Test Out Chapter 1: Computer Overview

What is the name of the set of features that improves the visual appearance of Windows? These features include, but are not limited to, the following: Glass effects, Window animations, Flip 3D, Snap, Shake.

Aero

Standardization

Allows components from different manufacturers to be interchangeable.

Processing is defined as the flow of data through a series of procedures as defined by a set of instructions. Major processing components include:

CPU and RAM

Thunderbolt

Combines PCI Express (PCIe) and Display port signals into a single interface.

The primary modifier key on Apple systems. For users familiar with Windows systems, the key can be thought of as the Ctrl key.

Command key

You are working on a Mac computer that has an issue with a non-responsive application. You need to stop the application using the Force Quit feature. Which of the following keyboard shortcuts can be used to access the Force Quit feature? Command+Option+Esc, Command+Esc, Command+Spacebar, or Command+Q.

Command+Option+Esc

Which Windows tools would you use to browse the file system on a drive? (Select three)

Computer, Windows Explorer, File Explorer

Audio Jacks

Connects analog audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones, microphones).

IEEE 1394

Connects devices that require fast communication speed (e.g., video cameras, external hard drives).

USB

Connects external USB devices (e.g., keyboard, mouse, printer, storage devices).

RJ45

Connects the computer to an Ethernet network.

This key is primarily used for text document navigation. For example, ______+H deletes the characters to the left of the cursor.

Control key

You are providing telephone support for a user who is trying to connect a computer to a projector. You know that the projector only has a VGA port. How would you describe the connector that the user should look for?

D-shaped with 15 pins

IEEE 1284 parallel devices, such as printers, connect to what type of connector?

DB-25 connectors

You are helping a customer over the phone who needs to connect a monitor that uses digital interface. Which port should you instruct her to look for on the back of her PC?

DVI port

Which of the following Mac features is used to launch apps, switch between running apps, access the Trash, and also to access specific folders. Dock, Spotlight, Terminal, or Mission control.

Dock

This key is typically only found on Apple notebooks and is used to access the F1-F12 keys on a keyboard.

Fn

Which windows component can be used to display information such as weather forecasts, time, and news headlines on the desktop?

Gadgets

What is the name of the Mac feature that makes finger motions available?

Gestures

Storage is defined as the act of saving or maintaining data. Storage devices include:

Hard disk drives, Solid-state drives, Optical drives (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Blue-ray), and Flash drives.

You need to find a file that was saved on your computer. You will have to search for it because you don't remember which directory it was saved in. Which Windows feature improves the speed of file searches on your computer? Windows Explorer, Quick Launch, Aero Flip 3D, Indexing service, or Cloud storage.

Indexing service

What is the name of the core of the operating system that is loaded into memory when the system boots? The part of the operating system is responsible for controlling security, managing the file system, and providing a platform for applications to run on.

Kernel

Which of the following are considered input devices? (Select three) Keyboard, Scanner, Microphone, RAM, Monitor, Printer.

Keyboard, scanner, and microphone.

Componentization

Means that a computer is a combination of several constituent parts that can be easily replaced by a field replacement unit (FRU).

Output is defined as the process of the computer presenting, displaying, or otherwise giving data. Output devices include:

Monitor, Speaker, Printer

Input is defined as the movement of data or commands to the internal computer hardware. Input devices include:

Mouse, Keyboard, Scanner, and Microphone.

Mission control is a desktop and windows management utility that is used to access several Mac OS features. Which of the following are Mac features accessed through Mission control? (Select three) Secure Notes, Multiple Desktops, Spotlight, System Preferences, Boot Camp, Dashboard, All Windows.

Multiple Desktops, Dashboard, All Windows.

Which of the following is a term used for the set of programs that acts as an interface between the applications that are running on a computer and computer's hardware? Kernel, Command line, Utilities, Driver, or Operating System.

Operating system

This key is used for application shortcuts and navigation shortcuts.

Option key

You are connecting an older, dot matrix printer to a computer. The printer's cable is a D-shaped connector with 25 pins. Which port type does the printer connect to?

Parallel port

Which of the following are considered computer hardware? (Select two) Operating system, Printer, Motherboard, Microsoft office, Drivers.

Printer and Motherboard

Which computer function takes data through a series of procedures as defined by a set of instructions.

Processing

Fiber S/PDIF

Sends a digital audio signal to high-end audio devices, such as home theatre systems.

You are looking at a female TRS connector on the computer. Which device uses this connector?

Speaker

You need to replace a broken monitor on a desktop system. You decide to replace it with a spare monitor that wasn't being used. Even though the monitor is made by a different manufacturer than the desktop computer, it still works with the computer. Which computer design concept makes this possible?

Standardization

Multitasking

The ability to run multiple applications simultaneously.

Multithreading

The ability to run multiple parts of an application simultaneously.

Multiprocessing

The ability to use multiple processing devices.

Which of the following items are likely to be displayed in the Notification Area of a computer running the Windows operating system? (Select two)

The current time and a volume control.

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

USB A; USB B connectors are commonly used for connecting printers and scanners.

TRS jack

Used by analog audio devices (e.g., speakers and headphones).

DVI

Used by digital monitors, does not carry audio.

RJ11

Used by telephones and modems to send analog signals.

HDMI port

Used to send high-quality, digital video and audio signals to LCD monitors and HDTVs.

Which component of Windows prompts the user for credentials or permission to minimize the dangers of unintended software installations?

User Account Control (UAC)

You are looking at a high-density (three-row) female DB-15 connector on the computer. What device uses this connector.

VGA/SVGA monitors

Which operating system(s) include the following features? Cortana, Cloud storage, Continuum, Microsoft Store, Microsoft Edge.

Windows 10

What would you enter at the command prompt to start a new Bourne-again shell (bash) session?

bash

What would you enter at the command prompt on a Linux system to display the IP addresses and the subnet masks assigned to each network interface on a Linux system?

ifconfig

What would you enter at the command prompt on a Linux system to display a list of files and subdirectories that exist within the present working directory?

ls

Serial devices, such as external modems, connect to what type of connector?

male DB-9 connector

You want to know more about the usage, command syntax, and the options available with the Linux ifconfig command. What would you enter at the command prompt to display information about ifconfig?

man ifconfig

What would you enter at the command prompt on a Linux system to display the present working directory?

pwd

You are logged in as a user with limited system privileges. You are the Linux system administrator and you have the password to the root user account. When you need to switch to root user to perform administrative tasks, what command would you enter at the command prompt? Tip: The command must switch to the home directory and environment variables assigned to the root user.

su -