IT Fundamentals Topic 2

Which of the following is used for temporary storage of program data that is cleared when the computer is turned off?

• CPU

• SSD

• Hard drive

• System memory

A user needs to establish an initial password for an email account. Which of the following is the BEST example of a complex password?

• 01#iWant!2686612338

• iWantobeaCosmonau#

• 01c234n56789v9876x21

• 012iWanttobe210

A printer is migrated between offices. All the wires are connected properly, but the new workstation cannot find the printer. Which of the following should the technician install?

• OS

• Updates

• Drivers

• Application

Which of the following are core peripherals needed to use a desktop PC? (Select THREE).

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Speakers

• Printer

Which of the following devices transmits and receives printed images over a telephone line?

• Monitor

• Fax

• Scanner

• Webcam

Which of the following applications would a user employ to write a business letter?

• Spreadsheet software

• Word processor

• Desktop publishing

• Presentation software

Which of the following is the primary goal in performing a backup verification?

• Ensure backup data can be correctly restored

• Prove the media has sufficient space for the data

• Configure frequency of backups

• Adhere to legal backup storage requirements

Which of the following ports can be used to connect an external hard drive to a computer?

(Select TWO).

• MIDI

• PS/2

• eSATA

• RJ-11

• USB

When setting up a new desktop, which of the following should be performed FIRST?

• Configure user accounts

• Plug in cables

• Install security software

• Configure wireless network settings

A user has just removed a new desktop PC from the box and has plugged in several new peripheral devices. During which of the following steps will the plug and play peripheral devices be installed on the new PC?

• Installing security software

• Powering on for the first time

• Booting the operating system

• Adding additional user accounts