CPT Exam 2

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The first personal computers that used MS-DOS as the operating system had which kind of user interface? A) graphical B) command-driven C) menu-driven D) GUI

Command-driven

When the CPU actually performs the work described in the commands during a machine cycle, this stage is known as A) Store. B) Execute. C) Fetch. D) Decode.

Execute

A macro is a program released early to the public for testing and evaluation. True or False

False

App creation software includes tools like Adobe Photoshop. True or False

False

Files deleted from a flash drive are sent to the Recycle Bin and could be recovered, if necessary. True or False

False

Modern desktop operating systems are considered single-user multitasking operating systems. True or False

False

System restore points can only be created by Windows automatically on a regular schedule. True or False

False

There is no limit to how much RAM you can add to modern computers. True or False

False

An example of an open source OS is A) macOS. B) DOS. C) Windows. D) Linux.

Linux

If you want to use your computer for recording your band, you would benefit most from a(n) A) RAID interface. B) MIDI interface. C) overclocking interface. D) HDMI interface.

MIDI interface.

Calendars, tasks, and e-mail can be found in which application? A) OneNote B) Outlook C) Access D) Excel

Outlook

Which of the following is an example of financial management software? A) AudioAcrobat B) Quicken C) Photos D) Lumosity

Quicken

_______ is a set of strategies for using more than one drive in a system. A) VPU B) A machine cycle C) GPU D) RAID

RAID

Which of the following devices would use a real-time operating system? A) Roomba Vacuum B) iPhone C) Microsoft Surface tablet D) all of the above

Roomba Vacuum

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) open source software. B) Software as a Service. C) beta software. D) freeware.

Software as a Service.

Which of the following is not considered an accessibility utility? A) Narrator B) Speech Recognition C) System Restore D) Magnifier

System Restore

Which of the following would you NOT see on a Windows 10 Start menu? A) tiles B) Power C) Task View D) apps list

Task View

Course management software creates a virtual learning experience for students and houses course materials, tests, and discussion boards. True or False

True

Desktop systems are invariably a better value than lighter, more mobile computers. True or False

True

Different versions of Linux are known as distros. True or False

True

Google Docs is an example of Software as a Service. True or False

True

In Windows, if you experience unreliable behavior, try a System Restore before doing a Windows Refresh. True or False

True

Moore's Law describes the pace at which central processing units (CPUs) improve. True or False

True

The power-on self-test (POST) ensures all peripheral devices are attached and operational. True or False

True

When you buy software, you can use it only as specified in the EULA. True or False

True

A feature in Windows 10 that is used to organize open windows into task-specific groups is called A) Snap Assist. B) Virtual Desktops. C) Virtual View. D) Program Manager.

Virtual Desktops

Beta software is made available because A) wireless networking must be added. B) new programmers have been hired. C) the company needs more profits. D) a company is making an early release to test bugs.

a company is making an early release to test bugs.

Software that includes programs to help you at work, home, and school is called A) Software as a Service (SaaS). B) productivity software. C) open source software. D) application software.

application software.

Computers are designed with A) neither volatile nor nonvolatile memory. B) only volatile memory. C) both volatile and nonvolatile memory. D) only nonvolatile memory.

both volatile and nonvolatile memory.

The fastest memory in a computer is A) cache. B) RAM. C) HDMI. D) ROM.

cache

A good way to assess your CPU usage is to A) check the Performance tab of the Task Manager. B) listen for the sound of a spinning hard disk drive. C) feel the temperature of the CPU with your hand. D) check the number reported by the system defrag utility.

check the Performance tab of the Task Manager.

Digital audio software can be used to A) compute complex formulae. B) create drafting blueprints. C) perform mathematical simulations. D) compose songs or soundtracks with virtual instruments.

compose songs or soundtracks with virtual instruments.

When installing software you will often see a question that asks A) how long you plan on keeping the software. B) if you want a full (typical) or a custom installation. C) if you have paid for the software. D) what kind of mobile device you own.

if you want a full (typical) or a custom installation.

When a printer receives a command, it generates a unique signal to the OS, which is called a(n) A) slice. B) interrupt. C) event. D) none of the above

interupt

Moore's Law refers to the A) number of transistors inside a CPU chip. B) overall system processing capability. C) amount of memory on a memory chip. D) speed of DRAM.

number of transistors inside a CPU chip.

When an OS processes tasks in a priority order, it is known as A) preemptive interrupting. B) interruptive multitasking. C) multitasking handling. D) preemptive multitasking.

preemptive multitasking

Image-editing software allows you to A) create drafting blueprints. B) compute complex formulas. C) conduct product simulations. D) remove red eye.

remove red eye.

Before donating your Windows computer, you should perform a Windows A) Reclaim. B) Reset. C) Restore. D) Refresh.

reset

Windows creates "restore points" so that you can A) extend your warranty. B) return your system to the way it was before you installed new software. C) protect your system from hackers. D) add additional hard disk storage space.

return your system to the way it was before you installed new software.

The C: drive on a Windows PC is like a large filing cabinet, and is referred to as the A) library directory. B) main directory. C) main path. D) root directory.

root directory

The minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (RAM), and storage capacity for certain software are called A) system requirements. B) redistributing standards. C) ministan. D) hardware.

system requirements.

Which of the following describes copyleft? A) terms enabling the redistribution of proprietary software B) political philosophy of the corporation C) terms restricting the use of leftover copies of software D) terms enabling the redistribution of open source software

terms enabling the redistribution of open source software

GDDR5 and GDDR3 are types of A) GPUs. B) video memory. C) ROM. D) HDMI.

video memory


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