CCNA Discovery: Chapter 1 - CCNADiscovery: Networking for Home and Small Businesses (Version 4.0)
Applications can be grouped into general use software or industry specific software. What are two examples of industry specific software? (Choose two.)
What
characteristic of word processing software would make it a local application?
What
are two benefits of connecting a laptop computer to a docking station? (Choose
two.)
Why
do servers often contain duplicate or redundant parts?
What
are two advantages of purchasing a preassembled computer? (Choose two.)
Which
PC component is used to enable a computer system to exchange information with
other systems on an Ethernet network?
A
computer user is interested in computer storage. Which storage device typically
has the highest storage capacity?
Which
low-cost component is designed to remove only overvoltages from a power line?
What
two functions does a UPS provide that a surge protector does not? (Choose two.)
Which
computer component is considered the nerve center of the computer system and is
responsible for processing all of the data within the machine?
What
can be used to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD)?
Because
of the potentially dangerous voltage levels, which two devices should you not
open unless you have been specifically trained to work on them? (Choose two.)
In
newer operating systems, how are system resources assigned by default when
components are installed?
A
user reports that a peripheral device that was installed correctly last week
has not been functioning since the PC was booted today. All other PC functions
are working properly. What are three things a service technician should do to
solve the problem? (Choose three.)
Which
two steps should be performed when installing a peripheral device? (Choose
two.)
Administrators
at a multicampus college need access to their schedules wherever the
administrators go. Which computing device would be the most appropriate?
How
many unique values are possible using a single binary digit?
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Applications can be grouped into general use software or industry specific software. What are two examples of industry specific software? (Choose two.)
- an educational tool
- presentation
- spreadsheet
- word processing
- medical practice management software
- database management
- The application is shared between users.
- The software is stored on the local hard drive.
- The software is accessible through a web page.
- The software has the ability to manipulate text and graphics
- operating system
- Network
- Laptop
- Desktop
- Windows
- Mainframe
- Mobility is increased.
- Less power is required.
- An external monitor can be used.
- More wireless security options are available.
- Alternate connectivity options may be available.
- Servers require more power and thus require more components.
- Servers should be accessible at all times.
- Servers can be designed as standalone towers or rack mounted.
- Servers are required by networking standards to have duplicate parts.
- Bits
- Pixels
- Hertz
- Bytes
- usually a lower cost
- exact components may be specified
- extended waiting period for assembly
- adequate for performing most general applications
- suited for customers with special needs
A
user needs to run multiple applications simultaneously on a computer. Which
computer feature is important in the determination of how many
simultaneous applications can be run?
- amount of RAM
- clock speed of CPU
- driver for video card
- amount of cache memory
- size of hard disk
- RPM speed of the hard disk
- NIC
- serial port
- parallel port
- IR port
- USB port
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UPS
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power supply
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surge suppresor
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extension cord that has an on/off switch
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RAM
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CPU
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video card
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sound card
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operating system
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dry and non humid conditions
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carpeted floor
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grounding strap
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uncluttered work space
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manually assigned by the operating system
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manually assigned by the administrator
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statically assigned by the component to a preset resource
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dynamically assigned between the component and the
operating system
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Download and install the most current driver.
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Connect the peripheral using any cable and any available
port on the computer.
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Connect the peripheral using an appropriate cable or
wireless connection.
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Test the peripheral on another machine before installing
it on the one where it will be used.
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Check the computer documentation to see if the peripheral
vendor is compatible with the PC vendor.
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How
is a server different from a workstation computer?
The server works as a standalone computer.
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The server provides services to clients.
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The workstation has fewer applications installed.
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The workstation has more users who attach to it.
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PDA
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Laptop
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Desktop
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Mainframe
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gaming device
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