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WorksheetsComputer Practice Test
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 34mins
What does the acronym RAM mean?
Reduced Access Memory
Redundant Access Module
Random Access Memory
Random Access Module
Really Awesome Memory
What would be the purpose of installing an eSATA expansion card in your system?
To boost the performance of an internal hard drive
To allow for universal connectivity to any type of display device
To provide a connection for an external storage device
To allow you to boost the RAM of the system without physically installing internal memory modules.
To impress the neighbors and loved ones, obviously.
My friend Joe wants to add another hard drive to his computer. What should he check to make sure his system will support it?
CPU
RAM
Expansion slots
PSU
If your computer runs low on RAM, what will it use instead?
Optical drive
Virtual memory
Cache
SSD
When you turn on your computer, it tells you that it does not have the time and date set and asks you to enter setup. What likely needs to be replaced?
Time controller
CPU
CMOS battery
BIOS chip
Which component inside a computer produces the most heat
PSU
GPU
RAM
CPU
Which of the following would NOT be considered an expansion card?
Video Card
Network Card
Audio Card
SD Card
What internal component acts as the backbone for the entire computer system, which connects all internal devices?
The processor
The computer case
The motherboard
The hard drive
You need to install a video card. Where on the motherboard would this be installed?
CPU socket
Memory slot
PCIe slot
ATX power connector
What is the reason for applying thermal paste to the surface of a CPU?
To improve the transference of heat from the processor to the heat sink.
To prevent dust particles from attaching to the processor.
To improve the overall performance of the processor.
To ensure that the processor is secured tightly to the motherboard and does not come loose.
To brush your computers teeth with, of course
What type of cooling feature is usually seen in higher-end machines for which heat is especially concerning?
Multiple heat sinks
Air vents in the computer case
A dedicated CPU fan and case fan
Liquid cooling
What input device is commonly used with touchscreen computers?
Mouse
Keyboard
Touchscreen
Scanner
What networking interface is used for wireless internet connections?
Ethernet
Wi-Fi
USB
Thunderbolt
What is required to configure a printer after physical installation?
Install printer drivers
Change the CPU
Format the hard drive
Update the BIOS
Which camera type is commonly used as an input device for video conferencing?
DSLR
Webcam
Action camera
Security camera
What type of memory is non-volatile and used for permanent storage?
RAM
ROM
Cache
SDRAM
Which storage device uses magnetic platters to store data?
SSD
HDD
Flash drive
Optical disc
What is the purpose of creating folders in a file system?
Increase storage capacity
Organize files
Speed up internet connections
Reduce hardware costs
What can you do with file permissions in an operating system?
Change the file name
Control access to files
Increase file size
Delete the operating system
Which peripheral device outputs audio from a computer?
Speakers
Microphone
Scanner
Printer
Which bus technology is used for connecting storage devices like HDDs and SSDs?
PCI Express
SATA
USB
Thunderbolt
Which input device is used for entering text into a computer?
Mouse
Keyboard
Touchscreen
Scanner
What is the role of the chipset on a motherboard?
Process data like a CPU
Manage data flow between components
Store data like RAM
Display graphics
Which cooling method relies on heat sinks and fans?
Liquid cooling
Air cooling
Passive cooling
Thermal cooling
Which bus technology is used for connecting modern GPUs to the motherboard?
SATA
PCI Express
USB
Firewire
What are the 2 main types of software?
System and Application
Informational and Entertainment
Dynamic and Static
Professional and Home-based
Which of the following is NOT a type of application software?
Word processor
Operating System
Web browser
Games
A computer needs both hardware and software to work
true
false
What manages the hardware and runs the software?
Computer Systems
Dedicated Systems
Embedding Systems
Operating Systems
What does GUI stand for?
Genuine Umpire Impressions
Graphical User Interface
Graphic Up Industry
Which of these is an example of an operating system?
Windows
Word
Excel
PS3
