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WorksheetsMidterm Exam
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 38mins
A company is experiencing slow performance on its workstations despite having modern processors. Which situation is most likely the cause?
The computers have SSDs but only 4GB RAM, causing frequent paging.
The processors are overheating, but the fans are functioning properly.
The network connection is poor, but all local applications run fine.
The hard drives have 1TB of free space, but startup times are slow.
A user reports that their laptop's battery drains quickly, even when not in use. Which situation would best explain this?
The power adapter is faulty and does not charge properly.
Several background processes are consuming power, even in sleep mode.
The user frequently shuts down the laptop instead of putting it to sleep.
The laptop's cooling system is functioning too efficiently, causing excessive fan noise.
A developer complains about frequent crashes while using a heavy software application. What situation is most likely the cause?
The system has 32GB of RAM, but the application is incompatible with the OS.
The GPU drivers are outdated, affecting software that relies on rendering.
The user runs multiple light applications, but only one crashes frequently.
The computer runs low on storage, but the software doesn’t require much space.
A company is choosing between upgrading RAM or switching to SSDs to improve performance. Which situation would benefit most from an SSD upgrade?
Employees often run large datasets that require extensive memory.
The computers have 16GB RAM but slow HDDs, causing long boot times.
The computers frequently run out of memory when multitasking.
The computers already have SSDs but still experience lag.
A user installs a new GPU, but the system fails to boot. Which situation is the most likely cause?
The system does not have enough RAM to recognize the GPU.
The CPU is outdated and does not support modern GPUs.
The power supply cannot handle the GPU's power requirements.
The user did not install drivers before physically installing the GPU.
A user notices that their newly installed software runs extremely slow despite having a powerful PC. What situation is most likely causing this?
The software is running in compatibility mode for an older OS.
The CPU is overheating, triggering thermal throttling.
The software requires cloud processing, but the internet is slow.
The application is 32-bit, while the system is 64-bit.
A user installs an application, and their computer starts slowing down and displaying pop-ups. Which situation is most likely?
The software was a legitimate program but came with hidden malware.
The application is too resource-intensive for the system.
The antivirus mistakenly flagged the application and slowed it down.
The software was downloaded from an official store but is still slow.
A business wants to improve security by replacing passwords with biometric authentication. Which situation is a potential downside?
Users may forget their passwords and get locked out.
The cost of passwords is higher than implementing biometrics.
Biometric authentication is always 100% accurate.
Biometric data, once compromised, cannot be changed.
A user’s computer randomly restarts without warning. What is the most probable cause?
The operating system has too many background applications.
The CPU is overheating due to dust accumulation.
The monitor is faulty and needs replacement.
The storage drive is fragmented.
A user reports that their new laptop performs worse than their old desktop. Which situation is most likely?
The laptop has more RAM, but a weaker CPU.
The laptop uses an SSD, while the desktop has an HDD.
The desktop has a lower-resolution screen, making it seem faster.
The laptop has a smaller battery capacity.
A company decides to move from local servers to cloud computing. What situation might cause issues?
Employees are used to working in the office rather than remotely.
The company's internet infrastructure is unreliable.
Cloud services require updates that are hard to maintain.
Cloud servers are slower than on-premises servers.
A user connects a USB drive to a computer, and the system immediately crashes. What is the most probable cause?
The USB drive has a virus that crashes the system.
The USB port is physically damaged.
The USB drive draws too much power, causing instability.
The computer’s antivirus mistook the USB drive as a threat.
A computer fails to detect a newly installed hard drive. What is the most probable reason?
The drive is formatted using an unsupported file system.
The computer is incompatible with SSDs.
The power supply unit is not working.
The operating system does not support storage devices.
A user wants to copy text from a document and paste it into an email. Which of the following steps should they follow?
Right-click the text, select "Cut," open the email, and press "Delete."
Highlight the text, press Ctrl + C, open the email, and press Ctrl + V.
Type out the text again in the email manually.
Highlight the text, press Ctrl + X, and close the document immediately.
A user needs to open a website but doesn't know which software to use. What program should they open?
Microsoft Word
Google Chrome
Windows Media Player
Internet
A computer is not producing any sound. Which hardware component might be the issue?
Keyboard
Monitor
Speakers
Mouse
A user needs to print a document. What software should they use to check the printer settings?
Control Panel
File Explorer
Task Manager
Calculator
A person is typing on a keyboard, but no letters appear on the screen. What should they check first?
If the mouse is connected properly
If the monitor is turned off
If the keyboard is plugged in or connected via Bluetooth
If they need to restart the Wi-Fi
A student wants to watch a video stored on their computer. What software should they use?
VLC Media Player
Google Chrome
Microsoft Excel
Notepad
A person wants to create a spreadsheet for tracking expenses. What software should they use?
Microsoft PowerPoint
Google Chrome
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Excel
A user wants to rename a file on their desktop. What is the easiest way to do this?
Select the file, press F2, type the new name, and press Enter.
Double-click the file to open it, then type the new name inside.
Right-click the file, choose Delete, and create a new one.
Drag the file to another folder and give it a new name.
A user needs to uninstall a program from their Windows computer. What should they do?
Delete the program’s shortcut from the desktop
Drag the program folder to the Recycle Bin
Delete the program’s shortcut from the desktop
Go to Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a Program
A person is editing a document and accidentally deletes a paragraph. What shortcut should they use to bring it back?
Ctrl + C
Ctrl + Z
Ctrl + V
Ctrl + P
A computer's display suddenly turns off, but the power light is still on. What is the most likely cause?
The monitor is in sleep mode.
The computer has a virus.
The monitor is in sleep mode.
The keyboard is not working.
A person is searching for a saved document but cannot find it. What is the quickest way to locate it?
Restart the computer and try again
Open File Explorer and use the Search bar
Use Task Manager to find the document
Ask a friend for help
A student is researching online and needs to save an image for a presentation. What should they do?
Right-click the image and select "Save image as…"
Use Ctrl + X to copy the image
Click the image repeatedly until it saves
Press Esc to save the image
A user tries to open a document but gets an error saying, "File format not supported." What could be the issue?
The file is too large.
The file is in a format that the software cannot read.
The file has a virus.
The computer has no internet connection.
Which of the following is the main processing unit of a computer?
Hard Drive
CPU
RAM
Monitor
What type of hardware is used to store long-term data on a computer?
RAM
SSD
Power Supply
Graphics Card
All of the following are essential components of a computer’s central processing system except.
CPU
RAM
Power Supply
Graphics Card
What is the function of a graphics card (GPU)?
It stores files permanently.
It provides an internet connection.
It cools down the computer.
It processes and displays images and videos.
What part of the computer provides power to all other components?
RAM
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Electricity
Motherboard
Which of the following is an example of an external storage device?
RAM
USB Flash Drive
Motherboard
Google Drive
What is the main circuit board inside a computer that connects all components?
RAM
Hard Drive
Motherboard
System Unit
Which software is used for browsing the internet?
MS Office
Browsers
Media Player
Internet
Which application is used to create and edit text documents?
Microsoft Excel
Google Docs
VLC Media Player
Adobe Photoshop
A user recently upgraded their graphics card to a high-end model, but they notice that their games are still running at low frame rates. After checking, they realize their CPU is an older model and is frequently running at 100% usage while the GPU is underutilized. What is the most likely cause of the performance issue?
The GPU is overheating and causing slow performance.
The new graphics card is not compatible with the computer.
The CPU is bottlenecking the performance, limiting the full potential of the GPU.
The computer does not have enough RGB lighting for better performance.
What is the purpose of Microsoft Excel?
To browse the internet
To edit photos
To play videos
To create spreadsheets and analyze data
What type of software is Mozilla Firefox?
A media player
A web browser
An operating system
A file management tool
Based on the networking diagram of CSS where do you connect the cable from the router?
Router to Access Point
Router to Patch Panel
Router to Switch
Router to PC
Based on the networking diagram of CSS. Before connecting the cable to the PC, where does the cable is connected?
Patch Panel
Switch
Keystone Jack / IO Jack
Modular Box
A company has a large office with computers connected to a wired network. However, employees working in distant sections of the building experience slow internet speeds and connection drops. A technician suggests installing a device to extend the signal without altering the data. Which networking device should be used?
Switch
Router
Repeater
Firewall
A company notices that some employees are accidentally downloading malicious files from the internet, leading to security breaches. The IT department wants to implement a solution that will monitor and block unauthorized access to the network while allowing safe data to pass through. Which of the following should they use?
Router
Switch
Anti-Virus
Firewall
A company is setting up a new data center that will handle multiple client requests, run virtual machines, and process large amounts of data 24/7. They need a CPU that offers high core count, multi-threading capabilities, and excellent reliability. Which type of CPU should they use?
Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7
Intel Xeon or AMD EPYC
Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon
Intel Celeron or AMD A-Series
A company is setting up a workstation for tasks such as 3D rendering, video editing, and AI model training. They need a GPU that provides high computational power, large VRAM, and optimized drivers for professional workloads. Which type of GPU should they choose?
Integrated GPU (Intel UHD Graphics, AMD Radeon Vega)
Entry-level gaming GPU (NVIDIA GTX 1650, AMD RX 6500 XT)
Workstation GPU (NVIDIA Quadro/RTX A-Series, AMD Radeon Pro)
Budget GPU (Older GPUs like NVIDIA GT 710, AMD R5 230)
An IT professional needs a laptop for tasks like software development, virtualization, database management, and running multiple applications simultaneously. They want a device with strong processing power, high RAM capacity, and long battery life. Which laptop specification would be the best choice?
Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3, 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD
Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Intel Core i7 / AMD Ryzen 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Dedicated GPU
Intel Celeron / AMD Athlon, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD
A developer is setting up a workstation to handle programming, running virtual machines, and compiling large projects. They need enough memory to run multiple programs and virtual environments simultaneously without slowdowns and cost effective. Which amount of RAM would be the best choice for this setup?
4GB of RAM
32GB of RAM
8GB of RAM
16GB of RAM
You notice a blinking green light on the Ethernet port of a computer. What does this indicate?
The network connection is not established.
The computer is receiving data over the network.
The network connection is at maximum speed (1Gbps or higher).
There is an issue with the network cable.
You notice the Ethernet port's yellow light is blinking intermittently. What does this typically mean?
The Ethernet cable is malfunctioning.
The computer is connected to the network and is sending/receiving data.
The network is disconnected.
The computer is in sleep mode.
An Ethernet port shows an orange light that is steadily on but not blinking. What could this likely indicate?
The network connection is operating at a slower speed (10/100Mbps).
The Ethernet cable is faulty or disconnected.
The network connection is not established.
The computer is in offline mode.
What is the result of adding the binary numbers 1101 and 1011?
11000
10100
11100
10010
