Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your desktop houses its system unit in a frame made of metal. What is the term for this frame?
A) CPU
B) tower
C) bundle
D) server

Accepted Answer

The frame that houses the system unit of a desktop computer is commonly referred to as a "tower."

Question 2

What is another name for a standby UPS?
A) online UPS
B) surge protector
C) offline UPS
D) virtual server

Accepted Answer

A standby UPS is also known as an offline UPS.

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are looking for a computer to provide a central location for online game play. What kind of computer do you need?
A) minicomputer
B) mainframe
C) supercomputer
D) server

Accepted Answer

A server is designed to manage network resources and provide services to multiple users, making it suitable for hosting online game play.

Question 4

How many peripheral devices can you connect with a USB port?
A) up to 32
B) up to 45
C) up to 57
D) up to 127

Accepted Answer

A USB port can support up to 127 devices, but connecting that many devices may cause issues with power and bandwidth. It is generally recommended to connect no more than 4-5 devices to a single USB port for optimal performance.

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms would you be looking for if you want to make a purchase of a variety of software at the same time that you purchase your new desktop?
A) cluster
B) bundle
C) gathering
D) component package

Accepted Answer

A "bundle" refers to a package deal where multiple software products are sold together, often at a discounted price, when purchasing a new desktop.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a likely complaint of someone who spends his or her workday using the computer?
A) lower back pain
B) emotional fatigue
C) high blood pressure
D) muscle fatigue

Accepted Answer

While prolonged computer use can cause various physical and mental strains, including lower back pain, emotional fatigue, and muscle fatigue, it is unlikely to cause high blood pressure directly. However, if someone already has pre-existing high blood pressure, sitting for extended periods while working on a computer can worsen the condition.

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You need to restore a computer that has suffered a catastrophic failure. Which of the following are you most likely to use?
A) dedicated server
B) domain name server
C) backup server
D) FTP server

Accepted Answer

A backup server is specifically designed to store copies of data and system configurations, making it the most suitable option for restoring a computer after a catastrophic failure.

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What are the two main components on the motherboard?
A) system unit, memory
B) CPU, processor
C) processor, system unit
D) memory, processor

Accepted Answer

The two main components on the motherboard are the processor and memory. The processor is the brain of the computer and is responsible for carrying out instructions. The memory stores data and instructions that are being processed by the processor.

Question 9

Which of the following occurs when the electrical supply or voltage drops, often defined as more than five percent below the normal volts?
A) undervoltage
B) power surge
C) overvoltage
D) online surge

Accepted Answer

Undervoltage occurs when the electrical supply or voltage drops, often defined as more than five percent below the normal volts. Power surge and overvoltage refer to increases in voltage, while online surge is not a commonly used term in this context.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a determinant of the category in which a computer best fits?
A) resolution
B) speed
C) price
D) processing power

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not a...

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You need to set up a computer to store and deliver email messages for your small business. Which of the following are you most likely to use?
A) network server
B) mail server
C) file server
D) home server

Accepted Answer

A mail server is specifically designed to store and deliver email messages, making it the most suitable choice for managing emails in a small business setting.

Question 12

Which of the following is an external device that provides connections to peripheral devices through ports built into the device?
A) port replicator
B) universal serial bus port
C) wireless port adapter
D) docking station

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is an external...

Question 13

Which of the following is the process of initiating contact between two Bluetooth devices and allowing them to communicate with each other?
A) streamlining
B) discovering
C) docking
D) pairing

Accepted Answer

Pairing is the process of initiating contact between two Bluetooth devices and allowing them to communicate with each other.

Question 14

Which of the following is a device that plugs in a USB port on the computer or mobile device and contains multiple USB ports?
A) USB matrix
B) USB receiver
C) USB hub
D) USB replicator

Accepted Answer

A USB hub is a device that can be plugged into a USB port on a computer or mobile device and provides multiple USB ports for attaching peripherals such as a keyboard, mouse, or printer. It can be useful for users who need to connect several USB devices but have limited available USB ports on their computer or mobile device. The other options (A, B, and D) are not commonly used terms for USB devices.

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are going to make a decision about a server purchase based on whether it is a rack server, a blade server, or a tower server. On which of the following are you basing your decision?
A) resolution
B) base index
C) aggregator
D) form factor

Accepted Answer

The decision about purchasing a server based on whether it is a rack server, a blade server, or a tower server is related to the form factor, which refers to the physical size, shape, and configuration of the server.

Question 16

Which of the following kinds of UPS runs off a battery?
A) offline UPS
B) UPS utility
C) standby UPS
D) online UPS

Accepted Answer

Online UPS systems run off a battery at all times, making it the best choice for critical systems as there is no interruption in power during a power outage or other electrical events.

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A computer salesman refers to the shape and size of your new computer by a specific term. What term does he use?
A) resolution
B) aggregator
C) form factor
D) base index

Accepted Answer

Form factor refers to the size, shape, and physical specifications of a computer or its components.

Question 18

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to find a device that can connect to your mobile device and enable you to print. Which of the following do you use?
A) embedded computer
B) peripheral
C) telemetry
D) integrated system

Accepted Answer

A peripheral is an external device that connects to a computer or mobile device to add functionality, such as a printer.

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You need to store and manage all the Microsoft Office files for your office. Which of the following are you most likely to use?
A) storage server
B) print server
C) Web server
D) database server

Accepted Answer

A storage server is specifically designed to store, manage, and provide access to large amounts of data, making it the most suitable option for managing Microsoft Office files.

Question 20

Which of the following protects against electrical power variations?
A) cloud computing
B) surge protector
C) server virtualization
D) electronic leveling

Accepted Answer

Surge protector is the device used to protect electrical devices from voltage spikes and electrical power variations. Cloud computing, server virtualization, and electronic leveling are not related to protecting against electrical power variations.

Quiz 3: Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your desktop houses its system unit in a frame made of metal. What is the term for this frame?

What is another name for a standby UPS?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are looking for a computer to provide a central location for online game play. What kind of computer do you need?

How many peripheral devices can you connect with a USB port?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms would you be looking for if you want to make a purchase of a variety of software at the same time that you purchase your new desktop?

Which of the following is NOT a likely complaint of someone who spends his or her workday using the computer?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You need to restore a computer that has suffered a catastrophic failure. Which of the following are you most likely to use?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What are the two main components on the motherboard?

Which of the following occurs when the electrical supply or voltage drops, often defined as more than five percent below the normal volts?

Which of the following is not a determinant of the category in which a computer best fits?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You need to set up a computer to store and deliver email messages for your small business. Which of the following are you most likely to use?

Which of the following is an external device that provides connections to peripheral devices through ports built into the device?

Which of the following is the process of initiating contact between two Bluetooth devices and allowing them to communicate with each other?

Which of the following is a device that plugs in a USB port on the computer or mobile device and contains multiple USB ports?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are going to make a decision about a server purchase based on whether it is a rack server, a blade server, or a tower server. On which of the following are you basing your decision?

Which of the following kinds of UPS runs off a battery?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A computer salesman refers to the shape and size of your new computer by a specific term. What term does he use?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to find a device that can connect to your mobile device and enable you to print. Which of the following do you use?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You need to store and manage all the Microsoft Office files for your office. Which of the following are you most likely to use?

Which of the following protects against electrical power variations?