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Various aspects of computer hardware, including necessary steps for maintaining computer hardware, input devices, storage options, processor performance factors, and more. It provides detailed information on topics such as the use of a ups or surge protector, the differences between desktop and laptop computers, the role of ram and processor cores in gaming performance, the importance of backing up data before restoring the operating system, and the hardware required for video chatting. The document also addresses common issues like a faulty port causing an external drive to not be recognized, display problems due to faulty cables, and the recommended solution for a slow-performing computer. Overall, this comprehensive guide offers valuable insights into the world of computer hardware, its maintenance, and the factors to consider when selecting or troubleshooting various hardware components.
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Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware? - correct answer ✔✔Using a UPS or a surge processor A joystick is a pen-type input device used to draw and tap on icons. - correct answer ✔✔False Jack needs a convenient way to browse the Internet, read emails, and store basic data when he travels. Which of the following would be the best option for him? - correct answer ✔✔He should make sure to bring a tablet. Which of the following should you take into consideration when purchasing a computer? - correct answer ✔✔Storage capacity Form factor Platform or Operating System Software and applications you intend to use Which of these is an optical medium of storage? - correct answer ✔✔Blu-ray discs All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than desktop computers.
Manny copied a table from a MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in an MS Word document. Where did the copied table get stored after he copied it? - correct answer ✔✔In the RAM What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer? - correct answer ✔✔A faulty port Surya's computer monitor display does not seem to work despite repeated attempts to fix the issue. Which of the following is most likely to be causing display problems? - correct answer ✔✔Faulty power or video cable 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 perform the task? - correct answer ✔✔He should use a scanner, which would convert an image into an electronic file. Daniel wants to buy a desktop to use for playing games after work. He loves racing games and wants to make sure his laptop has all the specifications needed to run them smoothly and efficiently. Which of these factors should he consider? - correct answer ✔✔RAM capacity - it provides temporary storage that applications use to run smoothly Processor core - some applications, especially games, have greater processor requirements We can use Unicode coding scheme to support a larger variety of characters including Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic. - correct answer ✔✔True A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor. - correct answer ✔✔True What are the two important components of CPU that help in processing the input into output? - correct answer ✔✔Control Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit In which format is data finally stored in computers? - correct answer ✔✔Binary digits
Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU? - correct answer ✔✔Clock speed Bus width Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow? - correct answer ✔✔Bottlenecking Ryan wants to install a new operating system on his laptop, but first he needs to safely store all his data - over 80 GB - so he doesn't lose any of his files. How should Ryan back up all his data? - correct answer ✔✔He should use an external hard drive to store the data because the amount of data he needs to store is quite large. Which of the following types of storage is/are used to transfer data from one computer to another? - correct answer ✔✔Optical Media External Hard Drive It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first time. - correct answer ✔✔True In which of the following storage device(s) does memory need to be constantly recharged to retain the contents? - correct answer ✔✔Dynamic RAM (DRAM) What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints? - correct answer ✔✔Plotter 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 answer ✔✔Cloud storage Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos? - correct answer ✔✔Hard drive What determines the speed at which data travels? - correct answer ✔✔Bus width
What is the correct way to update a device driver? - correct answer ✔✔Run the update within the OS or the latest software from the device manufacturer's website. To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating system. Which of the following should happen before this step? - correct answer ✔✔Transfer contents to an external storage device.