2 ptsQuestion 1
True
False
Cloud computing refers to data, applications, and even resources stored on computers that users access over the Internet
2 ptsQuestion 2
True
False
A “boot process” is the first thing that happens when the computer is on.
2 ptsQuestion 3
True
False
Sorting is one of the primary operations of a computer.
2 ptsQuestion 4
True
False
The Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) is one of the system software programs.
2 ptsQuestion 5
True
False
Solid State Drives (SSDs) can greatly speed up the start up time of the computer compared to a traditional hard drive.
2 ptsQuestion 6
Pressing and holding the Alt key, and then pressing the Tab key, will display the switch list which is all the open windows and running programs on your computer displayed as thumbnails in the center of the screen.
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True
False
2 ptsQuestion 7
True
False
A desktop application is a program designed to run in a window on the desktop in Windows 7 or 8.
2 ptsQuestion 8
True
False
Folders are a method used by Windows to organize files on a disk.
2 ptsQuestion 9
True
False
The Windows Explorer (Computer) program allows you to see the folder hierarchy.
2 ptsQuestion 10
True
False
The Internet is considered to be part of the World Wide Web.
2 ptsQuestion 11
True
False
Currently we are in the 9th generation of computers which allows voice input, optics, and nano technology.
2 ptsQuestion 12
True
False
To select multiple contiguous files using the Windows File Manager program, hold down the Shift key while using any cursor movement key.
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2 ptsQuestion 13
True
False
RFID refers to the ability of a computer to recognize text characters.
2 ptsQuestion 14
True
False
Data is considered to be raw facts.
2 ptsQuestion 15
True
False
Regular mobile Internet users are growing faster than consumer based PC use.
10 pts
embedded computer [ Choose ]
super computer [ Choose ]
personal computer [ Choose ]
portable computer [ Choose ]
mainframe computer [ Choose ]
Question 16
Match the word or phrase that best describes the following:
10 pts
Clipboard [ Choose ]
WordPad [ Choose ]
NotePad
Question 17
Match the word or phrase that best describes the following:
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[ Choose ]
Snipping Tool [ Choose ]
Shortcut menu [ Choose ]
2 ptsQuestion 18
magnetic tape
SSD drives
hard drives
RAID drives
Which of the following media types uses sequential data access only?
2 ptsQuestion 19
concentric
layered
hard
optical
Which of the following disks uses pits and lands?
2 ptsQuestion 20
external buses
peripheral nodes
device drivers
primary kernals
Small programs called ____________ are used to communicate with peripheral devices such as monitors, printers, and keyboards.
2 ptsQuestion 21
multitasking
looped threading
swap filing
multiprocessing
On a computer with two or more CPUs, ____ is a technique in which each processor or core works on a different job.
2 ptsQuestion 22
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hard drive
optical drive
tape drive
flash drive
Which of the following memory storage options does NOT have any moving parts?
2 ptsQuestion 23
4
8
255
no limit
Generally, folders and file names in Windows may have up to _______ characters.
2 ptsQuestion 24
Ghost scripting
Virtual memory
Spooning
Parallel processing
____ uses a portion of a computer’s hard drive as additional RAM.
2 ptsQuestion 25
Which button in the three buttons shown here is used to minimize the window on the screen when using a program on the desktop?
2 ptsQuestion 26
kernel
shell
a programmer
neural net
Which of the following is the core of the operating system?
2 ptsQuestion 27
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A
B
C
D
Which of the following items represents the protocol used in this web address?
A B C D
ftp:// www.microsoft.com/us/ (http://www.microsoft.com/us/) downloads/ index.html
2 ptsQuestion 28
Symbian OS
HP webOS
Blackberry OS
Android OS
Which of the following Operating Systems for phones was developed by Google?
2 ptsQuestion 29
10
20
40
60
Moore’s Law has held true for over __________ years.
2 ptsQuestion 30
RAM
ROM
Hard Disk
Flash Drive
Which of the following is sometimes referred to as volatile or temporary storage.
2 ptsQuestion 31
3
100
101
The binary equivalent or the decimal number 5 is__________ .
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Not saved
The decimal number 5 cannot be expressed in binary.
2 ptsQuestion 32
.exe
.vbs
.com
all of these
Which of the following file types should NOT be opened when you get an unsolicited email (SPAM).
10 pts
Commercial software [ Choose ]
Use it for free [ Choose ]
Should pay for it if you keep using it [ Choose ]
Source code availabe to public [ Choose ]
Centralized database [ Choose ]
Question 33
Match the word or phrase that best describes the following:.
10 pts
compressed folder [ Choose ]
move [ Choose ]
copy [ Choose ]
extracted file [ Choose ]
shift key held down [ Choose ]