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WorksheetsComputer Networking and Hardware Quiz
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 48mins
An Ethernet port has a connector called an RJ-45 to connect to a network cable.
True
False
What unit is used to measure the frequency of memory, FSB, and the processor?
Hertz (Hz)
Watts (W)
Volts (V)
Amperes (A)
How many layers of data can exist on a single side of a Blu-ray disc?
1
2
3
4
What component of UEFI helps to prevent malware from hijacking a system during or before the operating system load?
Secure Boot
Firewall
Antivirus
BIOS
Packets are delivered to a single node on a network when using what type of IPv6 address?
Unicast address
Multicast address
Broadcast address
Anycast address
What two different passwords can be set to lock down a computer from unauthorized access?
User password and Supervisor password
Admin password and Guest password
Network password and System password
BIOS password and Boot password
What type of RAM is typically installed onto a motherboard and loses data rapidly, requiring it to be refreshed often?
Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM)
Static Random Access Memory (SRAM)
Flash Memory
Read-Only Memory (ROM)
If using a dual or multiboot configuration, what screen appears during the boot sequence?
Boot loader menu
BIOS setup
Task manager
Control panel
Most manufacturers or retailers of laptops offer a warranty that lasts for at least how long?
6 months
1 year
2 years
3 years
After installing the processor, if the system begins the boot process and suddenly turns off before completing the boot, the processor is most likely overheating.
True
False
When a partition is formatted with a file system and assigned a drive letter it is called a volume.
True
False
What type of connector is not typically found on the front panel header?
SATA Controller
USB Connector
Audio Jack
Power Button
The Master Boot Record (MBR) method of partitioning hard drives is limited to what maximum size of drives?
2 terabytes (TB)
4 terabytes (TB)
1 terabyte (TB)
500 gigabytes (GB)
What is autodetection in the context of BIOS?
A feature that detects a new drive and selects the correct drive configuration
A method to increase the speed of the CPU
A process to update the operating system automatically
A tool to enhance graphics performance
What does fault tolerance refer to in computing?
A computer's ability to respond to a hardware failure
A method to increase internet speed
A feature to enhance video quality
A tool to improve battery life
What is NAND flash memory?
A chip that contains grids of rows and columns with two transistors at each intersection that hold a zero or one bit
A type of volatile memory used in RAM
A storage device used in optical drives
A method to cool down the CPU
What is a mirrored volume?
A storage configuration in which data is duplicated on one drive to another drive
A type of volume that compresses data to save space
A method to encrypt data for security
A tool to defragment hard drives
What is the purpose of a storage card?
A hardware component that facilitates a hardware RAID implementation
A device to increase the speed of the internet
A tool to enhance audio quality
A method to improve screen resolution
What is a striped volume?
A type of volume that writes data to all physical disk members evenly for the purpose of improving performance
A method to back up data to the cloud
A tool to enhance video playback
A feature to increase battery life
What does spanning refer to in the context of hard drives?
Uses two hard drives to hold a single Windows volume
A method to increase the speed of the CPU
A process to update the operating system automatically
A tool to enhance graphics performance
What is a WORM drive/cartridge?
Assures that data written onto a tape will not be deleted or overwritten
A device to increase the speed of the internet
A tool to enhance audio quality
A method to improve screen resolution
What is a file system?
The overall structure an OS uses to name, store, and organize files on a drive
A method to compress files for storage
A tool to encrypt data for security
A feature to defragment hard drives
What is UDF?
A file system used by DVD and Blu-ray Discs
A type of volatile memory used in RAM
A storage device used in optical drives
A method to cool down the CPU
What technology is used to assure that the logical block addressing on a solid state drive does not always address the same physical blocks, in order to distribute write operations?
Wear leveling
Defragmentation
Partitioning
Formatting
The price for Windows 7 is the same regardless of the edition and type of license you purchase.
True
False
When disassembling a computer, it’s okay to stack circuit boards on top of each other as long as you follow ESD protection rules.
True
False
The 2.5” size hard drive is typically used in devices such as MP3 players.
True
False
What are round plastic or metal pegs that separate the motherboard from the bottom of the case known as?
Standoff
Spacer
Mount
Bracket
Which of the following is used to uniquely identify a computer on a network?
IP address
MAC address
Hostname
Subnet mask
In a cellular network, each cell is controlled by a tower. What are these towers called?
Base Stations
Cell Towers
Antennas
Repeaters
What should be done after reassembling a laptop, but before installing the battery or AC adapter?
Gently shake the laptop to ensure nothing is loose inside of the case
Test the power button
Install the operating system
Connect to a network
What does a single beep or no beep imply during the startup of a computer?
All POST test passed
Hardware failure
BIOS error
Overheating
What two protocols are used to deliver mail messages?
Post Office Protocol (POP) and Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) and Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Secure Shell (SSH)
Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
What command can be used to flush the local DNS cache on a Windows computer?
ipconfig /flushdns
netstat -r
ping localhost
tracert 127.0.0.1
What cell phone technology is the most popular in the United States?
SIM
CDMA
GSM
LTE
Immediately after you unplug the computer from the power outlet, you’re safe to begin working inside the case.
True
False
Which statement is NOT true regarding motherboards?
Has a heat sink on the PCIe slots
Contains the CPU socket
Includes RAM slots
Provides power connectors
What type of RAID is a combination of mirroring and striping?
RAID0
RAID1
RAID5
RAID10
The Haswell and Broadwell chipsets work with what two different types of RAM?
DDR2 and DDR3
DDR3 and DDR4
DDR4 and DDR5
DDR and DDR2
After installation, how many days do you have to activate Windows 7?
10 days
15 days
30 days
45 days
If you need to recover data off a system that won’t boot, install the drive in a working system.
True
False
When installing a processor, you must line up the red circle on the processor with the right-angle mark on the motherboard.
True
False
One long and two short beeps when using an Award BIOS is an indication of what issue?
A memory problem
A video problem
A keyboard problem
A power supply problem
What is the component that usually has a dual-voltage selector switch and has cables that connect to the motherboard and drives called?
Motherboard
CPU
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Hard Drive
A problem with virtual networks is that data transmitting through them cannot be encrypted and therefore is not secure.
True
False
How many pins are in the power supply connector that is typically used on most motherboards today?
20-pin
24-pin
28-pin
32-pin
What acronym is another name for static electricity, which can damage chips and destroy motherboards?
ESD
EMI
RFI
UPS
What general-purpose tool can measure characteristics of electricity in a variety of devices?
Oscilloscope
Multimeter
Voltmeter
Ammeter
What type of IP address is configured by a server when a device first initiates a connection to the network?
Static
Dynamic
Private
Public
Hybrid processors that can process 32 bits or 64 bits are known by what term?
ARM processors
x86 processors
x86-64 processors
RISC processors
What two terms are used to describe the User Datagram Protocol (UDP)?
Connection-oriented and reliable
Connectionless and unreliable
Connection-oriented and unreliable
Connectionless and reliable
Hard drives have three connections for cables: one for reading data, one for writing data, and one for power.
True
False
Sometimes true
Only for SSDs
What command can be used to remove partitions and convert a drive to GPT?
format
diskpart
chkdsk
defrag
What should you do if the system continually reboots and you can’t read the error message produced on a blue screen?
Press F8 as Windows starts up
Reinstall Windows
Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete
Turn off the computer
Which of the following protects your computer from brownouts or sags?
Surge protector
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Power strip
Voltage regulator
What Windows 7 64-bit version editions could be installed on a computer that has 16 GB of RAM? (Choose all that apply.)
Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Starter
Which statement is true regarding the installation of the motherboard and connecting power?
A 6-pin power cord supplies supplemental power to the processor
A 4-pin power cord supplies supplemental power to the processor
A 2-pin power cord supplies supplemental power to the processor
A 8-pin power cord supplies supplemental power to the processor
What SATA standard provides a transfer rate of 3 Gb/sec?
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
How is the network portion and the host portion of an IP address identified?
Subnet mask
Default gateway
IP address
MAC address
A DDR4 DIMM running at a speed of 2666 MHz has what PC rating?
PC4-21300
PC3-12800
PC4-17000
PC3-10600
During the Windows 8.1 installation, what option must be selected in order to perform a clean install?
Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)
Upgrade: Install Windows and keep files
Repair your computer
Safe mode installation
A processor housing that contains more than one processor is referred to as what term?
Multicore processor
Single-core processor
Dual-thread processor
Hyper-threaded processor
Programs and data that are stored on a motherboard are referred to by what term?
Firmware
Software
Hardware
Middleware
What are two names for the database that holds digital signatures provided by OS manufacturers, such as Microsoft and Red Hat?
Key-exchange Key
Public Key
Private Key
Key-enrollment Key
What is the purpose of a virtual private network (VPN)?
To connect computers to a wireless network
To encrypt data from a remote computer to a server
To display the TCP-IP configuration
To query a database
What does Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) help users do?
Connect computers to a wireless network easily
Identify a computer and its network
Conserve public IP addresses
Determine if an IP address is on its network
What is a workgroup in networking terms?
A command to display TCP-IP configuration
A group of computers sharing resources on a peer-to-peer network
A protocol for querying a database
A technique to conserve IP addresses
What does a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) do?
Encrypts data from a remote computer
Identifies a computer and its network
Displays TCP-IP configuration
Connects computers to a wireless network
What is the function of Secure Shell (SSH)?
To pass sign-in information to a remote computer
To display the TCP-IP configuration
To connect computers to a wireless network
To query a database
What is the purpose of the IPConfig command?
To encrypt data from a remote computer
To display the TCP-IP configuration
To connect computers to a wireless network
To conserve public IP addresses
What does Network Address Translation (NAT) help with?
Encrypting data from a remote computer
Conserving the number of public IP addresses
Displaying the TCP-IP configuration
Querying a database
What is a subnet mask used for?
To encrypt data from a remote computer
To determine if an IP address is on its network
To display the TCP-IP configuration
To connect computers to a wireless network
What is the purpose of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)?
To encrypt data from a remote computer
To query a database
To display the TCP-IP configuration
To conserve public IP addresses
What does a small triangle embedded on a connector signify?
The wire nearest the triangle is pin 1
The connector is faulty
The triangle indicates power supply
The triangle is for decoration
What are two resources that may be useful in disassembling a laptop computer?
User manual and Service manual
Warranty card and Receipt
Power cable and Charger
Keyboard and Mouse
What can a DIMM use to hold data and amplify a signal just before the data is written to the module?
Registers
Capacitors
Transistors
Diodes
A system always needs the 4-pin auxiliary power connector, and sometimes needs the P1 connector as well.
False
True
What statement best describes a RAID 5?
It requires 3 or more drives and uses parity checking
It requires 2 drives and uses mirroring
It requires 4 drives and uses striping
It requires 5 drives and uses no redundancy
What is an auto-switching AC adapter?
An adapter that can use 110V or 220V AC power
An adapter that only uses 110V AC power
An adapter that only uses 220V AC power
An adapter that uses DC power
What two different types of firmware may be used on motherboards?
BIOS and UEFI
CMOS and RAM
SSD and HDD
USB and HDMI
What is the second step in opening the case of a working computer?
Power down the system and unplug it
Remove the screws
Open the side panel
Disconnect the peripherals
What hard drive technology is used to predict when a drive is likely to fail?
S.M.A.R.T.
RAID
SSD
HDD
What commands are used by the USMT software? (Choose all that apply.)
Loadstate and Scanstate
Boot and Shutdown
Install and Uninstall
Copy and Paste
To move a hard drive to another computer for the purposes of accessing the data, you always need to first physically install it in a drive bay.
False
True
What are the two names used by Intel and AMD respectively that refer to the Execute Disable Bit (EDB) technology?
Execute Disable (XD) and Enhanced Virus Protection
Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost
Virtualization and Overclocking
Secure Boot and Fast Boot
What type of installation should you perform if you want to install a 64-bit version of Windows on a computer that already has a 32-bit OS installed?
Upgrade install
Clean install
Repair install
Custom install
What is an indication that an inadequate power supply is the source of an intermittent problem?
The computer overheats
The power supply whines when you first turn on the system
The system runs slower than usual
The monitor flickers
What component is most likely to be installed in a PC, is considered primary storage, and typically stores the operating system, as well as its applications?
RAM
Hard disk drive
Graphics card
Optical drive
Unicast addresses include what types of addresses? (Choose all that apply)
Broadcast address
Global address
Link-local address
Multicast address
The Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance applications utilize what port for remote access?
80
443
3389
8080
What is the function of a riser card in a computer?
Connects the CPU to the motherboard
Installs in a PCI slot and provides another slot at a right angle
Controls the power supply
Manages data storage
What is the function of a data bus in a computer system?
It stores data permanently.
It processes data.
It is the system of pathways used for communication which carry data.
It cools the computer components.
What happens if the CMOS battery is disconnected?
The computer will not turn on.
The setup information in the CMOS will be lost.
The computer will overheat.
The data bus will stop working.
What is a protocol in the context of computer communication?
A type of software.
A set of rules and standards that any two entities use for communication.
A hardware component.
A data storage device.
What is the role of the system clock in a computer?
It stores the current time and date.
It is a device dedicated to timing the activities on the motherboard.
It manages the power supply.
It controls the display settings.
