A printer is an example of computer: B
O input device.
O hardware.
O software.
O programs.
A modem is necessary if you want to: D
O have voice mail added to your regular telephone service.
O display digital camera photographs on your computer screen.
O add a scanner to your computer system.
O connect to the Internet over analog phone lines.
Input, processing, output, and storage are collectively referred to as: C
O communications.
O the system unit.
O the information processing cycle.
O the systems cycle.
Storage devices are included in: B
O the central processing unit.
O the system unit.
O the microprocessor.
O RAM.
Of the following computer types, which one is the most powerful? A
O Professional workstation
O Desktop computer
O Internet appliance
O Network computer
Checking the spelling in a word processed document is an example of which of the four computer operations?
A
O Processing
O Output
O Storage
O Input
Which of the following statements is considered a disadvantage of using a computer? C
Storage devices are inadequate to hold data and programs.
Computers are unreliable.
People generate more information from computers than they can possibly use.
Computers work with text and graphics only.
Which one of the following options is considered data? B
O Program
O Sounds
O Peripheral
O Information
Which of the following is the most frequently used input device? D
O Touch screen
O Microphone
O Scanner
O Keyboard
To analyze huge amounts of scientific data and display underlying patterns, you would use a: C
O minicomputer
O mainframe.
O supercomputer.
O server
The Internet is needed in all of the following instances EXCEPT: B
O using the WWW to research ways to treat poison ivy.
O sending an original physical copy of a letter to a customer.
O conducting business with an e-tailer.
O sending and receiving instant messages with your best friend.
Which of the following statements regarding computer ethics is NOT true? C
O Computer ethics is associated with your moral beliefs.
O Computer ethics defines right and wrong principles for computer professionals.
O Standards for computer ethics support copying programs and digital music.
O Computer ethics is a new branch of philosophy.
The two major components of system software are: A
O the operating system and system utilities.
O application software and system utilities.
O primary memory and storage.
O the operating system and applications software.
Which of the following may be necessary for you to do after you install new application software? D
O Press Shift + Alt + Del.
O Turn the computer power switch off and then back on.
O Do a cold boot.
O Do a warm boot.
The power-on self-test: B
O is able to provide detailed on-screen instructions that the user finds easy to follow to correct hardware
problems.
O verifies that the computer hardware is working properly.
O is conducted before the BIOS instructions are placed in the memory.
O checks for upgrades to the application software.
The options in the setup program needed for the BIOS to find the operating system are stored in: B
O a driver.
O CMOS.
O the kernel.
O the registry.
Microsoft Windows stores your computer configuration information regarding installed hardware and software
in a: D
O catalog.
O boot.
O device driver.
O registry.
In order to see a custom system utility in Microsoft Windows after loading the operating system, you: A
O can right-click the small icon at the right side of the taskbar.
O have to load the utility from storage and then right-click on the icon at the bottom left of the screen.
O can click on the utility icon and then press F8.
O can click on the utility name that displays at the top of the screen.
The authentication process: A
O involves typing your name and your password to log into the system.
O is something that is required on your home computer.
O keeps track of who logs into your computer.
O has to be completed before the operating system completes its loading.
Which of the following is a memory management technique that makes the random access memory appear larger
than it is? B
O Caching
O Virtual memory
O Preemptive multitasking.
O Read-only memory
Which of the following displays additional options following a menu choice? A
O Dialog box
O Menu-driven user interface
O User interface
O Command-line interface
What makes Windows NT different from other earlier Windows operating systems? B
O It works on mobile computing devices.
O It was specifically designed to work on networked computers.
O It cannot prevent users from accessing confidential data.
O It requires the administrator to configure each workstation individually rather than remotely.
Which operating system shows the most rapid growth in the number of Intel-based computer users? C
O UNIX
O Microsoft Windows XP
O Linux
O Mac OS X
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Linux operating system? D
O It works on only a few types of computers.
O Linux is powerful but very costly to purchase.
O It doesn’t have a graphical-user interface.
O It isn’t able to run some software products such as Microsoft Office.
Which of the following would NOT be performed with application software? C
O Charts for a sales meeting presentation
O Customer list used for mailing invoices
O Hard disk cleanup
O Financial report sent to investors
What kind of program would you choose to use to create computer files that you share with other people in your
company? D
O Vertical
O Videoconferencing
O Utility
O Productivity
Which of the following is an advantage of a software suite? A
O The individual applications share the same resources
O The suite includes the operating system
O The suite is less expensive than any one application within the suite
O Each application within the suite has its own set of resources
Saving files in HyperText Markup Language: A
O makes it possible for anyone to view the file in a Web browser.
O increases file conversion costs.
O requires the viewer of the file to use the same computer software as the creator used to save the file.
O decreases software compatibility.
Which of the following would you use if you wanted to use a preliminary version of the software while it is still
in the testing stages of development? B
O Time-limited trial version
O Beta version
O Service release
O Maintenance release
The purpose of printed application software documentation is to: B
O stipulate the agreement in a site license.
O provide tutorials and manuals that explain how to use the software.
O explain how the program interacts with the operating system.
O show the program source code so the user can modify it to suit specific needs.
Software piracy is: B
O a minor infraction of the software licensing agreement.
O a federal offense.
O impossible because of the increased copy protection used in software products.
O allowed in education environments.
A software upgrade could be any of the following EXCEPT: A
O customizing your software to allow the users the same default settings.
O purchasing the next version of the software.
O downloading a patch to correct a performance problem.
O downloading a service release to update your version.
Software that you can install and use before you need to pay for it to avoid copyright infringement is called: B
O public domain software.
O shareware.
O freeware.
O copy-protected software.
Which of the following statements regarding software installation is FALSE? C
O Installation and setup utilities make the job of installing programs easy to accomplish.
O Installing software on your computer’s hard drive involves both transferring the files to the hard drive
and configuring the software to work with your computer.
O The initial configuration of the software should be completed after you have used the software for a
while to see what changes you need to make.
O If you download compressed software from the Internet, you will need to decompress it before you can
install the program on your hard drive.
To return a window to the size it was before you displayed it to fit the entire window, click the: C
O Minimize window control.
O Maximize window control.
O Restore window control.
O Program icon on the Status bar.
Which application menu contains the option to save a document with a different name? B
O View
O File
O Edit
O Tools
To provide a consistent look for a fax cover sheet, you can use a ____________ that comes with the application
program. C
O pattern
O sample
O template
O help file
If you activate the autosave option in your application program, A
O your work will be automatically saved at intervals that you specify, such as every 10 minutes.
O you cannot use the regular save method in the application program.
O there is no danger in losing any of the file that you created if the program fails.
O your file will automatically save when you close it.
O input device.
O hardware.
O software.
O programs.
A modem is necessary if you want to: D
O have voice mail added to your regular telephone service.
O display digital camera photographs on your computer screen.
O add a scanner to your computer system.
O connect to the Internet over analog phone lines.
Input, processing, output, and storage are collectively referred to as: C
O communications.
O the system unit.
O the information processing cycle.
O the systems cycle.
Storage devices are included in: B
O the central processing unit.
O the system unit.
O the microprocessor.
O RAM.
Of the following computer types, which one is the most powerful? A
O Professional workstation
O Desktop computer
O Internet appliance
O Network computer
Checking the spelling in a word processed document is an example of which of the four computer operations?
A
O Processing
O Output
O Storage
O Input
Which of the following statements is considered a disadvantage of using a computer? C
Storage devices are inadequate to hold data and programs.
Computers are unreliable.
People generate more information from computers than they can possibly use.
Computers work with text and graphics only.
Which one of the following options is considered data? B
O Program
O Sounds
O Peripheral
O Information
Which of the following is the most frequently used input device? D
O Touch screen
O Microphone
O Scanner
O Keyboard
To analyze huge amounts of scientific data and display underlying patterns, you would use a: C
O minicomputer
O mainframe.
O supercomputer.
O server
The Internet is needed in all of the following instances EXCEPT: B
O using the WWW to research ways to treat poison ivy.
O sending an original physical copy of a letter to a customer.
O conducting business with an e-tailer.
O sending and receiving instant messages with your best friend.
Which of the following statements regarding computer ethics is NOT true? C
O Computer ethics is associated with your moral beliefs.
O Computer ethics defines right and wrong principles for computer professionals.
O Standards for computer ethics support copying programs and digital music.
O Computer ethics is a new branch of philosophy.
The two major components of system software are: A
O the operating system and system utilities.
O application software and system utilities.
O primary memory and storage.
O the operating system and applications software.
Which of the following may be necessary for you to do after you install new application software? D
O Press Shift + Alt + Del.
O Turn the computer power switch off and then back on.
O Do a cold boot.
O Do a warm boot.
The power-on self-test: B
O is able to provide detailed on-screen instructions that the user finds easy to follow to correct hardware
problems.
O verifies that the computer hardware is working properly.
O is conducted before the BIOS instructions are placed in the memory.
O checks for upgrades to the application software.
The options in the setup program needed for the BIOS to find the operating system are stored in: B
O a driver.
O CMOS.
O the kernel.
O the registry.
Microsoft Windows stores your computer configuration information regarding installed hardware and software
in a: D
O catalog.
O boot.
O device driver.
O registry.
In order to see a custom system utility in Microsoft Windows after loading the operating system, you: A
O can right-click the small icon at the right side of the taskbar.
O have to load the utility from storage and then right-click on the icon at the bottom left of the screen.
O can click on the utility icon and then press F8.
O can click on the utility name that displays at the top of the screen.
The authentication process: A
O involves typing your name and your password to log into the system.
O is something that is required on your home computer.
O keeps track of who logs into your computer.
O has to be completed before the operating system completes its loading.
Which of the following is a memory management technique that makes the random access memory appear larger
than it is? B
O Caching
O Virtual memory
O Preemptive multitasking.
O Read-only memory
Which of the following displays additional options following a menu choice? A
O Dialog box
O Menu-driven user interface
O User interface
O Command-line interface
What makes Windows NT different from other earlier Windows operating systems? B
O It works on mobile computing devices.
O It was specifically designed to work on networked computers.
O It cannot prevent users from accessing confidential data.
O It requires the administrator to configure each workstation individually rather than remotely.
Which operating system shows the most rapid growth in the number of Intel-based computer users? C
O UNIX
O Microsoft Windows XP
O Linux
O Mac OS X
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Linux operating system? D
O It works on only a few types of computers.
O Linux is powerful but very costly to purchase.
O It doesn’t have a graphical-user interface.
O It isn’t able to run some software products such as Microsoft Office.
Which of the following would NOT be performed with application software? C
O Charts for a sales meeting presentation
O Customer list used for mailing invoices
O Hard disk cleanup
O Financial report sent to investors
What kind of program would you choose to use to create computer files that you share with other people in your
company? D
O Vertical
O Videoconferencing
O Utility
O Productivity
Which of the following is an advantage of a software suite? A
O The individual applications share the same resources
O The suite includes the operating system
O The suite is less expensive than any one application within the suite
O Each application within the suite has its own set of resources
Saving files in HyperText Markup Language: A
O makes it possible for anyone to view the file in a Web browser.
O increases file conversion costs.
O requires the viewer of the file to use the same computer software as the creator used to save the file.
O decreases software compatibility.
Which of the following would you use if you wanted to use a preliminary version of the software while it is still
in the testing stages of development? B
O Time-limited trial version
O Beta version
O Service release
O Maintenance release
The purpose of printed application software documentation is to: B
O stipulate the agreement in a site license.
O provide tutorials and manuals that explain how to use the software.
O explain how the program interacts with the operating system.
O show the program source code so the user can modify it to suit specific needs.
Software piracy is: B
O a minor infraction of the software licensing agreement.
O a federal offense.
O impossible because of the increased copy protection used in software products.
O allowed in education environments.
A software upgrade could be any of the following EXCEPT: A
O customizing your software to allow the users the same default settings.
O purchasing the next version of the software.
O downloading a patch to correct a performance problem.
O downloading a service release to update your version.
Software that you can install and use before you need to pay for it to avoid copyright infringement is called: B
O public domain software.
O shareware.
O freeware.
O copy-protected software.
Which of the following statements regarding software installation is FALSE? C
O Installation and setup utilities make the job of installing programs easy to accomplish.
O Installing software on your computer’s hard drive involves both transferring the files to the hard drive
and configuring the software to work with your computer.
O The initial configuration of the software should be completed after you have used the software for a
while to see what changes you need to make.
O If you download compressed software from the Internet, you will need to decompress it before you can
install the program on your hard drive.
To return a window to the size it was before you displayed it to fit the entire window, click the: C
O Minimize window control.
O Maximize window control.
O Restore window control.
O Program icon on the Status bar.
Which application menu contains the option to save a document with a different name? B
O View
O File
O Edit
O Tools
To provide a consistent look for a fax cover sheet, you can use a ____________ that comes with the application
program. C
O pattern
O sample
O template
O help file
If you activate the autosave option in your application program, A
O your work will be automatically saved at intervals that you specify, such as every 10 minutes.
O you cannot use the regular save method in the application program.
O there is no danger in losing any of the file that you created if the program fails.
O your file will automatically save when you close it.
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