IT Infrutructure Flashcard

Front

A friend is working on piecing together a computer. He calls and explains that he needs to buy a circuit board with ports and sockets that connects the main devices of his computer. Which computer component is he most likely explaining?

Back

motherboard

Front

What kind of device is a microphone that your computer automatically recognizes and installs drivers for when plugged into a USB port?

Back

plug-and-play

Front

Which computer configuration will provide the best performance for a school’s new video game design course? Options: 32-bit CPU with 4GB of RAM, 32-bit CPU with 16GB of RAM, 64-bit CPU with 4GB of RAM, 64-bit CPU with 16GB of RAM

Back

64-bit CPU with 16GB of RAM

Front

Which of the following components is an example of firmware? BIOS, CPU, motherboard, RAM

Back

BIOS

Front

Your aunt calls you asking for help hooking up her new Bluetooth mouse. You first ask if she has gone through the __________ process.

Back

Pairing

Front

You and your brother are sharing a printer. You install the driver software onto your computer and install the printer. Then, you disconnect the printer and lend it to your brother. When you reconnect the printer later on, what is most likely to happen?

Back

The printer is ready to work.

Front

NFC is most commonly used for which of the following tasks?

Back

Payment systems

Front

Which of the following activities is not considered an input? Printing, Recording, Scanning, Typing

Back

Printing

Front

What added functionality does a router have that an access point does not?

Back

Manages and secures the network.

Front

Which type of internet connection would you suggest to someone looking for the fastest speeds? Options: cable, dial up, DSL, fiber optic

Back

fiber optic