TestOut Chapter 3 Part 1 (3.4-3.4)

Front

Which kind of connector is pictured here? Options: USB, NEMA 5-15R, RJ-45, LC/SC

Back

USB

Front

Which of the following is primarily operated by a touchscreen? Tablet, Desktop, Network, Notebook

Back

Tablet

Front

Which of the following is an example of computer hardware? PowerPoint, Web browser, Microchip, App

Back

Microchip

Front

Tina has accepted a position as a graphic designer. She wants a powerful device that she can connect multiple large screens to. Which device would be the BEST option for her?

Back

Desktop computer

Front

Which of the following components converts AC to DC?
Options:
Voltage regulator,
Power supply,
Surge protector,
Capacitor

Back

Power supply

Front

Abby needs a device that she can take to a client's location and show presentations from. Which of the following devices would be the BEST option for her? Laptop, Desktop computer, Server, Gaming console

Back

Laptop

Front

Which of the following companies is a manufacturer of CPUs? DELL, Apple, Intel, nVidia

Back

Intel

Answer explanation

Explanation

Intel is one of the biggest manufacturers of CPUs along with AMD.

nVidia is known for making graphic processing units (GPUs).

Hewlett Packard and DELL both make computer systems but not the hardware inside of them.

Front

Jeff has been asked to replace a monitor on a workstation. Which device interfaces could he use to connect the new monitor? Options: DVI, USB, SSID, UPS

Back

DVI

Front

Where are values the computer is directly working with at a particular moment in time stored?

Back

On the CPU register

Answer explanation

Explanation

The CPU register stores values the computer is working with at a particular moment in time.

RAM stores the instructions for the CPU to execute as well as the results of any calculations that the processor doesn't need to work with at the given moment.

Hard drives are long-term storage for files and applications.

The CPU clock controls the speed that a processor executes instructions.

Front

Which of the following devices would be the BEST option for a gamer? Smartphone, Desktop computer, Server, Laptop

Back

Desktop computer