Question 1

Eneida found an excellent deal on a printer and excitedly brought it home, plugged it in, and turned it on. Unfortunately, when she tried to print her homework for the next day, it didn't work. What should Eneida check to fix this problem?
A) Make sure the printer is connected to the Internet.
B) Make sure the right device driver is installed on the computer.
C) Make sure the right device driver is installed on the printer.
D) Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet.

Accepted Answer

If the printer is not working when trying to print from a computer, it is important to check if the correct device driver is installed on the computer. The device driver is the software that allows the printer and computer to communicate and work together. If the wrong driver is installed or no driver is installed, the printer will not be able to print. Checking connectivity to the Internet is not relevant to this issue. Checking the device driver on the printer itself is also not relevant since the issue is with printing from the computer.

Question 2

How is SaaS software distributed?
A) On an optical disc
B) On a flash drive
C) Preinstalled in an operating system
D) Online

Accepted Answer

SaaS software is distributed online through the internet. Users access the software through a web browser and do not need to download any installation files.

Question 3

What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device by tapping or clicking buttons, for example?
A) Utility graphics (UGs)
B) Graphical User Interface (GUI)
C) Software as a service (SaaS)
D) Virtual assistant (VA)

Accepted Answer

An operating system provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) which allows users to interact with devices by tapping or clicking buttons. Utility Graphics (UGs) is not a common term used in relation to operating systems. Software as a service (SaaS) is a type of software delivery model and not related to device interaction. Virtual assistants (VAs) provide spoken or typed assistance and are not the primary means of device interaction.

Question 4

For which of the following devices might a cooling pad help with overheating problems?
A) Laptop
B) Tablet
C) Phone
D) Desktop

Accepted Answer

A cooling pad can help with overheating problems for laptops as they generate a significant amount of heat due to their small size and constant use. Tablets and phones do not typically have overheating issues, and desktops have their own cooling systems built-in.

Question 5

Which CPU clock speed is fastest?
A) 3 MHz
B) 300 million cycles per second
C) 3 million cycles per second
D) 3 GHz

Accepted Answer

GHz (Gigahertz) is the unit used to measure the clock speed of a CPU, and 3 GHz is a much faster clock speed than the other options given.

Question 6

What kind of output does a 3-D printer create?
A) Visual
B) Logical
C) Physical
D) Audio

Accepted Answer

3-D printers create physical objects by adding layers of material on top of each other to build a solid object. Visual output may be produced during the design and modeling process, but the final product is a physical object. Logical and audio output are not applicable for 3-D printing.

Question 7

What is a video card?
A) A disc that stores movies and other videos
B) A flash drive that speeds up video processing
C) A circuit board that processes image signals
D) A screen that shows visual output

Accepted Answer

A video card, also known as a graphics card or GPU, is a circuit board that processes image signals and renders them onto a display. It helps enhance visual performance and allows for smoother and faster video processing.

Question 8

Ariel is shopping for a laptop. He's having trouble deciding among between three options that all have good reviews and fall within his budget. How can Ariel compare the performance potential for each of his top three options?
A) Buy all three, use them for a little while, and then return two of them.
B) Ask the manufacturers for information about which one is best.
C) Check with a salesperson at a local retail store.
D) Check benchmarking information online.

Accepted Answer

Checking benchmarking information online is the best option as it provides objective and standardized performance comparisons between different laptops. This can give Ariel a better understanding of which laptop has the best performance potential for his needs. Buying all three or asking the manufacturers/salespersons may not be feasible or reliable options.

Question 9

Branston is shopping for a laptop he can coordinate with his iPhone. Which laptop operating system should he choose?
A) iOS
B) Linux
C) macOS
D) Android

Accepted Answer

Branston should choose a laptop with macOS as it is the operating system that is most compatible with iPhones. macOS comes with many pre-installed apps that can help streamline and enhance the experience of coordinating with an iPhone. Additionally, syncing photos, contacts, and messages between the devices is very easy with macOS.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a task the operating system performs?
A) Write programs
B) Process data
C) Control hardware
D) Manage memory

Accepted Answer

The operating system is responsible for managing the hardware resources and providing services to the user's applications. It is not responsible for writing programs, which is the task of software developers.

Question 11

Which of these operating systems could a developer copy, give to others, and sell to the public?
A) Chrome OS
B) Windows
C) Linux
D) macOS

Accepted Answer

Linux is an open-source operating system, meaning it is free to obtain, use, and distribute, so a developer could copy it, give it to others, and even sell it to the public without violating any licensing or copyright laws.

Question 12

Ricky's computer keeps freezing when he's running several apps or webpages simultaneously. What resource does his computer probably need more of?
A) Storage
B) Operating systems
C) Power
D) Memory

Accepted Answer

Running multiple apps or webpages simultaneously requires more memory to keep everything running smoothly. When there is not enough memory, the computer can freeze or become slow.

Question 13

What should you do before you turn on a laptop for the first time?
A) Plug the laptop into a power outlet.
B) Call the manufacturer for instructions.
C) Fully charge the battery.
D) Remove the battery.

Accepted Answer

Before turning on a laptop for the first time, it is recommended to fully charge the battery. This ensures that the battery has enough power to complete the initial setup and installation process.

Question 14

What device can protect a computer from damage if the power suddenly goes out during a thunderstorm?
A) Compressed air
B) Backup drive
C) UPS
D) AC adapter

Accepted Answer

A UPS (uninterruptible power supply) can protect a computer from damage if the power suddenly goes out during a thunderstorm. It provides battery backup power and surge protection to keep the computer running in the event of a power outage. This gives the user enough time to save files and safely shut down the computer to avoid data loss or hardware damage.

Question 15

Tristan just downloaded a new game he wants to play on his computer. What kind of file should he open in order to install and run the game?
A) Desktop file
B) Executable file
C) Text file
D) Data file

Accepted Answer

An executable file is a type of file that can be executed or run as a program. In this case, the executable file will likely be the installer for the game that Tristan downloaded.

Question 16

Nancy is about to give a presentation to her school's advisory board about some upcoming changes to their Nursing program. She wants to display the presentation from her laptop to the large screen in the conference room. What does she need to show the presentation?
A) Video camera
B) Projector
C) Plotter
D) Monitor

Accepted Answer

Nancy needs a way to project the presentation from her laptop onto the large screen in the conference room. The best way to do this is with a projector that can display the image from her laptop onto the screen. A video camera, plotter, or monitor would not be suitable for this purpose.

Question 17

In a desktop operating system, which part of the desktop displays the date and time and contains shortcuts to utilities such as audio controls and network connections?
A) Background
B) Start menu
C) Notification area
D) Menu bar

Accepted Answer

The notification area, also known as the system tray or status area, typically displays the date and time along with icons for various utilities such as audio controls, network connections, and battery status on laptops. The start menu provides access to applications and software while the menu bar is typically found in individual applications, providing access to specific features and functions. The background is simply the image or color that appears behind the icons and windows on the desktop.

Question 18

Leslie is traveling for a business trip. The first night in her hotel room , she plugged her phone's power cable into the USB outlet on the bedside lamp. The next morning when she tries to turn on her phone, the screen is blank. What is the best next step to address this problem?
A) Remove the battery.
B) Plug the phone into a wall outlet to recharge the phone.
C) Call technical support.
D) Try a different power cable.

Accepted Answer

Plugging the phone into a wall outlet is the best next step because the USB outlet on the bedside lamp might not provide enough power to charge the phone properly, or it might not be functioning correctly. Charging the phone with a wall outlet ensures the phone receives adequate power.

Question 19

What does it mean to restore a computer?
A) Revert all operating system settings back to their defaults.
B) Repair the operating system with all available updates.
C) Replace old device drivers with new ones.
D) Reinstall the operating system.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

What type of software manages the complete operation of a computer or mobile device?
A) Web app
B) Operating system
C) Utility
D) S ettings s oftware

Accepted Answer

An operating system is the type of software that manages the complete operation of a computer or mobile device. It controls all the hardware and software resources, making it possible for them to work together smoothly and efficiently. Examples of popular operating systems include Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Web apps, utilities, and settings software are all types of applications that run on top of an operating system.

Quiz 5: Question Sets

Eneida found an excellent deal on a printer and excitedly brought it home, plugged it in, and turned it on. Unfortunately, when she tried to print her homework for the next day, it didn't work. What should Eneida check to fix this problem?

How is SaaS software distributed?

What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device by tapping or clicking buttons, for example?

For which of the following devices might a cooling pad help with overheating problems?

Which CPU clock speed is fastest?

What kind of output does a 3-D printer create?

What is a video card?

Ariel is shopping for a laptop. He's having trouble deciding among between three options that all have good reviews and fall within his budget. How can Ariel compare the performance potential for each of his top three options?

Branston is shopping for a laptop he can coordinate with his iPhone. Which laptop operating system should he choose?

Which of the following is not a task the operating system performs?

Which of these operating systems could a developer copy, give to others, and sell to the public?

Ricky's computer keeps freezing when he's running several apps or webpages simultaneously. What resource does his computer probably need more of?

What should you do before you turn on a laptop for the first time?

What device can protect a computer from damage if the power suddenly goes out during a thunderstorm?

Tristan just downloaded a new game he wants to play on his computer. What kind of file should he open in order to install and run the game?

Nancy is about to give a presentation to her school's advisory board about some upcoming changes to their Nursing program. She wants to display the presentation from her laptop to the large screen in the conference room. What does she need to show the presentation?

In a desktop operating system, which part of the desktop displays the date and time and contains shortcuts to utilities such as audio controls and network connections?

Leslie is traveling for a business trip. The first night in her hotel room , she plugged her phone's power cable into the USB outlet on the bedside lamp. The next morning when she tries to turn on her phone, the screen is blank. What is the best next step to address this problem?

What does it mean to restore a computer?

What type of software manages the complete operation of a computer or mobile device?