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Tech+ - Objective 3

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A small program tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device.

a)

docking station

b)

driver

c)

dock

d)

downlink

2.

A set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer or mobile devices.

a)

iOS system

b)

Chrome OS

c)

open-source software

d)

operating system

3.

A portion of software that controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen.

a)

user response

b)

user interface

c)

video response

d)

user name

4.

What does VPN stand for?

a)

virtual private network

b)

video parallel network

c)

video port network

d)

virtual port network

5.

The technique of swapping items between memory and storage is called.

a)

caching

b)

buffering

c)

thrashing

d)

paging

6.

Reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer's hard disk so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs and apps run faster.

a)

image viewer

b)

screen saver

c)

disk defragmenter

d)

disk cleanup

7.
The picture shows a type of user interface as a function of operating system
a)
Command line
b)
Graphical user interface
8.
The picture shows a type of user interface as a function of operating system
a)
Command Line
b)
Graphical user interface
9.
When the OS creates temporary RAM on the Hard Drive it is known as...
a)
Virtual Memory
b)
Cache
c)
Registering
d)
Defragmenting
10.

Which of the following is NOT a system utility?

a)

antivirus program

b)

disk checking program

c)

word processing program

d)

disk defragmenting program

11.
What type of file helps the operating system interface with a hardware device?
a)
Driver
b)
Executable
c)
Server
d)
Client
12.
What Windows utility can you use to partition a disk drive?
a)
Disk Formatter
b)
Check Disk
c)
Disk Management
d)
Disk Partitioner 
13.

Your laptop touchpad only seems to be partially operational. You can move the cursor but cannot tap to click or scroll. What is the most likely cause?

a)

The computer is infected with a virus

b)

The touchpad is faulty

c)

This is the normal behavior of a touchpad

d)

The touchpad driver is not installed

14.

You have connected a printer to a computer via a USB port. What is the next step?

a)

Install the printer driver

b)

Print a test page

c)

Unpause the print queue

d)

Configure printing preferences

15.
Which type of software makes it easier to apply different calculations an manage financial data to small amounts of data?
a)
A spreadsheet
b)
A database
c)
A word processing program
d)
A presentation program
16.
What is used to install, uninstall, and reinstall software in Windows?
a)
The desktop
b)
The control panel
c)
Software preferences
d)
Hard drive
17.

The term OS is short for?

a)

Apple

b)

Operating Software

c)

Operating System

d)

Overload System

18.
FAT
a)
File Allocation Table
b)
Floppy Allocation Table
c)
Feral Aardvark Tyrade
d)
Floppy Disk Drive
19.

A user is accessing an online bank account for the first time via an Internet browser. Which of the following should the user check? (Select TWO).

a)

HTTPS before the URL

b)

Exclamation point on the status bar

c)

Lock symbol in the address bar

d)

HTTP before the URL

e)

Skull/crossbones symbol in the corner

20.

An employee at a tech start-up is tasked with selecting an operating system for a new digital thermostat they are developing. Which type of operating system should the employee recommend for use in the digital thermostat?

a)

Workstation OS

b)

Hypervisor (Type 1)

c)

Firmware

d)

Mobile device OS

e)

Embedded OS

21.

Which file system feature enhances data integrity and recovery by keeping a log of file system changes?

a)

Compression

b)

Permissions

c)

Journaling

d)

Encryption

22.

An employee at a graphic design firm needs to transfer large video project files between a Windows PC and a macOS workstation. The files exceed 4GB in size, and the transfer needs to be done using a USB flash drive. Which file system should they format the USB drive to in order to ensure compatibility between both operating systems and support for large file sizes?

a)

NTFS

b)

FAT32

c)

HFS

d)

ExFAT

23.

An IT professional is setting up a new server that will run an open-source operating system. The server needs a robust file system capable of handling large files and large volumes of small files while providing journaling capabilities to maintain data integrity. Which file system should the IT professional consider using?

a)

NTFS

b)

Ext4

c)

Ext3

d)

FAT32

24.

Which file system supports large files and includes features such as encryption and permissions, and is commonly used in modern versions of Windows?

a)
FAT32
b)

NTFS

c)

Ext4

d)

HFS

25.

What is the role of a certificate when browsing the web?

a)

Confirms the security and authenticity of the website.

b)

Acts as a warranty for the safe purchase of items from the website.

c)

Generates a key that users must have to access the website.

26.

In an educational institution, the network administrator is tasked to enforce a content filtering policy and provide a caching mechanism to enhance the browsing experience by reducing load times. Which of the following configurations would suit these requirements the BEST?

a)

SSL/TLS inspection proxy

b)

Forward proxy with content filtering and caching

c)

Reverse proxy with SSL offloading

d)

VPN service with split tunneling

27.

What is a fundamental practice to enhance your security while browsing the Internet?

a)

Not opening emails from unknown senders

b)

Disabling all cookies in your web browser settings

c)

Regularly updating your browser to the latest version

d)

Bookmarking legitimate websites to use them later

28.

After attaching a new webcam for conference calls to a laptop, what is the BEST initial action to guarantee that the device operates properly with the system?

a)

Use an adapter to ensure proper physical connectivity if necessary.

b)

Verify and install the necessary drivers for the camera.

c)

Clean the device's lens to enhance picture clarity.

d)

Adjust the frame to ensure it captures the intended area.

29.

You are performing a routine clean-up on your computer. Which of the following is the BEST method to remove unwanted software that ensures it is no longer taking up system resources?

a)

Defragmenting the hard drive

b)

Using the operating system's uninstall feature

c)

Deleting the program's desktop shortcut

d)

Rebooting the computer

30.

Which process allows data to be stored in a smaller amount of space on a storage device?

a)

Fragmentation

b)

Compression

c)

Decryption

d)

Encryption

31.

Which of the following allows the adjustment of properties of system services, including their startup types or disabling them entirely?

a)

Device Manager

b)

Task Scheduler

c)

Programs and Features

d)

Services console

32.

What is the definition of generative AI?

a)

A type of artificial intelligence that creates new content based on existing data

b)

A type of artificial intelligence that focuses on supervised learning

c)

A type of artificial intelligence that only works with labeled data

d)

A type of artificial intelligence that cannot generate new content

33.

What is the purpose of a prompt in generative AI?

a)

To provide additional training data to the model

b)

To confuse the model and generate incorrect information

c)

To limit the capabilities of the model

d)

To control the output of the model

34.

What is a potential problem with AI chatbots?

a)

They may provide false information or misunderstand requests

b)

They can't communicate effectively with users

c)

They lack the ability to learn and improve over time

d)

They are too expensive to develop and maintain

35.

What is an AI chatbot?

a)

A computer program that uses AI technology to understand and respond to what you say in real time

b)

A human-like robot that can chat with you online

c)

A game that uses AI technology to simulate conversations

d)

A website that provides personal advice

36.

Alexa is an example of AI.

a)

True

b)

Flase

37.

Most chatbots use (a)   to answer user queries.

38.

Which of the following is an example of AI in everyday life?

a)

A bicycle

b)

A smart assistant like Alexa or Siri

c)

A refrigerator

d)

A pencil

39.

Why is it important to think about ethics in AI technology?

a)

To make AI systems more colorful

b)

To ensure AI systems are fair and do not harm people

c)

To make AI systems faster

d)

To make AI systems more expensive

40.
The main purpose of Bitlocker is to _____?
a)
Find your device when it is lost.
b)
Backup your data when it is corrupted.
c)
To prevent PC from being stolen.
d)
To encrypt volumes data on a drive