Chapter 2 Flashcards
Changing the date, time zone and time in a computer is useful for:
Installing and updating software
Working with application software in scheduling updates, activation and shutting down
Updating operating systems
Activating software licenses
How do you change the date and time of a computer?
- Go to the Control Panel
- Select the Clock and Region
- Select Date and Time
- Click on the Date tab and change as required, then click Apply and OK
Write the steps to changing the currency format on your computer
- Go to the Control Panel
- Select Clock and Region
- Select Region
- Select Additional Settings
- Click the Currency tab and alter as needed, then click Apply and OK
What are file permission attributes?
File type, file name, file extension Size of the file Place of storage Date of creation Last modified date Rights/permissions of the file
Write a few advantages of file permission attributes
The file can be hidden
The file can be converted to Read Only mode
There are two basic types of problems we experience when working with computers. What are these?
Hardware related problems
Software related problems
Software related problems divide into two categories. Name these two categories
Application software related problems
Operating system related problems
The PS/2 port is used for:
Connecting the keyboard/mouse
What is the use of the VGA port?
To connect monitors with VGA connections
The DVI port is used for _________________________
Monitors with DVI connections
What is the use of the HDMI port?
To connect a television set instead of a monitor
The RJ45 Ethernet port is used for ___________
Networking
The eSATA port is used for:
External storage devices
What is the Display port used for?
To provide higher performance in connecting digital display devices when compared to the VGI and DVI ports
Give examples for hardware problems
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