Module 02 Quiz - Chapter 3 Computer Hardware (Fall 2024) ITE 152 PDF

11/12/24, 9:14 PM Module 02: Quiz - Chapter 3 Computer Hardware: (Fall 2024) ITE 152 (80YW) - Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy an… Module 02: Quiz - Chapter 3 Computer Hardware Due Oct 31 at 11:59pm Points 15 Questions 30 Available until Nov 7 at 11:5...

11/12/24, 9:14 PM Module 02: Quiz - Chapter 3 Computer Hardware: (Fall 2024) ITE 152 (80YW) - Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy an… Module 02: Quiz - Chapter 3 Computer Hardware Due Oct 31 at 11:59pm Points 15 Questions 30 Available until Nov 7 at 11:59pm Time Limit 40 Minutes Allowed Attempts 2 Instructions Module 02 Table of Contents (https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/642593/modules/6963523) Directions Question Types - This quiz has 30 multiple choice questions with 0.5 points each. Attempt - You will have 2 attempts to complete the quiz and the highest score will be recorded. Timing - You are required to complete them within 40 minutes. Answers - Questions that you marked incorrectly will be marked after each attempt. Grading This quiz is worth 15 points. This quiz was locked Nov 7 at 11:59pm. Attempt History https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/642593/quizzes/4856772 1/10 11/12/24, 9:14 PM Module 02: Quiz - Chapter 3 Computer Hardware: (Fall 2024) ITE 152 (80YW) - Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy an… Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 28 minutes 15 out of 15 Score for this attempt: 15 out of 15 Submitted Oct 31 at 6:37pm This attempt took 28 minutes.  Question 1 0.5 / 0.5 pts Which of the following is a game controller that is held with both hands and used to control movement of on-screen objects by pressing buttons and moving hardware components? Joystick Correct! Gamepad Digital Pen Stylus A joystick does not have a button to press; it only has a stick to control the directions. A gamepad can have both stick and buttons as a game controller. Digital pen and stylus are pen type input devices and not game controllers.  Question 2 0.5 / 0.5 pts What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly? Install anti-virus software. Verify if the AC adapter is connected properly. Decrease the brightness of the display. Correct! Install additional RAM. Freeing up disk space and increasing RAM capacity improves a computer’s performance.  Question 3 0.5 / 0.5 pts Jason takes many photographs on his smartphone while on vacation in Italy. If Jason wants to access these pictures across multiple devices, including his computer, smartphone, and tablet, where should he store them? Correct! Cloud storage Compact disk RAM https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/642593/quizzes/4856772 2/10 11/12/24, 9:14 PM Module 02: Quiz - Chapter 3 Computer Hardware: (Fall 2024) ITE 152 (80YW) - Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy an… ROM Cloud storage stores files on Internet and can be accessed across devices using internet connection.  Question 4 0.5 / 0.5 pts Daniel wants to buy a computer to use for playing games after work. He loves racing games and wants to make sure his device has all the specifications needed to run them smoothly and efficiently. Which of these factors should he consider? Size – larger desktops provide more physical space for memory storage, increasing efficiency Correct! Processor core – some applications, especially games, have greater processor requirements Form factor – some games do not run on laptops External hard disk capacity – provides additional temporary storage needed to run heavy applications  Question 5 0.5 / 0.5 pts Which of the following types of RAM needs to be constantly recharged to retain the contents? Correct! Dynamic RAM (DRAM) Flash Memory Static RAM (SRAM) Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) Memory needs to be constantly recharged or contents get erased in DRAM.  Question 6 0.5 / 0.5 pts When should a user consider restoring the operating system? When you cannot print documents Correct! When programs or apps do not start properly When the monitor does not display anything When you can't connect to the Internet When programs or apps do not start properly or the system is generally slow, a user should consider restoring the operating system.  https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/642593/quizzes/4856772 3/10 11/12/24, 9:14 PM Module 02: Quiz - Chapter 3 Computer Hardware: (Fall 2024) ITE 152 (80YW) - Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy an… Question 7 0.5 / 0.5 pts What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer? Insufficient space on the hard disk drive An issue with internet connectivity A dusty computer vent Correct! A faulty port A port is the slot through which a USB Flash drive is connected to a computer. Often, devices are not recognized when plugged in if it is faulty.  Question 8 0.5 / 0.5 pts Which of these is an optical medium of storage? Cloud storage Solid state drive Hard disk drive Correct! Blu-ray disc Optical media include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.  Question 9 0.5 / 0.5 pts Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse? Correct! A desktop computer A tablet An all-in-one computer A laptop All the devices are discrete and must be assembles to form a system – which is what distinguishes a desktop from the other options.  Question 10 0.5 / 0.5 pts Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware? Connecting peripheral devices to computer https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/642593/quizzes/4856772 4/10 11/12/24, 9:14 PM Module 02: Quiz - Chapter 3 Computer Hardware: (Fall 2024) ITE 152 (80YW) - Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy an… Correct! Using a UPS or a surge processor Rebooting the computer often Cleaning air vents A UPS/surge processor provides a short-term power backup and prevents power fluctuations thereby protecting the computer from becoming damaged.  Question 11 0.5 / 0.5 pts It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first time. Correct! True False It is best practice to fully charge the battery of a laptop for its better functioning.  Question 12 0.5 / 0.5 pts Alex needs to email his graduation certificate to a prospective employer. He has only physical copies of the certificate. What device could he use to create an electronic copy of the certificate? Correct! scanner digital pen plotter projector A scanner converts an existing paper image into an electronic file.  Question 13 0.5 / 0.5 pts What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon as they are connected to a computer? Video cards Monitors Correct! Plug-and-play devices Printers The other three options require device drivers to work properly. https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/642593/quizzes/4856772 5/10 11/12/24, 9:14 PM Module 02: Quiz - Chapter 3 Computer Hardware: (Fall 2024) ITE 152 (80YW) - Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy an…  Question 14 0.5 / 0.5 pts Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports. Correct! True False Input and output devices can be connected  Question 15 0.5 / 0.5 pts When Alice turned on her laptop this morning, the screen displayed only colorful horizontal lines. Which of the following is most likely to have a problem? built-in camera external storage devices hard drive Correct! video card  Question 16 0.5 / 0.5 pts Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU? Correct! Clock speed Benchmark Hard drive space Number of peripheral devices connected Clock speed is the measure of speed at which the processor executes instructions. Bus width determines the speed at which data travels. These two factors impact the CPU performance.  Question 17 0.5 / 0.5 pts Alessandro wants to use his desktop computer to video chat with his mother. What hardware does he need to accomplish this? Use his keyboard, monitor, and speakers so that both he and his mother can see, hear, and even text each other. Use a webcam and scanner to ensure that the quality of the call is good. Use his projector and webcam so that both he and his mother can clearly see and hear each other. https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/642593/quizzes/4856772 6/10 11/12/24, 9:14 PM Module 02: Quiz - Chapter 3 Computer Hardware: (Fall 2024) ITE 152 (80YW) - Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy an… Correct! Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his mother can both see and hear each other. A webcam and microphone are the devices for video and audio inputs, respectively. A speaker is the output device for audio.  Question 18 0.5 / 0.5 pts Rocco runs a software firm that creates database management systems for other businesses. How can he ensure that his employees’ computers remain protected from viruses and other malware? He should have the hard disks on all the computers defragmented periodically. Correct! He should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers. He should have additional RAM installed on all the computers. He should have the hardware components like the monitor, keyboard, and CPU vents periodically cleaned. It is important to have up-to-date antivirus and other software installed, and the system periodically scanned to ensure virus and malware do not infect it.  Question 19 0.5 / 0.5 pts Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored? Flash drive Correct! Internal hard drive RAM Virtual memory Internal hard drives can store data for an extended period of time. The OS is stored on this to be accessed by ROM.  Question 20 0.5 / 0.5 pts What is the binary system? an 8-bit coding scheme a number system with 10 digits, 0-9 a 16-bit coding scheme Correct! a number system with two digits, 0 and 1 A binary system with two digits 0 and 1 indicates the absence or presence of an electronic charge. Data is finally stored in this format in computers. https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/642593/quizzes/4856772 7/10 11/12/24, 9:14 PM Module 02: Quiz - Chapter 3 Computer Hardware: (Fall 2024) ITE 152 (80YW) - Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy an…  Question 21 0.5 / 0.5 pts The Unicode coding scheme supports a variety of characters including those for Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic languages. Correct! True False Unicode is a 16-bit coding scheme to support larger variety of symbols and characters.  Question 22 0.5 / 0.5 pts Which of the following devices is the easiest to upgrade, such as by adding RAM? Smartphones Correct! Desktop computers Tablets Laptops Desktop computers consist of multiple separate components and hence not easy to move from place to place.  Question 23 0.5 / 0.5 pts What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints? Laser printer Mobile printer Correct! Plotter Ink-jet printer Plotters can draw continuous lines on large rolls of paper and hence are used to produce professional drawings.  Question 24 0.5 / 0.5 pts When considering a computer to purchase, which of the following factors involves the operating system of the computer? Correct! platform hardware specifications https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/642593/quizzes/4856772 8/10 11/12/24, 9:14 PM Module 02: Quiz - Chapter 3 Computer Hardware: (Fall 2024) ITE 152 (80YW) - Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy an… add-on devices form factor  Question 25 0.5 / 0.5 pts What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content? Motion-sensing controller Projector Plotter Correct! Voice synthesizer A voice synthesizer converts text to speech.  Question 26 0.5 / 0.5 pts All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than desktop computers. True Correct! False An all-in-one computer occupies less space and is difficult to service and upgrade because the components are housed in a very limited space.  Question 27 0.5 / 0.5 pts A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor. Correct! True False The Central Processing Unit processes the input data into a meaningful output data.  Question 28 0.5 / 0.5 pts What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another? Correct! USB flash drive tape drive https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/642593/quizzes/4856772 9/10 11/12/24, 9:14 PM Module 02: Quiz - Chapter 3 Computer Hardware: (Fall 2024) ITE 152 (80YW) - Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy an… internal hard drive memory card An external hard disk is the only device that can singularly store the quantity of data in question. It’s also less likely to get corrupted or damaged.  Question 29 0.5 / 0.5 pts Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos? Programmable ROM External RAM Correct! Hard drive Motherboard A hard drive is a common form of storage that stores data magnetically or in solid state storage.  Question 30 0.5 / 0.5 pts Which of the following is classified as input device? Correct! Webcam Earbuds Flash drive Speakers A webcam is a camera type of input device. Quiz Score: 15 out of 15 https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/642593/quizzes/4856772 10/10