ISDS EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse?
A. A laptop
B. An all-in-one computer
C. A desktop computer
D. A tablet - Answer-C. A desktop computer
Which of the followin...
Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU,
speakers, a printer and a mouse?
A. A laptop
B. An all-in-one computer
C. A desktop computer
D. A tablet - Answer-C. A desktop computer
Which of the following should you take into consideration when purchasing a computer?
A. Form factor
B. Software and applications you intend to use
C. Platform or Operating System
D. Storage capacity - Answer-all of them
What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle?
A. Fetch decode execute store
B. Fetch store decode execute
C. Fetch execute decode store
D. Decode fetch store execute - Answer-A. Fetch decode execute store
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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?
A. Faulty power or video cable
,B. Improperly connected keyboard
C. Dysfunctional UPS
D. Power fluctuation - Answer-A. Faulty power or video cable
Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?
A. RAM
B. Internal hard drive
C. Flash drive
D. Virtual memory - Answer-B. Internal hard drive
To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the
operating system. Which of the following should happen before this step?
A. Disconnect all output devices.
B. Transfer contents to an external storage device.
C. Disconnect the UPS.
D. Remove the internal hard drive on which the operating system is stored. - Answer-B.
Transfer contents to an external storage device.
Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos?
A. External RAM
B. Floppy disk
C. Hard drive
D. Motherboard - Answer-C. Hard drive
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?
A. RAM
B. ROM
,C. Cloud storage
D. Compact disk - Answer-C. Cloud storage
All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than
desktop computers.
True
False - Answer-false
The hard disk drive on Joyce's laptop can store up to 500 GB of data. She usually only
saves official documents and a few songs that she listens to while she works. However,
when she uses more than three applications at the same time, her laptop responds
more slowly. What should she do to optimize her storage?
A. Use an external hard disk drive to store data so that there is more free memory on
her laptop's hard disk drive
B. Save all her data on a DVD so that the space on her hard disk drive is completely
available to run her applications smoothly
C. Increase the RAM on her laptop so that more space for temporary storage of data is
available, hence, increasing the performance
D. Replace her hard disk drive with one that provides lesser storage capacity so that the
amount of memory available is optimal and performance is increased - Answer-C.
Increase the RAM on her laptop so that more space for temporary storage of data is
available, hence, increasing the performance
It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first time.
True
False - Answer-true
What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly?
A. Uninstall the programs and apps that are not needed.
B. Install anti-virus software.
C. Install additional RAM.
D. Verify if the AC adapter is connected properly. - Answer-C. Install additional RAM. ??
, Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware?
A. Connecting peripheral devices to computer
B. Rebooting the computer often
C. Using a UPS or a surge processor
D. Cleaning air vents - Answer-C. Using a UPS or a surge processor
Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus
speed is slow?
A. Bottlenecking
B. Clock speed
C. Reboot
D. Instructions per cycle (IPC) - Answer-A. Bottlenecking
A joystick is a pen-type input device usedto draw and tap on icons.
True
False - Answer-false
What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when
plugged into a computer?
A. A faulty port
B. A dusty computer vent
C. Insufficient space on the hard disk drive
D. An issue with internet connectivity - Answer-A. A faulty port
Which of these is an optical medium of storage?
A. Blu-ray discs
B. Solid state drive
C. Cloud storage
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