True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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1.
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The
footprint of a computer case is its length times its width; it is measured in square
inches.
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2.
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The
purpose of a waterfall seat design is to take pressure off the back of a user's legs and promote
better circulation.
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3.
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Frequent stretch breaks and exercises during breaks are controversial and overrated
solutions to employee complaints and injuries.
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4.
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Wrist
and finger pain is usually the result of a mouse that needs maintenance.
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5.
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When
a computer is plugged into a two-prong outlet, an adapter that converts from a three prong plug to a
two prong outlet is recommended.
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6.
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According to this chapter, most computer hardware components function well, even if
the quality of electrical power is very poor.
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7.
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The
highest quality power strips include protective circuits to minimize damage to computer equipment due
to power surges or spikes.
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8.
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Many
offices today were designed for paper-and-pencil activities and are over lit for computer
use.
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9.
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Before a support specialist installs a computer system, he or she should be sure that
all the components and tools required are at the user's site.
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10.
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Hardware upgrades, such as additional memory, are often installed at the time a system
is installed as a user's site.
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Modified True/False
Indicate
whether the sentence or statement is true or false. If false, change the identified word or
phrase to make the sentence or statement true.
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11.
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A
keyboard placed on a regular height office desk (30") can cause user discomfort because the
angle of the user's wrists at the keyboard is unnatural. ____________________
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12.
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When
sitting at a keyboard, a user's forearms should extend to the keyboard in a relatively straight line,
or slightly upward. ______________________________
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13.
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A
display screen should be positioned so the user directly faces a light source in order to
avoid glare on the screen. ______________________________
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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14.
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Which
of these computer cases has the largest footprint? a. | laptop | b. | desktop | c. | mini-tower
case | d. | no significant
differences between these footprints | | |
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15.
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A
monitor arm holds a monitor ____. a. | under the desktop | b. | on the
desktop | c. | 3-4 inches above the desktop | d. | 7-8 inches above
the desktop | | |
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16.
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A
common solution to back or neck pain is ____. a. | adjust or replace the office chair | b. | adjust the
keyboard height | c. | take frequent breaks from repetitive
work | d. | any of
these | | |
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17.
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One
of the primary causes of eyestrain is ____. a. | a monitor that is black and white | b. | a monitor that
is too small (14" or less) | c. | a monitor that is too large (21" or
more) | d. | reflected light off a monitor screen | | |
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18.
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If a
computer will be plugged into a 15-amp circuit, the total amperage of all devices plugged into the
circuit should be ____. a. | less than 15 amps | b. | about 15
amps | c. | not more than
15% more than 15 amps | d. | amperage is not as critical as the quality of
power | | |
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19.
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A
device that regulates the electrical power on a circuit into which a computer will be connected is
____. a. | a circuit
tester | b. | a power conditioner | c. | an
HVAC | d. | an amperage
converter | | |
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20.
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Which
of these is the least important site preparation issue for a user support
specialist? a. | telephone/network access | b. | electrical power requirements | c. | lighting
problems | d. | none is less important than the
others | | |
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21.
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The
principal cause of lighting problems in a computer installation is ____. a. | light that is
too intense | b. | light that is from the wrong source
(direction) | c. | light that is the wrong type | d. | any of
these | | |
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22.
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A
light source that may flicker at the same rate as a computer display screen is ____. a. | an incandescent
light | b. | a florescent light | c. | an LED
light | d. | a halogen light | | |
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23.
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A
useful cleaning agent for use with computer equipment is ____. a. | water | b. | acetone | c. | isopropyl
alcohol | d. | ascorbic acid | | |
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24.
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An
antistatic wrist strap is designed to ____. a. | protect the safety of a support
technician | b. | reduce the risk of damage to computer
components | c. | reduce the risk of fire due to a static
spark | d. | reduce the risk of shock if the computer is not
unplugged | | |
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25.
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Utility software, such a virus checker, screen saver, or security software, is usually
installed on a computer system ____. a. | before the operating system is
installed | b. | after the operating system is
installed | c. | after the applications software is
installed | d. | any of these | | |
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26.
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Which
of these applications software installation options would a support specialist often select for a
laptop computer with limited resources? a. | express | b. | custom | c. | minimal | d. | full | | |
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27.
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Which
of these application software installation options takes the most disk space on a user's hard
drive? a. | express | b. | custom | c. | minimal | d. | full | | |
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28.
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Which
of these application software installation options is likely to ask the most questions of the
installer and require the greatest expertise? a. | express | b. | custom | c. | minimal | d. | full | | |
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Completion
Complete each sentence or
statement.
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29.
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The
length of a computer case times its width is called its ____________________.
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30.
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A
noticeable flicker or visible scan line on a computer display screen is often caused by a(n)
____________________.
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31.
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A(n)
_________________________ contains documentation on the hardware, operating system, applications
software, licenses, warranties, past problems and media backups for a computer system.
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32.
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A(n)
____________________ installation is an option that installs the most common features of an
applications software package.
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33.
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A(n)
____________________ installation is an option that lets the user select which software components to
install, but may ask lots of questions and require more installer knowledge about
options.
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Short Answer
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34.
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Describe the six major steps to install an end user computer system.
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35.
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Describe two ways to handle a situation where a user's keyboard must be located on a
standard height (30") office desk.
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