CSC 203 CBT Practice For FUOYE Students

1. Which family of operating systems is a common example of "Free and Open Source Software" (FOSS)?

2. What is the name of the large electronic board used to connect the power supply to other internal parts?

3. To save money on ink, which printer setting should be used for everyday documents?

4. Reinstall the operating system

5. The BIOS chip is responsible for which fundamental operation?

6. Which port is used specifically for networking computers via a CAT5 cable?

7. Before performing any repairs on a laptop, what is the most important safety step?

8. The term "Peripherals" refers to:

9. Which component is often called the "brain" of the computer because it performs all calculations?

10. Which utility helps speed up a computer by organizing files on the hard drive into a continuous block?

11. Which tool is used to stop specific programs from automatically starting when a Windows computer boots?

12. To find out the speed of your processor or the amount of RAM in Windows, you should:

13. Why is a "Surge Protector" important for computer maintenance?

14. If a computer is "frozen," what is the first recommended step before forcing a shutdown?

15. Which hardware component is responsible for dispersing the heat generated by electrical parts?

16. What is the colloquial name for the error code that causes a Windows system to "crash" or shut down to prevent further errors?

17. RAM is an abbreviation for:

18. How many bits are grouped together to make a single byte?

19. Which of the following is an "Output" device?

20. Static electricity discharges can be specifically damaging to which components?

21. Why should you never attempt to repair a CRT (tube) monitor?

22. The speed of a processor is typically measured in:

23. Creating a "Clone" or "Image" of a computer is useful for:

24. If a printer is not working, what is a likely software-related cause?

25. The term "e-waste" refers to:

26. Which of the following is considered "short term memory" used to store documents while they are being processed?

27. Which of the following is an example of "Productivity Software"?

28. What is the collective term for viruses, spyware, and other malicious programs?

29. What is recommended if a computer lab has no internet but needs software updates?

30. What is the simplest way for a repair technician to "ground" themselves to avoid electrostatic shocks?

31. Which of the following is an "Input" device?

32. Operating systems that use graphics to help users input instructions are known as:

33. Which Windows tool allows a user to scan and repair faults on the hard disk?

34. To extend the life of an LCD projector bulb, what is the proper shutdown procedure?

35. When setting up a new computer, why might you "partition" a hard drive?

36. Which port is currently the most common type used for connecting mice, keyboards, and printers?

37. How often should a lab manager ideally tighten the screws on a laptop body?

38. "System Restore" on a Windows computer is used to:

39. A computer processes information into a simple code made up of which two digits?

40. Software whose use and modification are restricted and often require costly licenses is called: