Computer: A Basics Hardware And Software Questions!
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- 1.Hardware is any part of your computer that has
- A.
A sticker on it
- B.
A physical structure
- C.
An icon to click on
- D.
The instructions to process data
- 2.A server is a computer that
- A.
You would find at a restaurant
- B.
Is highly portable
- C.
Gives information to other computers on a network
- D.
Lacks a sufficient amount of RAM
- 3.A computer that is called IBM PC Compatible means that it
- A.
Is manufactured by Apple
- B.
Is a "Problem Cruncher."
- C.
Is a "Personal Conductor."
- D.
Is similar to the original IBM
- 4.A computer's Operating System
- A.
Manages the software on your computer
- B.
Manages the hardware on your computer
- C.
Coordinates all of the actions of your computer
- D.
All of the above
- 5.What is a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?
- A.
It controls the hardware of a computer
- B.
It is a way to conduct online shopping
- C.
It lets you use your mouse to click on icons, buttons, and menus
- D.
It is a way to work on computer graphics
- 6.Open Source software
- A.
Can be modified by anyone around the world
- B.
Is very expensive for the average consumer
- C.
Can only be used by business and industry
- D.
Is full of bugs and will damage your computer
- 7.Which are examples of apps? (check all that apply)
- A.
Word processing software
- B.
Angry Birds
- C.
Google Chrome
- D.
Windows Media Player
- 8.What does the term the cloud refer to?
- A.
A meteorology term to describe water vapor
- B.
Things that you can access remotely over the internet
- C.
A way to access your hard drive
- D.
A mobile app for Android
- 9.Why is it a good idea to use "the cloud?" (check all that apply)
- A.
It is a good way to back up your computer's data
- B.
You can access your data from anywhere
- C.
You shouldn't use the cloud; it may infect your computer
- D.
You can share and collaborate with friends and colleagues
- 10.The latest type of monitor is the LED display. Its advantages include
- A.
It uses no electricity because it plugs into the computer
- B.
It is only .125 inches thick
- C.
It is backlit with light-emitting diodes, allowing for greater contrast
- D.
It is a touch-operated device
- 11.What is true about RAM?
- A.
It is a computer's short term memory
- B.
It is measured in terrabytes
- C.
This is where you save your documents
- D.
It is difficult to add to your computer
- 12.What is the smallest unit of data in computer processing called?
- 13.One million bytes is called
- 14.One billion bytes is called
- 15.What is the most obvious thing you would notice about a tablet?
- A.
It uses no dispay
- B.
It lacks a keyboard
- C.
It is quite heavy
- D.
It has 4 different ports
- 16.A smartphone...(check all that apply)
- A.
Is a mini tablet
- B.
Can be used as a telephone
- C.
Is capable of running apps
- D.
Can access the internet
- E.
Can be used anywhere in the world
- 17.What do the letters ISP stand for?
- 18.A hardware device that allows you to connect several computers and other devices to a single internet connection is called a
- 19.Dust is your computer's main enemy, so to clean it, you should
- A.
Use a good dose of clean water
- B.
Use furniture cleaner
- C.
Use a strong solvent
- D.
Use an anti-static wipe
- 20.Malware is any type of software that is designed to damage your computer or gain unauthorized access to your personal information. Some examples include: (check all that apply)
- A.
Viruses
- B.
Worms
- C.
Helpware
- D.
Spyware
- E.
Hardware
- 21.Why is it important to regularly update your antivirus software?
- A.
To fuel the software company's economic growth
- B.
Because new malware is constantly being developed by the bad guys
- C.
It will help to protect your printer, scanner, and other peripherals
- D.
I have no clue
- 22.It is a good idea to regularly run your computer's Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 23.What is the term that describes the science of equipment design and how specific equipment usage and placement can reduce a user's discomfort and increase productivity.
- 24.
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What is this called?- A.
A power fan
- B.
A hard disk drive
- C.
A DVD optical device
- D.
A power supply
- 25.
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What is this called?- A.
A chip
- B.
A USB flash drive
- C.
A tweezers
- D.
A disk drive
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