Brainscape 3

Question 1

True or false: BIOS is used to check the number and size of hard drives connected in your computer. True. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) initializes and tests system hardware components

Answer 1

including hard drives

Question 2

What is the purpose of an output device? To present data from the computer to the user

Answer 2

such as through monitors

Question 3

What is the purpose of a storage device? To store data permanently or temporarily

Answer 3

allowing for data retrieval and usage at a later time.

Question 4

What is the difference between a primary storage device and a secondary storage device? Primary storage (like RAM) is used for temporary storage while the computer is running

Answer 4

while secondary storage (like hard drives) is used for long-term data storage.

Question 5

Is RAM a form of primary storage

Answer 5

secondary storage or tertiary storage? Primary storage.

Question 6

Which of these is not a utility program: MS Word

Answer 6

MS Paint

Question 7

Advantages and disadvantages of a software suite? Advantages: Integration between programs

Answer 7

cost savings. Disadvantages: Can be expensive

Question 8

Is Microsoft Excel an application type or an example of a software type? Microsoft Excel is an application

Answer 8

specifically a spreadsheet software.

Question 9

List 6 of the main components you identified on your motherboard: CPU

Answer 9

RAM slots

Question 10

Describe 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of using a network: Advantages: Resource sharing

Answer 10

centralized data management. Disadvantages: Security risks

Question 11

Which is less expensive

Answer 11

CAT6 or fibre optic? CAT6.

Question 12

What type of network is the school network? Typically

Answer 12

a LAN (Local Area Network).

Question 13

Describe the difference between a LAN and a WAN: LAN is for a localized area

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like a building; WAN covers a broader area

Question 14

Which is faster

Answer 14

CAT5 or fibre optic? Fibre optic.

Question 15

When setting up a home network do you need both a router and modem? Yes

Answer 15

the modem connects to the ISP

Question 16

If you install a modem and a router on a home network

Answer 16

explain which is connected directly to the ISP network and why: The modem connects directly to the ISP network because it translates the ISP’s signal into one your router can distribute.

Question 17

Starting at a computer on the network

Answer 17

list the items that data will pass through and in which order

Question 18

Is UTP the same as ethernet? Explain: UTP is a type of cable used for ethernet networks

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but not all ethernet cables are UTP.

Question 19

Name three input devices: Keyboard

Answer 19

mouse

Question 20

Name two output devices other than a monitor: Printer

Answer 20

speakers.

Question 21

List advantages and disadvantages of customised software: Advantages: Tailored to specific needs

Answer 21

potentially more efficient. Disadvantages: Can be expensive

Question 22

Reasons for selecting a large screen

Answer 22

large storage device

Question 23

If you are storing video files on your computer

Answer 23

is it more beneficial to have more RAM or a large hard drive? A large hard drive for storage capacity.