Computer Concepts and Applications Test #2
What is copyleft?
concept of redistributing modified open source software under the same terms as the original software
What is a core?
contains parts of the CPU required for processing
What is a full installation?
copies all the most commonly used files and programs from the distribution disc to your computers hard drive
What is freeware?
copyright software that you can use for free
Which of the following is NOT necessary to do before installing beta software? A. creating a restore point B. backing up your system C. defragging the hard drive D. ensuring your virus protection software is updated
defragging the hard drive
Special programs that facilitate communication between a device and the OS are called A. APIs B. device drivers C. utility programs D. hardware player
device drivers
What are optical drives?
disc drives that use a laser to store and read data
What is a graphical interface?
display graphics and use the point and click technology of the mouse and cursor
What is audio editing software?
edits audio LOL - kara this is ****ing stupid
What is thrashing?
excessive paging
What is a device driver?
facilitates communication between the device and the OS
The Windows 10 app used for locating files and folders is A. disk manager B. Finder C. file explorer D. library explorer
file explorer
What is open source software?
free software that is available with few licensing and copyright restrictions
What is image editing software?
geared to the casual photographer; includes basic modifications to images such as red eyes, modifying contrast, sharpness, and color casts
Operating systems that have windows and icons have what type of user interface? A. command driven B. graphical user C. menu driven D. magnetic tape based
graphical user
What is a spooler?
helps coordinate print jobs currently being sent to the printer
What is financial planning software?
helps maintain your daily finances
What is personal information management software?
helps manage email, contacts, calendars and tasks all in one place
What is digital video editing software?
helps refine your videos
What is accounting software?
helps small business owners manage their finances more efficiently by providing tools for tracking accounts receivable and accounts payable
What is system software?
helps the computer and coordinates instructions between application software and the computer's hardware devices
What is a wizard?
helps walk you through steps necessary to complete a complicated task
You are most likely to find an RTOS A. in a robotic camera B. on a supercomputer C. on a mainframe D. on an iPad
in a robotic camera
What is productivity software?
include programs that let you perform various tasks required at home school and business that includes word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database and personal information manager programs
What is multimedia software?
includes digital image and video editing software, digital audio software and other specialty software required to produce computer games, animations, and movies
What are mobile apps?
installed on computing device but generally a device that is mobile and connected constantly to the internet. Often require and internet connection to be fully functional. Ex: Clash of Clans
What are local apps?
installed on your computer device and generally don't need internet access to be fully functional. Ex: Microsoft Word
SuperFetch A. is a feature of Windows that supports optimal memory management B. makes the boot up time for the system very quick C. is a video optimization that downloads high definition video faster D. is a tool that defragments the hard drive to increase performance
is a tool that defragments the hard drive to increase performance
What is a multiuser operating system?
lets more than one user access the computer system at a time by handling and prioritizing requests from multiple users
What is tax preparation software?
lets you prepare your state and federal taxes on your own instead of hiring a professional
Which of the following is not a website for managing your digital pictures? A. shutterfly B. snapfish C. picasa D. lumosity
lumosity
What is a real time operating system?
machinery that performs a repetitive series of specific tasks in an exact amount of time need this
What is software piracy?
making more copies of the software than the license permits
What are CPU benchmarks?
measurements used to compare performance between processors
PowToon and HaikuDeck are alternatives to A. microsoft word B. microsoft powerpoint C. adobe indesign D. apple iwork pages
microsoft powerpoint
SSDs are classified as what type of storage? A. volatile B. nonvolatile C. video D. cache
non volatile
Moores Law refers to the A. amount of memory on a memory chip B. overall system processing capability C. number of transistors inside a CPU chip D. speed of DRAM
number of transistors inside a CPU chip
What are web-based apps?
obtained through software as a service in which the vendor hosts the software online and you access and use the software over the internet without having to install it on your computer. Ex: G-mail
Calendars, tasks, and email will be found in which application? A. excel B. onenote C. outlook D. access
outlook
What are stakeholders?
people or entities who are effected by the operations of a business
What are whistle blowers?
people who report businesses to regulatory agencies for committing illegal acts or who expose unethical acts committed by their employers
The process of adding a Windows 10 app to the State menu is known as A. clipping B. visualizing C. pinning D. screening
pinning
What is database software?
powerful applications that let you store and organize data
When an OS processes tasks in a priority order, it is known as A. preemptive interrupting B. interruptive multitasking C. preemptive multitaksing D. multitasking handling
preemptive multitasking
What type of software enables you to create dynamic slide shows? A. word processing B. Spreadsheet C. presentation D. database
presentation
What is computer aided design?
programs ti created automated designs, technical drawings, and 3-D model visualizations
What is hyperthreading?
provides quicker processing of information by enabling a new set of instructions to start executing before the previous set has finished
What is disk fragmentation?
rearranges fragmented data so that related file pieces are unified
What is a CPU usage graph?
records your CPU usage for the past minute
What is cloud computing?
refers to storing data, files, and applications on the web and being able to access any internet connected device
Windows creates restore points so that you can A. extend your warranty B. add additional hard disk storage space C. return your system to the way it was before you installed new software D. protect your system from viruses
return your system to the way it was before you installed new software
What is over clocking?
running the CPU at a faster speed than the manufacturer recommends
The video memory in a modern video card is A. mechanical B. several gigabytes of GDDR5 C. related to the size of the SSD drive D. set by CPU speed
several gigabytes of GDDR5
What is memory modules?
small circuit boards that hold a series of RAM chips and fit into special slots on the motherboard
Software that is available on demand via the internet is called A. proprietary software B. software as a service C. productivity software D. open source software
software as a service
When a vendor hosts software on a website and you don't need to install the software on your device, this is known as A. software as a service B. open source software C. beta software D. freeware
software as a service
What is vertical market software?
software designed for specific industry such as property management software for real estate professionals
What is spreadsheet software?
software that lets you make calculations and perform numerical analyses
What is proprietary software?
software you buy. ex: Microsoft Office applications
Which type of program takes advantage of automatic recalculation and what if analysis? A. spreadsheet B. database C. CAD/CAM D. project management
spreadsheet
What is paging?
swapping
The minimum set of recommended standards for a program is known as the A. operating system B. system requirements C. setup guide D. installation specs
system requirements
Which of the following is not considered an accessibility utility? A. system restore B. magnifier C. narrator D. speech recognition
system restore
What is file compression utility?
takes out redundancies in a file to reduce the file size
Which utility is used to exit out of a non responsive program? A. Task Manager B. Disk cleanup C. System refresh D. File explorer
task manager
Which of the following describes copyleft? A. terms enabling redistributing proprietary software B. terms enabling redistributing open source software C. terms enabling free use of software contents D. terms restricting free use of software content
terms enabling redistributing open source software
Which of the following is true? A. RAM is where the CPU is located B. Intel is the only manufacturer of CPUs C. The CPU contains the ALU D. The windows system properties window tells you how much memory you should but
the CPU contains the ALU
What is physical memory?
the amount of RAM actually sitting on memory modules
What is user interface?
the desktop, icons and menus that let you communicate with your computer
What is Mac OS?
the first commercially available OS to incorporate the ability to interact with the computer with user friendly point and click technology
What is a hard drive?
the largest capacity of any storage devices
What is system requirements?
the minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory and hard drive capacity
Which of the following is true about open source software? A. the program code is confidential B. the program can be changed and is freely distributed C. the program can be freely distributed as long as the program code is not changed D. the program code is subject to copyright protection
the program can be changed and is freely distributed
What is access time?
the tine it takes a storage device to locate its stored data and make it available for processing, is faster than optical drives
What is multitasking?
to perform more than one process at a time
Which statement about ultrabook computers is false? A. ultrabooks have the fastest optical drives B. ultrabooks are equipped with SSD drives for fast start-up C. ultrabooks typically weigh less than 3 pounds D. ultrabooks are available for either windows or the OS X operating systems
ultrabooks have the fastest optical drives
What is application software?
used to do tasks at home and work
What is authentication?
verification of your login name and password
A new feature in Windows 10 that is used to organize open windows into task-specific groups is called A. program manager B. virtual desktops C. snap assist D. task view
virtual desktops
The OS can optimize RAM storage by using A. thrashing B. virtual memory C. an interrupt handler D. a spooler
virtual memory
What software do I use to create a web page? A. database B. spreadsheet C. web authoring software D. both b and c
web authoring software
What is an application programming interface?
what an application software needs in order to interact with the CPU
When would you want to consider RAID 1 technology? A. when you need the fastest solution for writing data B. when you need an instant backup of your work C. if you think that SSDs are too expensive D. when you only want to have one hard disk drive
when you need an instant backup of your work
What is custom installation?
you can decide which features you want installed on your hard drive, saves space
What is a command driven interface?
you enter commands with the computer system
What is a root directory?
C: - top of filing structure
Which type of software is used to make 3d models? A. spreadsheet B. CAD C. DTP D. simulation
CAD
What is a software license also known as?
End User License Agreement
To improve video performance, modern computers have a _______ in addition to the CPU. A. GPU B. VPU C. DPU D. APU
GPU
An example of an open source OS is A. Windows B. OS X C. Linux D. DOS
Linux
What are the three categories of apps that you can use?
Local Mobile Web-based
Which is NOT an example of a mobile operating system? A. iOS B. OS X C. Andriod D. Windows 10
OS X
What is volatile storage?
RAM
What is nonvolatile storage?
ROM
Which is NOT a type of video port? A. HDMI B. USB 3.1 C. USB 3.0 D. DisplayPort
USB 3.0
An emerging standard named ______ uses a reversible connector named _____ A. USB 3.0/ USB 2.0 B. USB 3.1/ HDMI C. thunderbolt/ displayport D. USB 3.1 / USB C
USB 3.1 / USB C
Which of the following is an uncompressed audio file format? A. AAC B. WAV C. MP3 D. WMA
WAV
What is a platform?
a combination of an OS and specific processor
What is a solid state hybrid drive?
a combination of both a mechanical hard drive and an SSD into a single device
What is cache memory?
a form of RAM that gets data to the CPU for processing much faster than bringing the data in from the computer's RAM
What is an operating system?
a group of programs that controls how your computer functions
What is UNIX?
a multiuser, multitasking OS that is used as a network OS although it can also be found on PCs
What is a template?
a predesigned form
What is personal ethics?
a set of formal or informal ethical principles you use to make decisions in your life
What is software?
a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do
What is a redundant array of independent disks?
a set of strategies for using more than on drive in a system
What is an interrupt?
a signal that tells the OS its in need of immediate attention
What is a macro?
a small program that groups a series of commands so that they will run as a single command
What is a utility program?
a small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for your computer such as a system maintenance and file compression
What is plug and play?
a software and hardware standard design to facilitate the installation of new hardware in PCs by including the OS the drives these devices need in order to run
What is an interrupt handler?
a special numerical code that prioritizes the requests
Which of the following would you not see on a Windows 10 Start menu? A. tiles B. power C. all apps D. task view
all apps
The limit to how much RAM you can add to your system? A. depends on the design of the motherboard B. depends on the operating system running on your system C. depends on the amount of memory each memory card slot supports D. all of the above
all of the above
When a computer is no longer useful it can be A. securely donated B. recycled C. turned into a sand like substance D. all of the above
all of the above
Which of the following is considered a benefit of using simulation programs? A. they allow users to experience potentially dangerous situations without risk B. they help to prevent costly errors C. they allow users to train on software that is not installed on their systems D. all of the above
all of the above
Which software application would you use to calculate and manipulate numerical data? A. microsoft office excel B. apple iwork numbers C. apache openoffice calc D. all of the above
all of the above
What is user desktop publishing software?
allows professionals to design books and other publications that require complex layouts
What is an End User License Agreement?
an agreement between you and the user and the software company
What is a beta version?
an application that is still under development
What is a program?
an instruction set
What is Linux?
an open source OS designed for use on personal computers and as a network OS
What is Windows?
an operating environment that incorporates a user-friendly visual interface
What are the two types of software?
application and system
What is a path separator?
backslash
Computers are designed with A. volatile memory B. nonvolatile memory C. both volatile and nonvolatile memory D. neither
both
A good way to assess your CPU usage is to A. feel the temperature of the CPU with your hand B. listen for the sound of spinning hard disk drive C. check the number reported by the system defrag utility D. check the performance tab of the task manager
check the performance tab of the task manager
What is a menu driven interface?
choose commands from menus displayed on the screen
What is managing software?
classroom tools - Blackboard, Moodle and Canvas
What is used to reduce the file size of a file or folder? A. defragmenter B. compression C. extraction D. shrinker
compression
Which of the following is NOT a common file name extension A. .docx B. .jpg C. .pptx D. .zipped
.zipped
Dolby Digital 7.1 creates A. ultra sharp high definition video B. a digital signal from an audio input C. 8channel surround sound D. 7channel surround sound
8channel surround sound
The blocks of code that application software needs to interact with the CPU is called A. Automatic Programming Interface B. Automatic Program Instruction C. Application Programming Interface D. Application Program Instruction
Application Programming Interface
What is presentation software?
Microsoft PowerPoint or Keynote
What is the most popular word processing application?
Microsoft Word
Do all software programs require installation on my computing devices?
No