ISDS 1100 - Exam 1 Module 3
1. Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a
printer and a mouse?: desktop computer
2. Jennifer recently bought a new computer to type a new manuscript she's been working on. She
also stored a lot of movies on it to watch during her free time. Though the performance was good at
the beginning, it deteriorated quickly over a small period of time. Which of these is the most likely
cause?-
: Declining free space on the hard drive
3. Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?: Internal hard drive
4. We can use Unicode coding scheme to support a larger variety of characters including Chinese,
Japanese, and Arabic.
(T/F): True
5. What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read
digital content?: Voice synthesizer
6. When should a user consider restoring the operating system?: - When the programs or apps do
not start properly.
- When the system slows down.
7. Which of the following should you take into consideration when purchasing a computer?: - Form
factor
- Software and applications you intend to use
- Platform or operating system
- Storage capacity
8. To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating
system. Which of the following should happen before this step?: Transfer contents to an external
storage device.
9. Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and with- stand high humidity
and power fluctuations.
(T/F): False
10.Which of the following is/are classified as input device(s)?: - Webcam
- Mouse
- Touchpad
11.Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver
presentations?: Projector
12.Which of these is an optical medium of storage?: Blu-ray discs
13.Which of these following types of storage is/are used to transport informa- tion?: - External hard
drive
- Optical media
14.Ryan wants to install a new operating system on his laptop, but first he needs to safely store all
his data - over 80 GB - so he doesn't lose any of his
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files. How should Ryan back up all his data?: He should use an external hard drive to store the dat
because the amount of data he needs to store is quite large.
15.Which of these, though not equally portable, is most powerful and usually easier to upgrade than
others?: Desktop computers
16.Manny copied a table from a MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in an MS
Word document. Where did the copied table get stored after he copied it?: In the RAM
17.All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than desktop
computers.
(T/F): False
18.What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly?: - Uninstall the
programs and apps that are not needed
- Install additional RAM
19.Alex needs to email his graduation certificate to a prospective employer. He has only physical
copies of the certificate. What device could he use to perform the task?: He should use a scanner,
which would convert an image into an electronic file.
20.What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?: Speed at which the processor executes
instructions
21.Jason takes many photographs on his smartphone while on vacation in Italy.If Jason wants to
access these pictures across multiple devices, includ- ing his computer, smartphone, and tablet,
where should he store them?: Cloud storage
22.A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the com- puter.
(T/F): True
23.Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hard- ware?: Using a UPS or
a surge processor
24.What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon
as they are connected to a computer?: Plug-and-play devices
25.Alice stored a memory card in her wallet that had all the photographs of a recent trip she took.
When she inserted the card into her laptop, her computer wasn't able to read it. Alice tried to access
its contents on her other devices but could not. Based on this, which of the following is/are likely to
be true?: - The memory card is damaged, and storing it in a protective case could have avoided
the damage
- The memory card is damaged, and its contents are permanently lost
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1. Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a
printer and a mouse?: desktop computer
2. Jennifer recently bought a new computer to type a new manuscript she's been working on. She
also stored a lot of movies on it to watch during her free time. Though the performance was good at
the beginning, it deteriorated quickly over a small period of time. Which of these is the most likely
cause?-
: Declining free space on the hard drive
3. Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?: Internal hard drive
4. We can use Unicode coding scheme to support a larger variety of characters including Chinese,
Japanese, and Arabic.
(T/F): True
5. What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read
digital content?: Voice synthesizer
6. When should a user consider restoring the operating system?: - When the programs or apps do
not start properly.
- When the system slows down.
7. Which of the following should you take into consideration when purchasing a computer?: - Form
factor
- Software and applications you intend to use
- Platform or operating system
- Storage capacity
8. To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating
system. Which of the following should happen before this step?: Transfer contents to an external
storage device.
9. Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and with- stand high humidity
and power fluctuations.
(T/F): False
10.Which of the following is/are classified as input device(s)?: - Webcam
- Mouse
- Touchpad
11.Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver
presentations?: Projector
12.Which of these is an optical medium of storage?: Blu-ray discs
13.Which of these following types of storage is/are used to transport informa- tion?: - External hard
drive
- Optical media
14.Ryan wants to install a new operating system on his laptop, but first he needs to safely store all
his data - over 80 GB - so he doesn't lose any of his
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files. How should Ryan back up all his data?: He should use an external hard drive to store the dat
because the amount of data he needs to store is quite large.
15.Which of these, though not equally portable, is most powerful and usually easier to upgrade than
others?: Desktop computers
16.Manny copied a table from a MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in an MS
Word document. Where did the copied table get stored after he copied it?: In the RAM
17.All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than desktop
computers.
(T/F): False
18.What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly?: - Uninstall the
programs and apps that are not needed
- Install additional RAM
19.Alex needs to email his graduation certificate to a prospective employer. He has only physical
copies of the certificate. What device could he use to perform the task?: He should use a scanner,
which would convert an image into an electronic file.
20.What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?: Speed at which the processor executes
instructions
21.Jason takes many photographs on his smartphone while on vacation in Italy.If Jason wants to
access these pictures across multiple devices, includ- ing his computer, smartphone, and tablet,
where should he store them?: Cloud storage
22.A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the com- puter.
(T/F): True
23.Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hard- ware?: Using a UPS or
a surge processor
24.What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon
as they are connected to a computer?: Plug-and-play devices
25.Alice stored a memory card in her wallet that had all the photographs of a recent trip she took.
When she inserted the card into her laptop, her computer wasn't able to read it. Alice tried to access
its contents on her other devices but could not. Based on this, which of the following is/are likely to
be true?: - The memory card is damaged, and storing it in a protective case could have avoided
the damage
- The memory card is damaged, and its contents are permanently lost
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