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- 1. Multiple Choice
cpu
The part of a computer which executes software program instructions
Converts general purpose electric current from the mains to direct current for the other components of the computer.
Stores programs and data even when the power is off, but requires power to perform read and write functions during usage.
Data storage device using rapidly rotating discs coated with reflective material and read using a laser diode.
- 2. Multiple Choice
hard disk drive
Internal computer expansion card that facilitates economical input and output of sound signals to and from a computer.
Data storage device using rapidly rotating discs coated with reflective material and read using a laser diode.
Data storage device used for storing and retrieving digital information using rapidly rotating platters coated with magnetic material.
Processes graphics output from the motherboard and transmits it to the display.
- 3. Multiple Choice
motherboard
Removes the waste heat produced by computer components using active or passive cooling methods.
The primary circuit board within a personal computer.
A computer bus that transfers data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock signal.
Initializes and tests the system hardware components and loads a boot loader or an operating system from a mass storage device.
- 4. Multiple Choice
system cooling
Uses a fluid rather than air as the heat conductor, with the most commonly used fluid in desktop PCs being distilled water.
A fast storage area that is directly accessible by the CPU, and is used to store the currently executing program and immediately needed data.
Stores programs and data even when the power is off, but requires power to perform read and write functions during usage.
Removes the waste heat produced by computer components using active or passive cooling methods.
- 5. Multiple Choice
computer fan
A device inside or attached to a computer case used for active cooling.
Uses a fluid rather than air as the heat conductor, with the most commonly used fluid in desktop PCs being distilled water.
A computer hardware component that connects a computer to a computer network.
Internal computer expansion card that facilitates economical input and output of sound signals to and from a computer.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Productivity Software
category of application programs that help users produce things such as documents, databases, graphs, worksheets and presentations.
Application software designed to help people involved in a common task to achieve their goals.
Applications used to maintain a computer such as antivirus and antimalware.
Protects your computer from malicious software code that runs when you execute infected software.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Collaboration Software
Software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified.
A way to validate your software license so that you can legally use your software.
Application software designed to help people involved in a common task to achieve their goals.
Copying all program files onto the hard drive and registering the application with the operating system.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Installation
Checking for improvements and fixes to an application. Should be done after installation.
Copying all program files onto the hard drive and registering the application with the operating system.
A way to validate your software license so that you can legally use your software.
software that is available free of charge.
- 9. Multiple Choice
The three types of software are the following except
System Sofware
Media Software
Utility Software
Application Software
- 10. Multiple Choice
Update
Copying all program files onto the hard drive and registering the application with the operating system.
A way to validate your software license so that you can legally use your software
Software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified.
Checking for improvements and fixes to an application. Should be done after installation.
- 11. Multiple Choice
authentication
A policy that requires users to change passwords periodically.
The function of specifying access rights to resources.
The process of confirming identity.
A policy that prevents users from repeating recently used passwords
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a policy that requires users to change passwords periodically?password expirationpassword encryptionpassword complexity
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money) by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication is known as?ConvertingHackingPhishing
- 14. Multiple ChoiceA malware program that, when executed, replicates by inserting copies of itself (possibly modified) into other computer programs, data files, or firmware is known as?MalwareVirusSpoofing
- 15. Multiple ChoiceA property of access control systems that allows a user to log in once and gain access to all interrelated systems without being prompted to log in again is known as?Single sign-onMalwareEncrypting
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is not an example of security best practices?disabling guest accountsbeing alert for suspicious emails, attachments, and hyperlinksNot responding to security software alerts
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