PIT Chapter 5 Lesson 2

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What impact does computer maintenance have on your productivity?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a likely consequence of neglecting basic computer maintenance?

• Reduced productivity

• Increased speed

• Enhanced security

• Improved battery life

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​ Disk Cleanup ​ ​

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Automated process of removing unneeded files.

Manual file deletion

Defragmenting the hard drive

Installing new software

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hardware maintenance ​

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Process of keeping the computer hardware in good w

Ignoring hardware issues

Upgrading software only

Cleaning the computer case regularly

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Repair Function ​ ​ ​

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Fixes current install without full reinstall.

Removes all installed programs

Installs a new operating system

Upgrades hardware components

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SECTOR ​

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Hard drive location where files are stored.

Folder in a computer’s memory (RAM)

Place where internet pages are displayed

Program used to create documents

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Software Maintenance ​

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Keeping the software in good working order.

Ignoring software updates

Deleting old software versions

Installing unnecessary plugins

Multiple Choice

What is the best prevention rule for keyboard problems?

• Avoid contaminants such as food and drink

• Install more RAM

• Increase screen brightness

• Change the desktop background

Multiple Choice

Hardware maintenance is the process of:

• Keeping the computer in working order

• Writing code faster

• Upgrading internet speed

• Editing videos

Open Ended

If keys are sticking, which cleaning method from the slide would you try first and why?

Open Ended

Explain why it is important to maintain good ventilation in desktop computers.

Open Ended

What problem is illustrated in the image showing dusty computer fans, and what maintenance action should be taken to resolve it?

Multiple Choice

Hardware maintenance is the process of:

• Keeping the computer in working order

• Writing code faster

• Upgrading internet speed

• Editing videos

Multiple Choice

The slide says to avoid keyboard problems by:

• Avoiding contaminants like food and drink

• Installing updates weekly

• Defragmenting daily

• Changing screen settings

Open Ended

If keys are sticking, which cleaning method would you try first and why?

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Computers generate

Multiple Choice

Internal fans help

• Maintain safe temperatures

• Increase storage space

• Improve Wi-Fi strength

• Speed up typing

Open Ended

Describe two changes you would make to improve airflow for a desktop in a tight space.

Word Cloud

Dust buildup around fans is most likely to cause

Multiple Choice

Before cleaning a monitor, you should:

• Turn the monitor off

• Turn brightness to max

• Use paper towels

• Spray cleaner directly on the screen

Multiple Choice

LCD and LED monitors

• Scratch easily

• Are cleaned only with bleach

• Should be scraped with a card

• Do not need cleaning

Open Ended

Why do cleaning procedures differ by monitor type, and what is the main risk with LCD and LED screens?

Open Ended

Software maintenance means:

Multiple Choice

A repair function allows

• Correcting an installation without fully uninstalling and reinstalling

• Deleting the operating system

• Replacing damaged hardware

• Formatting the hard drive automatically

Open Ended

When would you choose repair instead of uninstall and reinstall? Give a realistic example.

Multiple Choice

Disk cleanup is

• An automated process of removing unneeded files

• A tool for building folders

• A way to cool the CPU

• A program for creating slides

Multiple Choice

Disk cleanup removes

• Temp files and outdated system files

• Keyboard dust

• Monitor scratches

• Wi-Fi interference

Open Ended

If a computer is almost out of storage, how does Disk Cleanup help, and what would you do next if it is still slow?

Multiple Choice

Hard drives store files in locations called:

• sectors

• tabs

• windows

• ports

Multiple Choice

Disk Defragmenter helps by:

• Reorganizing files

• Increasing screen brightness

• Removing viruses automatically

• Adding more storage hardware

Open Ended

Why does it matter if file data are not stored contiguously, and how does defragmenting improve performance?