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80 Questions

1. Which of the following is an example of a web browser?

A Microsoft Word B Google Chrome

C iTunes D Adobe Photoshop

2. A friendly user operating system can be seen anywhere. Which operating system is the most popular for home and
office used?

A Android B MacOS

C Windows D Unix

3. Which of the following drivers is used to emulate a hardware device or to provide additional functionality, such as
virtual networking or storage?

A Hardware driver B Motherboard driver

C BIOS driver D Virtual device driver

4. Imagine that a user is experiencing issues with a hardware device that may be related to the device driver. What steps
would you take to troubleshoot the problem?

Disabling the device in the device manager and

A None B reconnecting it to the computer, and then installing a
generic set of drivers

Checking for updates to the device driver, uninstalling

Running a diagnostic software tool to identify and
C D and reinstalling the driver, and verifying that the device
resolve the problem
is properly connected and configured

5. What is the difference between formatting and partitioning a hard drive?

Formatting divides the hard drive into separate

A Formatting and partitioning are the same thing B segments, while partitioning erases all data on the hard
drive

Formatting erases all data on the hard drive, while

C partitioning divides the hard drive into separate D None
segments

6. Which of the following best describes software updating?

The process of deleting a software program from a

A None B
computer

The process of modifying an existing software program The process of installing a new software program on a
C D
to fix bugs or add features computer

?
 7. You are experiencing slow system performance on your computer. Which diagnostic software tool would you use to
diagnose and fix the issue?

A Registry cleaner B Driver updater

C Performance monitor D Malware scanner

8. You have just installed antivirus software on your computer. What are some best practices you can follow to ensure
that your computer remains protected from malware?
I. Keep your antivirus software up-to-date
II. Only download software from reputable sources
III. Use strong and unique passwords

A III only B I and II

C None D I, II and III

9. What are the benefits and limitations of using antivirus software?

protection against viruses and other types of malware,

increased security and privacy, while limitations include
A while limitations include the possibility of false B
the inability to detect certain types of malware
positives and reduced system performance

improved system performance, while limitations

C None D include the possibility of false negatives and increased
security risks

10. Which of the following is true about device drivers?

A They are specific to the operating system B They are not required for plug and play devices

C They are only necessary for peripheral devices D They do not require updates

11. What are some common types of diagnostic software tools?

Antivirus software, disk management tools, and backup System information tools, hardware diagnostic tools,
A B
and recovery tools and system optimization tools

Word processing software, spreadsheet software, and

C None D
presentation software

12. What is antivirus software?

Software that helps to protect a computer from viruses Software that helps to manage a computer's hard drive
A B
and other types of malware and disk space

Software that optimizes a computer's performance by

C None D
cleaning up unused files

13. What should you do before installing application software?

Make sure you have enough storage space for the

A B Review and agree to the software license agreement.
software.

Check that your computer meets the software's system

C All of the statement is correct D
requirements.

14. Which of the following is true about device drivers?

They are software programs that control the operation They are not necessary for the proper functioning of a
A B
of hardware devices. computer system.

They are only installed automatically by the operating

C D They are only required for hardware devices.
system.
15. Which of the following is a function of device drivers?

A Providing network connectivity B Interpreting programming code

C Managing system memory D Transferring data between devices

16. Which of the following is the main function of an operating system?

A Storing data B Providing internet connectivity

Managing computer hardware and software resources Running applications

C D

17. What is diagnostic software?

Software that helps to identify and troubleshoot Software that helps to manage a computer's hard drive
A B
problems with a computer or device and disk space

Software that optimizes a computer's performance by

C D None
cleaning up unused files

18. What are some common tools used in preventive maintenance?

A Screwdrivers and wrenches B Welding torches and soldering irons

C None D Software programs and data loggers

19. Which of the following statements is true about device drivers?

Device drivers are software programs that help the

A Device drivers are physical components of a computer B
operating system use devices.

Device drivers are peripheral devices that connect to

C D Device drivers are used to store data on a computer.
the computer.

20. What is the difference between a minor and a major software update?

Minor updates fix minor bugs, while major updates add Minor updates add new features, while major updates
A B
new features and fix major bugs fix major bugs

Minor updates are free, while major updates require There is no difference between minor and major
C D
payment updates

21. Which of the following is an example of a risk associated with not updating software?

software program may not work properly with other software program may be vulnerable to security
A B
software or hardware threats and attacks

C All statement si correct D software program may become slower or less efficient

22. What does the BIOS device driver do?

Provides a software interface to the BIOS firmware, Enables communication between software programs
A B
enabling the operating system to access BIOS functions and hardware devices

Performs routine maintenance and diagnostics on

C D Manages system resources and memory allocation
computer hardware
23. What is disk management?

The process of backing up data on a computer's hard

A None B
drive

The process of optimizing a computer's disk usage for The process of organizing and managing files on a
C D
better performance computer's hard drive

24. Suppose you are responsible for installing and configuring device drivers on a new computer system. What steps
would you take to ensure that the drivers are installed and configured correctly?

Installing a generic set of drivers and allowing the

Skipping the device driver installation process
A B operating system to automatically detect and configure
altogether to save time and effort
the hardware devices

Researching the hardware devices to determine which

drivers are needed, downloading the latest drivers
C None D
from the manufacturer's website, and following
installation instructions carefully

25. Which of the following is a common way to install a driver on a Windows computer?

A Using a third-party driver installer program B Manually copying the driver files to the system folder

Using the Device Manager to automatically install the Running a Windows Update to download and install
C D
driver the driver

26. Why is it important to have device drivers for hardware devices?

c) To enable the operating system to communicate with

A B All is correct
hardware devices

a)      To fix bugs and security vulnerabilities in

C a)      To improve the performance of hardware devices D
hardware devices

27. Which of the following software tools is best suited for monitoring hardware temperatures and voltages?

A HD Tune B Windows Performance Monitor

C Speccy D Open Hardware Monitor

28. Suppose you are an IT consultant hired to provide advice on antivirus software for a small business. How would you
recommend the business approach antivirus software?

By using a single antivirus program on all computers in By allowing each employee to choose their own
A B
the network antivirus program

By using a combination of antivirus and antimalware

C D By not using any antivirus software at all
programs on all computers in the network

29. How would you check for and install software updates on a Windows computer?

A None B Go to the Windows Store and click on "Updates"

Type "software updates" in the search bar and select

C D Open the Control Panel and click on "Windows Update"
the option from the results
30. Base on the following solutions below How might we streamline the process of updating device drivers to reduce the
risk of errors and improve user experience?
I. Developing an AI-powered driver update assistant that uses natural language processing to communicate with the
user and guide them through the process
II. Creating a virtual driver update environment that simulates the installation process, enabling users to test updates
in a safe, controlled environment
III. Implementing a cloud-based driver update system that automatically identifies and installs the most recent,
compatible drivers for each device
IV. Creating a neural network that can learn and adapt to the user's unique device configuration, enabling it to
recommend and install the most compatible driver version automatically

A I, II and IV B II, III and IV

C I , III, and IV D I, II and III

31. Which of the following is a recommended practice when installing new drivers?

A Install multiple drivers at once to save time. B None

Always download drivers from the manufacturer's

C D Disable antivirus software before installing drivers.
website.

32. What is the main difference between BIOS drivers and motherboard drivers?

provide a software interface to the computer's

hardware components, while motherboard drivers are There is no difference between BIOS drivers and
A B
responsible for managing the computer's memory and motherboard drivers
resources

are firmware that enable the computer to boot up,

control the computer's basic input/output system,
while motherboard drivers enable the operating
C D while motherboard drivers control the system's
system to communicate with the motherboard
peripheral devices
hardware

33. How can you find out if a device driver is outdated or needs to be updated?

A Check the Windows Update feature B Check the device manufacturer's website

C Search for updates in the Device Manager D All of the statement is correct

34. Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

A Google Chrome B Windows 10

C Microsoft Word D Adobe Photoshop

35. Which of the following best describes a device driver?

A A program that enhances the speed of a computer B Software that controls a computer's hardware

A piece of hardware that controls software on a An application that creates a backup of a computer's
C D
computer data

36. Why might a disk appear as "offline" in Disk Management?

The disk has been physically disconnected from the

A B The disk is in the process of being formatted
computer

The disk is not compatible with the version of Windows

C None D
being used
37. What is the primary function of an operating system?

A To control the hardware resources of a computer B To provide access to the internet

C To create and edit documents D To manage software applications

38. Why do some hardware devices require custom device drivers?

To provide additional functionality or customization

A B None
options that are not available with standard drivers

To enable the hardware device to communicate with

To improve the security and reliability of the hardware
C D the operating system in a way that is optimized for its
device
specific features and capabilities

39. What can be done using Disk Management, a utility built into different operating systems?

A Name Disk B Run Applications

C Create, delete, and format partitions D Create and delete files

40. Where can you easily find and check if the device driver for sound is installed on his computer?

A Start Menu > Settings > Sound B Taskbar > Sound Icon > Sound settings

Control Panel > Device Manager > Sound, video and System Properties > Hardware > Device Manager >
C D
game controllers Sound, video and game controllers

41. What is the purpose of installing a driver on a computer?

A To improve the appearance of the device B To increase the speed of the device

C To ensure compatibility with the operating system D To provide additional features to the device

42. What is the purpose of preventive maintenance?

To identify potential equipment failures before they

A B To train employees on equipment usage
occur

C To fix broken equipment D To improve overall productivity

43. Which of the following types of drivers is responsible for managing basic input and output tasks, and for initializing
system components during boot-up?

A BIOS driver B Hardware driver

C Motherboard driver D Virtual device driver

44. Which of the following statements is true about updating device drivers?

A It is not necessary if the device is functioning properly B It can cause compatibility issues with other devices

C It can improve device performance and fix bugs D It is only necessary for new devices

45. How do diagnostic software tools diagnose and fix software issues on a computer system?

By identifying and repairing missing or corrupted

A a) By scanning the system for errors and issues B
system files

C By updating drivers and system software D By analyzing system logs and performance metrics
46. How can users ensure that they are using diagnostic software tools safely and effectively?

By researching and selecting reputable tools, following

A None B instructions carefully, and backing up important data
before using the tools

By disabling any antivirus software before running By using multiple diagnostic tools simultaneously to
C D
diagnostic tools to avoid conflicts cross-reference results

47. Which of the following is an example of application software?

A BIOS B Microsoft Office

C Windows 10 D Google Chrome

48. What are device drivers?

Programs that manage the computer's file system and

A None B
disk space

Programs that protect the computer from malware and Programs that allow the operating system to
C D
viruses communicate with hardware devices

49. Which of the following best describes a device driver?

tool that performs routine maintenance and program that helps to manage the computer's memory
A B
diagnostics on computer hardware and resources

computer program that operates or controls a software program that enables a computer to connect
C D
particular type of device that is attached to a computer to the internet

50. What is the purpose of installing device drivers?

To ensure that hardware devices are recognized and

A To increase the security and privacy of the computer B
can be used by the operating system

To optimize the performance of the computer's

C D None
hardware

51. Which of the following is not an example of a mobile operating system?

A iOS B Windows Mobile

C Android D Ubuntu

52. What are the steps involved in installing a device driver?

Plugging in the hardware device, waiting for the system

Downloading the driver, opening the installation file,
A B to recognize it, and allowing the system to
and following the on-screen instructions
automatically install the driver

Modifying system settings to allow installation of third-

C None D party drivers, downloading the driver from a trusted
source, and installing it manually

53. What are the benefits of disk defragmentation?

It can help to prevent viruses and malware from

A None B
infecting the hard drive

It can improve a computer's performance by optimizing

C D It can help to recover lost or corrupted data
disk usage
54. How would you shrink a volume on a basic disk in Disk Management?

Select the volume and click on "Shrink Volume" in the

A B None
Action menu

Type "shrink volume" in the search bar and select the

C D Right-click on the volume and select "Shrink Volume"
option from the results

55. What is the purpose of antivirus software?

A To manage network connections B To clean and optimize the registry

C To protect against malicious software D To encrypt files and folders

56. What are drivers?

Software programs that help the operating system use

A B The physical components of a computer
devices

C Peripheral devices that connect to the computer D Small hardware devices

57. You want to install a new software program on your computer, but you receive an error message that says you do not
have the necessary permissions. What is the best way to resolve this issue?

Log in to the computer with an account that has

Reboot the computer and try to install the software
A B administrative privileges and try to install the software
again
again

Uninstall an existing program to free up space for the

C D Contact the software vendor for assistance
new software

58. How does antivirus software detect and remove viruses?

It alerts the user if any suspicious activity is detected on It scans files on a computer for known virus signatures
A B
the computer and removes any viruses found

It blocks viruses from entering a computer's system in

C All is correct D
the first place

59. Can a hardware device function properly without a device driver?

It depends on the hardware device and the operating Yes, as long as the operating system has a built-in
A B
system being used driver for the device

No, a device driver is always required for a hardware

C None D
device to function properly

60. Which of the following statements is true about device drivers?

They provide a standardized interface for software

A B None
applications to interact with hardware devices.

They are software programs that allow the operating They are responsible for controlling the input/output
C D
system to communicate with hardware devices. operations of hardware devices.

61. Which of the following is the purpose of software updates?

A To delete old software B To fix bugs and security vulnerabilities

C To clean the hard drive D To install new software

62. What are the benefits and limitations of using diagnostic software tools?

identifying and resolving problems with a computer or

improved system performance, while limitations
device, while limitations include the possibility of false
A include the possibility of causing more harm than good B
positives and the need for technical knowledge to use
if used improperly
the tools effectively

increased security and privacy, while limitations include

C D None
the inability to detect certain types of problems

63. What is a partition in disk management?

A temporary file created by the computer during disk

A B None
cleanup

A segment of a hard drive that is treated as a separate

C An algorithm used to optimize disk usage D
drive

64. How can you use Disk Management creatively to improve your computer's performance?

By using it to change your desktop background to a

A By using it to create, delete, and format partition B high-resolution image for a more visually appealing
experience

By using it to overclock your disk for improved By using it to move your operating system to an SSD for
C D
performance faster boot times

65. How does antivirus software protect a computer system from malware?

A By encrypting files and folders B By optimizing the computer's performance

C By scanning for and removing malicious software D By blocking network connections

66. What are the five steps of the 5-S practice?

A Sort, Set in order, Systematize, Standardize, Sustain B Sort, Simplify, Standardize, Sustain, Safety

C Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain D Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

67. Suppose you are an IT consultant hired to provide advice on diagnostic software tools for a small business. How would
you recommend the business approach diagnostic tools?

By using a combination of diagnostic tools, selected

A By not using any diagnostic software tools at all B based on the specific needs and configuration of each
computer or device in the network

By using a single diagnostic tool on all computers in the By allowing each employee to choose their own
C D
network diagnostic tools

68. What is the primary function of application software?

A To provide access to the internet B To perform specific tasks for the user

C To control the hardware resources of a computer D To manage software applications

69. How can WinDirStat be used to identify large files that are taking up significant amounts of disk space?

A By sorting files and folders by size B By searching for specific file names

C By analyzing the file type of each file D By analyzing the date each file was created
70. What is the primary function of a drivers in computer?

To enable communication between software programs

A To prevent unauthorized access to hardware devices B
and hardware devices

To perform routine maintenance and diagnostics on

C To manage system resources and memory allocation D
computer hardware

71. Explain how a device driver enables communication between the operating system and a hardware device.

Device drivers manage the resources of the operating

A system so that hardware devices can operate B None
efficiently.

Device drivers translate commands from the operating Device drivers provide a common interface for the
C system into a format that hardware devices can D operating system to send commands to hardware
understand and vice versa. devices and receive data from them

72. Which of the following is the first step in installing a driver on a computer?

A Open the Device Manager B Connect the device to the computer

C Download the driver from the internet D Insert the driver installation CD into the computer

73. What is the purpose of diagnostic software tools?

A To repair hardware issues B To enhance network security

C To detect and fix software problems D To optimize computer performance

74. How can users ensure that their antivirus software is up-to-date and effective?

By disabling the software when not in use to conserve By regularly updating the software and running scans
A B
system resources on a schedule

C By using multiple antivirus programs simultaneously D None

75. What are some of the limitations of antivirus software in protecting a computer system from malware?
I. It cannot protect against zero-day attacks
II. It may cause system slowdowns or conflicts with other software
III. It may not detect all types of malware

A None B I and II

C II only D I, II and III

76. How can users determine whether device drivers are up to date and functioning properly?

By disabling the device and re-enabling it in the device By checking the manufacturer's website for updates
A B
manager and using diagnostic software tools

By deleting all existing device drivers and installing the

C D None
latest version available

77. Suppose you are a business owner who relies on software to manage inventory and sales. How would you prioritize
software updates in your company?

prioritize updates that add new features to the wait to update the software until any bugs have been
A B
software fixed

update the software as soon as updates become

C prioritize updates that fix security vulnerabilities D
available
78. What is the purpose of assigning drive letters using Disk Management, a utility built into different operating systems?

To provide a way for the operating system to identify

A B To label the partitions for organizational purposes
and access the partitions

C To determine the number of disk installed D To assign permissions for users to access the partitions

79. What are some common issues that can arise from improperly installed or outdated device drivers?

Hardware devices may not function properly, the

The computer may run out of disk space, and the user
A computer may crash or freeze, and security B
may lose important data
vulnerabilities may be introduced

The computer may become slow and unresponsive,

C None D and the user may experience difficulty accessing
certain files or programs

80. What does the "Sustain" step in the 5-S practice refer to?

Removing unnecessary items and clutter from the work Establishing standard procedures for maintaining a
A B
environment clean and organized work environment

Organizing items and tools in a logical and efficient

C Maintaining the quality of the work environment D
manner

Answer Key
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5.c 6.b 7.c 8.d

9.a 10.a 11.b 12.a

13.c 14.a 15.d 16.c

17.a 18.d 19.b 20.a

21.b 22.a 23.d 24.d

25.c 26.a 27.d 28.c

29.d 30.d 31.c 32.c

33.d 34.b 35.b 36.a

37.a 38.d 39.c 40.c

41.c 42.a 43.a 44.c

45.a 46.b 47.b 48.d

49.c 50.b 51.d 52.a

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61.b 62.b 63.d 64.d

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