Select the answers that fill in the banks. The four functions of computing are _______, ________, ________, and _________.

Correct. The four functions of computing are input, processing, output, and storage.

While multiple types of computing devices can access networks, only __________________ are generally installed as stand-alone units on networks, enabling shared access to files, data, and media such as movies, videos, and sound clips.

Correct. Only servers are generally installed as stand-alone units on networks, enabling shared access to files, data, and media such as movies, videos, and sound clips.

What is the base notational system for ”computer speak” and programming in bits?

Correct. Binary notation is the base notational system for computers. Binary uses only two numbers, zero and one, and combinations of those two numbers.

Users experience screens that “freeze” or stop working, browser tabs that malfunction and close, out-of-memory and other on-screen errors, including the infamous “blue screen of death.” Select the two ways you can diagnose the cause of these RAM errors.

Correct. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic to diagnose RAM hardware failures. Correct. Viewing the Memory section on the Performance tab within Windows Task Manager can help you diagnose why a computer is running out of memory.

True or false? A computer’s output device is hardware that converts information into a human-readable form. Without an output device, there’s no way for a human to determine what the computer is doing.

Correct. Output devices are the hardware that converts information into human-readable or human-interpretable forms.

You are the IT Support person responsible for purchasing a new SATA hard drive for a business analyst user. Select the three hard drive characteristics that will affect your purchase.

Correct. Spin speed affects SATA hard drive performance. Correct. Transfer rate is an important consideration when purchasing a new SATA hard drive. Correct. Evaluate access time as part of your SATA hard drive purchasing decision.

You get a request to help a user who says that they are having issues with the cursor movement. Select the two options that describe what you would do to help the user troubleshoot and fix their cursor issues.

Correct. Check the keyboard connection and consider updating its driver. Correct. Check the performance of the mouse and consider updating its driver.

You received a support call that a new monitor is not working with an existing computer. Select the option that describes the operating system function you would use to troubleshoot this issue.

Correct. Access Device Manager to update the driver software that enables the monitor to work with the computer.

What type of port was built by a consortium of seven companies to replace the many varieties of connectors available in the market with a simple-to-use, fast connector now used for multiple devices and peripherals?

Correct. A consortium of seven companies developed the USB connector and port.

True or false? The processing power available from the graphics processing unit (GPU) affects on-screen graphics display quality.

Correct. Display of high-quality graphics requires first-rate screen resolution and refresh rate, and color depth requires CPU and GPU processing power.

Select the statement that describes the benefits of wired connections.

Correct. Wired networks are more reliable for mission-critical applications as they offer consistent connectivity and speed.

What type of device requires a local area network (LAN) or Internet installation and connection to function?

Correct. IP-based peripherals require a local area network (LAN) or the Internet for installation and function.

Which form of memory is considered the fastest?

Correct. DDR4 is a memory standard designed as a faster, more reliable replacement for DDR3 that uses less power.

Optical drives, such as CDs and DVDs, provide what features? (Please select two that apply.)

Correct. CDs and DVDs offer nonvolatile storage. Correct. CDs and DVDs provide portable storage.

What type of graphics processing unit (GPU) provides energy-efficient, cost-effective graphic displays suitable for computer users who perform general office work?

Correct. Integrated GPUs offer energy-efficient, cost-effective graphic displays suitable for computer users who perform general office work.

What type of cooling method fills gaps between the central processing unit (CPU) and other heat-generating components, enabling dissipation of the excess heat?

Correct. Heat sink compound fills gaps between the CPU and other heat-generating components, enabling dissipation of the excess heat.

True or false? Windows 10 allows you to set up a user without a Microsoft account by creating a user ID and password, then providing answers to three security questions.

Correct. The statement is true. “Other” users have these features.

Select the three operating system platforms that provide full and partial screen capturing capabilities using keyboard commands.

Correct. Chromebook provides full and partial screen capturing capabilities through keyboard commands. Correct. Windows 10 provides full and partial screen capturing capabilities through keyboard commands. Correct. MacOS provides full and partial screen capturing capabilities through keyboard commands.