1. Computer Test Review
Lessons 3 and 4

2. Adding random access memory is relatively simple because additional memory expansion cards fit easily into slots on the computer’s motherboard.
True

3. A ____ is used to add memory or connect peripheral devices to a notebook computer.
hacker card
b. modem clip
c. PC card
d. Mac disk
c. PC card

4. The speed of the CPU, which is measured in megahertz, is determined by the system clock.
True

5. Graphical interfaces and ____ interfaces are the two most common types of user interfaces.
d. command-line
information
DOS
operations
d. command-line

6. In a GUI, ____ represent files, disks, programs, and other objects.
a. PCs b. symbols c. commands d. windows
b. symbols

7. Unix is a type of utility program.
False

8. A digital camera is an example of a peripheral that connects to new computers with a ____ port.
Serial
Fan
MIDI
USB
d. USB

9. Which of the following is NOT a routine maintenance task for computer systems?
visual inspection
checking
deleting temporary files
checking cables for wear
b. checking

10. A PS/2 port is also sometimes called a camera port.
False

11. An alliance that was formed in 1993 to produce the PowerPC family of CPU chips included IBM, Motorola, and ____.
Apple
Walmart
Honda
Dell
Apple

12. A file management program is an example of a utility program.
True

13. Install a(n) ____ to avoid losing data if the power goes off during a thunderstorm.
surge protector
uninterruptible power source
universal serial bus
CD-ROM drive
b. uninterruptible power source

14. ____ is software you can use on a trial basis before paying a registration fee.
Bundle
Shareware
Plug and play
Freeware
b. Shareware

15. With a graphical interface, you must type the exact command you wish to execute.
False

16. Adding or changing components of a computer to make it faster or more efficient is called ____.
maintaining
upgrading
operating
troubleshooting
b. upgrading

17. Windows 98 was the first version of Windows to integrate ____ into the operating system.
the Internet
algorithms
icons
the monitor
the Internet

18. The Windows operating system works with the Motorola processor.
False

19. A good source of help with computer problems is ____.
computer manuals
support technicians
a technical support telephone number
all of the above
d. all of the above

20. A ____ is a device that allows one computer to talk to another via a cable connection.
Scanner
Mouse
Modem
USB port
c. Modem

21. Regular visual inspection is an important part of routine maintenance for computer components.
True

22. How many bits of data can a serial port transmit at a time?
One
Two
Eight
12 million
One

23. Software developers have had a tremendous impact on the history of computers.
True

24. IBM introduced its first IBM PC around ____.
1975
1980
1985
1990
b. 1980

25. Another word for "program" is "hardware."
False

26. Which is one of the most widely used command-line interfaces for microcomputers?
DOS
RAM
Visual Basic
BASIC
DOS

27. A command-line interface allows you to see files and disks represented as images you can select.
False

28. Systems software refers to the computer's ____ system.
computing
operating
applications
productivity
b. operating

29. Most hardware components available today are called park and play because they must be carefully positioned before using.
False

30. When you turn on a computer, you ____ the system.
bug
kick
boot
skip
c. boot

31. A small computer system interface port found in many older computer models is more commonly called a(n) ____ port.
d. SCSI
MIDI
parallel
cable
SCSI

32. It is not necessary to register new equipment to have access to technical support.
False

33. When you start your computer, the first action that the computer performs is ____.
BIOS
CHKDSK
ROM
POST
d. POST

34. Skilled computer users who invade computer systems and write virus programs are called ____.
bugs
firewalls
spikes
hackers
d. hackers

35. The Mac OS is not commonly used in conjunction with DOS.
True

36. Which of the following is NOT a utility program?
file recovery
disk defragmentation
antivirus
calendar
d. calendar

37. One computer can run a combination of operating systems.
True

38. Which statement about multitasking is true?
It prohibits multiple programs from running simultaneously.
It is a character-based operating system.
It manipulates programs that reside on the hard drive.
It allows a single user to work on two programs at one time.
d. It allows a single user to work on two programs at one time.

39. Increasing storage capacity or adding more memory are reasons for considering a computer upgrade.
True

40. An error in programming code is called a(n) ____.
syntax
algorithm
bug
moth
c. bug

41. Computers only understand ____, so programs written in programming languages must be translated before computers can use them.
standard English
machine language
Visual Basic
Mac OS
b. machine language

42. Which of the following factors will damage removable storage media?
extreme temperatures
magnetic fields
touching the surface of the media
all of the above
d. all of the above

43. Computers with Windows operating systems often have Intel Pentium chips.
True

44. A ____ operating system allows a group of computers to be connected.
network
system
BIOS
graphical
network

45. The final step in the troubleshooting process should always be to ____.
contact a support technician
avoid similar problems in the future
clean the computer’s case
check the cables
b. avoid similar problems in the future

46. Which is NOT a category of systems software?
operating systems
utilities
multimedia
language translators
c. multimedia

47. Application software is developed for the end user.
True

48. The Macintosh computer was introduced in the ____.
a. 1960s b. 1970s c. 1980s d. 1990s
c. 1980s

49. A peripheral device must be physically connected to the computer.
True

50. Analyzing computer problems to correct faults in the system is called ____.
maintenance
fragmenting
hacking
troubleshooting
d. troubleshooting

51. You should never try to replicate a computer problem when trying to solve the problem.
False