QTR1-Q2-W1-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SY2023-2024 9-13-2023

The mouse or keyboard has stopped working

• Make sure it's correctly plugged into the computer.
  

• Press and hold the Power button. The Power button is usually located on the
  front or side of the computer, typically indicated by the power symbol.
  

• Checking the power cord to confirm that it is plugged securely into the back of
  the computer case and the power outlet.
  

• Your computer may be running out of hard drive space. Try deleting any files or
  programs you don't need.
  

The sound isn't working

• Make sure it's correctly plugged into the computer.
  

• If the computer is plugged in to a surge protector, verify that it is turned on.
  

• Make sure it's turned on and that its batteries are charged.
  

• Connect headphones to the computer to find out if you can hear sound through
  the headphones.
  

The screen is blank.

• Checking the power cord to confirm that it is plugged securely into the back of
  the computer case and the power outlet.
  

• Make sure it's correctly plugged into the computer.
  

• Make sure the monitor is plugged in and turned on.
  

• If the computer is plugged in to a surge protector, verify that it is turned on.
  

The computer is frozen

• Press and hold the Power button. The Power button is usually located on the
  front or side of the computer, typically indicated by the power symbol.
  

• Close and reopen the application.
  

• Your computer may be running out of hard drive space. Try deleting any files or
  programs you don't need.
  

• If you're using a PC, you can run Disk Defragmenter.
  

You notice that one of the users keeps shutting his computer down by
pressing the power button, instead of using the shutdown process of the operating
system. You inform the user that this is not a good practice because? (choose 2)

• Over time it could cause component failure
  

• Power surges to components could cause damage
  

• It takes time for the power supply to recharge
  

• It could damage the monitor
  

What is the most likely cause of a Windows Error (Blue Screen of
Death) on a typical home computer?

• Bad computer memory (RAM) causes most Windows errors
  

• Damage to the operating system (Windows) from a computer virus causes
  most Windows errors.
  

• Bugs in Microsoft Windows cause most Windows errors.
  

• Bugs in non-Microsoft products cause most Windows errors
  

What is usually the easiest way to fix an application which won't start
anymore?

• Run virus scanner to fix the application because you probably have a virus.
  

• Reboot your computer to fix the application because it’s probably a
  system error.
  

• Uninstall and reinstall the application to reset the application completely.
  

• Run Windows Registry repair software to fix the application because it’s

  probably a registry error.

If you get strange errors on your computer and don't have a virus, what
should you check next?

• Check your firewall in case a hacker is trying to break into your computer.
  

• Check your BIOS in case you don’t have Plug and Play enabled.
  

• Check your computer memory (RAM) in case it’s starting to fail.
  

• Check your Windows Updates for any patches you need to install.
  

If your computer is running slow, what default Windows program will help
you find which program is using all of your processing power (CPU) or memory?

• You can use the Control Panel to find the offending program.
  

• You can use Task Manager to find the offending program
  

• You can use Scandisk to find the offending program
  

• You can use the Device Manager to find the offending program
  

If it takes a long time to open files, how can you usually speed up Windows
without buying anything?

• Turning off your firewall will speed up opening files
  

• Running Windows Scandisk or CheckDisk to check your disk drive for
  errors will speed up opening files.
  

• Rebooting Windows will make files open more quickly
  

• You can increase the speed Windows opens files on a magnetic hard drive
  by defragmenting the drive with Windows Defrag.