ITE 115 Module 3

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 card

Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?

Internal Hard Drive

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

Solid State Drive

What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?

Speed at which the processor executes instructions

Which of the following is classified as input device?

Webcam

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

False

The Unicode coding scheme supports a variety of characters including those for Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic languages.

True

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

platform

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.

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 this step?

Transfer contents to an external storage device.

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

True

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

True

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

True

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 flash drive

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

Update the device driver.

When should a user consider restoring the operating system?

When programs or apps do not start properly

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

the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit

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