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