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Testout IT Fundamentals Chapter 3

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following uses persistent memory chips to store data?

a)

Flash Drive

b)

Hard disk

c)

Compact Disc

d)

RAM

2.

Which of the following stores data using microscopic light and dark spots?

a)

Flash Drive

b)

RAM

c)

Compact Disc

d)

Hard Disk

3.

A thick magnetic disk made of aluminum platters. Uses read/write heads to access data stored on the platters.

a)

HDD

b)

SSD

c)

Optical Drive

d)

Flash Drive

4.

A flash device with storage capacity similar to a small hard drive.

a)

HDD

b)

SSD

c)

Optical Drive

d)

Flash Drive

5.

Uses lasers to read and write information stored in the form of pits in their reflective coating.

a)

HDD

b)

SSD

c)

Optical Drive

d)

Flash Drive

6.

Faster than other devices. No moving parts. Last longer than other storage devices.

a)

HDD

b)

SSD

c)

Optical Drive

d)

Flash Drive

7.

You need a storage device that has very large storage capacity, is fast, and is relatively inexpensive. Which storage device will best suit your needs?

a)

USB Flash Drive

b)

Optical

c)

SSD

d)

Hard Disk

8.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of SSD's over HDD's

a)

Lower power consumption

b)

Durable

c)

Small and Light

d)

Inexpensive

9.

Which of the following are optical storage devices?

a)

CD/DVD

b)

HDD

c)

SSD

d)

USB Flash Drive

10.

Which of the following has the ability to store user data even if the power to the computer is turned off?

a)

Hard Drive

b)

RAM

c)

Cache Memory

d)

BIOS

11.

Which of the following divides a single physical disk into multiple logical drives called volumes?

a)

Fragmentation

b)

Partitioning

c)

Defragmentation

d)

Journaling

12.

If a folder exists on an NTFS partition, which permission is needed by a user who needs to set security permissions on the folder?

a)

Read

b)

Execute

c)

Write

d)

Full Control

13.

A group of ones and zeros that are organized together

a)

File Format

b)

File

c)

File Extension

d)

File System

14.

use a special file called a directory file to keep track of the information in storage.

a)

File Format

b)

File

c)

File Extension

d)

File System

15.

determinea a file's type

a)

File Format

b)

File

c)

File Extension

d)

File System

16.

files are organized in a specific way

a)

File Format

b)

File

c)

File Extension

d)

File System

17.

A way of making data consume less storage space.

a)

Compression

b)

Encryption

c)

Permissions

d)

Journaling

18.

The process of converting information so that it cannot be understood without a key

a)

Compression

b)

Encryption

c)

Permissions

d)

Journaling

19.

The actions (read, write, move, delete, etc.) users can perform on a file.

a)

Compression

b)

Encryption

c)

Permissions

d)

Journaling

20.

The process of noting in a change log every time a file changes.

a)

Permissions

b)

Journaling

c)

Compression

d)

Encyrption

21.

A computer has power, but there are no beeps and the computer does not boot. Which of the following would be the MOST LIKELY cause?

a)

Hard Drive Failure

b)

CPU Failure

c)

No operating system found

d)

Outdated BIOS

22.

Which of the following careers consists of designing tiny microchips?

a)

Electrical Engineer

b)

Computer Programmer

c)

PC Technician

d)

System Admin

23.

Which of the following problems would be the MOST difficult to troubleshoot?

a)

Intermittent Problem

b)

Software error

c)

Hardware Error

d)

Overheating

24.

A technician has tested and confirmed a theory on how to fix a computer problem. Which of the following is the NEXT step the technician should perform?

a)

Implement the solution

b)

Document Findings

c)

Establish a Plan

d)

Verify full functionality

25.

What is the LAST step in the troubleshooting process?

a)

Identify the problem

b)

Duplicate the problem

c)

Document Findings

d)

Verify Full Functionality

26.

What is the FIRST step in the troubleshooting process?

a)

Identify the what has changed

b)

Identify the problem

c)

Establish a plan

d)

Verify full functionality

27.

Which of the following is NOT a long-term storage device?

a)

Flash Drive

b)

RAM

c)

Compact Disc

d)

Hard Disk

28.

What is a disadvantage of notebook Systems

a)

They are more expensive

b)

Apps are more diffictult to use

c)

They Require AC power

d)

The battery is difficult to replace

29.

Which of the following is an example of cojputer hardware?

a)

Microchip

b)

App

c)

Web Browser

d)

Powerpoint

30.

Which of the following devices would be easiest to repair?

a)

Laptop

b)

Desktop computer

c)

Smartphone

d)

Gamin console

31.

Which of the following devices generally include a variety of integrated hardware such as a camera? (Select Two)

a)

Desktop computer

b)

Gamine console

c)

Laptop

d)

smartphone

32.

Which of the following devices would be the BEST option for a gamer?

a)

Smartphone

b)

Server

c)

Desktop computer

d)

Laptop

33.

Which device would be BEST for a graphic designer needing a powerful device that can connect multiple large screens to?

a)

Desktop computer

b)

Laptop

c)

Server

d)

Smartphone

e)

S

34.

Which of the following is primarily operated by a touchscreen?

a)

Network

b)

Tablet

c)

Desktop

d)

Notebook

35.

Which of the following computer systems should be chosen for a home office that can be upgraded?

a)

Gaming Console

b)

Desktop

c)

Laptop

d)

Server

36.

Which of the following components is considered Volatile memory?

a)

Hard drive

b)

Processor

c)

Flash Drive

d)

RAM

37.

Which hardware component is responsible for processing data?

a)

CPU

b)

HDD

c)

RAM

d)

SSD

38.

Which of the following components converts AC to DC

a)

Voltage regulator

b)

Surge protector

c)

Power Supply

d)

Capacitor

39.

Which of the following should be done before working on hardware in a computer system?

a)

Rub your feet on the Carpet

b)

Ground yourself with an ESD wrist strap

c)

Ensure the system is plugged in

d)

Touch a plastic part of the case

40.

What 3 voltages are used for powering components?

a)

12, 3.3, 5

b)

12, 5, 5.3

c)

12.3, 5, 3

d)

100, 25, 50

41.

Which processor uses a reduced instruction set?

a)

x86

b)

x64

c)

IA-64

d)

ARM

42.

Which of the folloiwng are considered Hardware?

a)

OS

b)

Power Cable

c)

Touchscreen

d)

Internet Browser

43.

Which of the following is the term for a device (usually external to a computer) that is plugged into a computer's communication port or connected wirelessly?

a)

a Plug-in

b)

An Attachment

c)

A Flash Drive

d)

A peripheral

44.

Which type of connectors are used for keyboards and mice?

a)

USB

b)

PS/2

c)

XLR

d)

TRS

e)

RCA

45.

Which troubleshooting step should you take first, If you feel that the sound card has sopped working because no audio is produced when music, video, or DVD's are played?

a)

Replace the sound card with a known-good spare

b)

Download and install the latest sound card drivers

c)

Verify that no IRQ or I/O port address conflicts exist between the card and other devices in the system

d)

Verify that the volume isn't muted

46.

You are troubleshooting a malfunctioning notebook computer. Nothing appears on the LED display when the system is powered on.

Which of the following is the BEST step to try first?

a)

Replace the motherboard

b)

Calibrate the Battery

c)

Replace the video card

d)

Plug in an external monitor

47.

Which connector on the back of a computer is used to attach a mouse to a modern PC system?

a)

USB A

b)

USB B

c)

RJ 45

d)

DB-15

48.

Jeff has been asked to replace a monitor on a workstation. Which of the following device interfaces could he use to connect the new monitor?

a)

USB

b)

DVI

c)

UPS

d)

SSID

49.

Which of the following devices would be the BEST option to show presentations from at a client's location?

a)

Laptop

b)

Server

c)

desktop

d)

Gaming Console

50.

Which of the following devices make use of a battery as its main power source? (Select Two)

a)

Desktop

b)

Smartphone

c)

Gaming Console

d)

Laptop

e)

Server

51.

What two companies are manufacturers of CPU's?

(a)