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Computer System Prep

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is a storage device?
a)
RAM
b)
CPU
c)
USB Flash Drive
d)
Sensor
2.
What are the physical components of a computer system called?
a)
Hardware
b)
Desktop
c)
Devices
d)
Peripherals
3.
What are the chips inside a computer that temporarily hold all the programs and data currently being used called?
a)
Random Access Memory (RAM)
b)
Read Only Memory (ROM)
c)
Hard Disk
d)
Hard Drive
4.

What is meant by the term software?

a)

Data Storage Systems

b)

Built in Computer System

c)

Control System

d)

Programs and Applications

5.
The brain of the computer is the _____________.  It does all the calculations and logic.
a)
Motherboard
b)
Central Processing Unit
c)
Floppy Disk
d)
Hard Disk
6.

Which is an input device

a)

speaker

b)

printer

c)

mouse

d)

headphones

7.

An ESD protective work surface mat should be?

a)

Grounded

b)

Clear of nonessential insulators

c)

Cleaned only with an ESD clearner

d)

All of the above

8.

When should you follow specific instructions and techniques given by your teacher?

a)

When working on lab work

b)

When working on class work

c)

None of the time

d)

All the time

9.

What is the procedure for lifting heavy items?

a)

Obtain help

b)

Lift with your knees

c)

Only use help when lifting from the floor

d)

Only use help when lifting items above your waist.

10.

A substance or material that does not readily allow the passage of electricity is known as?

a)

An insulator

b)

A generator

c)

A simulator

d)

A conductor

11.

A sag occurs when

a)

When your system slows down

b)

There is a sharp overflow of voltage above 115V

c)

Voltage remain consistent in each cycle

d)

Voltage decreases between 10 and 90 percent of the required one-half cycle to one minute.

12.

Which of the following contain documentation about how to treat humans who come in contact with hazardous materials and how to proper dispose of those materials?

a)

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

b)

Rule and Standards Sheet (RSS)

c)

Organization Safety Log (OSL)

d)

instructional Data Sheet (IDS)

13.

Component failure can caused by temperatures that are

a)

Above 70 degree Fahrenheit

b)

Above 80 degree Fahrenheit

c)

Above 180 degree Fahrenheit

d)

Above 100 degree Fahrenheit

14.

What is the first practice mentioned to help protect a person from electrostatic hazards?

a)

De-energize electric equipment before inspection or repair

b)

Energize electric equipment before inspection or repair

c)

Ensure you have an anti ESD wrap in place

d)

Spay equipment with anti static spray

15.

The purpose of having a uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is to

a)

Allow you to protect the computer system from static charge build up

b)

Allow the computer to shut down properly

c)

Enable the system to restart without issues during a sudden power outage

d)

Maintain electrical power to components after a sudden power outage for a specific amount of time

16.

Who is responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for workers?

a)

Employers

b)

Employees

c)

Customers

d)

All the above

17.

Electrostatic discharge takes place when

a)

Two objects that store different amounts of static electricity come in contact

b)

Two objects that store the same amounts of static electricity come in contact

c)

One statically charge objects gains additional charge

d)

Power outage occurs

18.

When should an anti-static wrist strap be worn?

a)

When working on power supplies

b)

When servicing CRT monitors

c)

When working on de-energized computer equipment

d)

When working on energized computer equipment

19.

How are electronic items and recyclables disposed of?

a)

By placing the items in a trash can

b)

By placing the items in a paper recycling bin

c)

By putting them in someone else’s trash

d)

By following governmental disposal guidelines

20.

Name the type of fire extinguisher used in electrical fires

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class E

21.

___________: Plastic enclosure with a conductive surface on the outside to protect an electrical component from static electricity

a)

EDS strap

b)

Anti-Static Storage Bag

c)

UPS

d)

Strap up bag

22.

_______________: Antistatic canned air that can be used to blow out dust and dirt from computers, best used outdoors

a)

Class C fire extinguisher

b)

Filtered air

c)

On board fan

d)

Compressed Air

23.

________: A battery-backed power supply to plug computer equipment into that gives the user time to save vital information

a)

Uninterruptible Power Supply

b)

CMOS battery

c)

Surge Suppressor

d)

Power connection

24.

A _____is a basically a spike in your home's electrical current

a)

Sag

b)

Surge

c)

power

d)

hit

25.

This part of the motherboard is used to install the processor on the motherboard.

a)

BIOS

b)

CMOS

c)

CPU Socket

d)

IDE Connector

26.

It is an expansion slot vastly used to install add-on cards on the motherboard.

a)

AGP slot

b)

ISA slot

c)

PCI slot

d)

PCI Express slot

27.

This cell is a 3.0 Volts lithium type cell responsible for storing the information in BIOS.

a)

BIOS

b)

CMOS Battery

c)

IDE Connector

d)

PCI Slot

28.

A 7-pin connector to interface latest HDD.

a)

IDE Connectors

b)

PCI Slot

c)

Power Connecors

d)

SATA Connectors

29.

Motherboard component that contains information & settings of a motherboard.

a)

BIOS

b)

CMOS Battery

c)

IDE Connector

d)

PCI Expansion Slot

30.

It allows computer memory to be inserted into the computer.

a)

AGP Slot

b)

Memory Slot

c)

PCI Slot

d)

PCI Express Slot

31.

What can we connect using a SATA port?

a)

Hard Drive

b)

Network Card

c)

Video Card

d)

Audio Card

32.

This card slot was intended for graphics cards only.

a)

AGP

b)

PCIe

c)

PCI

d)

ISA

33.
The main motherboard power connector used in early ATX systems
a)
Berg
b)
20-pin P1
c)
24-pin P1
d)
Molex
34.
The most common form factor for PC motherboards presently in use.
a)
ATX
b)
Micro ATX
c)
BTX
d)
ITX
35.
Electricity available via a wall outlet is this type of current:
a)
AC
b)
DC
36.
What is this?
a)
Molex
b)
SATA
c)
PATA
d)
Berg
37.
A fan is an example of __________ cooling. 
a)
passive
b)
super
c)
liquid
d)
active
38.
Hard Drives, Solid State Drives, and optical drives are usually connected to the motherboard using __________ connectors which are L-shaped. 
a)
P1
b)
SATA
c)
VGA
d)
HDMI
39.

This is the image of a __________ .

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Keyboard

d)

Motherboard

40.

This is one of the examples of expansion card. Name the card. ________

a)

Network Card

b)

Sound Card

c)

SCSI card

d)

Video Card

41.

Which component do we placed on this slot?

a)

RAM

b)

Sound Card

c)

CPU

d)

Video card

42.
How does a computer virus infect a pc?
a)
Email attachments
b)
Attached to files on memory sticks
c)
Suspicious web links
d)
All of the above
43.
What can a virus do to your computer?
a)
Delete files
b)
Cause inappropriate adverts to appear
c)
Spy on what you are doing
d)
Steal your infotrmation
44.
How does a worm infect a computer?
a)
E-mail attachments
b)
Through security loopholes, your computer is not up to date
c)
Suspicious web links
d)
On memory sticks
45.
How can you protect your computer against worms?
a)
Install anti-virus software and regularly update it.
b)
Update your operating system regularly.
46.

What is adware?

a)

Causes advertisements to randomly pop up on your screen, most often within a web browser.

b)

Deletes files and corrupts you file

c)

Steals you data for ransom

47.
How can a trojan infect your pc?
a)
On memory sticks.
b)
Through email attachments.
c)
By being disguised as legitimate software.
d)
Dodgy web links
48.
What is spyware?
a)
Causes adverts to appear on screen.
b)
Software that deletes your files
c)
Slows your pc down.
d)
Collects information from you and transfers it across the internet.
49.
A system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
a)
Adware
b)
Firewall
c)
Antiviruis
d)
Spyware
50.
A type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software.  It misleads users of its true intent
a)
Spyware
b)
Malware
c)
Virus
d)
Trojan Horse
51.

__________ is the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers

a)

Ransomware

b)

shoulder surf

c)

Phishing

d)

Spyware

52.

A ________is defined as a malicious computer software hidden deep inside a PC and remains undetectable. Although this software on their own may not be harmful, they hide worms, bot & malware. It usually goes after one computer

a)

Rootkit

b)

Gymkit

c)

Ransomware

d)

Cookies

53.

______ is a cyber-attack in which the perpetrator seeks to make a machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users by temporarily or indefinitely disrupting services of a host connected to the Internet

a)

Ransomware

b)

Denial-of-service (DOS) attack

c)

Trojan attack

d)

Network attack

54.
_____________is a type of system software allows that allow a user to perform  maintenance-type tasks
a)
Operating system
b)
System Software
c)
Application software
d)
Utility program
55.

______________ gives you access to information about your computer’s hardware. It displays information about the input and output devices attached to your computer and It can also tell you about the controllers, cards, processors, ports, and other hardware in your system.

a)

Device manager

b)

Task manager

c)

System Driver

56.

______________ displays error messages

a)

Error Center

b)

Task manager

c)

Event view

d)

Control Panel

57.

___________ alerts you about security and maintenance issues

a)

Action center

b)

Maintenance center

c)

Security center

d)

Anti virus software

58.

Windows PowerShell is a tool available for Windows 7, 8, and 10 that allows administrators to perform administrative tasks on both local and remote Windows systems

a)

True

b)

False

59.
Why is RAM temporary?
a)
Because it doesn't stay forever
b)
Because it has limited space
c)
Because it is non-volatile
d)
Because it is volatile
60.

64 bit RAM transmits....

a)

64 bytes of data in a clock cycle.

b)

8 bytes of data in a clock cycle.

c)

8 mbps of data in a data cycle.

d)

32 mbps of data in a data cycle

61.

Select 4 types of secondary storage device

a)

Magnetic tape

b)

RAM

c)

Hard disk drive (HHD)

d)

Solid state drive (SSD)

e)

Flash drive

62.
This job involves creating and implementing online marketing strategies to increase sales and revenue for a company
a)
Web marketing manager
b)
Web architect
c)
Web site designer
d)
Web site analyst
63.
This job is responsible for the overview plan of a Web site's development
a)
Web site analyst
b)
Web site designer
c)
Web architect
d)
Web site manager
64.
This job involves having necessary skills to plan, implement and support the computer networks that support in-house voice, data, video and wireless network services
a)
Network engineer
b)
Server administrator
c)
PC repair technician
d)
Security Manager
65.
This job role would include the development of software for  mobile devices.
a)
Mobile device repair technician
b)
Web application developer
c)
Help desk technician
d)
Mobile application developer
66.

________ research, design, develop, test, and oversee the installation of computer hardware. This may include computer chips, circuit boards, systems, modems, keyboards, and printers.

a)

Computer technician

b)

Computer engineers

c)

Software engineer

d)

Data analyst

67.

A ________________ manage an organization’s network. This includes handling the physical network and the software that runs the network.

a)

Network administrators

b)

Network architect

c)

Software Manager

68.

_____________ install, configure, secure, and support the database in an organization

a)

Network administrator

b)

Database administrators

c)

Database analysts

d)

Project Managers

69.

___________help businesses determine what computers, software, types of networks, and architecture are required to get the most out of their system. They begin by analyzing what people need from their computers and then they design a system that can do those tasks

a)

System Analysts

b)

Company managers

c)

Computer Analysts

70.

Two really good IT certification

a)

Microsoft Certified System Expert (MCSE)

b)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

c)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

71.

Software Engineer

a)

design, test, and evaluate applications and systems software. They deal specifically with the construction, maintenance, and future growth of computer software

b)

responsible for running the computer systems and related devices in a company

c)

build web pages for a website

d)

manage an organization’s network

72.

They may draw diagrams or charts to show how the information will travel through the computer systems between people who need it.

a)

System Analyst

b)

Computer Analyst

c)

Data entry clerk

d)

Web developer

73.
This job is responsible for providing technical support and troubleshooting services to end-users who need assistance with their computer hardware or software.
a)
Help desk technician
b)
PC repair technician
c)
Mobile device repair technician
d)
SEO analyst
74.
In this job, a person is responsible for repairs; and maintains computers and servers. The person's responsibilities may extend to include building or configuring new hardware, installing and updating software packages, and creating and maintaining computer networks
a)
Help desk technician
b)
PC repair technician
c)
Mobile-device repair technician
d)
Network engineer
75.
This person is responsible for managing the security measures used to protect electronic data. They maintain the software and procedures necessary to protect the confidentiality and integrity of information,
a)
Web site manager
b)
Security Manager
c)
Web site analyst
d)
Network engineer
76.

What is the name given to the access control given to allow access to make system changes?

a)

Access Control

b)

Privileges

c)

Elevated rights

d)

Permission

77.
A technician needs to create multiple user accounts for a computer system. Which option should he access in control panel to perform this task?
a)
Display Settings
b)
Internet Options
c)
User Accounts
d)
Action Center
78.

What do device drivers do?

a)

Allows the OS to communicate with hardware

b)

Drives around the motherboard

c)

Increases the amount of storage

79.

Three levels of privileges offers by Windows OS are:

a)

Administrator

b)

Delegate

c)

Standard

d)

Guest

80.

In computer lingo, brute-force password generation means

a)

Accessing user accounts

b)

Copying your important files to a CD-ROM, DVD- ROM, external hard drive, or flash drive every day

c)

Restarting the computer system

d)

Running a simple program that tries all possible combinations

81.

To create a strong password, one must include which four of the following?

a)

Random order

b)

At least 8 characters

c)

At least 7 characters

d)

Include numbers and non alphanumeric characters

e)

Upper and lower case letters

82.

What are three reasons to always back up your OS

a)

Hackers are continually finding new vulnerabilities in operating systems

b)

To avoid certain types of Malware and cyber attacks

c)

To keep you OS running efficiently

d)

To ensure your recycle bin gets emptied

83.

Microsoft officially releases updates on ______________ of every week

a)

Tuesday

b)

Friday

c)

Monday

d)

Sunday

84.

The action center alerts you about security and maintenance issues

a)

true

b)

false

85.

__________ connector is an eight-wire connector that is normally used to connect computers to a local area network (LAN).

a)

Ethernet

b)

RJ-55

c)

RJ-45

d)

fiber optic

86.

The discs that are used to store instruction in a magnetic hard drive are called __________.

a)

usb

b)

ssd

c)

platter

d)

actuator

87.
Removable, portable storage device inserted into a usb port
a)
flash drive
b)
laser drive
c)
optical drive
d)
magnetic drive
88.

Main board of the computer

a)

Motherboard

b)

System unit

c)

CPU

d)

System Unit

89.

A primary advantage of USB is that it is hot-swappable or hot-pluggable, terms that refer to the ability to add new devices without having to configure the device or reboot the computer

a)

True

b)

False

90.

What are 4 functions of the Central Processing Unit?

a)

powers on the computer

b)

fetches instruction from main memory

c)

decodes instruction

d)

facilitates communication among components

e)

does all math and logic operation

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