ITF+ Review 1

What type of computer is best suited for using in a job where you have to make notes and be able to move around easily?

• Desktop computer with an electronic stylus.

• A server that is mounted on a cart for easier mobility.

• A tablet or smartphone or possibly a hybrid laptop/tablet.

• Gaming console with voice activated commands.

Why is a smartphone NOT a good tool for writing a report?

• They have great user interfaces that enable you to write quickly.

• Touchscreen or mini keyboards are not optimized for writing lots of text.

• They have large displays with excellent resolution.

• Their size makes them easy to place in ergonomic positions.

Which is a true statement regarding whether or not laptops make good servers?

• Their size and weight make them perfect for a server rack, and this allows for better cooling.

• There are limited options for expansion, and its components are not practical for network-wide use cases.

• Their redundancy makes them reliable, particularly during power outages.

• Their mobility allows for more flexibility in where you store the server.

What systems use a Central Processing Unit (CPU) and memory?

• Desktops only

• Servers only

• All types of computers

• Laptops only

What IoT device may contain a "black box" that is able to record event data?

• Environmental controls

• Home appliances

• Window curtains

• Smart Vehicle

What type of computer is most likely to need peripheral devices?

• Smartphone

• Laptop

• Desktop

• Server

What should you do before attempting to set up a new computer system?

• Verify that the environment is suitable and that the installation will be safe.

• Verify that the computer is concealed within a desk compartment and out of sight.

• Verify that the computer cables are loose and free of any bindings.

• Verify that the placement maximizes space even if the keyboard is in an awkward place.

You have to open a word processing application, but you cannot see an icon on the desktop. What should you do?

• Look for the shortcut in Start Menu or Start Screen.

• Right-click on the desktop, go to view, and change the icon size to large.

• Double click the Blue E or Orange Fox in your taskbar, and search for the icon on the internet.

• Look for the shortcut in the C: drive of the computer.

Your colleague has to run many applications at the same time and finds it difficult to know which icon to choose when switching between them. What alternative method could you suggest?

• Place all the application shortcuts within a favorites folder for quick access.

• Press Alt+Tab - this shows previews of the window and allows the user to quickly switch between windows.

• Upload documents to the cloud and use a cloud interface to switch between them.

• Press "CTL-ALT-DEL" - task manager will show him a list of all the active programs.

You have to sign in to Windows - does it matter if the CAPS LOCK light on the keyboard is activated?

• Windows usernames and passwords are converted to upper case, so the CAPS LOCK does not affect login.

• Windows usernames are not case sensitive, so the CAPS LOCK does not affect login.

• Windows passwords are case sensitive, so the CAPS LOCK may prevent successful login.

• Windows passwords are not case sensitive, so the CAPS LOCK key is ignored during login.