IC3 Test Practice Cards
What type of software is normally installed when one adds new hardware to a computer in order to allow the computer to communicate to the new device? - ANSWER-Driver
The measurement "dots per inch" is used to describe what type of hardware device? Choose two. - ANSWE...
IC3 Test Practice Cards
What type of software is normally installed when one adds new hardware to a computer in order to allow the computer to communicate to the new device? - ANSWER-Driver
The measurement "dots per inch" is used to describe what type of hardware device? Choose two. - ANSWER-Monitor
Printer
What wireless device communicates using infrared (IR) radiation? - ANSWER-Cordless mouse
What is the place on your computer where the OS, application programs, and data in current use are stored temporarily (i.e., as long as the computer is running) for quick access by the computer's microprocessor? - ANSWER-Random Access Memory (RAM)
The _____________ is another name for the computer's microprocessor or, sometimes, for the box that contains the computer's microprocessor and memory and to which the monitor, keyboard, and mouse are attached? - ANSWER-Central Processing Unit (CPU)
What safety precaution prevents loss of work in case of a power failure? - ANSWER-Using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
What type of software is LEAST likely to be found on a handheld computer or personal digital assistant (PDA)? - ANSWER-Presentation
The quickest, least expensive way to increase the speed and performance of a 300 MHz personal computer with 16 MB of RAM and 2 GB of hard disk space is to purchase and install ______________________. - ANSWER-Additional Random Access Memory (RAM)
List the steps, in order, of starting up or "booting" the computer. - ANSWER-1. The computer loads data from Read-Only Memory (ROM) and performs a power on self test (POST). 2. The computer loads the basic input/output system (BIOS) from read-only memory (ROM).
3. The computer loads the operating system (OS) from the hard drive into the system's RAM.
Specify if each procedure can be done by end users, or if it should only be performed by trained professionals. - ANSWER-End users can:
Add a new printer
Archive files to a CD-ROM
Trained professionals should:
Add a larger hard drive
Replace a damaged power supply
Exposure to magnetic fields will damage all of the following types of media EXCEPT:
(options are: hard drive; CD-ROM; backup tape; floppy diskette) - ANSWER-CD-ROM
Computers store information using what type of numbers? - ANSWER-Binary
What are the most important factors to consider when purchasing a computer that will be used to create
and edit graphics, animation, and video? - ANSWER-Size of hard drive
Amount of memory
The computer component that contains the CPU, the RAM, and the BUS is called the _________________. - ANSWER-Motherboard
What maintenance steps can safely be performed when the keys on a computer's keyboard are sticking? (Choose two.) - ANSWER-1. Vacuum with a dusting attachment.
2. Turn the keyboard upside down and tap gently.
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