Module 4: Intro to Computers

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Shutting down a device powers it off completely. Yes No

Yes

The Windows 10 Snap feature lets you quickly maximize a window's height. Yes No

Yes

You can change the default app that opens compatible file types. Yes No

Yes

You can set notifications so that only alerts for selected apps appear. Yes No

Yes

The Operating System provides utility software designed to perform specific tasks. What task(s) does it perform? Select all that apply. A. Establishing an Internet connection B. Coordinating tasks between programs C. Configuring peripheral devices D. Monitoring security

A. Establishing an Internet connection B. Coordinating tasks between programs C. Configuring peripheral devices D. Monitoring security

Which of these devices will eventually need to be recycled? Select all that apply. A. LCD monitor B. smartphone C. television D. laptop

A. LCD monitor B. smartphone C. television D. laptop

You can place file and app icons on the desktop in which of the following operating systems? Select all that apply. A. Microsoft Windows B. macOS C. Linux D. Chrome OS

A. Microsoft Windows B. macOS C. Linux

A mobile operating system is optimized for ____. Select all that apply. A. a touch screen B. fast file transfer C. analog connectivity D. WiFi connectivity

A. a touch screen B. fast file transfer D. WiFi connectivity

A small notification that displays only a number on an app icon is called a _____. A. badge B. banner C. lockscreen D. preview

A. badge

File compression is useful for _____. Select all that apply. A. emailing a large file B. reducing the size of an image C. creating an archive of older documents D. saving storage space on a drive

A. emailing a large file C. creating an archive of older documents D. saving storage space on a drive

A buffer stores input or output data in/on an area of the computer's ____. A. memory B. hard drive C. clipboard D. printer

A. memory

In Windows 10, clicking the Minimize button _____. A. minimizes the window to the taskbar B. minimizes the window to the dock C. minimizes all open windows D. minimizes the height of the window

A. minimizes the window to the taskbar

An option button lets you select _______ in a group. A. one of several options B. multiple options C. a list of items D. a drop-down menu

A. one of several options

Features common to mobile apps include ____. Select all that apply. A. optimization for a small screen B. low or free price point C. connectivity D. compatibility with the desktop version

A. optimization for a small screen B. low or free price point C. connectivity D. compatibility with the desktop version

When purchasing a new electronic device, you should consider _____. Select all that apply. A. selling or donating your old device B. buying a used device that still functions C. disposing of your old device in the trash D. locating an electronics recycler near you

A. selling or donating your old device B. buying a used device that still functions D. locating an electronics recycler near you

A small sequence within a process is called a(n) _____. A. thread B. program C. activity D. memory allocation

A. thread

You can run multiple operating systems on one computer using ____ machines. A. virtual B. parallel C. distributed D. augmented

A. virtual

A submenu is usually identified by a(n) _____. A. check box B. triangle symbol C. ellipsis D. circle symbol

B. triangle symbol

How are desktop and mobile operating systems similar? A. Both are designed to work both on desktops and laptops, as well as smartphones and tablets. B. Both feature a graphical user interface (GUI). C. Both are optimized to work with limited memory and processing power. D. Both are optimized to work with limited battery life and feature touchscreen GUIs.

B. Both feature a graphical user interface (GUI).

________ allows the OS to manage multiple print jobs. A. Defragmenting B. Buffering C. Spooling D. Central processing

C. Spooling

Compressed files have the ____ file extension. A. .exe B. .arc C. .sit D. .zip

D. .zip

To copy by dragging in Windows, hold the ____ key while you drag. A. ESC B. SHIFT C. ALT D. CTRL

D. CTRL

In macOS, the Sleep setting is located on the _____. A. Apple menu B. Shortcut menu C. dock D. desktop

D. desktop

A mobile app is a desktop app that you open on a mobile device. Yes No

No

A program window displays the program files on your computer. Yes No

No

A standard account gives you full access to add other accounts on the operating system. Yes No

No

Clicking the Save button always saves a file to the hard drive. Yes No

No

If your Bluetooth pointing device isn't working, a USB transmitter may be the problem. Yes No

No

Moving a folder makes a copy of the folder and places it in another location. Yes No

No

Navigating folders involves deleting and moving them. Yes No

No

A hypervisor manages the creation and running of a virtual machine. Yes No

Yes

A user account includes permissions that control which files and folders the user can access. Yes No

Yes

All major PC operating systems feature a graphical user interface. Yes No

Yes

An operating system manages system resources including RAM. Yes No

Yes

Disk defragmentation is generally not necessary in macOS. Yes No

Yes

Most file managers include a way to create a folder through the Save dialog box. Yes No

Yes

Popular operating systems include _______. Select all that apply. A. Chrome OS B. Safari C. macOS D. Microsoft Windows

A. Chrome OS C. macOS D. Microsoft Windows

Common Bluetooth device problems include which of the following? Select all that apply. A. signal interference B. low battery C. pairing issues D. broken cable

A. signal interference B. low battery C. pairing issues

A disk utility is a tool for _____. A. installing a modem B. browsing the web C. improving performance D. analyzing numeric data

C. improving performance

To open a saved file, you must first open the app used to create the file. Yes No

No

There are fewer mobile operating systems than there are mobile phone brands and models. True False

True

Parallel processing divides one task among many processors so parts of the task are completed simultaneously. Yes No

Yes

In Windows, you can select multiple files that are not listed sequentially by holding the ______ key while clicking with the mouse. A. ALT B. CTRL C. ESC D. SHIFT

B. CTRL

Which OS is optimized for web apps? A. Linux B. Chrome OS C. Windows D. macOS

B. Chrome OS

Expanding a folder _____. A. deletes its contents within the current list B. displays its contents within the current list C. moves its contents into a new list D. expands the size of each file in the current list

B. displays its contents within the current list

A virtual machine is defined as a(n) _____. A. request for a computer system B. 3-D reproduction of a computer system C. emulation of a computer system D. graphical image of a computer system

C. emulation of a computer system

In macOS and Windows, the Documents folder is a(n) _____. A. location available for free with an Internet connection B. online location you can subscribe to with a minimal purchase C. location on the hard drive that may open by default D. location available only on an external drive

C. location on the hard drive that may open by default

To create a new folder, you should first _____. A. create all the files that will be contained in the folder B. delete any other folders in the desired location C. navigate to the location where you want to store the folder D. close all open apps to avoid conflicts with the folder

C. navigate to the location where you want to store the folder


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