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Hooking Up A New Computer

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Choose the correct answer or phrase to fill in the blank. Each question has only one correct answer.

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What's Peter having problems with?

  • Hooking up his new computer
  • Unplugging his new computer
  • Installing his new computer

Why does he ask Jack for help?

  • He knows Jack is friendly.
  • He knows Jack is a geek.
  • He knows Jack can't say no.

Which piece of hardware does Peter not mention hooking up?

  • Mouse
  • Keyboard
  • Printer

What does Jack suggest Peter install?

  • Drivers for the keyboard, mouse and printer
  • A new browser
  • A new hard drive

Which statement is true according to Jack?

  • The computer won't boot up without the new drivers.
  • The computer will boot up and new drivers won't help.
  • The computer will boot up, but new drivers will help.

Which component does Peter not recognize?

  • The printer
  • The memory reader
  • The cable modem

What does Jack think of the system?

  • He thinks it's too small.
  • He thinks it's nice.
  • He thinks it's cheap.

Which hardware is required to get online?

  • A cable modem and Ethernet cable
  • A cable modem and printer
  • A cable modem and SD card

Which software do they need to surf the internet?

  • A word processor
  • A browser
  • An SD card

What does Jack understand in the end?

  • That Peter is an expert as using computers
  • That he's going to need to stay a long time to help Peter
  • That he should be done soon

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