CS-120
When the machine cycle performs the fetch step, it is ________.
retrieving an instruction from the main memory
If you set a tab stop or an indent, you can see the location on the ________.
ruler
Users can make or highlight areas of a website and then use the ________________ feature of Microsoft edge to send the highlighted site to others
share
You can utilize a keyboard ________ by pressing a key or combination of keys to perform a task that would otherwise require a mouse.
shortcut
To update your files that are located on two or more devices, you can ________ them.
sync
When working with smaller screens, you can minimize the ribbon so that only the ________ are visible.
tab names
The manner in which text displays around an object is ________.
text wrapping
Line spacing refers to ________.
the distance between lines of text in a paragraph
A formatting mark in each cell of a table indicates ________.
the end of the contents in each cell
Most Business Communication texts recommend that the dateline of business letter be positioned at least ________ below the letterhead of the page.
three blank lines
GPS uses ________ to determine the position of the receiving device.
triangulation
The lightweight system that has high-end processing and video capabilities built into it is a(n) ________.
ultrabook
You can create a ____________ desktop as an additional desktop to organize
virtual
Where does a dot leader display in a document?
Between the columns of a list
________ is an electronic scavenger hunt played around the world.
Geocaching
________ store data magnetically on metal platters.
Hard drives
Which of the following enables you to select everything in an entire document?
Move the pointer to the left of any line and when the arrow pointer displays, triple-click.
which is not an option on the windows 10 start menu?
My Computer icon
________ software helps maintain, repair, and protect the computer.
Utility
Modern operating systems can artificially extend the computer's RAM by using ________ memory.
Virtual
What does a column break indicator look like?
A dotted line
What is a style guide?
A manual of standards for the design and writing of documents
How can you distinguish the footnotes in a document from the body of the report?
A short black line displays just above the footnote area.
________ is a collection of formatting options that can be applied to a picture, text, or an object.
A style
Which of the following is NOT one of the three largest search engines?
AOL
The __________ is a vertical panel that displays on the right side of your screen when you click the icon in the notifications area of the taskbar
Action Center
Which of the following is NOT a task available in Slide Sorter view?
Add text to multiple placeholders
What does pressing Tab in the last cell of a table do?
Adds a new row
To display measurements on the ruler while changing column widths, hold down the ________ key while dragging the marker.
Alt
________ is an embedded version of Linux that runs on many phones and tablets.
Android
Which symbols does Excel use to indicate that a cell is not wide enough to display a formula or function result?
#
Which symbol represents that a cell is an absolute cell reference in a function or formula?
$
The file extension for an audio file is ________.
.mp3
File names can contain up to ________ characters.
255
Picture styles include all of the following EXCEPT ________.
3-D rotation
All Excel formulas begin with a(n) ________.
= sign
________ software prevents adware and spyware software from installing itself on a computer.
Antispyware
How do potential spelling and grammar errors display in Word 2016?
As red and blue wavy underlines
Instead of using numbers to designate footnotes, you can use the seven traditional symbols in order—the first of which is what symbol?
Asterisk
Where does a header print?
At the top of each sheet of slide handouts or notes pages
The ________ is a program that is used to start up the computer.
BIOS
The results in a ________ search display Creative Commons images for use in your assignments.
Bing image
________ measure human characteristics such as fingerprints and eye retinas.
Biometric scanners
The storage capacity of a single-layer ________ is 25 GB.
Blu-ray disc
The primary hard disk drive in a computer is usually labeled ________.
C:
The ________ is considered to be the brain of the computer.
CPU
The default font in a Word 2016 document is ________.
Calibri
Which of the following is found within the body of a report and refers to a source in the bibliography at the end of the paper?
Citation
________ refers to applications and services that are accessed over the Internet.
Cloud computing
________ is the integration of technology on a device that serves more than one purpose, such as a smartphone.
Convergence
Which of the following describes removing unwanted or unnecessary areas of an image?
Cropping
Hold down the ________ key to select nonadjacent cells.
Ctrl
Use the ________ key to select A5:A8 and D5:D8.
Ctrl
Which of the following shortcut keys enables you to select everything in a document?
Ctrl + A
You can use the ________ command to place a copy of a selection on the Clipboard and remove the selection from the original location.
Cut
The ________ enables you to use a friendly name like google.com to find a website.
DNS
________ is the protocol that resolves a domain name such as ebay.com to an IP address.
DNS
Windows ________ is the antivirus software included on computers running the Windows operating system.
Defender
________ is a utility that rearranges the fragmented files on your disk to improve efficiency.
Disk defragmenter
A research paper using MLA style includes which of the following formats?
Double spacing
How do you select an individual word?
Double-click the word
You should always read the ________, which is the contract between the software user and the software publisher.
EULA
Which of the following is NOT true about email?
Email is secure
________ studies the relationship between workers and their workspaces.
Ergonomics
________ is the protocol used to transfer files between computers.
FTP
What is the practice of organizing your digital files?
File management
Backstage view in Word 2016 is accessed by clicking the ________.
File tab
The ________ in Mac OS X file system is similar to the Windows File Explorer.
Finder
Which of the following Excel features recognizes a pattern in the data of a worksheet?
Flash Fill
________ were one of the first forms of social media.
Forums
A ________ enables you to point to and click on graphical objects, such as icons and buttons, to initiate commands.
GUI
The default number format for cells is the ________ number format.
General
________ is an Excel tool that finds the input needed to arrive at a desired result.
Goal Seek
The OS X file system uses ________.
HFS+
Sites like ________ do not host user-created content, but they are still social because they keep track of the popularity of videos and have users review and discuss the videos.
Hulu
Which of the following is TRUE about footnotes?
If you delete a footnote, the remaining footnotes are automatically renumbered.
Where is the fill handle located?
In the lower right corner of a selected cell
Which item below is NOT part of the computer information processing cycle?
Information
Which of the following is ALWAYS included in a business letter?
Inside address
Use the ________ command to search a document for hidden data or potentially personal data that should not be shared.
Inspect Document
Word uses wordwrap, so if a word does not fit at the end of a line, what happens to that word?
It is automatically moved to the next line
Which of the following is TRUE about a pie chart?
It shows the relationship of each part to a whole.
A ________ is a graphic format that can store up to 16.7 million colors.
JPG
A(n) ________ is used to deliver educational materials, track student interactions, and assess student performance.
LMS
Which of the following social media sites is designed for professional business connections?
________ is a professional social networking site that can connect people with opportunities.
________ is an open source operating system.
Linux
________ is a technology that shows the result of applying an editing or formatting change as you point to possible results, before you actually apply it.
Live Preview
________ determine where you are by using GPS or wireless networks.
Location services
________ can read information encoded on plastic cards such as credit cards and gift cards.
Magnetic strip readers
________, most commonly found in business, process massive amounts of data or transactions.
Mainframes
Which of the below is NOT an output device?
Microphone
OneNote is integrated with ________.
Microsoft Office
Which of the following is one of the MLA standards for formatting text?
No extra space above or below paragraphs
The Notes pane is an area of the ________ that displays below the ________.
Normal view; Slide pane
Where is the Read Mode button located on the Word 2016 screen?
On the status bar
How many spaces should be inserted at the end of a sentence?
One
Microsoft's free file storage and file-sharing service is ________.
OneDrive
Which of the following can be described as graphics?
Online pictures and charts
________ means that a program's source code is published and made available to the public, enabling anyone to copy, modify, and redistribute it without paying fees.
Open Source
________ help you work more efficiently and effectively on both personal and business-related documents.
Productivity programs
________ define the rules for communication between network devices.
Protocols
________ is temporary memory.
RAM
APA-style papers use ________ as the title of the list of sources.
References
All Office programs have a(n) ________ that consists of tabs, groups, and commands.
Ribbon
How do you know if some rows of a table have been hidden from view when a filter is invoked?
Row numbers display in blue
Which of the following refers to resizing an image to a percentage of its size?
Scaling
A small text box that displays information when the mouse pointer is hovered over it is a ________.
Screen Tip
You can enter text into the __________ box to return to suggested programs and features
Search
Tiny charts embedded in a cell that display a visual trend summary alongside your data are called ________.
Sparklines
The search tool in OS X is called ________.
Spotlight
________ formats rely on compression, low frame rates, and small image size to deliver your video over the Internet.
Streaming video
________ online communication refers to communication that happens in real time, with two or more people online at the same time.
Synchronous
To verify your system meets the requirements to install a program use the ________ window.
System Control Panel
If gridlines do not show on a table without borders, click the Borders button arrow on the ________ tab, and then click View Gridlines.
Table tools design
________ is a network of computer networks.
The Internet
Which of the following is NOT true about how the Internet began?
The Internet started as a U.S. Department of Defense ARPA project in the 1950s.
________ is used to display the contents of a cell on multiple lines
The Wrap Text command
When you type data in a cell and press Enter, what cell becomes the active cell?
The cell below
Which of the following is referred to as the closing line of a business letter?
The complimentary closing
Where does Excel's NOW function retrieve the date and time from?
The computers calendar and clock
What should be on the second line of the first page of an MLA-style research paper?
The name of the person for whom the report is prepared
What should be on the first line of the first page of an MLA-style research paper?
The name of the report author
Which of the following display when the scroll box is moved with the left mouse button?
The slide number and title
Which of the following would NOT be included in the citation for a book?
The street address of the publisher
A variant offers variations to which of the following?
The theme style and color
What does a data bar in a cell represent?
The value of a cell relative to other cells
Which of the following includes the name and/or job title of a writer of a business letter?
The writer's signature block
Where does a presentation outline display on the screen when in Outline View?
To the left of the Slide pane
________ is a microblogging site.
If the rulers do not display on your Word 2016 screen, click the ________ tab, and select the Ruler check box in the Show group.
View
The process of changing cells in a worksheet to see how those changes affect the outcome of formulas is known as ________.
What-if analysis
You can change text to decorative stylized text by clicking the ________ command on the Insert tab.
Word Art
Microsoft Word is an example of which type of computer application?
Word processing
Which of the following titles is used for the list of sources in an MLA-style research paper?
Works Cited
________ is the largest online video hosting site in the world.
Youtube
When you click through to the end of a presentation, ________ displays.
a black slide
A website may put ________ on your computer when you visit it.
a cookie
A chart value that originates in a worksheet cell is referred to as ________.
a data point
what is an em dash
a punctuation symbol
A preformatted document used as a starting point in Word 2016 is known as ________.
a template
Before you can use Skype to communicate with someone, you must ________.
add the person to your contacts
The ________ provides the area in which you type the URL for the site you want to visit, and which also works as a search box.
address bar
A(n) ________ account is used for making changes, installing software, and configuring settings.
administrator
A compact desktop computer that has the system unit integrated into the monitor is a(n) ________.
all-in-one computer
Managing the _______ is the second major task of the operating system
application software
File History is a type of ________ utility.
backup
A ________ indicates a manual line break.
bent arrow
An online journal that anyone can set up is a ________.
blog
________ the web is one of the most common activities performed by individuals who use computers.
browsing
A flaw in software programming is a ________.
bug
A cell address is also referred to as a(n) ________.
cell reference
A defined set of formatting characteristics such as font, font size, and font color are known as a ________.
cell style
________ occurs when a social network user clicks a link and enables malware to post unwanted links on their page.
clickjacking
In a ________ network users log in to the network instead of their local computers and are granted access to resources based on that login.
client-server
________ is measured in billions of cycles per second.
clock speed
Saving files to a web server on the Internet is referred to as ________.
cloud computing
A way to store files that can be accessed from any Internet-enabled device is ________.
cloud storage
A ________ is used by older operating systems that require a user to type all commands.
command-line interface
When converting text to a table, you signal Word to create columns by separating the text with ________.
commas or tabs
A ________ is two or more computers that share resources.
computer network
The COUNT function counts the number of cells in a range that ________.
contain a number
The CPU consists of the arithmetic logic unit and the ________.
control unit
You can ________ a picture to remove unwanted areas.
crop
An unlawful attack against computers or networks that is done to intimidate a government or its people for a political or social agenda is known as ________.
cyberterrorism
Smart Guides are ________ lines that display on your slide when you are moving an object to assist you with alignment.
dashed
The ________ for a mail merge holds the information for whom the document is being created.
data source
Check Disk, Optimize Drives, and Disk Cleanup are all types of ________.
disk-checking utilities
Microsoft SharePoint, DropBox, and Alfresco are examples of ________.
document management systems
When formatting a worksheet to be printed, ________ show where page breaks are located.
dotted lines
An Address block inserted in a mail merge document is surrounded by ________.
double angle brackets
A(n) ________ is a special tablet that is designed to let the user read books, magazines, and other publications.
e-reader
The only thing required to create a Microsoft account is a(n) ________.
email address
A microwave's control panel, used for tasks such as setting a cook time or temperature, is an example of a(n) ________ computer.
embedded
The tool that copies the exact color from an object is the ________.
eyedropper
In a mail merge data source, a person's last name is an example of a ________.
field
The inside color of a shape is the ________.
fill color
Personal ________ software can be used to keep track of your bank accounts, monitor investments, create and stick to a budget, and file income taxes.
finance
A ________ blocks unauthorized access to a network.
firewall
A(n) ________ is prewritten in Excel 2016 to look at one or more values, perform an operation, and then return a value.
function
________ can be categorized as white-hat, gray-hat, or black-hat depending on their motivation.
hackers
The Google communication platform for video calls, phone calls, or messages is ________.
hangouts
To share resources with computers running Windows 7 or later, you can use a feature called a ________.
homegroup
A game controller and microphone are ________ devices for use with video games and simulations.
input
The ________ is the name and address of the person receiving a business letter.
inside address
The real-time communication between two or more participants over the Internet is called ________.
instant messaging
By using password-stealing software, ________ capture what is typed on a keyboard and can easily obtain personal information.
keyloggers
A text value in Excel is also referred to as a ________.
label
When you type text in a cell it is ________.
left-aligned
A ________ is a network that has all connected devices located in the same physical location.
local area network
The ________ for a mail merge holds text or formatting that remains constant.
main document
In Windows, a hamburger is an icon that, when clicked, displays a(n) ________.
menu
The ________ acts as the brain of the computer.
microprocesser
The main circuit board of a computer is the ________.
motherboard
In OneNote, a ________ is a collection of files organized by major divisions and stored in a common folder.
notebook
A printer is an example of a(n) ________.
output device
A ________ can divide a two-column section of a document from a one-column section.
page break
When you press Enter and formatting marks are turned on, you will see a ________ at the point where you pressed Enter.
paragraph symbol
The ________ is the sequence of folders that leads to a file or folder.
path
A small network that consists of devices connected by Bluetooth, such as a tablet and a keyboard, is referred to as a ________.
personal area network
The term ________ refers to using an open wireless network without permission.
piggybacking
A ________ is a single point on a display screen.
pixel
Google automatically captures events in your Gmail messages and ________.
places them on your Google calendar
Adobe Reader is a type of ________.
plug-in
Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote are examples of ________.
presentation applications
All of the following EXCEPT ________ turns a numbered or bulleted list off.
pressing the Esc key
The ________ is a code that must be entered when you install software.
product key
The http in http://www.google.com is the ________.
protocol prefix
The purpose of an explanatory footnote is to ________.
provide additional information that may not fit well in the context of the document
The wedge-shaped ________ are the smallest units of disk storage on a hard drive.
sectors
Which of the following is a font effect?
small caps
Search engines generate revenue from ________.
sponsored links
A ________ enables you to create electronic worksheets composed of rows and columns.
spreadsheet application
Email uses ________ technology.
store-and-forward
The most commonly used values in a worksheet are _______
text values and number values
Text alignment refers to ________.
the horizontal placement of text within a placeholder
The MEDIAN function finds ________.
the middle value in a range of cells
If you edit data in a worksheet that is associated with a pie chart ________.
the pie slices will be automatically updated
The COUNTIF function has two arguments: ________.
the range of cells to check and the criteria
Which of the following are included in the first four lines of a research paper?
the report title
A conversation in a forum is called a ________.
thread
When preparing a document for printing, a ________ indicates that only the columns to the left will be printed on the first page.
vertical dotted line between columns
The practice of ________ refers to traveling around and searching for open wireless networks.
wardriving
A ________ is a text or graphic element that displays behind text in a Word document.
watermark
A 3G or 4G cellular adapter built into a smartphone or notebook computer is an example of a(n) ________.
wireless adapter
A ________ is an application with which you can create, edit, and format text documents.
word processor
The self-replicating virus that does not need a host to travel is a ________.
worm
Which part of the URL http://www.pearsonhighered.com/go is the domain name?
www.pearsonhighered
Use the ________ key to more easily define a selection that may be difficult to select by dragging the mouse or touchpad.
Shift
You can use the ________ key to choose a group of contiguous slides.
Shift
________ is software that allows you to make video calls over the Internet.
Skype
________ view displays thumbnails of all the slides in the presentation.
Slide Sorter
Which of the following is often used for headlines and titles?
Small caps font effect
The central processing unit is also called the ________.
processor
From Backstage view, you can view the document ________ including document title, author name, and subject.
properties
How do you quickly select a sentence?
Hold down Ctrl and click in the sentence
In Backstage view, the ________ command displays a preview of how the document will print before sending it to the printer.
A program you can use within windows 10 that you can use to capture images of your computer screen
Snipping tool
The search feature in Microsoft Office that helps you with an Office command is the ________ feature.
Tell me
a tab added to the ribbon automatically when a specific object is selected that contains commands relevant to the selected object is known as a _____________ tab
contextual
An ellipsis following a command name indicates that a ________ will display when you click the command.
dialog box
When the body of a document is active, the footer or header text is ________.
dimmed
Peripheral devices are connected to the system unit through ________.
expansion cards
In a Word document, a(n) ________ is a graphic that can be moved independently of the surrounding text characters.
floating object
Examples of personal computers include all of the following EXCEPT ________.
gaming systems
People who use technology and electronics in an efficient and ecologically friendly manner are practicing ________.
green computing
A GUI includes a pointer, a desktop and icons NOT
hardware
In a(n) ________, each computer is considered equal.
peer-to-peer network
A ________ is a connection point that is used to attach peripheral devices to the motherboard.
port
