.
  
  Ohms
- B.
  
  Watts
- C.
  
  Hertz
- D.
  
  Mbps
- E.
  
  Amps
2.

The size and layout of a computer case is called ____ ______.
3.

Two types of disk management tools are..
- A.
  
  Firewall
- B.
  
  Antivirus
- C.
  
  Defrag
- D.
  
  Disk Cleanup
- E.
  
  Microsoft Word
4.

Which recommendation should be followed first when a fire in the workplace is out of control.
- A.
  
  Try to use the elevators to get to the lowest floor faster
- B.
  
  Get out of the room or building and contact emergency services for help.
- C.
  
  Use the company water system to stop the fire from extending to other areas.
- D.
  
  Try to control the fire with proper extinguishers.
5.

When mounting a motherboard in a computer case, what does the technician use to prevent the motherboard from touching the bottom of the case?
- A.
  
  Standoffs
- B.
  
  Ground-Fault Isolators
- C.
  
  Silicon Spray
- D.
  
  Grounding Straps
- E.
  
  Anti-Static Pads
6.

When installing a CPU, _______ ________ will help maintain even contact and heat distribution between the CPU and heat sink.
7.

The _____ ______ logs system, user and software errors which occur on the computer.
8.

The ______ _______ displays all the devices that are configured on a computer.
9.

Which open-source operating system is avilable on multiple hardware platforms?
- A.
  
  Windows XP
- B.
  
  Windows 2000
- C.
  
  Mac OS X
- D.
  
  Linux
- E.
  
  Windows 98
10.

How can the command line be accessed in windows xp?
- A.
  
  Start > Run > Prompt
- B.
  
  Start > Run > Cmd
- C.
  
  Start > Control Panel > Prompt
- D.
  
  Start > All programs > Accessories > Terminal
- E.
  
  Start > Run > Terminal
11.

Which power mode on a laptop is used to conserve power?
- A.
  
  Network
- B.
  
  Hibernate
- C.
  
  Active
- D.
  
  Conserve
- E.
  
  Restore
12.

Which type of memory is used in laptops?
- A.
  
  DIMM
- B.
  
  RIMM
- C.
  
  SIMM
- D.
  
  SODIMM
13.

The third step is the six step laser printing process is _______.
14.

A newer type of PC card is called the PC ___________
15.

The speed of a laser printer is measured in _____ ___ ______
16.

What does DHCP mean?
- A.
  
  Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
- B.
  
  Data Host Configuration Protocol
- C.
  
  Dual half-channel protocol
17.

The internet is an example of which type of network?
- A.
  
  LAN
- B.
  
  SAN
- C.
  
  WAN
- D.
  
  WLAN
18.

IEEE 802.11 is the standard that specifies connectivity to...
- A.
  
  Wireless Networks
- B.
  
  Ethernet
- C.
  
  Firewire
- D.
  
  LAN