IT Fundamentals exam review
Put the steps in setting up a workstation in the proper order.
1. Choose the proper location. 2. Connect the monitor. 3. Connect the keyboard and mouse. 4. Plug in the entire system
What is a perpetual device?
An external device that your computer can run without.
What is a software
Anything that tells hardware what to do and how to do it.
What do you call the software that allows you to perform specific tasks?
Application
The amount of data that can be sent from one point to another in a certain period of time is known as
Bandwidth
Which part of a computer is the primary data processing component?
CPU
If an application freezes while running on your PC, what keys would you use to access the task manager?
CTRL + Alt + Delete
What allows browsers to retain the information from the pages you previously visited
Cache
If an application freezes while running on your Mac, what keys would you use to access the task manager?
Command + Option + ESC
What is the slowest type of internet connection?
Dial-up
If you try to run several programs at once and they are sluggish, what is something that you may consider adding to your device to make it run faster?
Extra RAM memory
Before "cloud storage" was a popular way to share information between people, what was used to transfer large files?
FTP
What does FTP stand for?
File Transfer Protocol
What is the three or four letter identifier found at the end of a file name that follows a period called?
File extension
What feature lets you use the mouse to click icons, buttons, menus, and much more?
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
What works in conjunction with a secure sockets layer (SSL) to ensure that data is transported safely?
HTTPS
Starting and loading programs quickly is most impacted by the ____________.
Hard drive speed and capacity
What does HTTP stand for?
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
A company that provides internet service for a monthly fee is called a(n) _____?
Internet Service Provider
Why did the HDMI connection grow in popularity?
It can handle both video and sound.
What does a file extension tell you about the file?
Its characteristics and its use.
What symbol typically appears to the left of a secure site?
Key
Everything appears to be normal, and your monitor is working, but you cannot seem to type on your keyboard. What should you check first?
Make sure the keyboard cord is securely in place.
What is the most widely used operating system for personal computers?
Microsoft window
What connects directly to the internet source and is usually set up by the service provider?
Modem
What is the latest Mac operating system?
OSX
What is the software that communicates with your computer's hardware and executes all software programs on your computer?
Operating System
Which of the following refers to input or output devices that are used to communicate with a computer?
Peripheral devices
What does RAM actually stand for?
Random Access Memory
What device allows you to set up your home WiFi connections?
Router
If you notice that your entire computer seems to be running extremely slow, what is the first step you should take to diagnose the issue?
Run a virus scanner
What additional authentication method does SFTP use to ensure that data is secure?
SSH Keys
What does the "S" at the end of FTPS indicate?
Secure
What does SOHO stand for?
Small Office Home Office router
When using SFTP to share files, what is encrypted in addition to the authentification information?
The Data Files
What does it mean if you say something has "Bluetooth capabilities"?
The device can use radio technology to wirelessly connect to other devices.
What happens when you enable the Airplane Mode on your device?
This action disables all wireless transmission functions.
What type of cable connects peripheral devices to a computer through a universal serial bus port?
USB cable
Which of the following refers to a small, portable plug-n-play storage device used for storing files that plugs into a USB port?
USB drive
What is a program called when it secretly attaches to a document or program and then executes when the document or program is opened?
Virus
What can self replicate without a host program
Worm
Which term describes the use of web applications that allow you to create, save and play games online?
cloud computing
Your operating system and your __________ combine to form a complete system that determines what your computer can do.
computer hardware
Which of the following is defined as a set of instructions executed by a computer?
computer software
Which of the following is a type of software that stores an organized collection of data on a computer?
database
Which of the following is a network cable that allows information to travel between wired devices?
ethernet cable
Which of the following refers to a portable plug-n-play device used as a backup storage device?
external hard drive
Which of the following is a free, cloud-based word processor that allows you to create, edit and collaborate in real-time with other users?
google docs
What stores all software and files on your computer and reads and writes data onto a spinning magnetic or optical disk?
hard drive
What is the main function of the motherboard?
main circuit board that connects essentially every part of the computer in some capacity.
What is a malicious computer virus designed to damage a computer called?
malware
Which device receives signals from a computer and displays them onto a screen?
monitor
What is the language of computers?
ones and zeros
What is designed to look like a legitimate e-mail but contains malicious links that will deliver malware to your computer?
phishing
What is an input device that produces a digital image file to be saved onto a computer called?
scanner
What are output devices that produce audio from your computer called?
speakers
What is designed to infect a user's system and encrypt their data so that your device will be locked up?
spyware
What does the abbreviation USB stand for?
universal serial bus
What kind of software program allows you to create, edit, and print text documents?
word processor
