Computer Test Review

Lessons 3 and 4

Adding random access memory is relatively simple because additional memory

expansion cards fit easily into slots on the computer’s

motherboard.

•True

A ____ is used to add memory or connect peripheral devices to a

notebook computer.a. hacker cardb. modem clipc. PC cardd. Mac disk

c. PC card

The speed of the CPU, which is measured in

megahertz, is determined by the system clock.

•True

Graphical interfaces and ____ interfaces are the two most

common types of user interfaces.

a. informationb. DOSc. operationsd. command-line

d. command-line

In a GUI, ____ represent files, disks, programs, and other objects.

a. PCsb. symbolsc. commandsd. windows

b. symbols

Unix is a type of utility program.

•False

A digital camera is an example of a peripheral that connects to new

computers with a ____ port.

a. Serialb. Fanc. MIDId. USB

d. USB

Which of the following is NOT a routine maintenance task for

computer systems?

a. visual inspectionb. checking e-mailc. deleting

temporary filesd. checking cables

for wear

b. checking e-mail

A PS/2 port is also sometimes called a

camera port.

•False

An alliance that was formed in 1993 to produce the PowerPC

family of CPU chips included IBM, Motorola, and ____.

a. Appleb. Walmartc. Hondad. Dell

a. Apple

A file management program is an example of

a utility program.

•True

Install a(n) ____ to avoid losing data if the power goes off during a

thunderstorm.

a. surge protectorb. uninterruptible

power sourcec. universal serial

busd. CD-ROM drive

b. uninterruptible power source

____ is software you can use on a trial basis before paying a

registration fee.

a. Bundleb. Sharewarec. Plug and playd. Freeware

b. Shareware

With a graphical interface, you must type the exact command you

wish to execute.

•False

Adding or changing components of a computer to make it faster or

more efficient is called ____.

a. maintainingb. upgradingc. operatingd. troubleshooting

b. upgrading

Windows 98 was the first version of Windows to integrate ____ into

the operating system.

a. the Internetb. algorithmsc. iconsd. the monitor

a. the Internet

The Windows operating system works with the

Motorola processor.

•False

A good source of help with computer problems is ____.

a. computer manualsb. support techniciansc. a technical support

telephone numberd. all of the above

d. all of the above

A ____ is a device that allows one computer to talk to another via a

cable connection.

a. Scannerb. Mousec. Modemd. USB port

c. Modem

Regular visual inspection is an important part of

routine maintenance for computer components.

•True

How many bits of data can a serial port transmit at a time?

a. Oneb. Twoc. Eightd. 12 million

a. One

Software developers have had a tremendous impact

on the history of computers.

•True

IBM introduced its first IBM PC around ____.

a. 1975b. 1980c. 1985d. 1990

b. 1980

Another word for "program" is "hardware."

•False

Which is one of the most widely used command-line interfaces for

microcomputers?

a. DOSb. RAMc. Visual Basicd. BASIC

a. DOS

A command-line interface allows you to see files

and disks represented as images you can select.

•False

Systems software refers to the computer's ____ system.

a. computingb. operatingc. applicationsd. productivity

b. operating

Most hardware components available

today are called park and play because they must be carefully positioned

before using.•False

When you turn on a computer, you ____ the system.

a. bugb. kickc. bootd. skip

c. boot

A small computer system interface port found in many older computer

models is more commonly called a(n) ____ port.

a. MIDIb. parallelc. cabled. SCSI

d. SCSI

It is not necessary to register new equipment

to have access to technical support.

•False

When you start your computer, the first action that the computer

performs is ____.a. BIOSb. CHKDSKc. ROMd. POST

d. POST

Skilled computer users who invade computer systems and write virus

programs are called ____.

a. bugsb. firewallsc. spikesd. hackers

d. hackers

The Mac OS is not commonly used in

conjunction with DOS.

•True

Which of the following is NOT a utility program?

a. file recoveryb. disk

defragmentationc. antivirusd. calendar

d. calendar

One computer can run a combination of operating

systems.

•True

Which statement about multitasking is true?

a. It prohibits multiple programs from running simultaneously.

b. It is a character-based operating system.

c. It manipulates programs that reside on the hard drive.

d. It allows a single user to work on two programs at one time.

d.It allows a single user to work on two programs at one time.

Increasing storage capacity or adding more memory are reasons for considering a computer

upgrade.

•True

An error in programming code is called a(n) ____.

a. syntaxb. algorithmc. bugd. moth

c. bug

Computers only understand ____, so programs written in programming

languages must be translated before computers can use them.

a. standard Englishb. machine

languagec. Visual Basicd. Mac OS

b. machine language

Which of the following factors will damage removable storage media?

a. extreme temperatures

b. magnetic fieldsc. touching the surface

of the mediad. all of the above

d. all of the above

Computers with Windows operating systems often have Intel Pentium chips.

•True

A ____ operating system allows a group of computers to be

connected.

a. networkb. systemc. BIOSd. graphical

a. network

The final step in the troubleshooting process should

always be to ____.a. contact a support

technicianb. avoid similar problems

in the futurec. clean the computer’s

cased. check the cables

b. avoid similar problems in the future

Which is NOT a category of systems software?

a. operating systemsb. utilitiesc. multimediad. language

translators

c.multimedia

Application software is developed for the end

user.

•True

The Macintosh computer was introduced in the ____.

a. 1960sb. 1970sc. 1980sd. 1990s

c. 1980s

A peripheral device must be physically connected

to the computer.

•True

Analyzing computer problems to correct faults in the system is

called ____.

a. maintenanceb. fragmentingc. hackingd. troubleshooting

d. troubleshooting

You should never try to replicate a computer

problem when trying to solve the problem.

•False