Chapter 2-6 Section Quiz Questions

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Which of the following transfer rates is the FASTEST?

1,480 Mbps

Which of the following voltages from an ESD discharge would be the minimum to short a computer's hardware components?

100 volts

Which of the following is the correct binary representation of the number 22?

10110

How many possible values would an 8-bit audio sample have?

256

A consumer wants to add a hard drive to their computer to store video from their camera. Which of the following is the storage capacity of a modern hard disk drive (HDD) purchased from a computer store?

3 terabytes

Which of the following is the term for a device (usually external to a computer) that is plugged into a computer's communication port or connected wirelessly

A peripheral

Which of the following BEST describes a code of ethics?

A set of rules or standards you adopt that dictate how you act

Which kind of file would be hurt most by a lossy compression algorithm?

A text document

Which CPU type would MOST LIKELY be found in a smartphone?

ARM

Match each feature to whether it influences audio or video quality.

Audio | Bit Depth , Sampling Rate | Video | Frame Rate , Color Depth , Resolution

Which of the following is something that an Information Technology (IT) professional would do?

Build and repair computers

Which hardware component processes data?

CPU

Which of the following computer components is the MOST important part of any modern computer?

CPU

Observing rules of "netiquette" that promote courtesy and respect in online settings

Civility

Which of the following stores data using microscopic light and dark spots?

Compact disc

Protecting data and information we're not authorized to share

Confidentiality

The IT staff at a hospital shares genetic information about specific patients with a life insurance company. Which ethical standard was violated?

Confidentiality

Which of the following are optical storage devices? (Select three.)

DVD , CD , BD

Jeff has been asked to replace a monitor on a workstation. Which of the following device interfaces could he use to connect the new monitor

DVI

Given the numerical value 1010101.11, which of the following number systems is MOST likely represented?

Decimal

Abby wants a high-end computer system for her home office that can be upgraded. Which of the following should she choose?

Desktop

Tina has accepted a position as a graphic designer. She wants a powerful device that she can connect multiple large screens to. Which device would be the BEST option for her?

Desktop computer

Which of the following devices would be easiest to repair?

Desktop computer

Which of the following devices would be the BEST option for a gamer?

Desktop computer

Recognizing and respecting the legal claims of others to online data, creative works, and other digital assets

Digital Property Rights

Mary needs someone to make sure her podcast is high quality and sounds polished. Which of the following professionals should she hire?

Digital audio producer

Marcus was assigned to troubleshoot a problem with a customer not being able to access a cloud application. Which of the following is the LAST step in the troubleshooting methodology that should be completed?

Document findings/lessons learned, actions, and outcomes

You have just connected a new USB device to your Windows system. You used the installation disc that came with the device to install the drivers needed to support the device. After the installation, the system frequently crashes when you try to access the new device. Which of the following steps would MOST likely resolve this issue?

Download and install the latest driver from the manufacturer's website.

The troubleshooting methodology starts by identifying the problem. The first step in identifying the problem is to gather information. Which of the following is the NEXT step?

Duplicate the problem, if possible

While troubleshooting a problem with a computer, a technician has tested and confirmed a theory on how to fix the problem. Which of the following is the NEXT step the technician should perform?

Establish a plan of action to solve the problem and identify potential effects

Anna, a technician, is helping a customer troubleshoot an issue where a server will intermittently become inaccessible to employees. Anna has completed researching the knowledge bases available. What should Anna do NEXT as part of standard troubleshooting methodology?

Establish a theory of probable cause

Which single digit has the highest value in the hexadecimal number system?

F

Which of the following uses persistent memory chips to store data?

Flash drive

If a folder exists on an NTFS partition, which permission is needed by a user who needs to set security permissions on the folder?

Full Control

The ability to use various design software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator would be MOST beneficial to which career?

Graphic designer

Which of the following professionals would be MOST likely to create a poster?

Graphic designer

Which of the following should be done before working on hardware in a computer system?

Ground yourself using an ESD wrist strap

You need a storage device that has very large storage capacity, is fast, and is relatively inexpensive. Which storage device will best suit your needs?

Hard disk

A thick magnetic disk made of aluminum platters. Uses read/write heads to access data stored on the platters.

Hard disk drive (HDD)

Up to several TB in storage capacity and cost per MB is cheap.

Hard disk drive (HDD)

Which of the following has the ability to store user data even if the power to the computer is off?

Hard drive

Match each item on the left to its appropriate category on the right.

Hardware | Monitor , Video game controller , Touchscreen , Power cable , RAM Software | Internet browser , Operating system , Video game

The following events from computer history in the order they happened

Herman Hollerith develops electronic tabulating machine , Herman Hollerith develops electronic tabulating machine , Scientists at Bell Laboratories invent the transistor , Scientists at Bell Laboratories invent the transistor , The Apple II is released for home consumers , The World Wide Web becomes available to the public , Apple releases the iPhone

Which of the following notational systems is MOST likely used to represent a MAC address?

Hexadecimal

Which of the following makes videos appear smoother and more fluid?

Higher frame rate

Which of the following BEST describes personal responsibility?

How you act even if no one is watching

Respecting and honoring the inherent worth and right to privacy of other people

Human Dignity

Mike decides to humiliate a former friend by posting embarrassing photos on social media. Which ethical standard did he violate?

Human dignity

Which of the following BEST describes Information Technology (IT)?

IT refers to everything that involves computers.

Becca is working on a program that will store data. The program will need quick access to data and data persistence is not important. Where should the data be stored?

In memory

Which of the following is not an advantage of SSDs over HDDs?

Inexpensive

Which of the following companies is a manufacturer of CPUs?

Intel

Which of the following problems would be the MOST difficult to troubleshoot?

Intermittent problem

Which of the following BEST describes Computer Science (CS)?

It is the study of computers and computing concepts.

Arrange the following from smallest to largest.

Kilobyte , Megabyte , Gigabyte , Terabyte

Abby needs a device that she can take to a client's location and show presentations from. Which of the following devices would be the BEST option for her?

Laptop

Which of the following devices generally include a variety of integrated hardware such as a camera? (Select two.)

Laptop, Smartphone

You are trying to connect a new USB device to your computer. You install the driver and then connect the device to an open USB port. The device does not work. Which of the following troubleshooting steps is the BEST to try first?

Make sure the USB device is plugged in properly.

An employee submitted a support ticket stating that her computer will not turn on. Which of the following troubleshooting steps should you take first? (Select two.)

Make sure the power cord is plugged into the wall., Make sure the surge protector is turned on.

Which of the following is data temporarily stored on?

Memory chips

Which invention made it possible to have an entire computer on a single circuit board?

Microchip

Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?

Microchip

Where are values the computer is directly working with at a particular moment in time stored?

On the CPU register

Ideal for music and video. Portable and cheap with a long shelf life.

Optical disc drive

Uses lasers to read and write information stored in the form of pits in their reflective coating.

Optical disc drive

Which of the following divides a single physical disk into multiple logical drives called volumes?

Partitioning

You are troubleshooting a malfunctioning notebook computer. Nothing appears on the LED display when the system is powered on. Which of the following is the BEST step to try first?

Plug in an external monitor

Which of the following components converts AC to DC?

Power supply

A user has entered a search string into an application and clicked on the search icon. Which of the following is the NEXT step in the computing process?

Processing

Which of the following components stores values in short-term memory?

RAM

Which of the following is NOT a long-term storage device?

RAM

A typical computer monitor is which type of display?

RGB

Which type of digital picture is made by storing individual pixel values?

Raster

Which of the following is often the hardest part of troubleshooting?

Reproducing the problem

Which of the following is a lossless compression algorithm?

Run-length encoding

Digital sound recordings capture sound waves and divide them into distinct segments. Each segment is assigned a value. What is that value called?

Sample height

Which of the following devices make use of a battery as its main power source?

Smartphone, Laptop

A flash device with storage capacity similar to a small hard drive.

Solid state drive (SSD)

Faster than other devices. No moving parts. Last longer than other storage devices.

Solid state drive (SSD)

Which of the following is something a computer scientist would do?

Solve problems in areas like robotics

Which of the following provides a computer system with the ability to retrieve and manipulate data at a future time?

Storage

Which of the following BEST describes what a kilobyte is a measurement of?

Storage space

Which of the following played vital roles in the advancement of national defense, science, and social change?

Supercomputers

Which of the following is primarily operated by a touchscreen?

Tablet

What are pixels that are the exact same between multiple frames called?

Temporal redundancy

Which of the following is a disadvantage of notebook systems?

They are more expensive.

Which of the following is a type of input device?

Touchscreen

Which invention allowed computers to become smaller in size?

Transistors

Which of the following is something that an Information Systems (IS) professional would do?

Turn information into meaningful decisions

Which kind of connector is pictured here?

USB

Which type of connector is commonly used for keyboards and mice?

USB

Which connector on the back of a computer is used to attach a mouse to a modern PC system?

USB A

Which of the following encoding schemes would MOST likely be used to represent an emoji?

Unicode

Which type of digital picture can be scaled to any size without losing quality?

Vector

A customer has brought a computer in to be repaired. He said he thinks that the sound card has stopped working because no audio is produced when music, video, or DVDs are played. Which troubleshooting step should you take first? (Select two.)

Verify that speakers are plugged into the correct jack and are powered on. , Verify that the volume isn't muted.

Jessica is currently editing a commercial she helped create. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY her profession?

Video production specialist

Which of the following careers typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in telecommunications?

Video production specialist

Which of the following was the most widely used personal computer application until the mid-90s?

Word processing

How many bits are in a single byte?

eight

Which of the following lists the basic computing and processing steps in order?

input, processing, output, and storage


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