Which smartphone is best?

iPhone!, Android!, Windows Phone!

For what reason would you add expansion cards to the motherboard?

Enhance the sound, graphics, or network capabilities

What is one function of the hard drive?

Saves data after computer is shut down

How should you not name files and folders?

Provide bland names such as "photo1" and "mygame"

Short-term memory that temporarily stores data

What is the Motherboard?

The main circuit board that holds other components

Which is a good habit when using the power supply unit?

Unplug your computer and discharge static before opening

Which action does not support optimal computer ergonomics?

Standing up only when your neck and back begin to ache

Which does not resemble an operating system?

Search engines such as Google Chrome, Firefox, and IE

Where should you avoid saving documents in this class?

The documents, desktop, or downloads folder

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Computer Basics Review

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1
Which smartphone is best?
iPhone!
Android!
Windows Phone!
Blackberry.
2
How often should you use Google Drive to backup your network drive folder?
At least once a week!
After completing an assignment
Never
Every now and then...
3
For what reason would you add expansion cards to the motherboard?
Allow users to login in to several accounts at once
Increase slots to plug in multiple keyboards and mice
Increase the amount of RAM for faster computing
Enhance the sound, graphics, or network capabilities
4
What is one function of the hard drive?
Processes the graphics for intense games
Saves data after computer is shut down
Takes in user input from the keyboard and mouse
Cools the computer when it is hot
5
How should you not name files and folders?
Make them scannable for quick information
Consistent with naming conventions
Give unique names that indicate their contents
Provide bland names such as "photo1" and "mygame"
6
What is RAM?
A way to randomly generate memory
The CSU mascot, also known as "Cam the Ram"
Short-term memory that temporarily stores data
Long-term storage, keeps files after computer shuts off
7
What is the CPU?
A chip that stores files and documents
An input device
The primary graphics processor
The brain of the computer
8
What is a disadvantage of using the Home Row?
Increase accuracy
Increase speed
Avoid injuries
There are none!
9
What is the Motherboard?
The provider of RAM, upgrading it improves computation speed
The drive where you insert CD/ DVD discs
The main circuit board that holds other components
The audio card that transmits sound data
10
What type of expansion card might you add to play graphic-intensive games?
Video card
Sound card
SD card
Network card
11
Which is a good habit when using the power supply unit?
Wash it in the sink to remove dirt and grime
Only handle when the computer is plugged in
Unplug your computer and discharge static before opening
Buy a new one every 6 months
12
Which action does not support optimal computer ergonomics?
Place your eyes level with the top 1/3 of the screen
Feet flat on floor, head back, shoulder and hips aligned
Placing your hands on the Home Row (ASDF and JKL;)
Standing up only when your neck and back begin to ache
13
Which does not resemble an operating system?
Search engines such as Google Chrome, Firefox, and IE
Handles multitasking, input and output, parallel processing
The manager of memory, processes, software, and hardware
Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Android, iOS
14
Where should you avoid saving documents in this class?
Your network drive
Google Drive (for backups)
The documents, desktop, or downloads folder
A folder named "Lastname Explorations"
15
The keyboard and mouse are not examples of...
Devices that can be wired or wireless
Software
Hardware
Input devices

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