9 - System Performance

Which of the following is the best description of system performance?

• How long does the computer take to start up?

• How well is the computer running?

• How much memory does the computer have?

What are 3 steps you can take to make sure your computer runs well and maintains system performance?

• Make sure hard drives are de-fragmented

• Use the computer only at night

• limit the number of apps you are using

• Make sure the system is cooled effectively

• Turn off screens when not in use.

If your processor (or CPU) overheats, it can slow itself down on purpose so it doesn't work as hard. What is this process called?

• throughput

• braking

• throttling

• resisting

• compensating

When your CPU throttles, what happens to its temperature?

• It goes up

• I goes down

• It stays the same

What the most effective way to stop your CPU getting too hot and then throttling?

• Put your CPU next to a window

• Install a high quality CPU fan

• Put your computer in the fridge.

• Upgrade your RAM

What is the menu called that can be opened to see what applications are running on a PC?

• Device Manager

• Task Manager

• PowerShell

• Command Prompt

Is de-fragmentation needed on modern computers?

• Yes

• No

Why is de-fragmentation not needed on modern computers.

• They use Solid State Drives rather than Hard Drives

• They do no use physical storage

• They have faster CPUS

• They have more RAM

What does Thomas Christie smell of?

• Sweets

• Flowers

• Perfume

• Wee Wee