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Computer Maintenance Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of maintenance involves ensuring that air vents are free from dust?

a)

Corrective maintenance

b)

Preventative maintenance

c)

Perfective maintenance

d)

Adaptive maintenance

2.

Why is taking regular backups considered preventative maintenance?

a)

It helps fix software bugs.

b)

It protects data from loss.

c)

It improves internet speed.

d)

It enhances hardware performance.

3.

What is the purpose of cleaning the computer system as part of preventative maintenance?

a)

To increase processing power

b)

To remove viruses

c)

To prevent overheating and ensure efficient operation

d)

To update software

4.

How should you carry out regular system backups to ensure effective preventative maintenance?

a)

Only manually back up data once a year

b)

Schedule automatic backups to an external drive or cloud service

c)

Back up data only when the computer crashes

d)

Keep backups on the same hard drive

5.

Why is it important to periodically update software and drivers as a preventative measure?

a)

To fix broken hardware

b)

To add new features

c)

To address vulnerabilities and ensure compatibility

d)

To clean the system

6.

What type of maintenance is required when a computer part malfunctions and needs replacing?

a)

Preventative maintenance

b)

Perfective maintenance

c)

Corrective maintenance

d)

Adaptive maintenance

7.

If a cable comes loose and the computer stops working, what maintenance approach should be taken?

a)

Preventative maintenance

b)

Corrective maintenance

c)

Perfective maintenance

d)

Adaptive maintenance

8.

When re-installing corrupt software, which type of maintenance are you performing?

a)

Perfective maintenance

b)

Corrective maintenance

c)

Preventative maintenance

d)

Adaptive maintenance

9.

How should you approach replacing a faulty hard drive to fix a computer issue?

a)

Reboot the system

b)

Replace with a compatible part and install it

c)

Clean the drive

d)

Update the operating system

10.

What steps should be taken to re-attach a loose cable as part of corrective maintenance?

a)

Power off the computer, re-attach the cable, and power on the system

b)

Ignore the cable and continue using the computer

c)

Replace the cable with a new one

d)

Uninstall and reinstall the operating system

11.

Upgrading to a more powerful software application is an example of which type of maintenance?

a)

Corrective maintenance

b)

Perfective maintenance

c)

Preventative maintenance

d)

Adaptive maintenance

12.

What maintenance type involves increasing the computer’s storage capacity?

a)

Perfective maintenance

b)

Corrective maintenance

c)

Preventative maintenance

d)

Adaptive maintenance

13.

If you decide to upgrade your monitor to a larger screen, what type of maintenance are you performing?

a)

Corrective maintenance

b)

Preventative maintenance

c)

Perfective maintenance

d)

Adaptive maintenance

14.

How should you approach adding more RAM to improve system performance?

a)

Select compatible RAM, install it, and test the system

b)

Only clean the existing RAM

c)

Update the operating system

d)

Install a new hard drive

15.

What is the goal of perfective maintenance when upgrading to the latest version of an application?

a)

To fix existing bugs

b)

To enhance performance and add new features

c)

To clean up the system

d)

To ensure compatibility with older hardware

16.

Using adaptors to connect older hardware to a new system is an example of which type of maintenance?

a)

Preventative maintenance

b)

Adaptive maintenance

c)

Corrective maintenance

d)

Perfective maintenance

17.

What maintenance type is involved when installing drivers to accommodate new peripherals?

a)

Perfective maintenance

b)

Adaptive maintenance

c)

Corrective maintenance

d)

Preventative maintenance

18.

Converting old files to work with a new version of an application falls under which type of maintenance?

a)

Adaptive maintenance

b)

Preventative maintenance

c)

Perfective maintenance

d)

Corrective maintenance

19.

How should you approach using an adaptor to connect an older printer to a modern computer?

a)

Ensure the adaptor is compatible and connect it following the instructions

b)

Replace the printer with a new one

c)

Ignore compatibility issues

d)

Update the printer firmware

20.

What is the necessary approach when installing new drivers for newly purchased hardware?

a)

Download the latest drivers from the manufacturer’s website, follow installation instructions, and restart the computer

b)

Simply plug in the hardware and use it

c)

Use old drivers from previous hardware

d)

Ignore driver updates