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Applications can be grouped into general use software or industry
specific software. What is example of industry specific software?
an educational tool
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presentation
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spreadsheet
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word processing
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database management
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2. What characteristic of word processing software would make it a local application?
The application is shared between users.
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The software is stored on the local hard drive.
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The software is accessible through a web page.
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The software has the ability to manipulate text and graphics.
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3. Which three terms describe different types of computers?
operating system, network, desktop
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laptop, desktop, Windows
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laptop, desktop, mainframe
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network, desktop, mainframe
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laptop, desktop, mainframe
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operating system, Windows, Linux
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4. What are two benefits of connecting a laptop computer to a docking station?
Mobility is increased and less power is required.
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Mobility is increased and an external monitor can be used.
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An external monitor can be used and more wireless security options are available.
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More wireless security options are available and alternate connectivity options may be available.
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Alternate connectivity options may be available and an external monitor can be used.
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5. Why do servers often contain duplicate or redundant parts?
Servers require more power and thus require more components.
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Servers should be accessible at all times.
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Servers can be designed as standalone towers or rack mounted.
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Servers are required by networking standards to have duplicate parts.
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6. What measurement is commonly associated with computer processing speed?
bits
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pixels
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hertz
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bytes
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7. What are two advantages of purchasing a preassembled computer?
usually a lower cost and exact components may be specified
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usually a lower cost and extended waiting period for assembly
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extended waiting period for assembly and adequate for performing most general applications
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adequate for performing most general applications and usually a lower cost
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suited for customers with special needs and exact components may be specified
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8.
A user plans to run multiple applications simultaneously on a computer.
Which computer component is essential to accomplish this?
RAM
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NIC
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Video Card
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Sound Card
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Storage Device
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9. Which adapter enables a computer system to exchange information with other systems on a local network?
Video Card
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Sound Card
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Modem Card
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Network Interface Card
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10. What is the main storage drive used by servers, desktops, and laptops?
tape drive
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hard drive
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optical drive (DVD)
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floppy disk drive
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11.
Which component is designed to remove high-voltage spikes and surges
from a power line so that they do not damage a computer system?
CPU
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surge suppressor
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motherboard
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hard drive
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12. What two functions does a UPS provide that a surge protector does not?
It protects the computer from voltage surges and it provides backup power from an internal battery.
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It protects the computer from voltage surges and it protects the computer from sudden voltage spikes.
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It
provides backup power from an internal battery and it gives the user
time to safely shut down the computer if the power fails.
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It protects the computer from sudden voltage spikes and it gives the user time to phone the electrical company.
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It
provides backup power through a generator provided by the wall outlet
and it gives the user time to phone the electrical company.
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13.
Which computer component is considered the nerve center of the computer
system and is responsible for processing all of the data within the
machine?
RAM
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CPU
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Video Card
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Sound Card
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Operating System
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14. What can be used to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD)?
dry and non humid conditions
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carpeted floor
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grounding strap
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uncluttered work space
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15.
Because of the potentially dangerous voltage levels, which two devices
should you not open unless you have been specifically trained to work on
them?
mouse and power supply
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hard drive and monitor
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microprocessor and keyboard
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monitor and power supply
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hard drive and power supply
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16. In newer operating systems, how are system resources assigned by default when components are installed?
manually assigned by the operating system
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manually assigned by the administrator
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statically assigned by the component to a preset resource
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dynamically assigned between the component and the operating system
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17.
A user reports that a peripheral device that was installed correctly
last week has not been functioning since the PC was booted today. All
other PC functions are working properly. What are three things a service
technician should do to solve the problem?
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18. Which two steps should be performed when installing a peripheral device?
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19. How is a server different from a workstation computer?
The server works as a standalone computer.
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The server provides services to clients.
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The workstation has fewer applications installed.
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The workstation has more users who attach to it.
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20.
Administrators at a multicampus college need access to their schedules
wherever the administrators go. Which computing device would be the most
appropriate?
PDA
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Laptop
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Desktop
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Mainframe
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Gaming Device
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21. How many unique values are possible using a single binary digit?
1
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2
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255
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256
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