Question 1

Daniel wants to buy a computer to use for playing games after work. He loves racing games and wants to make sure his device has all the specifications needed to run them smoothly and efficiently. Which of these factors should he consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  Form factor - some games do not run on laptops
B)  Processor core - some applications, especially games, have greater processor requirements
C)  Size - larger desktops provide more physical space for memory storage, increasing efficiency
D)  External hard disk capacity - provides additional temporary storage needed to run heavy applicationsE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is classified as input device?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flash drive
B)  Earbuds
C)  Webcam
D)  SpeakersE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

What should you do if a headset plugged into your computer is not working properly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unplug the headset.
B)  Update the device driver.
C)  Replace the computer's power cord.
D)  Upgrade RAM.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  A faulty port
B)  A dusty computer vent
C)  Insufficient space on the hard disk drive
D)  An issue with internet connectivityE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Speed at which the processor executes instructions
B)  Speed at which data travels
C)  Time taken to fetch and decode instructions
D)  Time taken to store the instructions on RAME) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Jennifer turns on her laptop and hears a series of beeps. What do they probably indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  operating system error
B)  out-of-date device driver
C)  internal hardware problem
D)  low batteryE) A) and D)
F) A) and B) C

Question 7

To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating system. Which of the following should happen before this step?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disconnect all output devices.
B)  Transfer contents to an external storage device.
C)  Disconnect the UPS.
D)  Remove the internal hard drive on which the operating system is stored.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

What is the binary system?

Accepted Answer

A)  a number system with two digits, 0 and 1
B)  an 8-bit coding scheme
C)  a number system with 10 digits, 0-9
D)  a 16-bit coding schemeE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clock speed
B)  Benchmark
C)  Hard drive space
D)  Number of peripheral devices connectedE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

A joystick is a pen-type input device used to draw and tap icons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What determines the speed at which data travels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bus width
B)  Clock speed
C)  Instructions per cycle (IP
C)  
D)  RAM capacityE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than desktop computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ink-jet printer
B)  Laser printer
C)  Plotter
D)  Mobile printerE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 15

What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon as they are connected to a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Printers
B)  Monitors
C)  Plug-and-play devices
D)  Video cardsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of these is an optical medium of storage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blu-ray disc
B)  Solid state drive
C)  Cloud storage
D)  Hard disk driveE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Printer
B)  Voice synthesizer
C)  Headset
D)  ProjectorE) None of the above
F) A) and B) D

Question 19

Which type of memory is permanently installed on your computer and attached to the motherboard?

Accepted Answer

A)  read-only memory (ROM) 
B)  random access memory (RAM) 
C)  processor cache
D)  virtual memoryE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

When a CPU executes instructions as it converts input into output, it does so with _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit
B)  the hard drive and RAM
C)  the cache and the motherboard
D)  RAM and ROME) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 3: Computer Hardware

Daniel wants to buy a computer to use for playing games after work. He loves racing games and wants to make sure his device has all the specifications needed to run them smoothly and efficiently. Which of these factors should he consider?

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Which of the following is classified as input device?

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What should you do if a headset plugged into your computer is not working properly?

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What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer?

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What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?

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Jennifer turns on her laptop and hears a series of beeps. What do they probably indicate?

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To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating system. Which of the following should happen before this step?

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What is the binary system?

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Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU?

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A joystick is a pen-type input device used to draw and tap icons.

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What determines the speed at which data travels?

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All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than desktop computers.

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What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints?

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Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports.

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What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon as they are connected to a computer?

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A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor.

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Which of these is an optical medium of storage?

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Which type of memory is permanently installed on your computer and attached to the motherboard?

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When a CPU executes instructions as it converts input into output, it does so with _____.

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