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Intro to IT Unit 2 review

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the difference between Open Source and Freeware/Shareware

a)

Open Source does not let you make changes to the software, but Freeware/Shareware does

b)

Freeware/Shareware doesn’t cost anything, whereas Open Source often costs money

c)

Freeware/Shareware doesn’t allow the user to change the software, however Open Source does

d)

There is no difference

2.

What is the second step in basic computer troubleshooting?

a)

reboot the device

b)

check the cords on the computer

c)

use the ' help' menu at the top of the screen

d)

repeat the sequence of actions that caused the issue

e)

open the 'task manager' and force close all programs.

3.

Quantum computers use more energy than supercomputers

a)

True

b)

False

4.

What does a SSD have that a HDD does not?

a)

self contained data

b)

moving parts

c)

flash memory

d)

slower access

5.

What is a motherboard?

a)

the brain of the computer

b)

an electrical device that supplies power

c)

sends data to another device

d)

the components of a computer to connect everything.

6.

You have a problem with your phone. The apps keep crashing. You decide to reboot your phone and you find that nothing changes. Do you

a)

find out what may be causing the issue

b)

find another way to restart your phone

c)

delete some apps you do not use

d)

check the settings on your phone

7.

What do you use accounting software for?

a)

payroll

b)

digital media

c)

commercial purposes

d)

presentations

8.

What is the best operating system for gaming?

a)

OS X

b)

Windows

c)

Linux

9.

What does output do?

a)

stores data

b)

processes data

c)

produce, deliver or supply data

d)

where calculations are made

10.

What is a spreadsheet?

a)

document in which data is analyzed

b)

stores and manipulates text

c)

home for data accessible in different ways

11.

A GUI operating system is good for almost anyone.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

What is the second step in the troubleshooting process?

a)

turn the computer off and on

b)

test your idea

c)

establish a probable cause.

13.

RAM stores things temporarily.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

A hard disk drive has no moving parts.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

What does an operating system do?

a)

takes input and creates output

b)

stores and processes data

c)

communicates with the processer

d)

all of the above

16.

SSD is a removable storage device

a)

True

b)

False

17.

ROM Stands for random operations monitor.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

What part of the computer hardware is the memory that can be accessed randomly?

a)

ROM

b)

HDD

c)

RAM

d)

SSD

19.

The motherboard is the small chip that is in the computer. It's job is to receive input and provide output.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

What is a word processing program?

a)

program for storing, manipulating, and formatting words

b)

structured set of data held in a computer

c)

electronic document in which data arranged in rows and columns

21.

What is the 5th step in the troubleshooting process?

a)

test your idea

b)

establish a probably cause

c)

identify problem

d)

verify solution worked

22.

The power supply can be removed from a desktop computer while the system is running.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Data is transmitted in the form of electrical systems and can be gathered and stored on a computer.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Storage is what is put in, taken in, or operated on by any process or system.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

An app is a piece of software designed and performed a particular task.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

A presentation is an electronic document in which data is arranged in columns and rows.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

A database is easily accessible.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

What is HDD?

a)

a high-capacity, self containing storage device.

b)

removable storage media that stores data permanently

c)

any device used to send data from the computer to another device

d)

a storage device that contains non-volatile flash memory

29.

What is accounting software?

a)

an organized structure that stores information and is easily accessible

b)

any software that allows a user to manipulate any digital media

c)

a type of application software that records and processes financial transactions

d)

software that is available free of charge

30.

ROM does not store data permanently.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

A desktop is able to go many hours without a constant power source.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Which software supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals?

a)

processor

b)

operating system

c)

GUI

d)

Application

33.

A chromebook is a personal computer/office computer, that includes a separate monitor, mouse, and keyboard. It is not portable and requires power at all times.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

What is the third step of the troubleshooting process?

a)

identify the problem

b)

document findings, actions, and outcome

c)

test idea

d)

plan of action to implement solution

35.

The definition of a commercial license is "software or program that is designed and developed for licensing or sale toe end users or that serves a commercial purpose".

a)

True

b)

False

36.

What is a the class definition of a computer?

a)

has a monitor, mouse, and keyboard

b)

takes input, processes data, stores data, and creates output

c)

a handheld device taht can download apps or applications and has internet access

d)

stand alone electronic hardware

37.

Linux is good for power users and developers.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

RAM stands for Read Access Memory.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

What is the definition of input?

a)

processes data and stores data

b)

the retention of retrievable data on a computer or other electronic system

c)

what is information that is put in, taken in, or operated on by any process of the system

d)

information that's gathered and stored on the computer

40.

A con of windows is that it needs to be upgraded every 2-3 years.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

What's the difference between an app and an application?

a)

there is no difference

b)

application is longer

c)

app is larger

d)

all of the above

42.

What does an operating system do?

a)

execute applications

b)

schedule tasks

c)

control peripherals

d)

all of the above

43.

What is the difference between a Solid State Drive (SSD) and a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)?

a)

A SSD has more storage than a HDD

b)

A HDD costs more than a SSD

c)

A SSD runs faster than a HDD

d)

A HDD is less easily broken than a SDD

44.

A keyboard is an input device.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

The correct order for troubleshooting a computer are:

identify the problem

establish probable cause

test your idea

verify the solution

document your findings

a)

True

b)

False

46.

What is Creative Commons?

a)

A copyright license that allows for the free distribution of a copyright book.

b)

a copyright license tat allows for the free but limited distribution of a copyrighted work.

c)

a copyright license that allows for the unrestricted changing of a copyright work.

d)

where creativity goes to die

47.

You need a computer for college, you want it to be easy to use, reliable and cost effective. What kind of computer do you buy?

a)

Windows machine

b)

OS X machine

c)

Linux machine

48.

You need to create a presentation for your English class. What software do you use?

a)

Word

b)

Excel

c)

Access

d)

Powerpoint

49.

What software would you use to organize data, create tables and make calculations?

a)

Word

b)

Excel

c)

Access

d)

Powerpoint

50.

What is the first step in basic troubleshooting?

a)

restart the computer

b)

write down the error message

c)

close programs that you aren't using

d)

use the system help menu

51.

What kind of operating system has limited to no images to interact with, all user interactions is done through a text prompt?

a)

GUI

b)

Windows

c)

Mac OS X

d)

CLI