Deck 3: Computer Protection

Question 1

A separate thermostat can monitor the static electricity levels in a computer room.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

One option for preventing data loss due to power outages is to install a(n) uninterruptible power supply (UPS) .

Answer 2

True

Question 3

People who use remote software on stolen systems to connect to the organization's network and bypass the company's security measures are called ____.

A) firewalls
B) hackers
C) spikers
D) bugs

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The hardware for your display consists of two elements: the monitor and the video card.

Question 5

Create a yearly maintenance schedule and follow it regularly to clean equipment and perform tasks to keep computer devices in good working order.

Question 6

Paper jams are one of the more common printer problems.

Question 7

You should not operate computer equipment in a room where the temperature exceeds 75 degrees.

Question 8

Some companies use spyware to ____.

A) trace stolen equipment
B) monitor employee personal computer use
C) designate a schedule for backing up data
D) sound an alarm if equipment is moved

Question 9

____ can occur when older systems are discarded and the data is not deleted.

A) Encryption
B) Backup
C) Data theft
D) Viruses

Question 10

Desktop computers are generally more expensive than notebook computers with similar storage and processing capabilities.

Question 11

A common cause for connectivity problems is that the network adapters and switch ports do not match.

Question 12

Backup data should be stored on site for easy access in case the primary system becomes inaccessible.

Question 13

Hard disks are mechanical devices with moving parts, and inevitably wear out.

Question 14

During the process of backup , data is scrambled mathematically with a password or password key.

Question 15

The ____ process makes data unreadable unless or until it is decrypted.

A) backup
B) troubleshooting
C) connectivity
D) encryption

Question 16

Theft of and damage to computer equipment is a serious problem that many businesses and other organizations face.

Question 17

When using a(n) ping command, a "timed out" error displayed instead of a reply indicates a breakdown somewhere between your computer and the site to which you are trying to connect.

Question 18

If a computer suffers water damage, make sure you restore power as soon as possible to help dry it out.

Question 19

Data is a critical component of most businesses that is easily replaced.

Question 20

To back up files, you should save them to ____.

A) the main system
B) the organization's network
C) an independent storage device
D) a notebook computer

Question 21

When a hardware device such as a printer or monitor does not work, it could be ___.

A) a software problem
B) an electrical problem
C) a mechanical problem
D) any of the above

Question 22

If media is damaged by water, first ____.

A) restart the computer
B) place it in an airtight plastic bag
C) dry it
D) any of the above

Question 23

What is the first step in trying to recover data from damaged media?

A) Test the media to see how much damage has occurred.
B) Turn the computer on.
C) Open the computer case to visually inspect it.
D) Move the media to a secure environment.

Question 24

Case 3-2 Sylvia is the network administrator for the organization where she works. One of her duties is to ensure the right balance of physical and environmental conditions in the computer room. For optimal system reliability, Sylvia keeps the temperature in the computer room between ____ degrees.

A) 62 to 68
B) 68 to 75
C) 78 to 85
D) 85 to 92

Question 25

____________________ is a secure process for keeping confidential information private.

Question 26

FIGURE 3-2 Figure 3-2 above shows ____.

A) a video card problem
B) a driver giving instructions to the operating system
C) the results of a ping command
D) a loss of Internet connectivity

Question 27

Which type of hardware issue would you evaluate using a boot disk?

A) Printer problem
B) Display problem
C) Loss of network connectivity
D) Crashed hard drive

Question 28

If the printed image is faded, this could indicate ____.

A) the toner is low
B) the print density is set too low
C) economy mode printing is turned on
D) any of the above

Question 29

Case 3-1 Britton lives in a rural area that sometimes experiences electrical power failure or fluctuations. He wants to safeguard his computer system against power outages. Britton could install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to keep his computer running for several ____ following a power outage.

A) minutes
B) days
C) hours
D) weeks

Question 30

For optimal performance, the relative humidity of the computer room should be above 20 percent and below ____.

A) sea level
B) the temperature
C) the dew point
D) 30 percent

Question 31

Employees accessing company computers for personal use is considered ____.

A) part of the job
B) a relaxing break
C) theft
D) confidential

Question 32

What environmental factor should be considered when taking a cold notebook computer from an air-conditioned office into an automobile on a sunny day?

A) Humidity
B) Magnetic fields
C) Power loss
D) Water damage

Question 33

You would use the DOS ping command to test for which issue?

A) Display problems
B) Connectivity
C) Paper jams
D) Crashed hard drive

Question 34

Case 3-2 Sylvia is the network administrator for the organization where she works. One of her duties is to ensure the right balance of physical and environmental conditions in the computer room. Sylvia had a tile floor installed in the computer room to help prevent ____.

A) water damage
B) static electricity
C) humidity
D) theft

Question 35

What window do you use to execute a ping command?

A) Accessories
B) All Programs
C) Command Prompt
D) Test Connection

Question 36

FIGURE 3-1 The device shown in Figure 3-1 above would be used for ____.

A) backing up data
B) protecting against power spikes
C) preventing data loss due to power outages
D) monitoring the humidity in a computer room

Question 37

Case 3-1 Britton lives in a rural area that sometimes experiences electrical power failure or fluctuations. He wants to safeguard his computer system against power outages. To protect against power spikes, Britton would use a(n) ____.

A) standby power system (SPS)
B) driver
C) surge suppressor
D) separate thermostat

Question 38

Damaged cables can ____.

A) prevent peripheral devices from communicating with the computer
B) cause a hard drive crash
C) cause power spikes
D) conduct static electricity

Question 39

There are ____ basic types of UPS systems.

A) two
B) four
C) five
D) twelve

Question 40

Data on a hard drive is stored in small ____ dots on the disk.

A) water-proof
B) magnetic
C) removable
D) battery-powered

Question 42

A small program called a(n) ____________________ instructs the operating system on how to operate specific hardware.

Question 43

You are the owner of a small business and are concerned about the problem of possible theft of and/or damage to your computer equipment. What would be some possible consequences to your business of theft or damage? What safeguards could you implement to help protect your computer hardware?

Question 44

A high level of ____________________ can cause computers to short circuit, resulting in the loss of data and damage to hardware.

Question 45

____________________ are short, fast transfers of electrical voltage, current, or energy.

Question 46

____________________ procedures should place a priority on files that would be difficult or impossible to replace or reconstruct if they were lost.