aAlessandro wants to use his desktop computer to video chat with his mother. What hardware does he
need to accomplish this? - Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his mother can both see and
hear each other.
Alex needs to email his graduation certificate to a prospective employer. He has only physical copies of
the certificate. What device could he use to create an electronic copy of the certificate? - scanner
Daniel wants to buy a computer to use for playing games after work. He loves racing games and wants to
make sure his device has all the specifications needed to run them smoothly and efficiently. Which of
these factors should he consider? - Processor core - some applications, especially games, have greater
processor requirements
If you press the key corresponding to letter A on the keyboard, what process is carried out inside the CPU
to display the letter on the screen? - 'A' is converted to binary code, which the CPU processes. The
computer then converts the code back 'A' for display.
Jack needs a convenient way to browse the Internet, read emails, and store basic data when he travels.
Which of the following would be the best option for him? - He should make sure to bring a tablet
Jason takes many photographs on his smartphone while on vacation in Italy. If Jason wants to access
these pictures across multiple devices, including his computer, smartphone, and tablet, where should he
store them? - Cloud storage
Jennifer turns on her laptop and hears a series of beeps. What do they probably indicate? - Refer to your
computer's documentation to determine what the beeps indicate, as the computer hardware may be
experiencing a problem.
, Manny copied a table from an MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in an MS Word
document. Where was the table stored after he copied it? - in RAM
Rocco runs a software firm that creates database management systems for other businesses. How can he
ensure that his employees' computers remain protected from viruses and other malware? - He should
have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers.
Surya's computer monitor display does not seem to work despite repeated attempts to fix the issue.
Which of the following is most likely to be causing display problems? - Faulty power or video cable
To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating system.
Which of the following should happen before this step? - Transfer contents to an external storage device.
What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a
computer? - A faulty port
What determines the speed at which data travels? - Bus width
What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital
content? - Voice synthesizer
What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon as they
are connected to a computer? - Plug-and-play devices
What is the binary system? - a number system with two digits, 0 and 1
What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle? - Fetch decode execute store
What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance? - Turn off the computer and remove its
power source.
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