CIS 100 Midterm| 70 QUESTIONS| WITH CMPLETE SOLUTIONS

What do you call the commands that tell the computer what to do? correct answer: Programming Which of the following is a proper name for a stick of RAM? correct answer: DIMM Where do you connect an anti-static wrist strap? correct answer: To a handy metal part of the case What sort of connection does a typical network interface card have? correct answer: RJ-45 Modern keyboards connect to which of the following ports? correct answer: Mini-DIN and USB Which end of the USB cable plugs into the PC? correct answer: A A modern printer usually plugs into which of the following ports? correct answer: USB What do you plug into a three-row? correct answer: Monitor What connector was designed to connect your PC to a high-end television set? correct answer: HDMI What connector was designed to connect your PC to a high-end audio system? correct answer: S/PDIF Which of the following is an advantage of running Windows on NTFS as opposed to FAT? correct answer: Security Which version of Windows uses the Backup status and configuration tool? correct answer: Windows Vista Ultimate What is the proper way to refer to the system root folder? correct answer: %SystemRoot% What folder is a central storage location for user files in XP? correct answer: My Documents Which utility is helpful in troubleshooting hardware? correct answer: Device Manager Which Windows utility backs up critical files and settings and enables you to roll back to a previous state? correct answer: System Restore Many tech tools are grouped together in which location? correct answer: Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools