ICS201 - Computer Concepts review

Question 1

What does a Modem do?

Accepted Answer

converts electronic signals from a computer to cable lines

Question 2

Which of the following is not computer hardware?

Accepted Answer

Windows

Question 3

What can be found in the Central Processing Unit?

Accepted Answer

microprocessing chip

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an example of an output device?

Accepted Answer

document camera

Question 5

Who would use a mainframe computer?

Accepted Answer

banks

Question 6

How many bits make up one byte or character?

Accepted Answer

8

Question 7

Which item is not an Input Device?

Accepted Answer

monitor

Question 8

Which of the following types of monitors would have a cathode ray tube?

Accepted Answer

VGA

Question 9

If your computer will not turn on, you should first verify ...

Accepted Answer

all electrical components are connected

Question 10

Which one of the following types of printers should a student purchase for normal usage?

Accepted Answer

injet/bubble jet, laser

Question 11

Which one of the following is NOT an example of 'Applications' software?

Accepted Answer

Windows

Question 12

What is a 'warm boot' ?

Accepted Answer

pushing Ctrl + Alt + Del

Question 13

Which of the following types of computers should most students have?

Accepted Answer

microcomputer

Question 14

Which answer is not a benefit of USB Memory Sticks?

Accepted Answer

expensive

Question 15

What is an appropriate size of a hard drive for a laptop in a store today ?

Accepted Answer

250 G, 500 G

Question 16

What is an example of Secondary Storage?

Accepted Answer

USB thumb drive

Question 17

How can one try to prevent a computer from getting a virus?

Accepted Answer

avoid opening suspect emails, install anti-virus software, scan your computer regularly

Question 18

If you lose a file, you should ...

Accepted Answer

check the wastebasket of your computer

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