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Mid Assessment Benchmark

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which number system uses numerical and alphabetical characters to denote all numbers?

a)

Binary

b)

Decimal

c)

Hexadecimal

d)

None of these

2.

Which device is essential for mathematical calculations in a computer?

a)

CPU

b)

Keyboard

c)

Monitor

d)

Printer

3.

Which number system is represented by BF?

a)

Binary

b)

Decimal

c)

Hexadecimal

d)

Dismal

4.

Convert 710  to a binary equivalent.

     

a)

1012

b)

10002

c)

1212

d)

1112

5.

Convert 10102 to a decimal equivalent.

a)

12

b)

10

c)

1010

d)

8

6.

Which type of storage device is volatile?

   

a)

Dynamic RAM

b)

Flash Drive

c)

Hard Disk Drive

d)

DVD-ROM

7.

Which of these devices is primarily considered an input device?

a)

Hard Drive

b)

CPU

c)

Flash Drive

d)

Mouse

8.

How many bits are require to form a byte?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

4

d)

8

9.

A grouping of 4 bits is called a :

a)

Bit

b)

Byte

c)

Nibble

d)

Word

10.

The process of representing items with distinct numerical values is known as :

a)

Scripting

b)

Reading

c)

Encoding

d)

Writing

11.

Which of the following can be an input or output device?

a)

Mouse

b)

Keyboard

c)

Touch Screen Monitor

d)

Speakers

12.

Sound produced by a speaker is an example of ___________ data.

a)

Digital

b)

Useless

c)

Red

d)

Analog

13.

A CPU processes ___________ data.

a)

Digital

b)

Useless

c)

Red

d)

Analog

14.

Which of these is not a component of a CPU?

a)

ALU

b)

Cache Memory

c)

Graphics Controller

d)

Chipset

15.

Which expansion slot used in servers was replaced by PCI-E?

a)

PCI

b)

PCI-E v1

c)

ISA

d)

PCI-X

16.

What would be a use of cache memory?

A.   

a)

Store a copy of the application currently running

b)

Store the term paper you wrote last week

c)

Store the last few procedures you executed while editing the paper

d)

Store the last page of the term paper you are editing

17.

What part of the CPU die takes up the most space?

a)

L1 cache

b)

CPU core

c)

L2 cache

d)

Memory controller

18.

Which test does the BIOS perform as the computer is turned on?

a)

POST

b)

ROM

c)

POWER

d)

BIOS Test

19.

Which is the following is NOT a use for a server?

 

a)

Provide storage of files on a network

b)

Controlling a computer network

c)

Playing movies on a TV connected to the computer

d)

Hosting a commercial website

20.

_______ is described as all of the physical parts of the computer that

     can be touched with the hand

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Firmware

d)

Touchware

21.

The main memory is _____ - information stored here will be lost if the power

 

     supply is turned off.

 

a)

hidden

b)

unique

c)

volatile

d)

non volatile

22.

Software contains all the program _______ in the computer

a)

directions

b)

instructions

c)

details

d)

hardware

23.
What is the purpose of the CPU?
a)
To process all the data and instructions.
b)
To turn the computer on.
c)
To create PowerPoint presentations.
d)
To provide power to the computer.
24.

The _____ is the computer's main circuit board. It's a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards to control the video and audio, and connections to your computer's ports (such as USB ports).

a)

Processor

b)

Motherboard

c)

Random Access Memory

d)

Hard drive

25.

_____ is your system's short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data here until it is needed.

a)

Motherboard

b)

Processor

c)

Hard drive

d)

RAM (random access memory)

26.

When you save a file, the data is written to the _____, which acts as long-term storage.

a)

Hard drive

b)

Motherboard

c)

Random Access Memory

d)

Processor

27.

The _____ allows your computer to communicate over a network and access the Internet.

a)

Wireless network card

b)

Network card

c)

Sound card

d)

Video card

28.

Where all your files are permanently stored.

a)

Hard Drive

b)

CD Drive

c)

Floppy Drive

d)

RAM

29.
What number system do computers use?
a)
binary
b)
denary
c)
decimal
d)
ASCII
30.
What are registers used for?
a)
To check that students are in school.
b)
To temporarily hold bits of data needed by the CPU.
c)
To make sure that the CPU runs properly.
d)
To make the CPU faster.
31.
Indicates how fast the CPU can run
a)
Cache size
b)
Core
c)
Intel
d)
Clock speed
32.
___ are circuits on the motherboard that connect the CPU to other components. There are many ____ on the motherboard. 
a)
Cores
b)
Buses
c)
Hard drives
d)
Clocks
33.

What are the functions of motherboard?

a)

Connects all the devices and components attached.

b)

Prints the graphics

c)

Provides connectors for other peripherals.

d)

Saves the data into permanent storage.

34.

Based on the picture given, what is P?

a)

CPU

b)

Processor Slot

c)

Adapter Card Slot

d)

Memory Slot

35.
Question 3: This component is located on the motherboard. Name the component. _______
a)
PCI Slots
b)
CPU
c)
RAM
d)
ROM
36.
Question 5: This component is located on the motherboard. Name the component. _______
a)
PCI Slots
b)
CPU
c)
RAM
d)
ROM
37.
Question 7: This is one of the examples of expansion card. Name the card. ________
a)
Network Card
b)
Sound Card
c)
SCSI card
d)
Video Card
38.
Question 12: This component on the motherboard is called a ________
a)
CPU Slots
b)
RAM Slots
c)
PCI Slots
39.
AND, OR, or NOT gate
a)
AND
b)
OR
c)
NOT
40.
AND, OR, or NOT gate
a)
AND
b)
OR
c)
NOT
41.
AND, OR, or NOT gate
a)

AND

b)

OR

c)

NOT

42.
AND  Gate:
If A is OFF but B is ON, C would light up?
a)
True
b)
False
43.

What is OUTPUT?

a)

1

b)

0

44.

What is OUTPUT?

a)

1

b)

0

45.

Passage of a static electrical charge from one item to another

a)

EMI: electromagnetic interference

b)

ESD: electrostatic discharge

c)

EMO: emotionalmagnetic interference

d)

RFI: radio frequency interference

46.

Will destroy the sensitive parts of a computing device

a)

EMP: electromagnetic impulse

b)

ESD: electrostatic discharge

c)

RFI: radio frequency interference

d)

Anti-Static

47.

Which safety issue is MOST LIKELY to damage computer equipment?

a)

Burns

b)

Electric shock

c)

Electrostatic discharge

d)

Repetitive strain injury

48.

Zion started to plug in his game system when he noticed that the covering over the wires was cut.  He plugged it in, and the carpet caught fire.  What class of fire was involved?

a)

Class A

b)

Class K

c)

Class C

d)

Class D

49.

Which type of technical support is usually provided FREE to the customer?

a)

Face to Face

b)

Help desk

c)

In-home service

d)

Self-help

50.

What computer information should the customer provide when preparing to use technical support?

a)

The computer operating system and version

b)

The manufacturer name of the printer installed

c)

The serial number of the CPU

d)

The type of storage devices used

51.

A _____ gives a remote user complete control over a victim computer.  It can be used to attack other computers, involve the owner in a crime.

a)

rootkit

b)

worm

c)

trojan horse

d)

ransomware

52.

Any of various musculoskeletal disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, characterized by numbness, pain, or weakness of muscles, tendons, nerves, and other soft tissues, caused by the persistent repetition of certain physical movements.

a)

Electrostatic discharge

b)

Burns

c)

Repetitive Strain Injury

d)

cuts

53.

There are different types of technical support. Select all that applies

a)

self help

b)

help desk

c)

face to face

d)

back to back

54.

Identify 4 troublsheeting techniques the user can perform simple to maintain the efficiency of computer hardware and software

a)

Check the electrical power to make sure its working

b)

Make sure the computer and the monitor are plugged in

c)

Call a technician

d)

Check cables to ensure that they are securely in place

e)

Restart the computer

55.

What computer information should the customer provide when preparing to use technical support?

a)

The serial number of the CPU

b)

The computer operating system and version

c)

The manufacturer name of the printer installed

d)

The type of storage devices used

56.

When the computer hangs up or freezes, this is known as?

a)

hang up

b)

slow down

c)

Crash

d)

Lock up

57.

A service provided by a computer or

    technological company for aiding or advising customers of its product or service, also called tech support

a)

technical support

b)

personal support

c)

computer support

d)

problem solution support

58.

Which of the following computer hardware is used to prevent ESD?

a)

Anti-static strap

b)

Compressed air

c)

Lookback adaptor

d)

Multimeter

59.

When cleaning computer system unit, which of the following tools is best used to blow away dust in electronic components?

a)

compressed air

b)

lint free cloth

c)

hex driver

d)

wire cutter

60.

What is a network?

a)

a blue net you take to work

b)

a job where you make fishing nets

c)

1 computer not connected to anything

d)

2 or more computers connected together

61.

What network covers a LARGE geographical area?

a)

LAN

b)

WAN

c)

BAN

d)

KAN

62.

What network covers a SMALL geographical area?

a)

WAN

b)

JAN

c)

LAN

d)

GAN

63.

The picture attached is a

a)

Switch Modem

b)

Router Modem

c)

Wireless Modem

d)

Basic Modem

64.

Which network device manages the path along which data travels in a network?

a)

wireless access point

b)

modem

c)

End device

d)

Router

65.

A device that manages the sharing of multiple computers or networks on the same data connection

a)

ethernet cable

b)

router

c)

switch

d)

bridge

66.

An intermediary device that joins wireless clients to a wired Ethernet network

a)

host

b)

wifi

c)

IP address

d)

wireless access point

67.

Software and hardware that provides services to other computer programs and their users.

a)

Router

b)

Server

c)

Switch

d)

Modulator

68.

A network created around an individual’s personal workspace.

 

a)

personal Area Network

b)

Wide Area Network

c)

Local Area Network

d)

Storage Area Network

69.

Each school building in a school district is networked. Additionally, each of the schools across a large area is connected into a network. Which term refers to the district-wide network?

a)

PAN

b)

LAN

c)

WAN

d)

MAN

70.

A type of cable made of super-thin filaments of glass or other transparent materials that can carry beams of light.

a)

Coaxial Cable

b)

Ethernet Cable

c)

Fiber Optic Cable

d)

Twisted Pair

71.

Tyrone is sending text messages to his girlfriend when a customer comes up to the help desk with a printer problem. Tyrone immediately puts away his cell phone and helps the customer with their problem. What soft skill is Tyrone putting into action?

a)

He is maintaining eye contact.

b)

He is making his job his first priority.

c)

He is clarifying the customer’s questions.

d)

He is taking time to handle personal calls.

72.

As a Customer Support Specialist, John is required to speak Spanish fluently so he can communicate with all customers. What kind of workplace expectation is this?

a)

Bilingual skill

b)

Critical thinking skill

c)

Organizational skill

d)

Technical skill

73.

Poor ergonomics contributes to which safety issue?

a)

Electrical shock

b)

Burns

c)

Cuts

d)

Repetitive strain injury

74.

A microprocessor translates the instructions in the computer program. Which step of CPU operation is taking place?

a)

Decode

b)

Fetch

c)

Execute

d)

Write back

75.

When operating a fire extinguisher, after pulling the pin and pointing the extinguisher away from the user:

a)

aim low at the base of the fire.

b)

pass the fire extinguisher to a coworker.

c)

squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.

d)

sweep the nozzle from side to side.

76.

Cora just bought a new gaming system.  She is playing "Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess."  This game is an example of which type of software?

a)

Application

b)

Programming

c)

Security

d)

System

77.

A set of programs, procedures, algorithms and accompanying documentation concerned with the operation of a data processing system

a)

Hardware

b)

Direction

c)

System

d)

None of these

78.

Drake suspects that his computer has a virus, because some programs are not working properly.  What process should he perform to save his data in the event of a computer crash?

a)

Backup

b)

Defragmentation

c)

Recovery

d)

Scan disk

79.

The physical tangible parts of the computer

a)

instructions

b)

Utility

c)

Software

d)

Hardware

80.

The main memory is _____ information stored here will be lost if the power

 

     supply is turned off.

a)

non volatile

b)

volatile

c)

weak

d)

long term

81.

A customer brings in a computer for repair, believing it has a virus. The computer technician questions the customer and the customer mentions that he recently downloaded a new game. After backing-up the data files on the PC the technician prepares to run a virus scan. Which step in the troubleshooting method has the technician completed?

a)

identify the problem

b)

identify a theory for probable cause

c)

establish a plan of action an implement a solution

d)

test the theory to determine cause

82.

When working inside a desktop PC, which component is often associated with cuts to the technician’s hands?

a)

cables

b)

case

c)

memory

d)

processor

83.

Coaxial cable is typically used for which device?

a)

computer

b)

cable box or tv

c)

printer

d)

sitch

84.

Which cable type is the preferred choice for between-building network connections?

a)

Coaxial thinnet

b)

Fibre optic

c)

unshielded twisted pair

85.

What is the primary purpose of a wireless access point?

a)

To maintain routing tables for intermediary devices

b)

To provide network connection for all wired computers

c)

To provide a network connection to mobile devices

d)

To provide data storage for network devices

86.

Why is unshielded twisted-pair cable most often used instead of coaxial for computer networks?

a)

Shielding from EMI

b)

Speed of transmission

c)

Elimination of cross talk

d)

Maximum length of cable run

87.

Which might limit Internet connectivity?

a)

De-encapsulation

b)

Extranet

c)

Internet traffic congestion

d)

T-1 line

88.

Which network device lowers the probability of data collision?

a)

Hub

b)

Modem

c)

Repeater

d)

Switch

89.

When a user is granted access to a network, which role does the user play?

a)

Application role

b)

Network user

c)

System administrator

d)

User role

90.

Which role creates user accounts on the network?

a)

Application role

b)

Network user

c)

System administrator

d)

User role