CSC 203 CBT Practice For FUOYE Students

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

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

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

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

5. The term "Peripherals" refers to:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

27. Reinstall the operating system

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

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

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

31. RAM is an abbreviation for:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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