What is the main function of a computer case?

to contain the main components of the computer

What is the function of a surge protector?

It protects your computer from electrical surges.

Ergonomic keyboards and chairs are designed to…

be more comfortable, in order to avoid injury.

instructions that tell the hardware what to do

a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks

What is the purpose of a scanner?

to copy physical images/documents and save them as digital images

RAM is like a computer’s ________, while a hard drive is like a computer’s ________.

short-term memory/long-term memory

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1
When something is “in the cloud,” this means it’s stored…
on a web browser.
remotely, on Internet servers.
on your computer’s hard drive.
on a hotspot.
2
Which feature is being used in this image?
Webcam
Wi-Fi
USB port
Touchpad
3
What is the main function of a computer case?
to contain the main components of the computer
to control the pointer by making a drawing motion
to allow you to point to objects on the screen
to display text and images on the screen
4
True or False: Each computer is different, so the buttons, ports, and sockets will vary from computer to computer.
True
False
5
What is the function of a surge protector?
It connects your computer to the Internet.
It protects your computer from electrical surges.
It provides temporary power if there is a power outage.
It increases the overall speed of your computer.
6
What is another name for a USB adapter?
a power supply unit
a dongle
a wireless network card
a GPU, or graphics processing unit
7
Which operating system is MOST typically found on PC computers?
Windows
Linux
macOS
iOS
8
Ergonomic keyboards and chairs are designed to…
be less comfortable, in order to increase productivity.
vibrate, in order to signal when you need to take a break.
be more comfortable, in order to avoid injury.
more cheaply made.
9
What is an Ethernet port used for?
Connecting smartphones and other peripherals
Creating new user accounts
Connecting to the Internet
Providing power to the computer
10
Which of the following are types of computer hardware? Select all that apply.
RAM
Processor
Hard drive
Firefox
11
What is software?
flexible parts of a computer case
clothing designed to be worn by computer users
instructions that tell the hardware what to do
any part of the computer that has a physical structure
12
What is an app?
a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks
a type of hardware you can install
a keyboard that you can easily transport
a type of touch-sensitive screen
13
Newer monitors usually have LCD or LED displays, also known as _________ displays.
cathode ray tube (or CRT)
flat-panel
control-button
video card
14
If your computer is sluggish when you have several programs open, this could be a sign that…
it doesn’t have a network card.
static electricity is building up.
it doesn’t have enough RAM.
the hard drive can only store software, but not other documents and files.
15
The computer’s main circuit board is called a what?
Bluetooth card
hard drive
monitor
motherboard
16
Fitness trackers and smartwatches are examples of…
smartphones.
game consoles.
TVs.
wearables.
17
rue or False: AC adapters are interchangeable; in other words, they can be paired with different laptop brands.
True
False
18
Windows, macOS, and Linux are examples of ________.
mobile devices
Internet service providers
operating systems
web browsers
19
If you spill liquid on your keyboard, shut down your computer, disconnect the keyboard, and…
turn the keyboard upside down.
toss it in the trash, since the damage is irreversible.
call your Internet provider immediately.
use a paper towel in between the keys.
20
What is the purpose of a scanner?
to record sound
to print documents
to copy physical images/documents and save them as digital images
to control computer games using some of the hardware
21
True or False: You cannot get a computer virus if you install antivirus software.
False
True
22
RAM is like a computer’s ________, while a hard drive is like a computer’s ________.
brain/nervous system
nervous system/brain
short-term memory/long-term memory
long-term memory/short-term memory
23
What is Wi-Fi?
An extra-wide computer case used by servers
A type of software that scans for viruses
A type of sound card
A type of wireless network
24
What is the function of a CPU?
to send information to the printer or scanner
to control the computer’s power supply
to carry out commands
to control the computer’s Internet connection
25
What does "GUI" stand for?
Global user index
Gateway using Intel
Good used iPhone
Graphical user interface

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