Deck 6: Purchasing and Maintaining a Computer

Question 1

If you boot up your computer and it doesn't get past the startup screen, the problem might be with the hard drive.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Computers with the Intel i7 processors are best for gamers and heavy technical users.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

You can back up your files to remote servers over the Internet, called surge backup.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

New Windows OS computers start around $800 for a basic ultrabook.

Question 5

The longest battery life of a tablet on a single charge is around 4 hours.

Question 6

Many business people use scanning apps, turning their smartphones into portable scanners.

Question 7

A disadvantage of the all-in-one form factor is that the box is larger and takes up a significant amount of space.

Question 8

Heat is bad for electronics, but low temperatures are unlikely to damage a computer's mechanical and electronic components.

Question 9

Use passwords that are at least five characters with a combination of upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

Question 10

The amount of RAM you need is independent of what programs you intend to run.

Question 11

If you need Microsoft Office or other installed programs, keep in mind that not all tablets can run traditional programs.

Question 12

Advantages of the convertible form factor include that it is small and portable and often includes phone and text capabilities.

Question 13

Once you determine your budget, you can narrow your search to look for the best computer that fits your budget.

Question 14

If you have a restricted budget, buy a computer with a more powerful processor and less memory-you can add more memory to it later.

Question 15

File History is the backup and restore feature on a Windows 8.x computer.

Question 16

Magnets have a damaging effect on solid state storage devices.

Question 17

You should shut down your computer or disconnect it from the Internet if you are not using it for extended periods of time.

Question 18

Hard drive storage uses magnetic technology to arrange particles on the disk.

Question 19

Once you determine the form factor for your computer, the next decision you need to make is what operating system you will use.

Question 20

Often, the data on a computer is worth more than the computer itself.

Question 21

A(n) ____ computer provides a detachable keyboard base that has extra ports or drives.

A) desktop
B) convertible
C) ultrabook
D) tablet

Question 22

RAM is measured in terabytes . _________________________

Question 23

The term Ultrabook is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation. _________________________

Question 24

A disk degragmentation utility removes unused files from your hard drive so the computer doesn't search through unneeded files. _________________________

Question 25

Intel ____ processors are best for light use such as Microsoft Office, Web research, and email.

A) i3
B) i5
C) i7
D) i9

Question 26

Disadvantages of a(n) ____ computer include that they are less powerful and offer less functionality than other types of computers.

A) tablet
B) ultrabook
C) notebook
D) desktop

Question 27

Portable computers and peripherals may have an AC adapter as a(n) external power supply. _________________________

Question 28

You can use a cable lock to secure a computer to a table or desk. _________________________

Question 29

Cloud storage technology uses light in the form of a low-power laser beam to record and read a disk. _________________________

Question 30

Because wires can get tangled, many add-on devices can connect wirelessly using Bluetooth technology. _________________________

Question 31

The first consideration when planning a computer purpose should be ____.

A) budget
B) memory
C) peripheral devices
D) size and shape

Question 32

One of the main operating systems for desktop and laptop computers is ____.

A) Blackberry
B) Apple iOS
C) Windows
D) Android

Question 33

To prevent power fluctuations from damaging electronic components, you should always use a(n) power suppressor with your computer. _________________________

Question 34

Utility programs can help return your computer to better working condition by scanning for viruses and spyware. _________________________

Question 35

Adware poses a security risk because it can track and steal your personal information. _________________________

Question 36

The ____ controls the computer's operations.

A) device driver
B) form factor
C) memory
D) processor

Question 37

The ____ coordinates the functions of various hardware components and determines the types and brands of application software you can use.

A) virtual memory
B) device driver
C) platform
D) form factor

Question 38

____ is temporary storage used to store data and operate programs while the computer is running.

A) Random Access Memory (RAM)
B) Virtual memory
C) Flash memory
D) Encrypting File System (EFS)

Question 39

An advantage of a(n) ____ computer is that internal system components and electronics are integrated into the back of the monitor.

A) desktop
B) notebook
C) laptop
D) All-in-One

Question 40

The ____ is the size and shape of the computer.

A) device driver
B) form factor
C) platform
D) operating system

Question 41

To prevent power fluctuations from damaging your computer, you should always use a(n) ____ with your computer.

A) uninterruptible power supply
B) virtual memory system
C) solid state drive
D) surge suppressor

Question 42

More damaging than power outages are power ____.

A) sinks
B) crashes
C) fluctuations
D) platforms

Question 43

____ automatically protects all of the data on your computer.

A) Virtual memory
B) Optical storage
C) A firewall
D) Full data encryption

Question 44

____ are short number sequences, kept secret and frequently used by banks, used to access accounts.

A) Usernames
B) Passwords
C) Bytes
D) PINs

Question 45

____ tags are one type of real-time location system.

A) UPS
B) RFID
C) EFS
D) FDE

Question 46

Your best protection against data loss is to ____ your files to an external storage location.

A) convert
B) extend
C) process
D) back up

Question 47

You can avoid data loss by installing a(n) ____ to prevent power loss to your computer.

A) solid state drive
B) surge suppressor
C) firewall
D) uninterruptible power supply

Question 48

You can use a personal storage device such as ____ to back up your files.

A) DVDs
B) cloud drives
C) firewalls
D) tablets

Question 49

____ devices store files permanently so you can retrieve them later.

A) Encrypting
B) Storage
C) Firewall
D) Platform

Question 50

Power is supplied by either ____ current from a wall outlet or from a battery.

A) SSD
B) EFS
C) AC
D) DC

Question 51

Using ____ technology and real-time location systems, you can install computer-tracking software on your laptop.

A) global positioning system
B) encrypting file system
C) uninterruptible power supply
D) personal identification number

Question 52

A ____ inspects data being transmitted by your computer to external recipients to prevent unsolicited data exchanges.
Form factor

A) driver
B) firewall
C) form factor
D) platform

Question 53

____ are useful is you are not familiar with computers, or if you feel your computer might need replacement parts due to wear and tear.

A) Extended warranties
B) Surge suppressors
C) Encrypting file systems
D) Optical storage technologies

Question 54

You can store your documents, pictures, videos, and music using cloud computing technologies such as ____.

A) Bluetooth
B) CNET
C) DropBox
D) Chrome

Question 55

Storage capacity is measured in ____.

A) meters
B) volts
C) bytes
D) hertz

Question 56

____ are words determined by users to identify themselves in the digital world.

A) Usernames
B) Passwords
C) Bytes
D) PINs

Question 57

Hard drive storage uses ____ technology to arrange particles on the disk.

A) laser
B) magnetic
C) cloud
D) virtual memory

Question 58

____ "scrambles" or encodes data so that even if unauthorized users somehow gain access to your files, they will not be able to read or understand what is in them.

A) Virtual memory
B) Optical storage
C) Data encryption
D) A firewall

Question 59

____ are short words or phrases kept secret by a person and used to gain access to a site or data.

A) Usernames
B) Passwords
C) PINs
D) Bytes

Question 60

A(n) ____ drive has no moving parts and is therefore more durable and suitable for portable computers.

A) external
B) magnetic
C) real-time
D) solid state

Question 61

If you turn on your computer, and you don't see a pointer on the screen, you might have problems with your ____.

A) CPU
B) pointing device
C) flash drive
D) platform

Question 62

A computer ____ is malicious software that infects your computer without your knowledge or permission.
Cookie

A) virus
B) cookie
C) firewall
D) spike

Question 63

The best way to avoid spyware and adware is to install and run ____ software.

A) disk optimization
B) all-in-one
C) prevention
D) cloud storage

Question 64

You can optimize the way files are stored by running a disk ____ utility.

A) processing
B) encryption
C) service
D) defragmentation

Question 65

If two monitors connected to your computer are blank, you may have a damaged ____.

A) video card
B) firewall
C) tablet
D) internal hard drive

Question 66

A ____ drive is a small portable solid state storage device that plugs into a USB port.

A) convertible
B) soft
C) flash
D) virtual

Question 67

If the head touches the platter, or if dirt gets on the disk, you can have a ____.

A) power spike
B) head crash
C) head flash
D) peripheral crash

Question 68

____ hard drives, mostly found in older desktop computers, are fragile and susceptible to damage.

A) Magnetic
B) Solid state
C) Optical
D) Convertible

Question 69

When cleaning a computer screen, you can use a 50/50 solution of water and ____.

A) dish soap
B) baking soda
C) ammonia
D) alcohol

Question 70

Some people choose a platform based on its ____, or "look and feel".

A) peripherals
B) control panel
C) device driver
D) user interface

Question 71

____ programs show you unsolicited advertisements and banners or pop-up windows.

A) Firewall
B) Cloudware
C) Spyware
D) Adware

Question 72

When doing manual computer maintenance, wear a(n) ____ wristband to protect the components.
Anti-glare

A) antistatic
B) silicon
C) conductive
D)anti-glare

Question 73

A ____ is software that helps peripheral devices communicate with a computer.

A) disk optimization utility
B) virtual memory utility
C) device driver
D) firewall

Question 74

When a program needs more RAM than is currently available on the computer, it calls on the hard drive to create ____ memory.

A) convertible
B) backup
C) virtual
D) flash

Question 75

The Windows ____ utility can identify temporary Internet files and other others that can be safely rem o ved.

A) Disk Defragmentation
B) Firewall
C) Disk Cleanup
D) Defender