Chapter 2 Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

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

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2
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How do you change the date and time of a computer?

A
  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
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3
Q

Write the steps to changing the currency format on your computer

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  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
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4
Q

What are file permission attributes?

A
File type, file name, file extension
Size of the file
Place of storage
Date of creation
Last modified date
Rights/permissions of the file
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5
Q

Write a few advantages of file permission attributes

A

The file can be hidden

The file can be converted to Read Only mode

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6
Q

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

A

Hardware related problems

Software related problems

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7
Q

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

A

Application software related problems

Operating system related problems

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8
Q

The PS/2 port is used for:

A

Connecting the keyboard/mouse

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9
Q

What is the use of the VGA port?

A

To connect monitors with VGA connections

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10
Q

The DVI port is used for _________________________

A

Monitors with DVI connections

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11
Q

What is the use of the HDMI port?

A

To connect a television set instead of a monitor

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12
Q

The RJ45 Ethernet port is used for ___________

A

Networking

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13
Q

The eSATA port is used for:

A

External storage devices

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14
Q

What is the Display port used for?

A

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

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15
Q

Give examples for hardware problems

A
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
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16
Q

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

A
  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
17
Q

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

A