Quiz: On Your Own | Jan's Computer Basics

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1. You can count on prices for computer-related products to _____.

rise faster than inflation.

stabilize to a consistent price now that the market is mature.

fall as newer, more advanced versions are released.

be totally unpredictable.

2. Which are examples of the hidden costs of owning a computer?
    a. operating system
    b. printer paper
    c. printer toner or ink
    d. mouse
    e. tape for backups

abcde

bcde

bce

3. The kind of software which you can try out before buying but which has major functions disabled is _____.

trialware/shareware

crippleware

liteware

freeware

4. The abilities your computer must have in order to run a certain program are called the _____.

system requirements

operating system

system details

minimum standards

5. An advantage to buying computer products from a large chain store is _____.

it usually easy to exchange or return products.

you get very personal service

the cheapest prices available

none over any place else.

6. The first step in installing software is _____.

read the manual

insert the installation disk in the correct drive, right side up

pray

start your uninstaller program

7. If your software starts behaving oddly, the first remedy to try is _____.

call the technical support number

go to the company's web site and read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

reboot the computer

reinstall the program

8. To prepare ahead of time in case of damaged data you should _____.

keep your original install disks and documentation

use a UPS, uninterruptible power supply

run an antivirus program continually

backup the data

9. After installing software or hardware, you should _____ the installation guide.

save

save, until you are sure everything is working right

save for about 6 months

trash it since you won't need it again

10. A program which is an "upgrade version" _____.

merely adds features to an existing program

requires the presence of a previous version of the program to install

is a just a new version of a program

is a more advanced high-end type program

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