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WorksheetsBench Challenge Practice
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 4hrs 50mins
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?
Dual-core CPUs appear as four separate CPUs in Windows
The dual-core CPUs are using HTT
The new computer uses dual-channel memory
Windows Task Manager is improperly configured
What software is responsible for starting your computer when power is applied?
MBR
NTLDR
OS Kernel
BIOS
What type of voltages would you commonly expect to find on motherboard's power supply connector?
120V AC
12V DC, 5V DC, 3.3V DC
12V AC, 5V AC, 3.3V AC
120V DC
Which of these interface types would you expect to find in a laptop computer?
Mini PCI
DIMM
AGP
PCI-X
What 15-pin connector is commonly used to transmit video?
RCA
VGA
DVI
HDMI
What memory type is often used as L1 cache memory?
SRAM
DRAM
SDRAM
RDRAM
How does a thermal printer display information on a printed page?
The printer uses heat and pressure to "fuse" the image to the paper
A heated print head pulls a small bubble of ink from an ink cartridge
A small set of pins are heated and pressed onto the page
Special paper is heated until it changes color
A set of colored ink rolls are heated until the colors transfer to the paper
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
Barcode reader
Printer
Motion Sensor
Speaker
Smart Card reader
Your new motherboard comes with four SATA ports. What is the maximum number of SATA devices that it can support?
Two at any time, using any of the four interfaces
Four
Eight
The maximum number of devices will be dependent on the SATA speeds of the devices
What type of memory is used to improve the performance of CPU instruction processing?
Cache
Hybrid
Parity
SDRAM
Which of these best describes digital modulation?
Listening to an FM radio station
Playing audio from computer speakers
Using a modem for Internet connectivity
Ringing a bell
Which of these characteristics would be most important for a CAD/CAM workstation? Pick two
Powerful Processor
High-end video
Enhanced video
HDMI Interfaces
TV Tuner
What is the purpose of a CPU cache?
It increases the clock rate of the CPU
Improves the overall clock speed of the FSB
Adds an extra CPU core at each cache layer
Holds data, instructions, or results for fast retrieval
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?
The CPU configuration in the BIOS is misconfigured
The CPU is not the correct type for your motherboard
The amount of thermal paste is insufficient
The processor is faulty
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 digital video camera
An analog audio input
An external monitor
An electronic piano keyboard
Which of these would be a best-practice for thermal printer output?
Don't use paper clips on thermal printer output
Don't keep the output in large stacks
Don't put the output near a heat source
Don't store the output in a cardboard or paper folder
Which of these connection types would you most commonly associate with NAS? A. Ethernet B. eSATA C. USB D. FireWire E. Serial
Ethernet
eSATA
USB
Firewire
Serial
A Windows Control Panel applet used for managing local (offline) versions of files and folders stored on the network is known as:
Ease of Access Center
Sync Center
Indexing Options
File Explorer Options
Which of the following would be the most important considerations when installing computer applications? (Select 3 answers)
OS compatibility
Minimum amount of drive space
Minimum amount of RAM
CPU speed
Graphics adapter
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
True
False
Which of the following statements describing different methods for organizing Windows-based computers in networks are true? (Select 3 answers)
Windows-based computers on home networks must be part of a HomeGroup
Windows-based computers on a network must be part of a workgroup or a domain
Windows-based computers on workplace networks are usually part of a domain
Windows-based computers on home networks are usually part of a workgroup
Windows-based computers on workplace networks are usually part of a workgroup
Which of the statements listed below apply to Windows workgroups? (Select 3 answers)
Workgroups typically consist of no more than twenty computers
Logging on to any computer in the workgroup requires an account on that computer
Each computer in the workgroup has its own security policy
There is no limit on the number of hosts that can become a part of a single workgroup
Security policies and permissions in workgroups are administered centrally
Which of the following locations in Windows 7 allows to create a shortcut to a shared folder or computer on a network?
Windows Explorer -> Computer -> Map network drive
Shared Folders menu in the Computer Management utility
Network and Sharing Center applet in Windows Control Panel
File Explorer -> This PC -> Computer tab -> Map Network drive
Which of the following locations in Windows provide access to dial-up and VPN settings? (Select 3 answers)
Internet Options (Connections tab)
Network and Sharing Center
Settings menu
Windows Mobility Center
Phone and Modem
A system that uses public network (such as the Internet) as a means for creating private encrypted connections between remote locations is known as:
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Personal Area Network (PAN)
Which of the following settings are used for establishing a VPN connection in Windows? (Select 3 answers)
Internet address (domain name or IPv4/IPv6 address)
Destination name
Smart card (optional)
Encryption type
Security type
What type of configuration info is used for setting up a wireless connection in Windows? (Select all that apply)
Network name
Encryption type
Security type
Security key
Internet address (domain name or IPv4/IPv6 address)
Which of the following takes advantage of cell towers that provide wireless signal coverage for mobile devices?
WWAN
WPAN
Satellite
WLAN
The ____ is the first screen of Windows.
Taskbar
Desktop
Wallpaper
Folder
Small symbols on the desktop are called ____
Icons
Word
Arrow
Images
Which option opens the start menu?
Computer icon
Windows button
Start button
Close button
A ____ is a collection of relevant files stored together on some storage device.
Folder
File
Icon
What version of Windows 7 is best for small business?
Ultimate
Professional
Enhanced
Select all answers below that ARE minimum requirements for a Windows 7 install (in a 64-bit system)?
Processor - 1 Ghz or faster
Monitor - 1400 x 1200 resolution
Hard Drive Space - 20Gb or more
Memory - 2Gb or more RAM
RAM Type - DDR3 or better
What types of installation media can be utilized for installation? Choose all correct answers
DVD media
Floppy disk sets
CD media (space limit 700 Mb)
OEM pre-loaded
Downloaded ISO images
After installation of Windows 7, users will need to do the following: (choose all answers that apply)
Update their network cabling
Create user accounts
Reload application software that was on the old operating system.
Send an email to Microsoft requesting a license number.
What are some examples of regional settings that Windows 7 ask you to set during install? (choose all that apply)
Zip code of PC owner
Time zone
Keyboard language
Experience level of user
Full From of GUI
Good user Interface
Graphical User Interface
Graphical User Input
___ allows you to quickly search files/folders in the current folder.
Desktop
icons
Search bar
Toolbar
______ is the image you see when your computer is idle for specified time
screen saver
image
wall paper
NONE of these
When we delete file it goes to
My computer
My document
Recycle bin
None of the above
The long bar present at the bottom of the desktop is known as ___________________
Taskbar
Searchbar
Text bar
Start Button
_____ Iis a system folder using which we can make in the appearance and current settings of windows
Accessories
Control panel
Power options
_______ view displays files and folders as medium size icons along with the basic information ,such as type and size
Small icons view
Medium icons view
Tiles view
When you enter something into the computer, it is called ___________________.
Information
Software
Typing
Data
