BIM TEST ONE PT.3

Mary's computer is running slow and will not load programs or videos. She has tried restarting her computer yet it is still not running at full potential. What should Mary NOT do to correct the issue?

Keep restarting until it starts working

LED monitors take advantage of the _______________________technology, which provides better quality images.

Light Emiting Diodes

When a computer is frozen and cannot properly be shut down, manually hold down the __________________ until the computer restarts.

Manual Power Button

Microcomputers, different from those giant mainframes and supercomputers, are designed for individuals. In fact, the microcomputer is often called the ____________.

Personal Computer

____________________ attach the power supply to the internal devices. Their job is to supply and distribute power to the computer components.

Power Supply

_______________, on the other hand, are responsible for transferring data between the mother board and storage devices.

Power Supply Connector

____________________ software assists you in writing computer programs or instructions which make a computer perform certain tasks.

Programming

Sometimes adding more ______can make more difference than upgrading the CPU.

RAM

On a PC, the _______ stores the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).

ROM

Like a mouse, a touchpad is a pointing device. It features a _________________, which can translate the motion of your fingers to movement on screen.

Tactile Sensor

Many printers use a __________________, or USB cable to connect to the computer.

Universal Serial Bus

During the _________________stage, the developer begins writing the code, or programming language, for the project.

implementation

Just like human beings, computers communicate through receiving and sending messages. We refer to those message receiving components as __________devices and those which send messages as__________devices.

input and output

The computer's main hard drive is a(n) ____________, because it is located inside the computer.

internal device

If you are a person who travels a lot, or if you have to use your computer in different places, a ___________ is a good choice.

laptop

If you are unable to install the program or you get an error, start by making sure your computer meets the _____________________.

minimum requirements

During the ____________ stage, the software developer identifies the software's requirements, or what it should accomplish.

planning stage

Because your computer will have many different electronic components, a(n) _________________ may be necessary in order to have enough outlets to power all of your computer hardware.

power strip

Never open the _________________to try to fix it, the electricity inside could seriously injure you.

power supply

The _____________ converts power from the electrical outlet to the lower voltages your computer parts need.

power supply

Your new software might require a key or a(n) ________________, which can usually be found either on the software instruction sheet or the back of the CD- or DVD-ROM case.

serial number

In the event of a power surge, such as a lightning strike, the _______________________ will protect your computer electronics from massive electrical damage.

surge protector

Most computers come with a one year warranty. If you think this is not enough, you can choose to purchase an extended warranty from the manufacturer, the retailer, or a _____________________.

third-party seller

All keyboards are made up of the main typing area, the ____________keys and the ____________ keys. Most desktop and some larger laptop computer keyboards contain a_______________________.

1 Function 2 Control 3 10 key number pad

Once you open a file or a program, the software and data will load from the ______________ back to the _______.

1 hard drive 2 ram

Special cleaning solutions can be found at electronic stores. Never use ________________ cleaners or ___________, as these could ruin computer devices.

1 household 2 water

Once you open the computer, the first thing you see is a big board, which holds all the components together. We call it the _______________, or some times the ______________

1 mother board 2 main board

We also have a _________ card and a ___________ card. Their job is to allow the computer to connect to the Internet.

1 network 2 wireless

What could occur making it necessary for Amy to troubleshoot her computer?

1. Error messages keep popping up 2. Adding new hardware or software 3. Computer will not connect to a wireless network or printer

There are certain things which may be beyond your ability. For example, upgrading your ____________can be a tricky task. If it is not done correctly, your computer can be left useless.

CPU

_______________ is a set of computer programs which instruct computer how to complete tasks.

Computer Software

___________________, also called defragmenting, works to clean up your hard drive.

Defragging

___________ and ___________ computers are the most commonly seen microcomputers.

Desktop and Laptop

Most monitors connect to the computer through a ____________________________________ connector.

Digital Visual Interface

The cord connecting your computer to the Internet is called a(n) ___________________. It looks similar to a phone cord, with wider connectors on the ends.

Ethernet Cabel

If you lose files from your computer what are three different ways you can try to recover or prevent losing files in the future?

External Hard Drive Restoring from a backup Restoring from a previous version

Hardware maintenance consists of keeping the physical parts of compute _____________, ___________ and ________________

clean, dry and cool

Every computer contains an internal clock, which tells us how fast the CPU can process data. The higher the ______________, the faster the CPU.

clock rate

A _________________is a program which copies itself and spreads from one computer to another.

computer virus

During the ________________stage, the software is released for distribution to those who will be using it.

deployment

External devices, like printers and scanners, need a program called a ___________to help the computer communicate with the device.

driver