ITE- Mod. 3 quiz

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

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

Hard drive

Which of these is not an input device?

Printer

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

fetch, decode, execute, store

If you press the key corresponding to letter A on the keyboard, what process is carried out inside the CPU to display the letter on the screen?

'A' is converted to binary code, which the CPU processes. The computer then converts the code back 'A' for display.

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

A faulty port

In which format is data finally stored in computers?

Binary digits

Which of these is an optical medium of storage?

Blu-ray discs

What determines the speed at which data travels?

Bus width

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

Cloud storage

What are the two important components of CPU that help in processing the input into output?

Control Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit

Jennifer recently bought a new computer to type a new manuscript she's been working on. She also stored a lot of movies on it to watch during her free time. Though the performance was good at the beginning, it deteriorated quickly over a small period1

Declining free space on the hard drive

Which of these, though not equally portable, is most powerful and usually easier to upgrade than others?

Desktop computers

In which of the following storage device(s) does memory need to be constantly recharged to retain the contents?

Dynamic RAM (DRAM)

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

Dynamic RAM (DRAM)

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.

Ryan wants to install a new operating system on his laptop, but first he needs to safely store all his data - over 80 GB - so he doesn't lose any of his files. How should Ryan back up all his data?

He should use an external hard drive to store the data because the amount of data he needs to store is quite large.

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

When considering a computer to purchase, which of the following factors involves the operating system of the computer?

Platform

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

Plotter

Daniel wants to buy a computer to use for playing games after work. He loves racing games and wants to make sure his device has all the specifications needed to run them smoothly and efficiently. Which of these factors should he consider?

Processor core - some applications, especially games, have greater processor requirements

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

Projector

What is the correct way to update a device driver?

Run the update within the OS or the latest software from the device manufacturer's website.

What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?

Speed at which the processor executes instructions

Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports.

True

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

USB Flashdrive

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.

When Alice turned on her laptop this morning, the screen displayed only colorful horizontal lines. Which of the following is most likely to have a problem?

Video card

What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content?

Voice Synthesizer

Which of the following is classified as input device?

Webcam

When should a user consider restoring the operating system?

When programs or apps do not start properly

What is the binary system?

a number system with two digits, 0 and 1

Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?

bottlenecking

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

clock speed

Which type of memory is permanently installed on your computer and attached to the motherboard?

read-only memory (ROM)

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 perform the task?

scanner

When a CPU executes instructions as it converts input into output, it does so with _____.

the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit

A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor

true

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

upgrade device driver

While naming a file on the computer, if we press the key corresponding to letter A on the keyboard, what process is carried out inside the CPU to display the letter on the screen?

'A' is converted to its ASCII binary code and stored in the memory unit. Then it is converted back to 'A' for display.

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

False

All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than desktop computers.

False

Manny copied a table from a MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in an MS Word document. Where did the copied table get stored after he copied it?

In the RAM

A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer.

True

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

A desktop computer

Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations.

False

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

The hard disk drive on Joyce's laptop can store up to 500 GB of data. She usually only saves official documents and a few songs that she listens to while she works. However, when she uses more than three applications at the same time, her laptop responds more slowly. What should she do to optimize her storage?

Increase the RAM on her laptop so that more space for temporary storage of data is available, hence, increasing the performance

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

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

It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first time.

True

We can use Unicode coding scheme to support a larger variety of characters including Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic

True

What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance?

Turn off the computer and remove its power source

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

Using a UPS or a surge processor

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

internal hardware problem

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?

He should make sure to bring a tablet