CompTIA Review Lessons (1-3)
Which system object provides the functionality for a hardware component?
A device driver
What type of computer is best suited for using in a job where you have to make notes and be able to move around easily
A tablet or smartphone or possibly a hybrid laptop/tablet.
Your colleague has to run many applications at the same time and finds it difficult to know which icon to choose when switching between them. What alternative method could you suggest?
Press Alt+Tab - this shows previews of the window and allows the user to quickly switch between windows.
What factors should you consider when positioning input and output devices?
Ensure that they can be used without exerting strain, especially on the arms / wrists and back / neck.
What function of an operating system is performed by the "shell"?
Interface between the user and the computer.
What is an example of open source operating systems?
Linux, Chromium, or Android
You have to open a word processing application, but you cannot see an icon on the desktop. What should you do?
Look for the shortcut in Start Menu or Start Screen.
You are using the mouse to access a file located on a network server. There are currently no mapped drives. What should be your first step?
Open the Network object from Explorer and locate the server hosting the file.
What IoT device may contain a "black box" that is able to record event data?
Smart Vehicle
Your colleague is using a laptop and you notice that he laboriously clicks the external mouse repeatedly to scroll through the document you are co-editing. Which feature could he use to be more productive?
The mouse scroll-wheel on the external mouse to maneuver the scroll bar
.What is the registry and how does it distinguish Windows and Linux?
The registry is a database of configuration settings supporting the Windows OS. Linux uses individual text files to store settings.
Which is a true statement regarding whether or not laptops make good servers?
There are limited options for expansion, and its components are not practical for network-wide use cases.
Why is a smartphone NOT a good tool for writing a report?
Touchscreen or mini keyboards are not optimized for writing lots of text.
What is the technical term for a web address?
Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
What should you do before attempting to set up a new computer system?
Verify that the environment is suitable and that the installation will be safe.
Which of these statements is FALSE regarding the Windows 10 versions available?
Windows 10 Enterprise is similar to the Pro edition but designed for licensing by small businesses.
You have to sign in to Windows - does it matter if the CAPS LOCK light on the keyboard is activated?
Windows passwords are case sensitive, so the CAPS LOCK may prevent successful login.
What type of computing device(s) is macOS designed for installation on?
Workstations and laptops
When setting up a desktop computer, what factor should you consider when deciding on the location of the system case?
You need to consider the position of power outlet(s) and peripheral devices as well as air flow around the system unit.
What systems use a Central Processing Unit (CPU) and memory?
All types of computers
What key combination can you use to force the browser to ignore any locally cached files when refreshing a page?
Ctrl+F5
What type of computer is most likely to need peripheral devices?
Desktop
