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Bench Challenge Practice

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 4hrs 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the operating system responsible for managing 
a)
The word processing software available for use. 
b)
The presentation software available for use.
c)
The browser used for internet browsing
d)
The hardware and software resources of the system. 
2.

You have just purchased a new dual-core PC, but when you look at the Windows Task Manager's Performance tab, you see usage statistics for four CPUs. What would be the most likely cause of this difference?

a)

Dual-core CPUs appear as four separate CPUs in Windows

b)

The dual-core CPUs are using HTT

c)

The new computer uses dual-channel memory

d)

Windows Task Manager is improperly configured

3.

What software is responsible for starting your computer when power is applied?

a)

MBR

b)

NTLDR

c)

OS Kernel

d)

BIOS

4.

What type of voltages would you commonly expect to find on motherboard's power supply connector?

a)

120V AC

b)

12V DC, 5V DC, 3.3V DC

c)

12V AC, 5V AC, 3.3V AC

d)

120V DC

5.

Which of these interface types would you expect to find in a laptop computer?

a)

Mini PCI

b)

DIMM

c)

AGP

d)

PCI-X

6.

What 15-pin connector is commonly used to transmit video?

a)

RCA

b)

VGA

c)

DVI

d)

HDMI

7.

What memory type is often used as L1 cache memory?

a)

SRAM

b)

DRAM

c)

SDRAM

d)

RDRAM

8.

How does a thermal printer display information on a printed page?

a)

The printer uses heat and pressure to "fuse" the image to the paper

b)

A heated print head pulls a small bubble of ink from an ink cartridge

c)

A small set of pins are heated and pressed onto the page

d)

Special paper is heated until it changes color

e)

A set of colored ink rolls are heated until the colors transfer to the paper

9.

Which of these would be the best example of an output device? Pick two. A. Barcode reader B. Printer C. Motion sensor D. Speaker E. Smart card reader F. Webcam

a)

Barcode reader

b)

Printer

c)

Motion Sensor

d)

Speaker

e)

Smart Card reader

10.

Your new motherboard comes with four SATA ports. What is the maximum number of SATA devices that it can support?

a)

Two at any time, using any of the four interfaces

b)

Four

c)

Eight

d)

The maximum number of devices will be dependent on the SATA speeds of the devices

11.

What type of memory is used to improve the performance of CPU instruction processing?

a)

Cache

b)

Hybrid

c)

Parity

d)

SDRAM

12.

Which of these best describes digital modulation?

a)

Listening to an FM radio station

b)

Playing audio from computer speakers

c)

Using a modem for Internet connectivity

d)

Ringing a bell

13.

Which of these characteristics would be most important for a CAD/CAM workstation? Pick two

a)

Powerful Processor

b)

High-end video

c)

Enhanced video

d)

HDMI Interfaces

e)

TV Tuner

14.

What is the purpose of a CPU cache?

a)

It increases the clock rate of the CPU

b)

Improves the overall clock speed of the FSB

c)

Adds an extra CPU core at each cache layer

d)

Holds data, instructions, or results for fast retrieval

15.

You have recently upgraded the CPU in one of your servers, including a heat sink and a CPU fan. Unfortunately, the temperature of the CPU is getting very hot during normal operation. Which of these is most likely the cause of this overheating?

a)

The CPU configuration in the BIOS is misconfigured

b)

The CPU is not the correct type for your motherboard

c)

The amount of thermal paste is insufficient

d)

The processor is faulty

16.

One of your customers is looking for a MIDI-to-USB interface for her new laptop computer. What is she probably connecting to her PC?

a)

A digital video camera

b)

An analog audio input

c)

An external monitor

d)

An electronic piano keyboard

17.

Which of these would be a best-practice for thermal printer output?

a)

Don't use paper clips on thermal printer output

b)

Don't keep the output in large stacks

c)

Don't put the output near a heat source

d)

Don't store the output in a cardboard or paper folder

18.

Which of these connection types would you most commonly associate with NAS? A. Ethernet B. eSATA C. USB D. FireWire E. Serial

a)

Ethernet

b)

eSATA

c)

USB

d)

Firewire

e)

Serial

19.

A Windows Control Panel applet used for managing local (offline) versions of files and folders stored on the network is known as:

a)

Ease of Access Center

b)

Sync Center

c)

Indexing Options

d)

File Explorer Options

20.

Which of the following would be the most important considerations when installing computer applications? (Select 3 answers)

a)

OS compatibility

b)

Minimum amount of drive space

c)

Minimum amount of RAM

d)

CPU speed

e)

Graphics adapter

21.

Installing an app in Windows requires administrative-level access on a local machine. In cases where installation files are stored on a remote server, users may also need appropriate permissions to be able to access the installation folder/file

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Which of the following statements describing different methods for organizing Windows-based computers in networks are true? (Select 3 answers)

a)

Windows-based computers on home networks must be part of a HomeGroup

b)

Windows-based computers on a network must be part of a workgroup or a domain

c)

Windows-based computers on workplace networks are usually part of a domain

d)

Windows-based computers on home networks are usually part of a workgroup

e)

Windows-based computers on workplace networks are usually part of a workgroup

23.

Which of the statements listed below apply to Windows workgroups? (Select 3 answers)

a)

Workgroups typically consist of no more than twenty computers

b)

Logging on to any computer in the workgroup requires an account on that computer

c)

Each computer in the workgroup has its own security policy

d)

There is no limit on the number of hosts that can become a part of a single workgroup

e)

Security policies and permissions in workgroups are administered centrally

24.

Which of the following locations in Windows 7 allows to create a shortcut to a shared folder or computer on a network?

a)

Windows Explorer -> Computer -> Map network drive

b)

Shared Folders menu in the Computer Management utility

c)

Network and Sharing Center applet in Windows Control Panel

d)

File Explorer -> This PC -> Computer tab -> Map Network drive

25.

Which of the following locations in Windows provide access to dial-up and VPN settings? (Select 3 answers)

a)

Internet Options (Connections tab)

b)

Network and Sharing Center

c)

Settings menu

d)

Windows Mobility Center

e)

Phone and Modem

26.

A system that uses public network (such as the Internet) as a means for creating private encrypted connections between remote locations is known as:

a)

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

b)

Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)

c)

Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

d)

Personal Area Network (PAN)

27.

Which of the following settings are used for establishing a VPN connection in Windows? (Select 3 answers)

a)

Internet address (domain name or IPv4/IPv6 address)

b)

Destination name

c)

Smart card (optional)

d)

Encryption type

e)

Security type

28.

What type of configuration info is used for setting up a wireless connection in Windows? (Select all that apply)

a)

Network name

b)

Encryption type

c)

Security type

d)

Security key

e)

Internet address (domain name or IPv4/IPv6 address)

29.

Which of the following takes advantage of cell towers that provide wireless signal coverage for mobile devices?

a)

WWAN

b)

WPAN

c)

Satellite

d)

WLAN

30.

The ____ is the first screen of Windows.

a)

Taskbar

b)

Desktop

c)

Wallpaper

d)

Folder

31.

Small symbols on the desktop are called ____

a)

Icons

b)

Word

c)

Arrow

d)

Images

32.

Which option opens the start menu?

a)

Computer icon

b)

Windows button

c)

Start button

d)

Close button

33.

A ____ is a collection of relevant files stored together on some storage device.

a)

Folder

b)

File

c)

Icon

34.

What version of Windows 7 is best for small business?

a)

Ultimate

b)

Professional

c)

Enhanced

35.

Select all answers below that ARE minimum requirements for a Windows 7 install (in a 64-bit system)?

a)

Processor - 1 Ghz or faster

b)

Monitor - 1400 x 1200 resolution

c)

Hard Drive Space - 20Gb or more

d)

Memory - 2Gb or more RAM

e)

RAM Type - DDR3 or better

36.

What types of installation media can be utilized for installation? Choose all correct answers

a)

DVD media

b)

Floppy disk sets

c)

CD media (space limit 700 Mb)

d)

OEM pre-loaded

e)

Downloaded ISO images

37.

After installation of Windows 7, users will need to do the following: (choose all answers that apply)

a)

Update their network cabling

b)

Create user accounts

c)

Reload application software that was on the old operating system.

d)

Send an email to Microsoft requesting a license number.

38.

What are some examples of regional settings that Windows 7 ask you to set during install? (choose all that apply)

a)

Zip code of PC owner

b)

Time zone

c)

Keyboard language

d)

Experience level of user

39.

Full From of GUI

a)

Good user Interface

b)

Graphical User Interface

c)

Graphical User Input

40.

___ allows you to quickly search files/folders in the current folder.

a)

Desktop

b)

icons

c)

Search bar

d)

Toolbar

41.

______ is the image you see when your computer is idle for specified time

a)

screen saver

b)

image

c)

wall paper

d)

NONE of these

42.

When we delete file it goes to

a)

My computer

b)

My document

c)

Recycle bin

d)

None of the above

43.

The long bar present at the bottom of the desktop is known as ___________________

a)

Taskbar

b)

Searchbar

c)

Text bar

d)

Start Button

44.

_____ Iis a system folder using which we can make in the appearance and current settings of windows

a)

Accessories

b)

Control panel

c)

Power options

45.

_______ view displays files and folders as medium size icons along with the basic information ,such as type and size

a)

Small icons view

b)

Medium icons view

c)

Tiles view

46.

When you enter something into the computer, it is called ___________________.

a)

Information

b)

Software

c)

Typing

d)

Data