Module 3

What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon as they are connected to a computer?

Plug and play devices

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

USB flash drive

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

Update the device driver

Which of the following is classified as input device

WebCam

Which of these is not an input device?

Printer

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

Desktop computers

Alexandra 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

What is the binary system?

A number system with two digits, 0 and 1

Which of these is an optical medium of storage?

Blu-ray disc

What determines the speed at which data travels?

Bus width

All in one computers are easier to service an upgrade but occupy more space than desktop computers (T/F)

False

Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos?

Hard drive

What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints?

Plotter

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 create an electronic copy of the certificate?

Scanner

To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating system. Which of the following should happen before the step?

Transfer contacts to an external storage device

The Unicode coding scheme supports a variety of characters including those for Chinese, Japanese, and aerobic languages. (T/F)

True

Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware?

Using a UPS or a surge suppressor

Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures, and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations (T/F)

False

What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance?

Turn off the computer and remove its power source

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

A faulty Port

Jason takes many photographs on his smart phone while on vacation in Italy. If Jason wants to access these pictures across multiple devices, including his computer, smart phone, and tablet, where should I store them?

Cloud storage

Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU?

Clock speed

Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse?

A desktop computer

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 antivirus scanning and software upgraded on all computers

What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly?

Install additional ram

Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?

Internal hard drive

Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver a presentation?

Projector

What type of hard drive has no moving parts, making it fast and durable?

Solid state drive

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?

Tablet

Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports (T/F)

True