Computer Apps Midterm Multiple Choice
While considered an electronic system, game consoles are not computers.
False
You only need to update your browser occasionally (every couple months) as the updates take care of all of the latest viruses and malware.
False
Fishing is a problem with computer usage.
False phishing
A word or phrase that further describes a document is called a keyword.
True
A worksheet allows you to enter, calculate, manipulate and analyze data.
True
An alternative to a traditional mouse would be a Touch Pad.
True
Another word for document properties is megadata.
True
Apple computers almost always use an OS X operating system.
True
Apple iOS and Google Android are two examples of operating systems for mobile devices.
True
Because malware and viruses can attack your data, it is a good idea to regularly back up files to an external hard drive
True
Chart used to illustrate changes in data over time is called copying cells.
True
Connecting to the Internet over WiFi uses no data from phones monthly data plan.
True
A tower case is tall and sits next to the monitor or on the floor.
True
Fast facts are tricks you can use to get answers to common questions. Simply type your query in the search box and the answer will appear instantly at the top of the results page.
True
Home is the key that selects the cell at the beginning of a row with the active cell.
True
IMB introduced the original IBM PC in 1981
True
If your electronic device comes with a USB cable it means you can most likely connect to your computer .
True
Mac OS X accounts for only about 10% of global operating systems.
True
Metadata is another term for document properties.
True
The mini toolbar contains the bold, Italic, and increase font size buttons.
True
The overall appearance of a presentation significantly affects it capability communicate information clearly.
True
The server is a computer that serves up information to other computers on a network.
True
Unlike Windows and OS X, Linux is free operating system that is open-sourced (meaning it can be modified and distributed by anyone in the world).
True
.gov is an example of a bottom level domain
False
.org indicates that the website is a scholarly educational site.
False
A Fitbit (fitness tracker) is not considered to be a computer.
False
A chart used to show the contribution of each piece of data to the whole is called a line chart.
False
A vertical line that indicates where next chapter typed will be displayed is called a status line.
False
Apple laptop computers (MacBooks) have removable and replaceable batteries, which is the convenient in case you are not near a power supply and you can bring a back up battery.
False
Changing contents in a cell is called in-cell formation.
False
Creating a single cell by combining two or more cells is called copying cells.
False
Generally speaking, desktops are more expensive than laptop computers.
False
If while browsing the Internet a pop-up system message or diagnostic wanting suddenly appears on your screen you should immediately click on it to make sure everything is okay.
False
It is completely to shop online using public WiFi from Starbucks
False
Once you have developed a strong password, it is a good idea to use it for multiple accounts. Easier to remember that way.
False
SUM function gives the average of all the numbers in a range of cells.
False
Search engines are the mechanical hardware components of a computer that tell the Internet what to look for.
False
The default slide layouts are set up in portrait orientation.
False
The font color grid is located in the Color Group on the Design tab.
False
The theme fonts group of formatting choices for a document theme contain a set of lines and fill effects.
False
The title of a chart is called the legend.
False
The value axis is the x-axis.
False
The video card is responsible for what you hear through the speakers.
False
Turning off your computer is one of the ways recommend in the tutorials to defend your accounts and private information from hackers
False
W3sT is a strong password because it uses uppercase, lowercase and numbers.
False
A blog is the short term for Web Log
True
A collection of cell styles and other styles that have common characteristics are called a theme.
True
A common password mistake is using a simple pattern ABc123321cBA
True
A laptop is an all-in-one design, with a built in monitor, keyboard, touchpad (instead of a mouse ) and speakers.
True
A processor's speed is measured in megahertz and gigahertz.
True
PC's and Mac Computers have different connection ports.
True
RAM is your systems short term memory.
True
Spam messages often contain images that, once opened in the email, can track. This allows the spammer to see if your email is working.
True
The copy area is also called the source area.
True
The faster the hard drive, the faster your computer can start up and load programs.
True
You should always trust you best judgment when you are not sure about an email or electronic request.
True
You should never use personal information such as your name, birthday or email address as your password.
True
Your search results will be better if you search for keywords rather than questions (example: weather Cromwell is better than How is the weather in Cromwell?)
True
