Exam questions Flashcards
What is the difference between a SOHO user and a mobile user (describe the different users, the software that both use and the computers/devices that are used)
a SOHO User includes any company with fewer than 50 employees as well as self employed people who work from home. Uses a desktop computer. uses basic software like word.
a mobile user is a person who works on a mobile computer/ device while away from work. Uses a smartphone. Uses basic software like word or excel.
what is the difference between a service pack and a patch
a patch is a small update used to connect a specific problem.
a service pack is a collection of patches that are combined in one download.
name the three most important components of a computer in terms of effective functioning of a computer
CPU, RAM, Storage
name one advantage and one disadvantage of a SSD over a traditional hard drive
faster than a traditional hard drive- advantage
more expensive per GB than a traditional hard drive- disadvantages
Give 2 reasons why a computer would crash
software problems and the RAM may be faulty
what is the significance of a DSLR camera compared to a point and shoot camera
DSLR camera has separate lenses and are used by professionals
why is optical zoom better than digital zoom
digital zoom- the picture quality decreases the more you zoom
optical zoom- the quality of the image remains constant
what is a Driver
a driver is software that is installed that controls all the hardware.
Give two basic categories of voice recognition software
Virtual assistant
Allows the users voice to give commands to the computer
Software is sometimes advertised as android and Microsoft compatible what does this mean
It means that the program is designed to be used on any device with an android or Microsoft operating system
Explain how you will be able to restart a program without restarting the entire system
Ctrl alt delete force stop through the task manager
