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Regular cleaning is important because dust and dirt may cause damage to _______.
Regular cleaning is important because dust and dirt may cause damage to _______.
peripherals
Using the computer more often can help prevent _______ of integrated circuits.
Using the computer more often can help prevent _______ of integrated circuits.
corrosion
Ventilation is crucial because CPU generates a lot of heat which can lead to _______.
Ventilation is crucial because CPU generates a lot of heat which can lead to _______.
overheating
Updating system software and application software is a basic method for maintaining _______.
Updating system software and application software is a basic method for maintaining _______.
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Removing unnecessary files is part of maximizing _______ on the computer.
Removing unnecessary files is part of maximizing _______ on the computer.
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A good practice to clean RAM is to use a pencil eraser on its _______ part.
A good practice to clean RAM is to use a pencil eraser on its _______ part.
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Some software needs to be updated due to fixed bugs or _______ in their application.
Some software needs to be updated due to fixed bugs or _______ in their application.
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Without proper ventilation, the processor may face _______ issues.
Without proper ventilation, the processor may face _______ issues.
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Uninstalling programs twice annually is a good way to loosen up the load of computer memory and ______.
Uninstalling programs twice annually is a good way to loosen up the load of computer memory and ______.
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Always do back-up of your important files to another hard drive, external drive or maybe in through ______.
Always do back-up of your important files to another hard drive, external drive or maybe in through ______.
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The 'Disk Cleanup' utility helps clean up unnecessary files such as 'Temporary Internet ______'.
The 'Disk Cleanup' utility helps clean up unnecessary files such as 'Temporary Internet ______'.
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Installing an antivirus program allows you to scan files regularly for ______ and malicious software.
Installing an antivirus program allows you to scan files regularly for ______ and malicious software.
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Disk Defragmentation or Disk Optimization is a utility tool used to compress and/or ______ your files on the hard drive.
Disk Defragmentation or Disk Optimization is a utility tool used to compress and/or ______ your files on the hard drive.
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Study Notes
Computer Maintenance
- Computer hardware maintenance involves preventing corrosion and deterioration
- Frequent use helps prevent corrosion of electrolytic capacitors
- Proper ventilation prevents overheating of components like CPUs
- Regular cleaning with appropriate methods (e.g., alcohol-dampened brush, blower) removes dust and dirt, preventing component damage
- Static electricity from RAM/memory can be mitigated with appropriate cleaning methods.
Software Maintenance
- Updating system and application software fixes bugs, adds features, improves performance, and prevents compatibility issues.
- Disk space can be optimized by removing unnecessary files and using Disk Cleanup.
Additional Best Practices
- Regularly backing up important files to external drives or cloud storage protects against data loss in case of computer damage.
- Installing and regularly scanning with antivirus software removes viruses and malicious software.
- Disk Defragmentation (or Disk Optimization) is a Windows utility that compresses and organizes files, improving computer performance.
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This quiz covers essential practices for maintaining both computer hardware and software. Learn about preventing corrosion, optimizing performance, and protecting data through regular backups and antivirus usage. Test your knowledge of effective techniques to enhance the longevity and efficiency of your computer.
