Module 3 Quiz: Computer Hardware

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

A faulty port

Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?

Bottlenecking

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

Clock speed

Which of the following devices is the easiest to upgrade, such as by adding RAM?

Desktop computers

Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations. (T/F)

False

Surya's computer monitor display does not seem to work despite repeated attempts to fix the issue. Which of the following is most likely to be causing display problems?

Faulty power or video cable.

What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle?

Fetch > decode > execute > store

What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly?

Install additional RAM.

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

Plotter

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

Transfer contents to an external storage device.

A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer. (T/F)

True

What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another?

USB flash drive

What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content?

Voice synthesizer

Manny copied a table from an MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in an MS Word document. Where was the table stored after he copied it?

in RAM

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

internal hardware problem

Alex needs to email his graduation certificate to a prospective employer. He has only physical copies of the certificate. What device could he use to create an electronic copy of the certificate?

scanner

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?

Processor core - some applications, especially games, have greater processor requirements

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

Update the device driver.

Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware?

Using a UPS or a surge processor

It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first time. (T/F)

True

Which of the following is a game controller that is held with both hands and used to control movement of on-screen objects by pressing buttons and moving hardware components?

Gamepad

Jack needs a convenient way to browse the Internet, read emails, and store basic data when he travels. Which of the following would be the best option for him?

tablet

When Alice turned on her laptop this morning, the screen displayed only colorful horizontal lines. Which of the following is most likely to have a problem?

video card

The Unicode coding scheme supports a variety of characters including those for Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic languages. (T/F)

True