Chapter 12 - Computer Maintenance & Management Quiz - Part 2

What is the purpose of software updates and patches?

• The purpose of software updates and patches is to fix bugs, improve performance, enhance security, and add new features to the software.

• Software updates and patches are designed to introduce more bugs and security vulnerabilities to the software.

• Software updates and patches are only necessary for aesthetic changes to the software.

• Software updates and patches are used to slow down the performance of the software.

Elijah, Nora, and Isla are discussing network security threats. They listed Encryption, Malware, Firewall, and Phishing. Which of these is NOT a common network security threat?

• Encryption

• Malware

• Firewall

• Phishing

What is system optimization?

• The process of degrading the performance, efficiency, and overall functionality of a computer system or network.

• The process of maintaining the performance, efficiency, and overall functionality of a computer system or network.

• The process of optimizing the performance, efficiency, and overall functionality of a software program.

• The process of improving the performance, efficiency, and overall functionality of a computer system or network.

What is the purpose of user account management?

• The purpose of user account management is to control and administer user accounts on a computer system.

• The purpose of user account management is to provide technical support for user accounts on a computer system.

• The purpose of user account management is to delete user accounts on a computer system.

• The purpose of user account management is to create user accounts on a computer system.

Which of the following is an example of a software update?

• Updating a web browser

• Installing the latest version of an operating system

• Adding new hardware to a computer

• Cleaning the computer's hard drive

What is the first step in network security?

• Identify and assess risks and vulnerabilities

• Create a firewall

• Install antivirus software

• Implement encryption

What is the purpose of system optimization?

• To decrease performance and efficiency of a computer system.

• To increase the complexity and unreliability of a computer system.

• To reduce the functionality and usability of a computer system.

• To improve performance, efficiency, and reliability of a computer system.

Which of the following is NOT a user account management task?

• Creating a new user account

• Deleting an existing user account

• Resetting a user's password

• Updating user account information

Nora, Henry, and Daniel are working on a software project. They notice some vulnerabilities and bugs in their existing software. What should they do to address these issues?

• They should apply software patches, which are designed to address vulnerabilities, bugs, or improve functionality in existing software.

• They should make the software compatible with outdated hardware.

• They should slow down the performance of the software.

• They should add new features to the software.

What is the final step in network security?

• Install antivirus software

• Use strong passwords

• Enable firewall protection

• Regularly update and patch software and systems