WorksheetsComputing Essentials Review 4
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which layer of the OSI Reference Model is the first layer to receive a message from another device?
a)
Physical Layer
b)
Transport Layer
c)
Data Link Layer
d)
Application Layer
2.
Adam is at work on the corporate LAN. His coworker Silvia is across the country from Adam. She needs to access files stored on Adam's computer as well as other computers on the LAN, but she is not part of the LAN. Which IP address does Silvia need to access the files located on the network?
a)
Adam's computer's private IP address.
b)
The LAN router's private IP address.
c)
The LAN router's public IP address
d)
She can not access the files
3.
What is the purpose of a network?
a)
To keep the e-mail addresses of all your friends in one convenient place
b)
To print images on your hard drive in color as well as in grayscale
c)
To keep track of tasks in a chart format so you can better manage your daily activities
d)
To share files, folders, printers and other information between two or more systems
4.
Jerry works at the corporate offices for Nutrition Market Stores. The company has a network that is accessed at the offices using company computers. Jerry has been asked to manage a new office that is being set up on the opposite side of the country from the main corporate offices. He knows that he will need access to the corporate network. How will Jerry have access?
a)
Jerry will use an extranet for the new office to access and share information on the corporate network.
b)
Jerry will use an LAN for the new office to access and share information on the corporate network.
c)
Jerry will not be able to access the corporate network.
d)
Jerry will use an intranet for the new office to access and share information on the corporate network.
5.
What kind of computer is best suited for reading books, streaming movies, and communicating with friends?
a)
Desktop Computer
b)
Tablet
c)
Mainframe
d)
Supercomputer
6.
Which of the following are output devices?
a)
Stylus, monitor and computer
b)
Hard drive, flash drive and speakers
c)
Printer, monitor and speakers
d)
Keyboard, GPS device and printer
7.
Help desk technicians spend their time on the phone, helping resolve issues for customers. What type of wireless network device forms a personal area network (PAN) so the technicians can keep their hands free while helping customers?
a)
Wi-Fi (802.11)
b)
Braodband
c)
Satellite
d)
Bluetooth
8.
Which network topology provides the highest security and reliability?
a)
Star
b)
Bus
c)
Ring
d)
Mesh
9.
Which file name extension indicates a Web page file?
a)
.html
b)
.txt
c)
.doc
d)
.pdf
10.
Daniel wants to avoid the expensive costs of buying a new large TV. Therefore, he decides to purchase an output device that will display content from his current devices onto a bigger-sized screen. What is the proper output device for this scenario?
a)
A projector because it will display text or graphics processed by the computer onto a large screen or wall.
b)
A printer because it places digital content on paper by printing it and producing a hard copy.
c)
A bigger sized TV because it will display the text or graphics onto a large screen.
d)
A monitor because it will display text or graphics processed by the computer.
11.
Connie, a PC repair technician, was tasked with refurbishing a computer so that it can be resold. As Connie begins to troubleshoot and inspect the computer system, she notices that the computer may need a new circuit board. Many of the components are not making any connection. What internal component would Connie need to replace to restore this faulty computer system?
a)
The Hard Drive
b)
The Power Supply
c)
The Motherboard
d)
The CPU
12.
Peter is creating a slide show for his team. Sheila says that she has the perfect piece of music to add to the slide show, which is located on her computer. Peter looks in her computer and there are several different types of files. Sheila says there is only one audio file. What file extensions should Peter look for?
a)
.doc, .docx
b)
.zip, .rar, .tar
c)
.wav, .mp3, .ogg
d)
.jpg, .png, .gif
13.
Companies like Amazon and PayPal process hundreds of thousands of online credit card transactions for consumer products, every day. What kind of computer is needed to process this high volume of transactions?
a)
Supercomputer
b)
Mainframe
c)
Server
d)
Microcomputer
14.
To access a device over the Internet, you must use its unique IP address. Which network protocol enables you to associate a text-based name with that IP address?
a)
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
b)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
c)
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
d)
Domain Name System (DNS)
15.
Which connector can transfer data at speeds comparable to USB, and is known by the name "FireWire"?
a)
IEEE 1394
b)
Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
c)
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
d)
Video Graphics Array (VGA)
16.
Maria received a new set of Bluetooth headphones for her birthday. She follows the instructions that show her how to pair her headphones to her smartphone so that she can listen to music from her phone. Which of the following has Maria just created?
a)
Wide area network (WAN)
b)
Local area network (LAN)
c)
Personal area network (PAN)
d)
Metropolitan area network (MAN)
17.
Highland Fruit Farmers is a supplier to Nutrition Market Stores. Nutrition Market Stores uses a login to a Web page to access the online ordering system of Highland Fruit Farmers. What type of network does Highland Fruit Farmers have set up for Nutrition Market Stores?
a)
Internet
b)
Virtual Private Network
c)
Intranet
d)
Extranet
18.
A device that displays data that has been processed by the computer is called:
a)
a processing device.
b)
a storage device.
c)
an input device.
d)
an output device.
19.
Which term refers to application software that is stored on servers and runs on an Internet browser?
a)
Crowdsourcing
b)
Cloud Computing
c)
Email Client
d)
File Management
20.
Ace Technologies has a new client, CP Products. Ace Technology will be helping with their e-commerce shopping user experience. Ace Technologies needs to do some research about the client before starting the project. When Ace Technologies conducts a Google Search and clicks on CP Products' Web site, which network model is Ace Technologies using to request information?
a)
Network Media
b)
Peer-to-Peer
c)
Mainframe/Terminal
d)
Client/Server
21.
Anthony is a game programmer. His current computer is slowing down a lot lately and has trouble running multiple programs. He wants to purchase a new computer to help him multitask and run many different programs at once. Which of the following is the best computer option for Anthony?
a)
Computer A because of the 2.3 gigaHertz processor speed
b)
Computer A because of the Intel 6th generation processor model
c)
Computer B because of the 1512 gigabyte hard drive capacity
d)
Computer B because of the 16 gigabytes of RAM
22.
When purchasing a computer from a local retail store, customers are often offered the opportunity to upgrade their software to take advantage of additional features. For example, upgrading from Microsoft Office Home to Microsoft Office Pro, or the most advanced anti-virus software on the market. Which best describes the Microsoft Office software and the anti-virus program?
a)
Both Microsoft Office and the anti-virus program are application software.
b)
Microsoft Office is an application software, whereas the anti-virus program is a system software
c)
Both Microsoft Office and the anti-virus program are system software.
d)
Microsoft Office is a system software, whereas the anti-virus program is an application software.
23.
Which mobile device operating system uses "Live Tiles" that provide live updates on the home screen instead of icons to open the related apps?
a)
Apple iOS
b)
Windows Phone
c)
BlackBerry
d)
Google Android
24.
What is the most widely used standard connector and port for a computer?
a)
IEEE 1394
b)
USB
c)
HDMI
d)
RJ-45
25.
Timothy is working on his home computer, and needs to connect several peripherals, including his mobile phone, camera, and printer. He connects a device to one of his USB ports, and connects the peripherals to the device. What kind of device is Timothy using?
a)
Hub
b)
Router
c)
Gateway
d)
Modem
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