IT Essentials (Module 1)

A customer comes into a computer parts and service store. The customer is looking for a device to scan some old family photos into a laptop. What device should the store owner recommend to accomplish the required task?

• magstripe reader
• projector
• joystick or gamepad
• flatbed scanner

Which characteristic describes a SIMM?

• an individual memory chip that has dual rows of pins used to attach it to the motherboard
• SRAM that is internal and integrated into the CPU
• a smaller, more condensed memory module that provides random access data storage, ideal for use in laptops, printers, and other devices where conserving space is desirable
• a small circuit board that holds several memory chips and has a 30- or 72-pin configuration

What is the fastest type of memory technology?

• Quadruple channel
• SODIMM
• Double channel
• SRAM

Only supports digital devices and inputs.

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Only supports analog output.

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Only supports digital devices output at an additional extra bandwidth.

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Supports digital output and analog devices at an additional extra bandwidth.

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Supports digital output and analog devices.

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Which statement describes the proper use of an anti-static wrist strap?

• An anti-static wrist strap should make contact with the skin.
• The anti-static wrist strip should not be attached to any grounded object.
• An anti-static wrist strap should not be used in conjunction with an antistatic mat.
• For optimum grounding, the clip should be attached to a painted section of the computer case.

Which type of memory is primarily used as cache memory?

• SRAM
• RAM
• DRAM
• ROM