Module 3 test
Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU?
-Bus width -Clock Speed
What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly?
-Install additional RAM. -Uninstall the programs and apps that are not needed.
Which of the following types of storage is/are used to transfer data from one computer to another?
-Optical Media -External Hard drive
Alice stored a memory card in her wallet that had all the photographs of a recent trip she took. When she inserted the card into her laptop, her computer wasn't able to read it. Alice tried to access its contents on her other devices but could not. Based on this, which of the following is/are likely to be true?
-The memory card is damaged and storing it in a protective case could have avoided the damage. -The memory card is damaged and its contents are permanently lost.
When should a user consider restoring the operating system?
-When the programs or apps do not start properly -When the system slows down
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
Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?
Internal hard drive
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.
Alessandro wants to use his desktop computer to video chat with his mother. What hardware does he need to accomplish this?
Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his mother can both see and hear each other.
Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware?
Using a UPS or a surge processor
Jennifer recently bought a new computer to type a new manuscript she's been working on. She also stored a lot of movies on it to watch during her free time. Though the performance was good at the beginning, it deteriorated quickly over a small period of time. Which of these is the most likely cause?
declining free space on the hard drive
Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse?
A desktop computer
Which of these is an optical medium of storage?
Blu-ray Discs
Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?
Bottlenecking
Jason takes many photographs on his smartphone while on vacation in Italy. If Jason wants to access these pictures across multiple devices, including his computer, smartphone, and tablet, where should he store them?
Cloud storage
Manny copied a table from a MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in an MS Word document. Where did the copied table get stored after he copied it?
In the RAM
What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon as they are connected to a computer?
Plug-and-play devices