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Computer Basics - Day 1
Computer Basics - Day 1
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Portable device used to store data
CPU
Mouse
Flash Drive
Printer
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What is considered the brain of the computer?
Mouse
Memory
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Hard Drive
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What is the term reffered to as the physical components of a computer?
Firmware
Peripheral devices
Hardware
Software
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When cleaning a computer, you should use...
Windex/Glass Cleaner
Lint-free Cloth and Compressed Air
Bleach
Paper Towels
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Why would you wan't to backup your files?
To free up space
To increase computer performance
To prevent data loss in case of computer failure
To share files easily with others
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What environment can the computer boot into (WINDOWS)?
Internet Explorer and Chrome
Windows Recovery Environment
AutoCAD
Motherboard
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This device is similar to a TV screen, and allows you to view things like documents or websites
Monitor
Keyboard
Router
Mouse
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What is one way that a computer can get their IP address?
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Decoding it from barcode
Searching it on internet
By telepathically communicating with a network router
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Applications can be downloaded from the internet
True
False
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Which of the following is an example of a computer virus?
Spreadsheet Program
CCleaner
Malware
Spybot
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Where does the computer store information?
CPU
Monitor
Hard Drive
Keyboard
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Which type of device is used to connect a computer for internet?
DVI-I Cable
HDMI Cable
USB Drive
Ethernet Cable
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What does a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) do?
Processes data at high speeds
Handles complex graphics-related tasks
Stores information for later use
Controls the flow of electricity in a computer
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Why would you want to update your computer as often as needed?
To increase the cost of owning a computer.
To decrease compatibility with software and devices.
To protect against security vulnerabilities and malware.
To slow down the computer and improve its performance.
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What is NOT an example of a computer?
iPad
Smart Phone
XBox
Radio
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People who illegally view or change your computer system
Hacker
Hawker
Stalker
Hiker
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What computer part allows you to type documents such as emails?
Scanner
Mouse
Keyboard
Wifi
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Which one of theses choices is a storage device?
CPU
Graphics Card
Monitor
Hard Drive
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What are the basic troubleshooting techniques?
Restarting your device and checking your cables
Taking out your CPU
Buying a new device
Slamming the device against the desk
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Which is the most popular operating system in the world?
Windows
Linux
OSX
Java
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A computer mouse is an example of an output device. True or False?
False
True
