Exam 6: Purchasing and Maintaining a Computer

Intel ____ processors are best for light use such as Microsoft Office, Web research, and email.

Once you determine your budget, you can narrow your search to look for the best computer that fits your budget.

If two monitors connected to your computer are blank, you may have a damaged ____.

A ____ drive is a small portable solid state storage device that plugs into a USB port.

A disk defragmentation utility removes unused files from your hard drive so the computer doesn't search through unneeded files.

Disadvantages of a(n) ____ computer include that they are less powerful and offer less functionality than other types of computers.

____ devices store files permanently so you can retrieve them later.

You can optimize the way files are stored by running a disk ____ utility.

You can avoid data loss by using a(n) ____ to prevent power loss to your computer.

If the head touches the platter, or if dirt gets on the disk, you can have a ____.

If you need Microsoft Office or other installed programs, keep in mind that some tablets and Chromebooks cannot run all programs.

Once you determine the form factor for your computer, the next decision you need to make is what operating system you will use.

The best way to avoid spyware and adware is to install and run ____ software.

A disadvantage of the all-in-one form factor is that the box is larger and takes up a significant amount of space.

File History is the backup and restore feature on a Windows 8.x computer.

A computer ____ is malicious software that infects your computer without your knowledge or permission. Cookie

____ "scrambles" or encodes data so that even if unauthorized users somehow gain access to your files, they will not be able to read or understand what is in them.

Many business people use scanning apps, turning their smartphones into portable scanners.

If you turn on your computer and you don't see a pointer on the screen, you might have problems with your ____.

The ____ controls the computer's operations.