Lesson 1

Question 1

What is a server?

Answer 1

Used to host a file and print sharing server

Question 2

What defines a personal computer?

Answer 2

A device that inputs, processes, stores and outputs. Usually uses major operating systems like IOS or Windows.

Question 3

What is a workstation?

Answer 3

The physical space that your personal computer sits on.

Question 4

What is a laptop?

Answer 4

Mobile version of a workstation with an embedded battery

Question 5

What is a smartphone?

Answer 5

Smaller version of a tablet (uses android or IOS)

Question 6

What is a tablet?

Answer 6

Portable computer that consists of a touchscreen and computing uses IOS or Android

Question 7

What is a Smart Device?

Answer 7

Device that can compute NO keyboard or Mouse to use them. Voice-activated

Question 8

What is the internet of things?

Answer 8

Devices that connect to a network (example: stove, refrigerator, lightbulds, smart tv)

Question 9

What is hardware?

Answer 9

Parts of the computer that can be picked up, moved around, opened, and closed (Physical things)Key boards, CPU GPU Control what the device is doing)

Question 10

What is storage?

Answer 10

Saving the data for future use or retrieval. (Cache, memory or ram, Hard disk drives, usb)

Question 11

What is software?

Answer 11

Provides the instructions for the hardware tells it exactly what to do Use the following

Question 12

What is an operating system?

Answer 12

Provides a method for saving, retrieving, changing, printing, and transmitting information (WIndows, IOS, Lenox)

Question 13

What is an application system?

Answer 13

Used to create, store, modify, and view information or data

Question 14

What is a driver?

Answer 14

Used to translate commands from the operating system to hardware

Question 15

What is firmware?

Answer 15

Specialized type of software on a chip (motherboard)
Flashable now easier to

Question 16

How do you maintain personal safety?

Answer 16

Trip hazard avoidance
Proper lifting techniques
Safety gear usage (Goggles or Masks)
Trip hazard occurs when there is an object where people walk (Where you put your cables) (Run them through ceilings floors and runways)

Question 17

How do you maintain component safety?

Answer 17

Actions taken to prevent damage to components
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) occurs when electrons rush from the body to a component
Antistatic bag (Protects from ESD)
ESD wrist strap ( Protects components from our discharge)
ESD mat

Question 18

How do you maintain electrical safety?

Answer 18

Unplug computer always, Grounded in cord)

Question 19

How do you maintain chemical safety?

Answer 19

Chemical safety includes proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials and chemicals
Material
Safety
Data

Question 20

What ae the six steps to troubleshooting?

Answer 20

Identify the problem (Find out from user make back up and environmental changes)
Establish a theory of probable cause (Question the obvious and external and internal research, Use Google or AI)
Test the theory to determine the cause
Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution
Verify full system functionality (implentment preventable measures)
Document the findings, actions, and outcomes (File the report)