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what is this motherboardATXATApple IIForm Factor - 2. Multiple Choicewhat does i/o port stand forin/outinput/outputintro/outputinside/outside ports
- 3. Multiple Choicewhat is this calledvacuum tubecap resistorcapacitortransistor
- 4. Multiple Choicewhat does ROM stand forRandom Option Memoryrandom organised moduleread only memoryCD memory
- 5. Multiple Choicewhat does BIOS stand forbasic integrated output circuitbasic input output systembefore input output syncbefore io setup
- 6. Multiple Choicewhat is thisbatterycmos batterymotherboardcmos
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThat is called ?vacuum tubetransistorCPUintegrated circuit
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThat is called ?vacuum tubetransistorintegrated circuitmicroprocessor
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThat is called ?integrated circuitvacuum tubemicroprocessortransistor
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe ______________ was developed in 3000 BC, and consisted of beads on rods to count.SundialAbacusCalculatorSlide Rule
- 11. Multiple Choice_________________ are sets of instructions loaded each time a computer is startedAlgorythmsOperating SystemsVacuum TubesOrigination Systems
- 12. Multiple Choice21st Century Computing has brought users which of the following:Great increases in speed, storage, and memoryIncreased networking, speed in InternetWirelesss technologyAll of the above
- 13. Multiple ChoiceGrace Hopper found a moth stuck in a relay responsible for a malfunction, and removed it, calling it _______.OperatingCleaningHackingDebugging
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is TCP/IP?Transistor Control and Internet PropertyTransmission Control Protocol/Internet ProtocolA network address for WiFi or Ethernet cardsA router that supports home networks
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a protocol?A send/receive standard for communicationA network device that connects to a router.A device that translates dataA converter for 2 devices that can't communicate
- 16. Multiple ChoiceA type of interface providing the capability for transmission of both video and audio data is known as:DVIS-VideoVGAHDMI
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following connector types listed below plugs into a an Ethernet NIC port?DB15RJ-45RCAHDMI
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the acronyms listed refers to the type of electric current supplied to most of the internal PC components.ACPFCDCAV
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe south bridge is in charge of all High-speed Communications.
True or FalseTrueFalse - 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main role of the chipsets?power on the pcincrease clocking speedcommunicate with installed peripheralsboost RAM capacity
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a common motherboard form factor?Mini-ITXMicro_ATXATXMTX
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the purpose of the Basic Input/Output BIOS System?Performs the POSTIs the main OSHelps computer shutdownPrevents viruses
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a method to improve CPU performance?Multi-ThreadingUse of the NX bitMultiple coresIncreasing clock speed within designed parameters
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThis is placed between the CPU and the heat sink to aide heat transfer.Thermal compoundWaterHeat PipesThin sheet of tin foil
- 25. Multiple ChoiceCode stored on a ROM chip is usually referred to as this.SoftwareCMOSFirmwareROMware
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhen a computer has filled RAM to capacity it starts using this for short term memory.ROM - Read Only MemoryHard Drive Virtual MemoryCacheGPU - Graphics Memory
- 27. Multiple ChoiceRAM is called _____________ because if it loses power all the data it held will be lost.ROMvolatilenonvolatileRandom Access
- 28. Multiple ChoiceIs the amount of data that can be transmitted within a fixed time period.BandwidthLatencyFull duplexHalf duplex
- 29. Multiple ChoiceScam email that tricks users into clicking a link to a fake website and entering their details are called:Hoax EmailsWeb EmailsPhishing EmailsMalware Downlads
- 30. Multiple ChoiceLatency meansSlowness of hard drivesThe delay between requesting and receiving dataSending and receivingSlow internet
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich Act protects artists from music pirates using and making money from the artist's work?Patriot ActComputer Misuse ActCopyright, Designs and Patents ActFERPA
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is the fastest connection between two computers?USB2BluetoothWired EthernetWiFi
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a 'router'?Hardware for connecting computers together in a networkAn internet connectionPart of a search engineA satellite route planning software
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich has the largest storage capacity?1KB1MB1TB1GB
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the fastest?1Khz10Mhz50Mhz2Ghz
- 36. Multiple ChoiceLMS.PPS.net Canvas, Google Classroom, Desire2Learn, Moodle and Blackboard are examples of what type of web software?Learning Management SystemBlogE-mail systemChat room
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a wired connection type?3GEthernet4GBluetooth
- 38. Multiple ChoiceDBAN ( Derik's boot and nuke ) has 2 major uses. It wipes your data andKeeps others from using your hard driveverifies data is not being lostcan wipe all zeros, all ones, or random numberscan do a quick erase
- 39. Multiple ChoiceYour computer will not boot from USB or CD. To fix thisBurn a new ISO cdReboot the computerAdjust BIOS settingsWipe the drive with DBAN
- 40. Multiple ChoiceA disturbance that can affect electrical circuits, devices, and cables due to electromagnetic conduction and possibly radiation.electromagnetic crosstalkcrosstalkelectromagnetic interferenceESD
- 41. Multiple ChoiceA popular category of twisted pair that supports speed up to 100 Mbps.category 5ecategory 5acategory 6eWiFi
- 42. Multiple ChoiceA popular category of twisted pair that supports speeds up to 1000 Mbps.category 6fiber opticcategory 7twisted pair
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a device driver?Allows you to change disksAllows you to change partitionsAllow the operating system communicate with devicesAdds speed to your motherboard
- 44. Multiple ChoiceExample of Network Operating Systems?Windows 8Microsoft Windows ServerMac OS XDOS
- 45. Multiple ChoiceExt2, Ext3 is an example of Linux's ------Process schedulingMemory addressFile systemOpen Source code base
- 46. Multiple ChoiceInstalling multiple operating systems in one computer called?Dual-Boot Systemmulti-processingfunctions of a computer---------
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhat is virtual memory?Primary memory on the computerOperating system storageTemporary memory on the hard driveMemory that's not real
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhich term defines the rate at which a processor completes processing cycles?BroadbandData transfer rateClock speedThroughput
- 49. Multiple ChoiceSending a request to a server to see if it responds is also called what?PingingBouncingHittingPassing
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of standard is 802.11g?EthernetUSBWi-FiHDMI
- 51. Multiple ChoiceIn order to access the Internet, you must first connect to what?IDEISPPCIZIF
- 52. Multiple ChoiceAn ISP very common in the US isAppleWindows 10ComcastLinux
- 53. Multiple ChoiceWhich hard drive technology is used to predict when a drive is likely to fail?S.S.D.S.M.A.R.T.N.A.N.D.E.E.P.R.O.M.
- 54. Multiple ChoiceTwo tools to predict hard drive failure areSMART and DBANDBAN and GpartedScandisck and GpartedDBAN and BIOS
- 55. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the physical size of a laptop hard drive? (Width)3.54.02.02.5
- 56. Multiple ChoiceWhat's a partition?A dual boot computerA way to segment a hard driveAn operating systemA BIOS setting
- 57. Multiple ChoiceThe easiest way to setup a dual boot computerInstall windows, then LinuxInstall Linux, then windowsUse gParted to shrink one partitionWipe the PC and install Linux
- 58. Multiple ChoiceWhat's the fastest way to boot from CD or USB if that's not workingShut down, boot, watch for a boot options hotkeyChange the BIOS passwordChange BIOS boot optionsUnplug the internal hard drive
- 59. Multiple ChoiceWhat does POST stand forPower On Self TestPush Out System TestPre Operating System TestPrepare OS Tools
- 60. Multiple ChoiceNVRAMRam that does not hold data on rebootHigh Speed RAM, overclockingRAM for NVidia high speed cardsRAM that holds BIOS data at all times
- 61. Multiple ChoicePNG JPG ISOFile ExtensionPicturesFilesFolders
- 62. Multiple ChoiceHow do you create a CD or USB stick to install a new Operating System on a blank PC?Use the BIOS to restore the system, much like an iPhone or Android device resetUse a gParted CD to setup the USB or CDBuy a CD or USB onlineDownload the ISO, use a utility to create CD or USB
- 63. Multiple ChoiceWhat does it mean to verify data saved to RAM or drives?Checks the speed of the data and latencyWrites the data and later checks that data remains the same.Reads the data backWrites the data in a special random pattern
- 64. Multiple ChoiceThese are?Logic GatesMotherboard designsAB transistorsPC engineering
- 65. Multiple ChoiceESDExtend System DRAMElectrostatic DischargeVoltageAmperage
- 66. Multiple ChoiceWhat's an ISOLinuxWinodws 10 InstallerA way to download big filesFile that can be burned to CD or USB
- 67. Multiple ChoiceHow to burn and ISO to CD on linuxDownload an app called gPartedRight click itUse the BIOS utilityPress F9 or F12 at startup
- 68. Multiple Choicewhat is this part of the motherboard calledi/o portscpumain power connectorFdd connector
- 69. Multiple ChoiceBurn ISO files to USB drives on windows PCGet the app from Microsoft, then follow the wizardRight click itLast AdaptiaveDBAN your drive first
- 70. Multiple Choice4 Ethernet ports on a router are LAN ports. What does LAN mean?Local Area NetworkLow Attenuation NetLast Adaptive NetLocal Adaptive Network
- 71. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a router WAN Port?Allows home computers to see each otherConnects to your ISPLow security port to allow gaming over internetUsed to connect other wifi equipment
- 72. Multiple ChoiceWhat are steps to change or configure your wifi guest password?Go to the website for the vendor of your routerRun the DOS command line CMD.exe then ping the routerFind your router IP, open a browser, enter the IP and logonChange the password in your network control panel
- 73. Multiple ChoiceWhat Windows 7/10 command shows the IP number of your computer and the gateway/router providing your net connection?dhclientipconfigcmd.exels
- 74. Multiple ChoiceWhy do people have 2 different passwords on their router?You should make both passwords the same so you don't get locked out of your own internet.One for high security, one for low security.One for router settings. The other to share with people you trust to share internet.One you can share with your family, the second you can share with everyone.
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