ITE115 Module 02: Computer Hardware Quiz

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

A faulty port

What determines the speed at which data travels?

Bus width

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

Desktop computers

Which of the following types of RAM needs to be constantly recharged to retain the contents?

Dynamic RAM (DRAM)

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

Fetch à decode à execute à store

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

Rocco runs a software firm that creates database management systems for other businesses. How can he ensure that his employees' computers remain protected from viruses and other malware?

He should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers.

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

What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance?

Turn off the computer and remove its power source.

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

USB flash drive

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

internal hardware problem

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

False, A joystick is a type of game controller that controls the actions of a simulated player. A stylus is a pen-shaped device to carry out tasks like drawing and tapping on icons.

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 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.

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

Update the device driver.

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.