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Computer Test Review
Lessons 3 and 4
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Adding random access memory is relatively simple because additional memory
expansion cards fit easily into slots on the computer’s
motherboard.
•True
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A ____ is used to add memory or connect peripheral devices to a
notebook computer.a. hacker cardb. modem clipc. PC cardd. Mac disk
c. PC card
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The speed of the CPU, which is measured in
megahertz, is determined by the system clock.
•True
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Graphical interfaces and ____ interfaces are the two most
common types of user interfaces.
a. informationb. DOSc. operationsd. command-line
d. command-line
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In a GUI, ____ represent files, disks, programs, and other objects.
a. PCsb. symbolsc. commandsd. windows
b. symbols
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Unix is a type of utility program.
•False
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A digital camera is an example of a peripheral that connects to new
computers with a ____ port.
a. Serialb. Fanc. MIDId. USB
d. USB
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Which of the following is NOT a routine maintenance task for
computer systems?
a. visual inspectionb. checking e-mailc. deleting
temporary filesd. checking cables
for wear
b. checking e-mail
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A PS/2 port is also sometimes called a
camera port.
•False
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An alliance that was formed in 1993 to produce the PowerPC
family of CPU chips included IBM, Motorola, and ____.
a. Appleb. Walmartc. Hondad. Dell
a. Apple
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A file management program is an example of
a utility program.
•True
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Install a(n) ____ to avoid losing data if the power goes off during a
thunderstorm.
a. surge protectorb. uninterruptible
power sourcec. universal serial
busd. CD-ROM drive
b. uninterruptible power source
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____ is software you can use on a trial basis before paying a
registration fee.
a. Bundleb. Sharewarec. Plug and playd. Freeware
b. Shareware
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With a graphical interface, you must type the exact command you
wish to execute.
•False
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Adding or changing components of a computer to make it faster or
more efficient is called ____.
a. maintainingb. upgradingc. operatingd. troubleshooting
b. upgrading
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Windows 98 was the first version of Windows to integrate ____ into
the operating system.
a. the Internetb. algorithmsc. iconsd. the monitor
a. the Internet
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The Windows operating system works with the
Motorola processor.
•False
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A good source of help with computer problems is ____.
a. computer manualsb. support techniciansc. a technical support
telephone numberd. all of the above
d. all of the above
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A ____ is a device that allows one computer to talk to another via a
cable connection.
a. Scannerb. Mousec. Modemd. USB port
c. Modem
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Regular visual inspection is an important part of
routine maintenance for computer components.
•True
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How many bits of data can a serial port transmit at a time?
a. Oneb. Twoc. Eightd. 12 million
a. One
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Software developers have had a tremendous impact
on the history of computers.
•True
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IBM introduced its first IBM PC around ____.
a. 1975b. 1980c. 1985d. 1990
b. 1980
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Another word for "program" is "hardware."
•False
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Which is one of the most widely used command-line interfaces for
microcomputers?
a. DOSb. RAMc. Visual Basicd. BASIC
a. DOS
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A command-line interface allows you to see files
and disks represented as images you can select.
•False
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Systems software refers to the computer's ____ system.
a. computingb. operatingc. applicationsd. productivity
b. operating
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Most hardware components available
today are called park and play because they must be carefully positioned
before using.•False
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When you turn on a computer, you ____ the system.
a. bugb. kickc. bootd. skip
c. boot
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A small computer system interface port found in many older computer
models is more commonly called a(n) ____ port.
a. MIDIb. parallelc. cabled. SCSI
d. SCSI
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It is not necessary to register new equipment
to have access to technical support.
•False
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When you start your computer, the first action that the computer
performs is ____.a. BIOSb. CHKDSKc. ROMd. POST
d. POST
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Skilled computer users who invade computer systems and write virus
programs are called ____.
a. bugsb. firewallsc. spikesd. hackers
d. hackers
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The Mac OS is not commonly used in
conjunction with DOS.
•True
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Which of the following is NOT a utility program?
a. file recoveryb. disk
defragmentationc. antivirusd. calendar
d. calendar
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One computer can run a combination of operating
systems.
•True
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Which statement about multitasking is true?
a. It prohibits multiple programs from running simultaneously.
b. It is a character-based operating system.
c. It manipulates programs that reside on the hard drive.
d. It allows a single user to work on two programs at one time.
d.It allows a single user to work on two programs at one time.
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Increasing storage capacity or adding more memory are reasons for considering a computer
upgrade.
•True
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An error in programming code is called a(n) ____.
a. syntaxb. algorithmc. bugd. moth
c. bug
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Computers only understand ____, so programs written in programming
languages must be translated before computers can use them.
a. standard Englishb. machine
languagec. Visual Basicd. Mac OS
b. machine language
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Which of the following factors will damage removable storage media?
a. extreme temperatures
b. magnetic fieldsc. touching the surface
of the mediad. all of the above
d. all of the above
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Computers with Windows operating systems often have Intel Pentium chips.
•True
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A ____ operating system allows a group of computers to be
connected.
a. networkb. systemc. BIOSd. graphical
a. network
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The final step in the troubleshooting process should
always be to ____.a. contact a support
technicianb. avoid similar problems
in the futurec. clean the computer’s
cased. check the cables
b. avoid similar problems in the future
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Which is NOT a category of systems software?
a. operating systemsb. utilitiesc. multimediad. language
translators
c.multimedia
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Application software is developed for the end
user.
•True
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The Macintosh computer was introduced in the ____.
a. 1960sb. 1970sc. 1980sd. 1990s
c. 1980s
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A peripheral device must be physically connected
to the computer.
•True
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Analyzing computer problems to correct faults in the system is
called ____.
a. maintenanceb. fragmentingc. hackingd. troubleshooting
d. troubleshooting
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You should never try to replicate a computer
problem when trying to solve the problem.
•False