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C.R.A.N. Practice Exam

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which component determines the speed at which instructions are processed in a computer?

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Drive

c)

CPU

d)

NIC

2.

Which device is responsible for assigning IP addresses to devices on a local network?

a)

Switch

b)

Router

c)

DHCP Server

d)

Modem

3.

If the RAM in a computer is faulty or missing, it would?

a)

Run Slower

b)

OS Won't Load

c)

Display Would Show a Warning

d)

Hard Drive would not work

4.

Which networking device provides wireless access to a wired network?

a)

Switch

b)

Router

c)

Access Point

d)

Modem

5.

Which of the following IP addresses is reserved for loopback testing?

a)

0.0.0.0

b)

192.168.2.7

c)

255.255.255.255

d)

127.0.0.1

6.

Which of the following is NOT an image file

a)

chicken.png

b)

photo.docx

c)

car.jpeg

d)

Picture.gif

7.

The "S" in HTTPS stands for...

a)

Secure- Encrypts data between browser and server

b)

Simple- Allows basic connection

c)

Server- Identifies hosting location

d)

Socket- Allows API access

8.

What type of IP Address is 169.254.x.x

a)

Public IP

b)

Loopback Address

c)

Link-Local Address

d)

Reserved Broadcast Address

9.

Which protocol is responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses

a)

HTTP

b)

FTP

c)

DNS

d)

DHCP

10.

Which device only forwards data to the intended recipient within a network?

a)

Hub

b)

Switch

c)

Router

d)

Firewall

11.

Which generation of DDR RAM is currently know for the highest transfer rates?

a)

DDR2

b)

DDR3

c)

DDR4

d)

DDR5

12.

What is the purpose of a surge protector?

a)

Increase battery life

b)

Protect equipment from voltage spikes

c)

Filter internet speed

d)

Extend WIFI signal

13.

Which formula would calculate an average of values in cells A1 to A5

a)

=AVERAGE(A1:A5)

b)

=MEAN(A1:A5)

c)

=AVERAGE(A1+A5)

d)

=TOTAL(A1:A5)

14.

What does "SD" in SDRAM stand for?

a)

Standard Direct

b)

Synchronous Dynamic

c)

Static Data

d)

Super Data

15.

a computer is continuously beeping on startup, which component is most likely faulty?

a)

Hard Drive

b)

CPU

c)

Power Supply

d)

RAM

16.

Which of the following actions is LEAST effective against phishing attacks?

a)

Looking for poor grammar

b)

Clicking links to see where they go

c)

Verifying email addresses

d)

Not downloading random internet items

17.

What is the main purpose of the PSU in a computer?

a)

Convert AC to DC Power

b)

Speed up internet

c)

Convert microwave phsycosis waves to usable power for the PC

d)

Convert data to power for the PC

18.

Which part of the IPV4 address 192.168.1.1 identifies the host when using the subnet mask 255.255.255.0

a)

192

b)

168

c)

0

d)

1.

19.

Which windows OS tool helps check for hardware issues like memory failure?

a)

Device Manager

b)

Task Manager

c)

Event Viewer

d)

Windows Memory Diagnostic

20.

What is the main purpose of a firewall in a network

a)
To increase the speed of the network
b)

Protecting against unauthorized access

c)
To provide internet access to all devices
d)
To store data securely in the cloud
21.

ROM loses it's data when computer is powered off

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

22.

You can use a 127.0.0.1 IP address to test your own device's network functionality

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

23.

A PSU failure can cause a computer to shutdown

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

24.

The OS is responsible for managing only input and output devices of a computer

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

25.

(.mp3) is used for video files

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

26.

A surge protector helps to guard against malware attacks

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

27.

ROM keeps it's data even when the computer is powered off

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

28.

A virus can spread through a network and damage multiple systems

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

29.

The internet is the largest example of a WAN

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

30.

The router is responsible for assigning IP addresses to devices on a local network

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

31.

Process-Input-Output is the basic model of how a computer works

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

32.

The formula [=SUM(A1:A5)] in excel adds the values in cells A1 to A5

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

33.

Touchscreens act as both input and output devices

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

34.

An ergonomic workstation can help reduce physical strain

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

35.

Excel is a word processing software

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

36.

SSDs are faster and more durable than HDDs

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

37.

In client-server communication, the client requests services, and the server responds

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

38.

DRAM needs constant refreshing to retain data

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

39.

Malware can hide in unused apps or downloads and pose a threat to your system

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

40.

Devices in a PAN are typically spread across different cities

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE