ITE115 Module 02: Computer Hardware Quiz

Which of these is an optical medium of storage? Cloud storage Hard disk drive Blu-ray disc Solid state drive

Blu-ray disc

Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow? Bottlenecking Instructions per cycle (IPC) Clock speed Reboot

Bottlenecking

Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU? Hard drive space Benchmark Number of peripheral devices connected Clock speed

Clock speed

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

False

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

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? Power fluctuation Improperly connected keyboard Faulty power or video cable Dysfunctional UPS

Faulty power or video cable

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? Joystick Gamepad Digital Pen Stylus

Gamepad

What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon as they are connected to a computer? Monitors Printers Video cards Plug-and-play devices

Plug-and-play devices

Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations? Projector Headset Voice synthesizer Printer

Projector

To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating system. Which of the following should happen before this step? Remove the internal hard drive on which the operating system is stored. Disconnect the UPS. Disconnect all output devices. Transfer contents to an external storage device.

Transfer contents to an external storage device.

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

True

What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance? Disconnect the UPS and surge suppressor. Turn off the computer and remove its power source. Install anti-virus software. Disconnect all the input and output devices.

Turn off the computer and remove its power source.

What should you do if a headset plugged into your computer is not working properly? Unplug the headset. Replace the computer's power cord. Upgrade RAM. Update the device driver.

Update the device driver.

Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware? Connecting peripheral devices to computer Using a UPS or a surge processor Cleaning air vents Rebooting the computer often

Using a UPS or a surge processor

What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content? Projector Motion-sensing controller Voice synthesizer Plotter

Voice synthesizer

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? high-end laptop all-in-one computer desktop computer tablet

tablet

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 RAM Compact disk ROM

Cloud storage

Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos? External RAM Programmable ROM Hard drive Motherboard

Hard drive

What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly? Install anti-virus software. Install additional RAM. Decrease the brightness of the display. Verify if the AC adapter is connected properly.

Install additional RAM.

Alessandro wants to use his desktop computer to video chat with his mother. What hardware does he need to accomplish this? a. Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his mother can both see and hear each other. b. Use his keyboard, monitor, and speakers so that both he and his mother can see, hear, and even text each other. c. Use a webcam and scanner to ensure that the quality of the call is good. d. Use his projector and webcam so that both he and his mother can clearly see and hear each other.

a. Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his mother can both see and hear each other.