CIS-1: Module 3 Test

Which of these, though not equally portable, is most powerful and usually easier to upgrade than others? A. Desktop computers B. Tablets C. Smartphones D. Laptops

A. Desktop computers

In which of the following storage device(s) does memory need to be constantly recharged to retain the contents? A. Dynamic RAM (DRAM) B. Static RAM (SRAM) C. Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) D. Flash Memory

A. Dynamic RAM (DRAM)

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 perform the task? A. He should use a scanner, which would convert an image into an electronic file. B. He should use a plotter to produce a high-quality image to send. C. He should use a digital pen, which can help create an online image of his certificate. D. He should use a projector to display the output.

A. He should use a scanner, which would convert an image into an electronic file.

For which of the following devices might a cooling pad help with overheating problems? A. Laptop B. Tablet C. Phone D. Desktop

A. Laptop

What does it mean to restore a computer? A. Revert all operating system settings back to their defaults. B. Repair the operating system with all available updates. C. Replace old device drivers with new ones. D. Reinstall the operating system.

A. Revert all operating system settings back to their defaults.

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? A. Joystick B. Gamepad C. Digital Pen D. Stylus

B. Gamepad

Which of the following types of storage is/are used to transfer data from one computer to another? A. Read-Only Memory B. Random Access Memory C. External Hard Drive D. Optical Media

C. External Hard Drive D. Optical Media

What should you do before you turn on a laptop for the first time? A. Plug the laptop into a power outlet. B. Call the manufacturer for instructions. C. Fully charge the battery. D. Remove the battery.

C. Fully charge the battery.

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

False

It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first time. True False

False

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

True

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

True

We can use Unicode coding scheme to support a larger variety of characters including Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic. True False

True

What kind of device is the camera on a smartphone? A. Output B. Memory C. Processing D. Input

D. Input

While working on a research project, you've opened several tabs in your browser. You notice that the more tabs you open, the slower your computer gets. What resource is being overtaxed? A. Hard disk B. CPU C. Operating system D. RAM

D. RAM

What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to? 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 RAM

A. Speed at which the processor executes instructions

Which of the following is/are classified as input device(s)? A. Webcam B. Mouse C. Touchpad D. Speakers

A. Webcam B. Mouse C. Touchpad

What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content? A. Projector B. Plotter C. Motion-sensing controller D. Voice synthesizer

D. Voice synthesizer

Which of these is an optical medium of storage? A. Blu-ray discs B. Solid state drive C. Cloud storage D. HDD

A. Blu-ray discs

Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs rapidly but the bus speed is slow? A. Bottlenecking B. Clock speed C. Reboot D. Instructions per cycle (IPC)

A. Bottlenecking

Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU? A. Clock speed B. Bus width C.Hard drive space D. Number of peripheral devices connected

A. Clock speed B. Bus width

Which computer type will take up the most space in a work area? A. Desktop computer B. Tablet C. Laptop D. All-in-one computer

A. Desktop computer

Which of the following should you take into consideration when purchasing a computer? Choose all that apply. A. Form factor B. Software and applications you intend to use C. Platform or Operating System D. Storage capacity

A. Form factor B. Software and applications you intend to use C. Platform or Operating System D. Storage capacity

Daniel wants to buy a desktop to use for playing games after work. He loves racing games and wants to make sure his laptop has all the specifications needed to run them smoothly and efficiently. Which of these factors should he consider? A. RAM capacity - it provides a temporary storage that applications use to run smoothly. 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 applications.

A. RAM capacity - it provides a temporary storage that applications use to run smoothly. B. Processor core - some applications, especially games, have greater processor requirements.

What is the correct way to update a device driver? A. Run the update feature within the OS, or the latest software from the device manufacturer's website. B. Replace the driver. C. Run an update from a web browser. D. Obtain the driver update from a friend, and run it from a USB Flash drive.

A. Run the update feature within the OS, or the latest software from the device manufacturer's website.

Which storage type would lose its data if exposed to a mild magnetic field? A. Tape drive B. Optical drive C. Flash drive D. Optical disc

A. Tape drive

What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance? A. Turn off the computer and remove its power source. B. Install anti-virus software. C. Disconnect all the input and output devices. D. Disconnect the UPS and surge suppressor.

A. Turn off the computer and remove its power source.

Leslie is traveling for a business trip. The first night in her hotel room, she plugged her phone's power cable into the USB outlet on the bedside lamp. The next morning when she tries to turn on her phone, it won't power on. What is the best next step to address this problem? A. Remove the battery. B. Plug the phone into a wall outlet. C. Call technical support. D. Try a different power cable.

B. Plug the phone into a wall outlet.

To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating system. Which of the following should happen before this step? A. Disconnect all output devices. B. Backup all your personal files to external storage. C. Disconnect the UPS. D. Remove the internal hard drive on which the operating system is stored.

B. Backup all your personal files to external 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? A. In the ROM B. In the RAM C. In the ALU D. In the core

B. In the RAM

Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored? A. RAM B. Internal hard drive C. Flash drive D. Virtual memory

B. Internal hard drive

What does 1 represent in stored data? A. A single item in storage B. Presence of an electronic charge C. A single character on the keyboard D. Absence of an electronic charge

B. Presence of an electronic charge

Eneida found an excellent deal on a printer and excitedly brought it home, plugged it in, and turned it on. Unfortunately, when she tried to print her homework for the next day, it didn't work. What should Eneida check to fix this problem? A. Make sure the printer is connected to the Internet. B. Make sure the right device driver is installed on the computer. C. Make sure the right device driver is installed on the printer. D. Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet.

B. Make sure the right device driver is installed on the computer.

What devices on a laptop might be used to replace a mouse? Choose all that apply. A. Keyboard B. Touchscreen C. Trackball D. Touchpad

B. Touchscreen C. Trackball D. Touchpad

Nancy is about to give a presentation to her school's advisory board about some upcoming changes to their Nursing program. She needs to display the presentation from her laptop to the large screen in the conference room. How can she create this connection? Choose two. A. Create a wireless connection between her laptop and the Internet. B. Plug one end of a cable into her laptop and the other end into the projector. C. Plug the laptop's power cable into the power strip at the podium. D. Create a wireless connection between her laptop and the projector.

B. Plug one end of a cable into her laptop and the other end into the projector. D. Create a wireless connection between her laptop and the projector.

What is a video card? A. A disc that stores movies and other videos B. A flash drive that speeds up video processing C. A circuit board that processes image signals D. A screen that shows visual output

C. A circuit board that processes image signals

In which format is data finally stored in computers? A. Letters of English alphabet B. Even numbers C. Binary digits D. Special characters

C. Binary digits

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? A. RAM B. ROM C. Cloud storage D. Compact disk

C. Cloud storage

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? A. He should be using an all-in-one computer. B. He should always find a desktop computer. C. He should make sure to bring a tablet. D. He should be sure to carry his laptop.

C. He should make sure to bring a tablet.

The hard disk drive on Joyce's laptop can store up to 500 GB of data. She usually only saves official documents and a few songs that she listens to while she works. However, when she uses more than three applications at the same time, her laptop responds more slowly. What should she do to optimize her performance? A. Use an external hard disk drive to store data so that there is more free memory on her laptop's hard disk drive B. Save all her data on a DVD so that the space on her hard disk drive is completely available to run her applications smoothly C. Increase the RAM on her laptop so that more space for the temporary storage of data is available, hence, increasing the performance D. Replace her hard disk drive with one that provides lesser storage capacity so that the amount of memory available is optimal and performance is increased

C. Increase the RAM on her laptop so that more space for the temporary storage of data is available, hence, increasing the performance

When you save a file to the cloud, where is it stored? A. Flash drive B. Internal storage C. Internet D. External storage

C. Internet

What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints? A. Ink-jet printer B.Laser printer C. Plotter D. Mobile printer

C. Plotter

Devices that begin to function as soon as they are connected to a computer? A. Printers B. Monitors C. Plug-and-play devices D. Video cards

C. Plug-and-play devices

Which of these is not an input device? A. Stylus B. Scanner C. Printer D. Webcam

C. Printer

What device can protect a computer from damage if the power suddenly goes out during a thunderstorm? A. Compressed air B. Backup drive C. UPS D. AC adapter

C. UPS

Which CPU clock speed is fastest? A. 3 MHz B. 300 million cycles per second C. 3 million cycles per second D. 3 GHz

D. 3 GHz

How many bits make a byte? A. 4 B. 10 C. 16 D. 8

D. 8

Ariel is shopping for a laptop. He's having trouble deciding between three options that all have good reviews and fall within his budget. How can Ariel compare the performance potential for each of his top three options? A. Buy all three, use them for a little while, and then return two of them. B. Ask the manufacturers for information about which one is best. C. Check with a salesperson at a local retail store. D. Check benchmarking information online.

D. Check benchmarking information online.

What are the two important components of CPU that help in processing the input into output? A. Control Unit and RAM B. Hard Drive and Arithmetic Logic Unit C.Hard Drive and RAM D. Control Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit

D. Control Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit

Riley needs more storage space on his small laptop, and he needs that storage to be accessible without Internet access. What is the best storage option for Riley to add to his computer? A. Cloud storage B. Internal hard drive C. Optical hard drive D. External hard drive

D. External hard drive

Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations? A. Printer B. Voice synthesizer C. Headset D. Projector

D. Projector

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

False

Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations. True False

False