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WorksheetsIT Systems Sem 2 Exam
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 2hrs 54mins
Which of the following operating systems is open source, meaning anyone can edit it?
Mac OS
Linux
Windows 10
iOS
What feature of an operating system allows a user to easily and visually interact with the computer and "tell it what to do"?
GUI
Disk management
Command line
System tools
BIOS stands for
Binary Interactive Operating System
Binary Input Operating System
Basic Input Output System
Basic Interactive Output System
The _______ is a piece of OS code that loads first and manages the computer's resources.
operating system
POST
bootloader
kernel
If my computer starts beeping in a particular pattern when starting up, that could mean the ______ found something wrong with a piece of hardware.
POST
CPU
GUI
Control Panel
BIOS is typically stored...
on the hard drive.
in RAM.
on a flash ROM chip.
in the CPU.
Most operating systems provide _________ that allow computer users to change settings, update drivers, and customize their user experience.
online manuals
help
system tools
24/7 customer support
Which of the following is NOT considered a FRU?
hard drive
motherboard
CPU
mouse
A processor is placed in a _____ on the motherboard.
slot
socket
port
connector
RAM and expansion cards are placed in ______ on the motherboard.
slots
sockets
ports
connectors
Which FRU is the "home" for all other FRUs?
CPU
motherboard
RAM
Power supply
Which FRU is the brains of the computer?
CPU
motherboard
RAM
Power supply
Which FRU stores data even when the computer is off?
CPU
motherboard
RAM
Power supply
hard drive
Which FRU temporarily holds data used by the CPU?
CPU
motherboard
RAM
Power supply
Which FRU should you never, under any circumstances, attempt to repair yourself because it could potentially injure you?
CPU
motherboard
RAM
Power supply
hard drive
Which FRU is more and more often NOT part of a computer system in 2021?
CPU
optical drive
hard drive
RAM
Which FRU is often placed in a PCI slot?
graphics card
network card
HDD
power supply
Which is the most common form factor for computer systems?
ITX
ATX
Windows 10
M.2
Processor speed is measures the number of _____ per second and is shown in MHz or GHz.
clock cycles
bits
bytes
revolutions
An expansion card fits in _____ on the motherboard.
a socket
a PCIe slot
an HDMI port
a VGA port
The ROM chip on the motherboard holds...
only the current time and date.
documents you want to keep forever.
the operating system.
the BIOS.
Check the three components that are considered nonvolatile.
ROM
RAM
An SSD drive
An HDD drive
When you turn on your computer, what starts first in the boot process?
POST
Operating System
BIOS
Teams
Where does your processor look for instructions first?
cache memory
hard drive
RAM
flash drive
Cache memory is not only the most expensive type of memory on a computer, but it's also the...
fastest.
slowest.
biggest.
main memory.
What is the silver part beneath the black fan called?
processor
heat sink
RAM
transistor
In processors, hyperthreading is a good thing. However, if given the choice for the best performance, one should choose a processor with...
the fastest overclocked speed.
an integrated graphics card.
an included cooling fan.
the most cores.
If a processor has L1, L2, and L3 cache, which is the largest and slowest?
L1
L3
L2
They're all about the same.
What is the most crucial step in deciding on a processor?
Deciding if you like Intel or AMD better.
Buying the cheapest one
Finding the fastest clock speed you can afford.
Make sure it fits on the motherboard.
Memory is different from storage because...
it doesn't save without power.
your computer doesn't have to have it.
only reads data.
is only needed when running major applications.
SRAM is also known as...
Single Random Access Memory.
cache.
virtual memory.
ROM.
Which is the slowest type of memory in a computer?
RAM
Virtual memory
Cache memory
Flash memory
Where is virtual memory found in a computer?
the hard drive
a flash drive
in a sector of RAM
the ROM chip
In computers today, BIOS is typically stored...
in the hard drive.
on a CMOS chip.
in RAM.
in flash memory on the motherboard.
DDR4 is a type of...
flash memory.
cache memory.
RAM.
hard drive.
The same RAM stick can be used in a desktop or a laptop.
True
False
A computer user might want to access BIOS to...
install a new USB mouse.
change the disk from which the operating system boots.
add a monitor to his/her system.
delete an application from the computer.
Of the storage devices listed below, which is the fastest for accessing data?
USB 2.0 flash drive
HDD
SSD connected via SATA
SSD in an NVMe M.2 slot
Which storage device is pictured here?
SSD
HDD hard drive
flash drive
RAM
A business wants to archive a massive amount of data and keep it secure. Which storage device should they use?
SSD connected through SATA
SSD connected through NVMe M.2 slot
Tape drive
Flash drive
If I want the most portable storage option that will be able to be used on the greatest number of computers, which should I choose?
DVD
USB flash drive
tape drive
CD
Which storage device stores data magnetically and uses moving parts?
SSD
SD card
flash drive
hard drive
If price is NOT an issue, which storage device will give me the best performance and most amount of space?
1 TB HDD
500 GB HDD
1 TB SSD
Blu-ray disc
If a friend wants to store videos he creates every week on his computer, which storage device would be best?
tape drive
64 GB thumb drive
1 TB HDD
128 GB SSD
Choose the device below that is an optical drive.
SSD
DVD R-W
USB thumb drive
tape drive
In order to send an email, an email application (like Outlook) must first connect to your...
switch.
ISP.
CPU.
BIOS.
When an email is sent, the data travels...
in packets.
in one Outlook file.
over standard phone lines.
all along the same path.
On a network, the server does all of the things listed below EXCEPT...
hosts files for users.
hosts applications.
controls shared resources.
provides internet access.
In a LAN, what provides additional internet connections for users?
A server.
A switch.
A client.
A modem.
For an internet connection within your home, which of the following is absolutely necessary?
A server.
A client.
A switch.
A modem.
If I want a wireless internet connection in my apartment, what should I have?
Modem and router.
Switch and router.
Modem, switch, and router.
Only a router.
In the URL www.youtube.com, which part is the domain?
www.
youtube
.com
172.217.7.238 is an example of...
a URL.
an IP address.
a MAC address.
an ISP.
What is the largest WAN in the world?
the world wide web
The internet
What goes where the blue arrow is pointing?
ROM
CPU
RAM
hard drive
What computer component goes here?
ROM
RAM
CPU
Hard drive
This connector is commonly used for...
a processor.
a hard drive.
RAM.
an SSD.
Name this port.
USB
DisplayPort
HDMI
VGA
Which type of connector is labeled "A"?
USB
DisplayPort
HDMI
VGA
Which type of connector is labeled "B"?
USB
DisplayPort
HDMI
VGA
