What is a common symptom of a computer virus?

Slow performance or unexpected pop-ups

What is the first step in troubleshooting a computer issue?

Identify the problem (what's going on? )

When should you use BCC (blind carbon copy) in an email?

When you want to hide the email addresses of other recipients

What is the purpose of the device drive in a computer?

To allow the operating system to communicate with hardware

What should you do if a computer is running slow?

Clear temporary files and free up disk space

What is the purpose of an operating system?

To manage hardware and software resources

What is the role of the CPU in a computer?

To process instructions and data

What is a firewall used for?

To block unauthorized access to a network

What does HTTPS in a website URL indicate?

The website is secure with encryption

What is the purpose of system updates on a computer?

To improve security and performance

What does "safe mode" allow you to do?

Troubleshoot and fix computer problems

Which of the following is a good practice when using "Reply All"?

Use it when responding to a group of people who need to know your response

What is an example of a phishing attempt?

An email asking for your login credentials from a company you trust

What is the function of the motherboard in a computer?

To house and connect all other computer components

What is the role of a system restore?

To return the computer to a previous working state

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1
What is the appropriate tone for professional emails?
Humorous
Aggressive
Casual and friendly
Formal and polite
2
Plug and play means the hardware is automatically recognized and functional upon connection.
True
False
3
What is a common symptom of a computer virus?
Faster processing speed
Slow performance or unexpected pop-ups
Faster internet connection
A new default browser
4
What is the first step in troubleshooting a computer issue?
Identify the problem (what's going on? )
Check the cables
Restart the computer
Call tech support
5
What is the ideal length for a professional email?
Only one sentence
Short and to the point
As long as needed, regardless of content
Detailed and long
6
Which type of malware is designed to damage your computer or steal information?
Virus
Trojan horse
All of the above
Spyware
7
When should you use BCC (blind carbon copy) in an email?
When the email is a reply
When you want all recipients to see each other's email addresses
When you want to hide the email addresses of other recipients
When sending a personal message
8
How can you fix a slow internet connection?
Clear the browser cache
Restart the router
Check for network congestion
All of the above
9
What does RAM stand for?
Random Access Memory
Recycled Area Module
Rapid Application Manager
Read Only Memory
10
How can you troubleshoot a computer NOT connecting to Wi-Fi?
Restart the computer and router
Check Wi-Fi settings and password
All of the above
Disconnect and reconnect to the network
11
What is the purpose of the device drive in a computer?
To allow the operating system to communicate with hardware
To store data
To send data to the printer
To control the operating system
12
What should you do if a computer is running slow?
Install more RAM
Clear temporary files and free up disk space
Disconnect the computer from the internet
Reinstall the operating system
13
System software is Windows 10.
True
False
14
What is the purpose of an operating system?
To handle email communications
To connect to the internet
To create and edit documents
To manage hardware and software resources
15
What is a common solution when a printer is not printing?
Reboot the printer
Check for paper jams and ink levels
All of the above
Ensure the printer is connected properly
16
What is the role of the CPU in a computer?
To connect to the internet
To display graphics
To process instructions and data
To store files
17
What is a firewall used for?
To block unauthorized access to a network
To create backups
To store files
To increase computer speed
18
If your computer freezes, what is the most common solution?
Reinstall the operating system
Wait for the system to unfreeze
Force shutdown and restart
Open task manager to close unresponsive programs
19
What does HTTPS in a website URL indicate?
The website has a free trial period
The website is owned by Google
The website is a government site
The website is secure with encryption
20
What is the purpose of system updates on a computer?
To improve security and performance
To install new software
To uninstall programs
To reduce storage space
21
What does "safe mode" allow you to do?
Run a virus scan
Install new software
Access the internet safely
Troubleshoot and fix computer problems
22
What is the best way to start a professional email?
Hello [Name]
What's up
Hey
To whom it may concern
23
Which of the following is a good practice when using "Reply All"?
Use it for personal emails
Always us it to ensure everyone is included in the conversation
Use it when responding to a group of people who need to know your response
Never use it, as it causes unnecessary emails
24
What is an example of a phishing attempt?
A phone call requesting a donation
An email asking for your login credentials from a company you trust
A pop-up asking you to update your antivirus
A legitimate system update notification
25
What is an example of a file extension?
.exe
.apple
.computer
.readme
26
What is the function of the motherboard in a computer?
To display images
To store data
To house and connect all other computer components
To cool the computer
27
What is the role of a system restore?
To install updates
To reinstall the operating system
To create backups of files
To return the computer to a previous working state
28
How can you test if a computer monitor is working properly?
Check the cables and connections
Test with another device
Restart the computer
All of the above
29
What should you do before sending a professional email?
Check for spelling and grammatical errors
All of the above
Review the email for clarity and tone
Ensure you've attached the correct documents

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