CIT exam 3
How do you know if a device is an input device or an output device?
An input device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device. An output device is how the processed information is displayed.
Jazmyn cannot find the paper that she wrote last night. She is in a panic and you want to help her. What advice would you give her?
Go to the Start menu or Dock to see if the operating system saved it there
What does the operating system do if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder?
It overwrites the original file unless you add a number, date, or initials to differentiate the files.
You and your friend both send documents to the printer, but the printer can only print one document at a time. What does it do with the other document?
It places the document in a buffer.
Simon has difficulty pressing and holding more than one key at a time, such as CTRL+ALT+DEL. What setting can he change to make this task easier?
enable sticky keys
T/F Before you can open and edit a compressed file, you need to zip it.
false
T/F In Windows, the only way to copy or move files is to use the Clipboard.
false
A(n) _____ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device.
icon
Charley likes to have everything organized and she is bothered by the long list of documents on her flash drive. She wants to create folders by semester, then by course. How can you help her?
show her how to use File Manager
Which of the following is an advantage to saving a file to a flash drive?
You can take it with you and then work on it on another computer.
In Windows, you use _____ to reorder, move, and navigate between folders.
file explorer
If you have a file that has billions of bytes of data, then it would be measured in _____.
gigabytes
Samantha has a file named vacation.jpg. What type of file is it?
graphics file
Which of the following helps you more easily locate the files and folders you need?
grouping similar subfolders together in a folder
What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?
a virtual machine
A file manager is used for all of the following except ____.
to name files and folders
You are describing the boot process to a friend and get to the step where the device loads the operating files into RAM, including the kernel. Your friend starts to laugh because she was not aware that there were kernels in her computer. What do you tell her?
The kernel is the core of an operating system that manages memory, runs programs, and assigns resources.
On a desktop, the _____ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows.
active window
T/F Operating systems can run only if they are installed on a hard drive.
false
T/F The operating system assigns the file its name, location, and size.
false
When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play?
starts the word processing program
Where can you pin frequently used apps for easy access?
to the taskbar
T/F If you add a slideshow to play as your desktop theme, you have customized your system software
true
What should you do the first time you save a file?
Name the file.
What is the main purpose of an operating system?
to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer
What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device?
file storage
T/F Output methods include speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards.
true
T/F Sticky keys enable you to press keyboard shortcuts one key at a time instead of simultaneously.
true
Which property is assigned to a file by the operating system?
type
Which of the following terms refers to the area of the hard drive used for virtual memory?
virtual file
A(n) _____ protects your device against unauthorized access
virtual machine
____ is data and instructions entered into the memory of a device.
Input
Which of the following is not a step an operating system performs when printing a document?
It creates the document to be printed
What happens when you delete a folder?
It goes the Recycle Bin or Trash folder
Which of the following statements is true about the Clipboard?
It is temporary storage until you choose to remove it, even if you have already pasted it somewhere.A temporary Windows storage area that holds the selections you copy or cut so you can use them later.
During the boot process, what does the processor do after the computer circuits receive power?
It loads the operating system into RAM.
Dharma opens one window, does a little work, closes the window, and then opens a new one. Instead of opening and closing windows, what can Dharma do to work more efficiently?
Point to the title bar of the open window, and then drag the window to a new location
What concerns are there about open source programs?
Programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system
Which of the following is a step in the boot process?
The operating system catalogs the files and folders on the system.
Which of the following is not an advantage of saving documents in the cloud?
You can access the documents when you are not connected to the Internet.
Which of the following is not a hardware device that controls the movement of the pointer on a computer screen?
keyboard
Which of the following operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?
linux
Which of the following features is a way to make a computer do what you want it to do?
menu
How can you display the main folders on a Windows computer
open file manager
What is the most common type of volatile memory?
random access memory (RAM)