Chapter 2

Question 1

Changing the date, time zone and time in a computer is useful for:

Answer 1

Installing and updating software
Working with application software in scheduling updates, activation and shutting down
Updating operating systems
Activating software licenses

Question 2

How do you change the date and time of a computer?

Answer 2

1. Go to the Control Panel
2. Select the Clock and Region
3. Select Date and Time
4. Click on the Date tab and change as required, then click Apply and OK

Question 3

Write the steps to changing the currency format on your computer

Answer 3

1. Go to the Control Panel
2. Select Clock and Region
3. Select Region
4. Select Additional Settings
5. Click the Currency tab and alter as needed, then click Apply and OK

Question 4

What are file permission attributes?

Answer 4

File type, file name, file extension
Size of the file
Place of storage
Date of creation
Last modified date
Rights/permissions of the file

Question 5

Write a few advantages of file permission attributes

Answer 5

The file can be hidden

The file can be converted to Read Only mode

Question 6

There are two basic types of problems we experience when working with computers. What are these?

Answer 6

Hardware related problems

Software related problems

Question 7

Software related problems divide into two categories. Name these two categories

Answer 7

Application software related problems

Operating system related problems

Question 8

The PS/2 port is used for:

Answer 8

Connecting the keyboard/mouse

Question 9

What is the use of the VGA port?

Answer 9

To connect monitors with VGA connections

Question 10

The DVI port is used for _________________________

Answer 10

Monitors with DVI connections

Question 11

What is the use of the HDMI port?

Answer 11

To connect a television set instead of a monitor

Question 12

The RJ45 Ethernet port is used for ___________

Answer 12

Networking

Question 13

The eSATA port is used for:

Answer 13

External storage devices

Question 14

What is the Display port used for?

Answer 14

To provide higher performance in connecting digital display devices when compared to the VGI and DVI ports

Question 15

Give examples for hardware problems

Answer 15

The computer doesn't work
The keyboard doesn't work
The mouse doesn't work
The monitor doesn't display
The speakers don't function

Question 16

Give a solution to when your computer does not function when the power button is pressed

Answer 16

1. Disconnect the power supply from the wall socket
2. Check whether the plug to the UPS is connected properly and vice versa. If not, connect
3. Check whether the cables connecting the computer and the monitor to the UPS are connected properly
4. If all the above are connected, power on the UPS from the main supply
5. Next switch on the computer.
6. If it doesn’t start, GET YOU DAMN COMPUTER TO THE TECH DUDE

Question 17

What do you do when your keyboard and mouse do not function?