Chapter 6 - IT Fundamentals -Setting Up and Configuring a PC

In which environment would a desktop computer be safest and operate the best ?

• Inside a small, tightly sealed cabinet

• In a clean room with a powerful air conditioner running

• ON the balcony at a tropical beachfront condo

• On a TV tray in a living room

How far should a user's face be from a monitor screen for most comfortable viewing ?

• 10 to 12 inches

• 12 to 16 inches

• 16 to 24 inches

• 24 to 32 inches

Which of these is the flow of static electricity ?

• EMI

• ESD

• AC

• DC

What device can help correct power sags ?

• Power supply

• Power strip

• Surge suppressor

• UPS

What kind of cable is most often used to connect a PC to a motherboard modem or router ?

• VGA

• DVI

• Ethernet

• RJ-11

What should you install before you download and install additional software on a new PC ?

• Security software

• Nothing

• Updates to other applications

• Drivers for hardware devices

What component protects against occasional electrical spikes ?

• Surge protector

• Motherboard

• Hard Disk Drive

• Printer

Where in Windows can you access the configuration settings for hardware devices like mice and printers ?

• File Explorer

• EMI

• Start menu

• Control Panel

Where in the control panel can you remove unwanted applications ?

• Programs

• Ergonomics

• Setup

• Start menu

Which of these is a type of Windows user account ?

• Kid

• Standard

• Supervisor

• Normal