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WorksheetsCertification Bank of Questions_Part1
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 33mins
Which one of the following notational systems that is commonly used in the field of computing relies on the use of only 1s and 0s?
Binary
Hexadecimal
Decimal
Unicode
Which data representation method is a character encoding standard that represents text and control characters in computers, communication equipment, and other devices, using 7 bits to define each character?
Unicode
Binary
ASCII
Hexadecimal
Which of the following is NOT a hexadecimal representation?
FF
2G
10
1A
Which of the following data representations uses the digits 0 through 7 to represent all numbers?
Octal
Binary
ASCII
Decimal
Which of the following data types is used to represent whole numbers without any decimal component?
Boolean
Floating-point numbers
Strings
Integers
What type of Intellectual Property (IP) protection is used for inventions that provide a new way of doing something or offer a new technical solution to a problem? (hint: An exclusive right granted for an invention)
Copyright
Trademark
Patent
Digital Product
Which base value is used for the hexadecimal numerical system?
1
2
10
16
8
Which storage value expresses approximately 1 billion bytes?
Gigabyte
Kilobyte
Petabyte
Megabyte
Reorder the following.
Place CPU processing states in the correct sequence.
Fetch
Decode
Execute
Write back
Which statements correctly distinguish Unicode from ASCII?
Unicode uses varying sizes of encoding formats, ASCII uses a set size format
Selected
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Unicode supports many languages, ASCII only supports letters, digits and symbols
Selected
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ASCII supports many languages, Unicode only supports letters, digits and symbols
Not selected
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ASCII uses varying sizes of encoding formats, Unicode uses a set size format
Not selected
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For backward compatibility, Unicode contains the ASCII set
Selected
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By which other method could you express an upper-case letter A in character operations?
=CHAR(35)
=CHAR(56)
=CHAR(65)
=CHAR(36)
Which type of input device would be best suited to converting a hard copy of a document into data?
Scanner
Webcam
Tablet
Mouse
Microphone
What is the primary task of a computer output device?
To gather data from existing sources
To execute instructions
To process data that has been gathered
To provide instructions to the CPU
To convert information into human-understandable format
Which numeric data type is typically used in a yes/no, true/false, or on/off situation?
Integer
Float
Boolean
Char
Bit
Which would be regarded as character values as opposed to string values?
World
!
H
Hello World!
H
If the value “Hello World!” (not including the quotation marks) was contained within cell A1 of a spreadsheet, what would be the result of the =LEFT(A1,7) string operation?
Hello World!
Hello W
Hello
Hello with a space after it
Hello Wo
Which decimal value is represented by the binary value of 11000000?
211
3
64
192
128
Verifying system functionality ensures which two primary considerations?
That probable causes have been established
That documentation has been created
That the root cause has been fixed
That all theories have been tested
Not selected
That no new issues have arisen
Selected
Which is often one of the most challenging issues with maintaining effective documentation?
It is difficult to understand
It is not used enough
It is generally too technical
It is only available to certain users
It requires a constant commitment to implement and maintain
If you suspect that a BIOS configuration change is now causing boot problems, which tool, utility or indication could you use as a reference to try to reproduce that error on another computer?
Device Manager
Event viewer
Beep Codes
Task manager
Which primary characteristics or attributes should be present in any theory of probable cause?
Certainty
Testable
Realistic
Implausible
Possible
Using snapshots or checkpoints on a system allow you to perform which troubleshooting action?
Roll back
Updating
sandbox
documenting
preventing
Which type of questions will typically require a “yes” or a “no” answer?
close-ended
open-ended
direct
interrogative
Which value would accurately represent the speed of a modern-day fiber optic network?
100 MBps
100 Mbps
2+ GBps
2+ Gbps
Which method of protecting intellectual property is generally regarded as the least formal?
Trade Mark
Copyright
Patent
Trade secret
Which characteristics of modern data facilitate it being regarded as an asset?
It can be bought or sold
It cannot be bought or sold
It offers a return on investment
It offers no return on investment
It’s tangible
What is typically regarded as the final stage of making data-driven decisions?
Correlating data
Determining key questions and objectives
Determining insights and actions
Collecting and cleansing data
Generating meaningful reports
Proactive troubleshooting measures would likely not be effective in preventing which type of problem?
Losing work in a file
.
Data entry errors
Installing unknown software
Hardware failure
Downloading questionable content
Which component of a CPU provides the communication pathway between the processor and the system memory?
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Buses
Registers
Cache
Control Unit
Which aspects of a device should be tested first when testing your troubleshooting theories?
Cable connections
Boot devices
Update status
Configuration
Power
Reorder the following (first to last)
Correctly sequence the general steps of a troubleshooting methodology.
Gather information
Describe the problem
Identify probable cause
Develop an action plan
Develop an action pla
What is SSD a type of?
CPU
Cooling device
SATA
storage device
X is communication device that converts digital signals to analog signal and analog signal to digital signal, so that data can travel along an analog telephone line. X is
Modem
Wifi
Router
The Internet is an example of a Wide Area Network (WAN).
True
False
which device address changes as you move from network to network?
HTTP
MAC address
IP address
DNS
Domain names are converted into IP addresses using this protocol. It is used every time you access a website by typing its URL into your web browser.
DNS
HTTP
TCP/IP
SMTP
The system responsible for translating domain names like example.com into IP addresses.
HTTP
DNS
Protocol
Redundancy
Which of the following character sets is a widely-used standard for representing text in computers and communication devices (also to display other languages characters such as Hebrew or Arabic)?
ASCII
Unicode
Binary
Hexadecimal
What base does the binary system use?
2
8
10
16
Which of the following is a valid hexadecimal number?
A) 1G
B) 19
C) 1F
GG
What is the result of applying statistical analysis and logical techniques to interpret, transform, and summarize data?
Raw data
insights
data information
data analytics
Which of the following refers to large and complex sets of data that are difficult to manage and analyze using traditional data processing?
Data monetization
Data assets
Complex data
Big data
What is one major ethical concern associated with data monetization?
Increasing product prices
Decreasing the quality of products
Expanding market research
Keeping private data protected
Which of the following devices primarily serve as an intermediary for processing and delivering content or services over a network?
Mobile phones
gaming consoles
tablets
servers
Which of the following devices is BEST designed for heavyweight computational tasks and often used by professionals in fields such as video editing, architecture, and software development?
workstation
phone
tablet
gaming console
Which of the following computing devices can monitor and control alarms, locks, lighting, and provide videophone entry systems remotely?
Laptops
Security Systems
Servers
phones
Which of the following refers to a technology used to create a fully immersive digital environment that isolates users from the physical world?
AR
VR
IoT
E0Readers
Which of the following protocols is specifically designed for IoT devices due to its efficiency with smaller data packets and low energy consumption?
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Zigbee
Ethernet
Which type of processor is designed for mobile devices and low-power applications due to their low power consumption?
Intel Core
Intel Atom
AMD Ryzen
AMD Epyc
Which type of cooling method involves no moving parts and relies on conduction, convection, or radiation to dissipate heat?
Passive cooling
Active cooling
Air cooling
Liquid cooling
Which type of fixed storage is known for its flash memory-based technology, significantly faster performance, and increased reliability due to the absence of mechanical components?
HDDs
SSDs
RAM
Virtual Memory
Which component within a processor is responsible for performing integer arithmetic and logical operations?
Floating Point Unit (FPU)
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
INtegrated Graphic Processor
Bus SPeed COntroller
Which type of GPU is designed to handle basic graphics capabilities and is built into the processor, sharing system memory and resources with the CPU?
Discrete GPU
Integrated GPU
External GPU
Hybrid GPU
Which type of interface would you typically use to connect an external hard drive to a computer?
RJ-11
VGA
USB
NFC
Jessica is setting up a new Wi-Fi printer in her home office. After connecting it to her home network, what will she most likely need to do to configure it and make it accessible to her devices?
Driver installation
Web-based configuration
USB connection
Plug-and-play
Which of the following storage types is volatile, meaning that it loses its data once it loses power?
Hard Drive
Flash Drive
SSD
RAM
Which technology allows users to project the entire screen of one device onto a larger screen in real-time, keeping both screens synchronized?
casting
mirroring
streaming
downloading
During a severe thunderstorm, the power goes out at a large data center that houses servers and networking equipment for a major online retailer. Which device would ensure that the servers continue running long enough to save data and shut down systems properly, preventing data loss and damage to sensitive equipment?
Surge protector
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)
Power Strip
Generator
