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What is the primary goal of planning and preparing systematic maintenance procedures for a computer?
What is the primary goal of planning and preparing systematic maintenance procedures for a computer?
Why is PC maintenance considered an important topic for computer owners?
Why is PC maintenance considered an important topic for computer owners?
What can simple actions like downloading files and allowing dust to settle on the keyboard lead to?
What can simple actions like downloading files and allowing dust to settle on the keyboard lead to?
How can running anti-malware programs and deleting files contribute to the lifespan of a computer?
How can running anti-malware programs and deleting files contribute to the lifespan of a computer?
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Why is regular PC maintenance important for getting the most out use of a computer?
Why is regular PC maintenance important for getting the most out use of a computer?
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What is the benefit of cleaning out dust from a computer?
What is the benefit of cleaning out dust from a computer?
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What is the recommended frequency for backing up data to prevent loss of projects?
What is the recommended frequency for backing up data to prevent loss of projects?
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Which tool is recommended to keep the PC running fast and efficiently by putting split files back together?
Which tool is recommended to keep the PC running fast and efficiently by putting split files back together?
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What should be done at least twice a year to avoid reinstalling from scratch if the PC crashes?
What should be done at least twice a year to avoid reinstalling from scratch if the PC crashes?
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What should be used to physically clean the computer and prevent overheating and other mechanical problems?
What should be used to physically clean the computer and prevent overheating and other mechanical problems?
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What should be done to avoid missing crucial upgrades and spending hours installing dozens of updates at a time?
What should be done to avoid missing crucial upgrades and spending hours installing dozens of updates at a time?
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Which action should be avoided to save electricity and prevent wear-and-tear on the computer?
Which action should be avoided to save electricity and prevent wear-and-tear on the computer?
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Which activity does not contribute to maintaining the computer's performance?
Which activity does not contribute to maintaining the computer's performance?
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What is the purpose of scanning the hard drive for errors?
What is the purpose of scanning the hard drive for errors?
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What is the purpose of cleaning out the disk drive every few weeks?
What is the purpose of cleaning out the disk drive every few weeks?
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What is recommended to do if you use your computer for many hours at a time during the day?
What is recommended to do if you use your computer for many hours at a time during the day?
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Regular PC maintenance ensures trouble-free use of the computer.
Regular PC maintenance ensures trouble-free use of the computer.
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Running anti-malware programs and deleting files do not contribute to the lifespan of a computer.
Running anti-malware programs and deleting files do not contribute to the lifespan of a computer.
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Scanning the hard drive for errors is not important for maintaining the computer's performance.
Scanning the hard drive for errors is not important for maintaining the computer's performance.
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Allowing dust to settle on the keyboard does not contribute to the computer slowing down or being unusable.
Allowing dust to settle on the keyboard does not contribute to the computer slowing down or being unusable.
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Cleaning out dust from a computer does not help prevent overheating and other mechanical problems.
Cleaning out dust from a computer does not help prevent overheating and other mechanical problems.
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Planning and preparing systematic maintenance procedures for a computer does not save time, money, and frustration.
Planning and preparing systematic maintenance procedures for a computer does not save time, money, and frustration.
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Running a malware scan once a week is sufficient for more frequent computer users.
Running a malware scan once a week is sufficient for more frequent computer users.
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It is recommended to physically clean the computer using compressed air to prevent overheating and other mechanical problems.
It is recommended to physically clean the computer using compressed air to prevent overheating and other mechanical problems.
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Regularly uninstalling programs that are not in use will not contribute to maintaining the computer's performance.
Regularly uninstalling programs that are not in use will not contribute to maintaining the computer's performance.
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Changing passwords frequently is not considered a good practice for computer maintenance.
Changing passwords frequently is not considered a good practice for computer maintenance.
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Using the power button to shut down the computer is a recommended practice.
Using the power button to shut down the computer is a recommended practice.
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Checking for updates every day is not necessary to avoid missing crucial upgrades.
Checking for updates every day is not necessary to avoid missing crucial upgrades.
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Using the defragmentation tool helps keep the PC running fast and efficiently by putting split files back together.
Using the defragmentation tool helps keep the PC running fast and efficiently by putting split files back together.
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Backing up data at least once a week is sufficient to prevent loss of projects.
Backing up data at least once a week is sufficient to prevent loss of projects.
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Scanning the hard drive for errors checks for physical and logical problems but not viruses or malware.
Scanning the hard drive for errors checks for physical and logical problems but not viruses or malware.
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Leaving the computer on overnight is recommended to save electricity and prevent wear-and-tear.
Leaving the computer on overnight is recommended to save electricity and prevent wear-and-tear.
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