Fund. Comp. Unit 2 and 5 Combo Test Flashcards
Which of the following software maintenance steps erases gaps caused by
deleting files from the hard drive?
-Update system software
-Defragging*
-Virus scan
-Installing firewall
Defragging
Mary’s computer is running slow and will not load programs or videos. She has
tried restarting her computer yet it is still not running at full potential. What
should Mary NOT do to correct the issue?
-Check the internet connection
-Create space on the hard drive
-Keep restarting until it starts working
-Disable programs and services which automatically start on boot up
Keep restarting until it starts working
Which of the following could occur making it necessary for Amy to troubleshoot
her computer?
-Error messages keep popping up
-Adding new hardware or software
-Computer will not connect to a wireless network or printer
-All of the answer choices
All the answer choices are correct
When a computer is frozen and cannot properly be shut down, manually hold
down the _____________ button until the computer restarts.
manual power
Which of the following types of emerging computing technologies is a machine
which performs tasks which typically require human intelligence?
-5G networks
-Quantum computing
-Artificial intelligence
-Virtual reality
Artificial Intelligence
Which of the following occurred in 1890?
-First generation computers used vacuum tubes as the basic
components for memory and circuitry
-Per Georg Scheutz and his son, Edvard, designed the world’s first
printing calculator
-David Packard and Bill Hewlett founded the Hewlett Packard
Company
-Herman Hollerith designed a punch card system to help calculate
the 1890 U.S. Census
Herman Hollerith designed a punch card system to help calculate the 1890 U.S. Census
Clara works in the healthcare industry and has seen firsthand how the industry
is impacted by computing. Which of the following would Clara NOT have
noticed?
-Electronic health records which improve data management
-Telemedicine for remote consultations
-AI-based diagnostics
-Advanced paper file systems
Advanced paper file systems
Which of the following is a potential future advancement in computing?
-5G networks
-Quantum computing
-Artificial intelligence
-DNA data storage
DNA data storage
In what year did David Packard and Bill Hewlett found the Hewlett Packard
Company?
-1890
-1939
-1956
-1853
1939
Which of the following is NOT included in computing?
-Managing and storing data
-Analyzing data
-Designing and developing software and hardware
-Communication with people in person
Communication with people in person
Which of the following best describes computing?
-A computer program designed to make decisions with no human
interaction
-None of the answers are correct
-The use of printed media to perform task and solve problems
-The use of computers and software to perform tasks and solve
problems
The use of computers and software to perform tasks and solve problems
Which of the following is NOT an impact of computing on the entertainment
industry?
-Supply chain optimization for advanced analytics
-Videos games with immersive experiences and online multiplayer
platforms
-Streaming services for on-demand movies, TV shows and music
-Virtual augmented reality for new forms of interactive media
Supply chain optimization for advanced analytics
An advantage computing has on society is the enhanced access to information
and knowledge.
-True
-False
True
Third generation computers used artificial intelligence.
-True
-False
False
Which of the following is NOT an example of software?
-External storage device
-Security program
-Operating system
-Photo or video editing program
External Storage Device
Which of the following types of equipment allows multiple users to access
common files stored in one central place?
-Servers
-Firewall
-Transmission Control Protocol
-Internet Protocol
Servers
Which of the following should be performed in order to prevent an issue with
information systems?
-Decreasing security on computers
-Increasing expenses/costs
-Increasing complexity of systems
-Increasing security on computers
Increasing security on computers
Which of the following is NOT a step of the information systems process?
-Gather
-Create
-Store
-Process
Create
Which of the following helps distinguish individual computers, serving the same
purpose as a street address?
-Firewalls
-Metropolitan area networks
-Transmission control protocol
-Graphical our interface
Transmission Control Protocol
A company has 20 employees each of whom have their own personal
computer. Each employee needs to be able to run several programs at any
given time. Which type of operating system would work best?
-Single-user, single-task operating system
-Single-user, multitask operating system
-Multi-user operating system
-Unix operating system
Single-user, multitask operating system
Metropolitan area networks cover an area the size of an average to large city.
-True
-False
True
A personal digital assistant (PDA) is an example of a real-time operating
system.
-True
-False
False
Hardware is the physical and mechanical components of a computer such as
the monitor, mouse, chips, keyboard, etc.
-True
-False
True
A work station is a powerful, multi-user computer which can support hundreds
or thousands of users simultaneously.
-True
-False
False
Which of the following statements describes a work station?
-Single-user computer used in homes and businesses
-Single-user computer which has a more powerful microprocessor
than personal computers
-Multi-user computer designed to handle hundreds of users at the
same time
-Extremely fast computer which can perform hundreds of millions of
instructions every second
Single-user computer which has a more powerful microprocessor than personal computers
Which of the following is NOT a computer hardware?
-Monitor
-Internet
-Keyboard
-Mouse
Internet
Which of the following terms defines a small, single-user computer used in
homes and businesses?
-Personal computer
-Work station
-Mini computer
-Supercomputer
Personal Computer
Which of the following types of operating systems does Windows® belong to?
-Real-time operating systems (RTOS)
-Single-user, single task operating systems
-Single-user, multi-tasking operating systems
-Multi-user operating systems
Single-user, multi-tasking operating systems
Which of the following types of networks covers a range of up to ten meters in
distance?
-Local Area Network (LAN)
-Wide Area Network (WAN)
-Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
-Personal Area Network (PAN)
Personal Area Network (PAN)
Which of the following types of networks can be used to connect different office
locations of one large company?
-Local Area Network (LAN)
-Wide Area Network (WAN)
-Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
-Controlled Area Network (CAN)
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Which of the following is usually used to connect a monitor to a computer?
-DVI cable
-USB cable
-Ethernet cable
-SATA cable
DVI cable
What is the main circuit board inside the computer called?
-CD-ROM
-Video card
-ROM
-Motherboard
Motherboard
What kind of device is a keyboard?
-Internal device
-Input device
-Output device
-Storage device
Input device
Which of the following software maintenance steps erases gaps caused by
deleting files from the hard drive?
-Update system software
-Defragging
-Virus scan
-Installing firewall
Defragging
Which of the following is an output device?
-DVD-ROM
-Touchpad
-Hard drive
-Printer
Printer
Joe’s computer crashed and now he is looking for a replacement. Which of the
following criteria is the least important?
-RAM
-Money
-Color
-Usage
Color
