T01 Computer Concepts Practice Test

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• A protocol commonly used to transfer large files from one server to another on the Internet is the
• To speed up your hard drive this process reduces unused disk sectors.
• What term describes a computer with the chassis integrated into the monitor?
• Which port is commonly used for both video and audio in HDTV setups?
• In an all-in-one computer, where is the motherboard housed?
• How many factors does MFA require for authentication?
• What is the high-speed storage area located directly on the CPU called?
• What is virtual memory and how does it help a computer run larger tasks?
• Memory such as RAM or cache is electronic (solid state) and has no moving parts. What term describes this memory type?
• Which characteristic best describes a solid-state drive (SSD)?
• What does HTTP stand for and what is its basic purpose?
• What is the purpose of a VPN?
• A device that combines a large tablet and a detachable keyboard is called what?
• A desktop computer typically uses which type of storage device for most internal storage?
• Which of the following is NOT a common type of server?
• What is a CPU cache used for?
• Which statement best describes typical hardware components used with a laptop?
• What is the overall purpose of a database?
• The sequence Fetch-Decode-Execute-Store describes which CPU cycle?
• A digital device that accepts input, processes data into information, stores data, and provides output is a
• What is the difference between system software and application software?
• Which URL component is used to specify the path to a resource on the host?
• Which of these devices typically has the least RAM?
• Which statement about HTTP and HTTPS is true?
• The space a device takes up on a desk is called
• The blue port used to connect computers to monitors or televisions is known as which connector?
• Which statement best distinguishes freeware from open source?
• Which component is responsible for executing programs and performing calculations in a PC?
• Which of the following describes the basic functions of a computer?
• What does RAM do?
• The statement 'Most tablets have solid-state drive (SSD) capacities measured in terabytes (TBs)' is
• What is multi-factor authentication (MFA) and why is it more secure than a password alone?
• Which device uses magnetic storage on spinning platters to store data?
• A connector popularized in the 1950s and still used on many non-Apple mobile phones today is which?
• Which of the following best describes the operating system's core responsibilities?
• Among commonly used computing devices, which one typically has the most RAM?
• What is the ability of a multicore processor to execute two or more instruction streams simultaneously called?
• Which factor mainly contributes to SSDs having higher price than HDDs?
• What is phishing, and how can you recognize and avoid it?
• Which of the following is commonly included with a Windows PC laptop that has a solid state drive?
• Which storage type has no moving parts?
• Data flows between different parts of the computer via
• What is data compression, and why is it useful?
• Which protocol is used to protect data in transit on the web?
• What hardware component preserves data when power is off?
• In addition to RAM, modern processors temporarily keep frequently accessed data in a ____.
• Which color model uses red, green, and blue to reproduce colors on display devices?
• What is a binary digit, and how many bits are in a byte?
• Which URL component is used to jump to a subsection within a resource?
• What is the main purpose of the CPU cache?
• What does native resolution describe in display technology?
• Which term describes the data rate actually achieved on a network?
• Which of the following is a common type of malware?
• Which of the following is an accessibility feature?
• What is the purpose of a spreadsheet's formula vs a function?
• Which term describes the rules for transmitting data over networks such as the web?
• Which term refers to a small, fast storage area near the CPU that speeds data access?
• Which term refers to the physical parts of a computer system?
• Devices that integrate the computer case into the monitor, but have an external keyboard and mouse are called computers
• What is version control and why is it important in collaboration?
• A high-speed storage area usually located directly on the CPU is called
• Which of the following is a non-volatile storage medium?
• In a relational database, what do rows and columns represent?
• Differentiate between volatile and non-volatile storage and give two examples of each.
• Which statement best describes malware such as ransomware?
• What is operating system scheduling and why is it important for performance?
• In a Dell vs Mac comparison, which device has greater storage capacity?
• Smartphones owe popularity to
• What is a device driver?
• Which interface is used to transmit uncompressed video and audio between devices?
• On a traditional hard drive, which component moves to read or write data?
• Which statement best describes a Local Area Network (LAN)?
• ____ connector is commonly used for musical instruments.
• High-Definition ______ Interface enables transmission of high-definition audio and video signals.
• Which statement about RAM is true?
• What is ASCII, and what does it encode?
• What term describes a digital device that accepts input, processes data into information, stores data, and provides output?
• Which device category includes iPod, Chromecast, and Roku?
• Compared with a smartphone, a typical laptop has more RAM.
• Which of the following is the physical component of a computer system?
• In Windows 10, which built-in feature helps you view connected drives and their storage usage?
• What is input validation and why is it critical in software design?
• Which option lists three common personal computing devices?
• Put the steps of the information processing cycle in the correct order.
• Screen size is measured _______ across the monitor.
• What is digital citizenship and safe online behavior?
• What distinguishes a process from a thread?
• What term completes the phrase 'Personal _____ Players' for devices such as iPod, Chromecast, and Roku?
• Personal computer CPU clock speeds range between
• The port/connector combination used for nearly all high-definition television or computer monitor connections for video and audio is
• Which description best matches the computer found in a digital watch?
• The instructions needed to boot up a computer, such as the BIOS, are typically stored in which type of memory?
• Which three of the following colors are used to create pixels in most output devices?
• What are the main components of a URL?
• Which company is described as the largest chip designer and manufacturer in the world?
• A mobile hinged computer with an integrated keyboard that uses a full operating system is called a
• What is a file extension and how does it help identify a file?
• What is the typical CPU clock speed range for personal computers?
• What is a file system, and name two common types?
• A computer system in a network that is shared by multiple users is called a
• What is an operating system's primary function?
• The graphics adapter inside a digital device is also called the _____ card.
• Which level of CPU cache is closest to the processor core and typically smallest in size?
• Wi-Fi connections operate using which protocol standard?
• In computing, which statement about a nibble is true?
• The main circuit board inside a computer is called the
• What does RAID stand for and what does it provide?
• Which three characteristics are commonly associated with laptop computers?
• A two-in-one computer combines a large tablet with a detachable
• The computer inside a digital watch is best described as a ____ computer. It has a real time operating system.
• What does a software license regulate?
• What is cloud storage synchronization and a potential pitfall?
• What is the basic goal of search engine optimization (SEO)?
• What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer system?
• In all-in-one computers, where is the motherboard generally located?
• What is defensive computing and which action illustrates it?
• Represented by either a 0 or 1, a _____ is the smallest unit of data a computer can process.
• The physical parts of a computer such as the system unit, monitor, and keyboard are referred to as what?
• What is a ping test and what does it measure?
• Which term describes computers that integrate the case into the monitor but use an external keyboard and mouse?
• Checking the hard drive on a device running Windows 10 can be done using the ______ app.
• What is an IP address and what is its purpose in a network?
• Which computer component found on the motherboard is often called the brains of the computer?
• When a computer is shut down, the information in the memory (the RAM, the caches, the registers) is
• Which security feature is provided by HTTPS that distinguishes it from HTTP?
• Lightning connectors were developed by which company?
• Universal ______ Bus is the common interface that allows communication between digital devices, transfers data, and can power devices. Fill blank with the correct word.
• When you purchase a Windows PC laptop with a solid state drive, which item is commonly included?
• What is the role of the motherboard in a computer?
• What is the primary function of a firewall in a computer network?
• What does DNS do?
• Which describes the primary role of an operating system in a computer system?
• The output of a computer that creates a visual image is called
• Fetch, decode, execute, and store are steps of the ____ cycle.
• Hard drive _________ is the amount of storage you have available to save data and information.
• Devices that retain data when the computer is shut down for future use are called what?
• What is the primary function of cloud storage synchronization?
• The actual number of pixels (resolution) in a monitor is called ______ resolution.
• Which security measure is most effective in preventing credential theft via phishing?
• Which memory component is often described as a cache that sits between the CPU and main memory and can have multiple levels such as L1, L2, and L3?
• In computer architecture, what term describes the shared pathways that carry data between components?
• Because they have no moving parts, solid-state drives tend to be
• BIOS/UEFI and startup: why is it important during startup?
• Which statement describes the benefit RAID levels provide?
• What is the primary function of the video card in a computer?
• What is virtualization, and provide a practical use case.
• Sometimes called a convertible laptop a type of laptop that has a removable or concealed keyboard as well as a touchscreen so that it can be used as a tablet is called a(n)
• Which term describes the non-physical set of instructions that tells hardware what to do?
• What does USB stand for?
• What do SOC 2 or ISO 27001 represent in IT security?
• The maximum capacity of a network link is called what?
• Which connector is widely used for headphones and audio devices with a 3.5 mm plug?
• How many hexadecimal digits are used to represent a byte, and why is hex commonly used in computing?
• In networking, latency is the delay between a request and the first bit of data arriving.
• What does cloud computing primarily involve?
• Which two service models are commonly described in cloud computing?
• Which of the following is an IPv4 address example?
• The small amount of memory located within the CPU itself is referred to as which cache?
• The BIOS is typically stored in which type of memory?
• A computer that is more powerful than a server and used to process large numbers of transactions simultaneously is called a
• Which statement describes a non-volatile storage medium?
• In a database, what are tables and fields?
• Explain the purpose of an input device and give two examples.
• The smallest element of an image is called a _____ and is usually composed of _____ colors.
• Compared to a typical smartphone, a laptop usually has more RAM.
• A digital device that accepts input, processes, and stores the input, and provides output is a
• Which statement correctly differentiates IPv4 and IPv6 addressing?
• Which of the following is a computer?
• Which statement about encryption is true?
• Which statement best distinguishes raw data from information?
• IP, FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS are all acronyms that describe different
• How does RAM differ from a hard drive in terms of speed and volatility?
• The depiction of image data on a display or output device is known as what?
• Which statement about data at rest is true?
• A mobile hinged computer with an integrated keyboard that uses a full operating system is called a
• IPv6 addresses are typically represented in which numeral system?
• In IT security, what does SOC 2 address?
• Which protocol standard is commonly used by Wi-Fi networks?
• Small computers that are components of other devices are called ____ computers.