1-5: Computer Software
Which two of the following are usually considered the strengths of the macOS platform?
A) Strong graphics quality and graphical user interface (GUI). ✅ B) Most widely used OS in the world. Reason: Incorrect. The Mac OS is not nearly as widely used as Windows, mostly because Windows can be used on any PC except for Apple products, while the Mac OS is only used on Apple products. C) Less expensive than PCs Reason: Incorrect. Apple products are generally more expensive than Windows-based products. D) Very stable and reliable, few viruses ✅
Every computer must have operating system (OS) software. This operating system is often referred to as the ___ of the computer.
A) platform ✅ B) brains Reason: Incorrect. The central processing unit is often called the "brains" of the computer. The OS is often called the "platform". C) CPU Reason: Incorrect. The central processing unit is often called the "processor". The OS is often called the "platform". D) RAM Reason: Incorrect. The computer's memory is often called the "RAM". The OS is often called the "platform".
Desktop computers usually come with at least 8-16 GB of __. One nice thing about a desktop is that most allow this to be easily expanded to up to 32 to 64 GB.
A) processing units Reason: Incorrect. Processing units is not a term that is typically used when discussing computers. B) hard drive Reason: Incorrect. Most new desktop computers come with at least 500 GB of storage. C) storage Reason: Incorrect. In this example, storage would be another term for the size of the internal hard drive. D) system memory (RAM) ✅
Apps designed to make individuals or businesses more efficient are categorized as:
A) productivity ✅ B) viewing Reason: Incorrect. Software such as Google docs and MS Office are referred to as productivity software. C) systems software Reason: Incorrect. Systems software refers to a computer's OS. D) gaming Reason: Incorrect. Computer games will not make you more efficient at work. If you thinks so you're only deluding yourself. Quit rationalizing and keep studying.
Similar to the Windows control panel, the system management tool in the macOS is called ___.
A) security plus Reason: Incorrect. There is no security plus option. In the macOS the system management tool is called system preferences. B) iSettings Reason: Incorrect. There is no iSettings option. In the macOS the system management tool is called system preferences. C) launchpad Reason: Incorrect. The macOS Launchpad allows you to open applications. D) system preferences ✅
Which two of the following responses best define the term "resolution" in output devices?
A) Quality of the image ✅ B) Number of pixels in a display ✅ C) Measured by the distance between pixels Reason: This is called dot pitch. D) Diagonal distance between the upper right and lower left corners of the screen Reason: This is how you measure screen size, not resolution.
Which three of the following statements are true regarding resolution?
A) Resolution refers to the sharpness and clarity of an image. ✅ B) The higher a screen's resolution, the more pixels it contains. ✅ C) Resolution is determined by the refresh rate. D) Resolution refers to the number of pixels in a display device. ✅
Which three of the following may be included when installing a program onto your computer?
A) Spyware ✅ B) Toolbars ✅ C) RAM (random access memory) Reason: Incorrect. Additional RAM will not be provided with new software, even though the software may use more RAM. D) Adware ✅
Because of their compact size and extreme efficiency, smartphones, tablets, and some laptops use __ - state storage (hard drives)
Solid
Used to format and display numbers and text in cells, __ programs are used to perform calculations and structure data and are widely used in by organizations.
Spreadsheet
Drag and drop the correct response into the empty box according to the platform that would probably be appropriate for the major. 1) PC with Microsoft Office 2) Macintosh
1) Business major 2) Animation major
Match the laptop port with its typical use. 1) HDMI 2) USB 3) MicroSD
1) Connecting to a large monitor or television 2) Connecting to a peripheral device such as an external DVD drive 3) Reading a photo memory card
Match the definition to the correct spreadsheet term. 1) Single page in a workbook 2) A collection of related worksheets 3) Identifies the location of a cell in a worksheet 4) A mathematical operation used to perform calculations 5) Built-in formulas included in a spreadsheet program
1) Worksheet 2) Workbook 3) Cell Reference 4) Formula 5) Function
A new laptop computer typically comes with ___ of storage.
A) 128-512 KB Reason: Incorrect. This was true of computers in the 1980s. Today's computers have much more storage capability. B) 128 GB to 1 TB ✅ C) 512-1,000 MB Reason: Incorrect. This is off by a factor of 1,000. Personal computer hard drives are measured in gigabytes or even terabytes. D) 128-512 TB Reason: Incorrect. 500 terabytes is closer to what a small storage server would hold.
Approximately how long should you expect to use the average laptop?
A) 2 years Reason: Incorrect. Assuming you don't drop your laptop very frequently, it should last between 3 and 5 years. The correct answer is 4 years. B) 4 years ✅ C) 8 years Reason: Incorrect. After about 5 years you will find that your computer really isn't capable of running new programs as these programs will generally require faster processor speeds. The correct answer is 4 years. D) 1 year Reason: Incorrect. Assuming you don't drop your laptop very frequently, it should last between 3 and 5 years. The correct answer is 4 years.
Which three of the following regarding a computer application are true?
A) A computer application is a computer program. ✅ B) Most applications can be downloaded for free or for a fee. ✅ C) Applications can be located on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and even on servers accessible on the Internet. ✅ D) Most businesses create their own unique applications. Reason: Incorrect. Relatively few businesses bother to create their own applications. Most simply purchase commercially available applications.
The computer platform known for its graphics capability and stylish design is the ___ .
A) Android B) Norton C) Unix D) macOS ✅
An operating system that is an open source and not owned by a sole company is __.
A) Android Reason: Incorrect. Android is owned by Google (Alphabet). B) macOS Reason: Incorrect. macOS is owned by Apple. C) Linux ✅ D) Windows Reason: Inocrrect. Windows is owned by Microsoft.
A software license usually answers which 3 of the following questions?
A) Can the program's source code be viewed? ✅ B) Does the program require updates? C) Can the program be copied, modified, or redistributed ✅ D) Where, how, and how often can the program be installed? ✅
Which two of the following are characteristics of the iOS?
A) Comes with Siri, FaceTime, Safari, and other Apple apps ✅ B) The most popular smartphone OS in the world Reason: While the iPhone is the most popular smartphone in the US, the Android operating system is the most popular in the world market, with over 70% market share in 2023. C) Found on all Samsung smartphones Reason: Samsung smartphones come with the Android operating system. D) Developed by Apple for Apple mobile products ✅
Most word processing software can be used for which three of the following tasks?
A) Creating documents ✅ B) Creating very basic Web pages ✅ C) Very simple desktop publishing ✅ D) Managing a database Reason: Word processing programs are not used to manage a database. There is specific database management software to accomplish this task.
You have decided to remove some software from your Dell laptop in order to free up space on your hard drive. Which two of the following, if uninstalled, may cause problems with your computer's normal operation?
A) Dell Touchpad ✅ B) TurningPoint Reason: Incorrect. Uninstalling TurningPoint software should not impact the operation of a Windows computer. C) Garmin Express Reason: Incorrect. Uninstalling the Garmin software may mean the computer can now longer sync with your Garmin wrist band, but the computer itself should continue to operate normally. D) Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable(x86) ✅
Which 3 of the following are the strengths of the Linux OS?
A) Linux OS has solid security features and is less susceptible to viruses. ✅ B) Linux is an operating system that is free to download and use. ✅ C) Linux is an open-source software that can be modified by users. ✅ D) Linux is widely used in Apple devices. Reason: Incorrect. The macOS is widely used in Apple computers.
Which of the following is a popular OS software program?
A) Microsoft Excel Reason: Incorrect. Microsoft Excel is a popular spreadsheet application software program. B) Adobe Photoshop Reason: Incorrect. Adobe Photoshop is a popular photo editing program. C) Microsoft Windows ✅ D) Norton Security Reason: Incorrect. Norton Security is used to protect your computer from viruses and other types of malware.
Which three of the following are common word processing programs?
A) Microsoft Word ✅ B) OpenOffice Calc C) Pages for Mac ✅ D) Google Docs ✅
Jose uses Windows 10 on his laptop to run the programs he needs to complete his college assignments. Windows OS is owned and maintained by _____ .
A) Microsoft ✅ B) HP Reason: Incorrect. HP does not own or maintain an OS that is available for public purchase. C) Google Reason: Incorrect. Google owns and maintains the Android OS. D) Apple Reason: Incorrect. Apple owns and maintains the macOS.
Which of the following is a strength of the Windows OS?
A) Most widely used OS in smartphones. Reason: Incorrect. Android OS is the most widely used in smartphones. B) Less susceptible to viruses than the Mac OS. Reason: Incorrect. The Windows OS tends to be more susceptible to viruses. C) Wide availability of software options. ✅ D) It is fully compatible with the macOS. Reason: Incorrect. The macOS is not fully compatible with the Windows OS.
Which two of the following are true about system software?
A) System software refers to programs that offer the structure and hardware control necessary to run the computer and its peripheral devices. ✅ B) Your smartphone or tablet can run without system software. Reason: Incorrect. You need system software to run a smartphone or laptop computer. C) One of the most important types of system software is the operating system. ✅ D) System software is composed of the operating system and applications software. Reason: Incorrect. System software is composed of the operating system and system utilities.
Most new smartphones come with between 2 and 6 GB of __ .
A) Tflops Reason: Incorrect. Teraflops are not measured in gigabytes. B) screensize Reason: Incorrect. Screensize is measured in inches, not gigabytes. C) storage Reason: Incorrect. Most new smartphones come with between 64 and 256 GB of storage. D) random access memory (RAM) ✅
Select all that apply Look at the following specifications: Storage capacity: 1128 gigabytes Processor speed (base): 3.2 gigahertz System memory: 16 gigabytes Select three true statements regarding this desktop computer.
A) This computer has 3.2 GHz of RAM. Reason: Incorrect. RAM capacity is measured in billions of bytes (GB), not billions of hertz. B) This computer has at least 1 terabyte of hard drive space. ✅ C) This computer's CPU can process over 3 billion machine cycles per second. ✅ D) This computer has 16 GB of RAM. ✅
Look at the following specifications: Total storage capacity: 512 gigabytes System memory: 16 gigabytes Processor speed (base): 1.8 gigahertz Select the three true statements regarding this 2-in-1 computer.
A) This computer has a touchscreen. ✅ B) This computer has a 512 GB hard drive. ✅ C) This computer has 512 GB of RAM. Reason: Incorrect. This computer has 16 GB of RAM. D) This computer has 16 GB of RAM. ✅
If you plan to become a film editor, you should probably purchase ___ since it is most commonly used in the film industry.
A) a Chromebook Reason: Incorrect. Chromebooks tend to be relatively inexpensive option, but Macintosh computers are the industry standard for most professional film editors. B) a Macintosh computer ✅ C) a Kindle Reason: Incorrect. Kindles are excellent eReaders but offer little photo editing capability. D) an HP laptop Reason: Incorrect. An HP laptop uses the Windows operating system. Most professional film editors prefer the Macintosh platform.
Because it is a Google product, downloading an app from the Play Store might require ___ .
A) a Gmail account ✅ B) an Outlook account Reason: Incorrect. Outlook is a Microsoft product, so an Outlook account would not be required to access the Google (Alphabet) Chrome Play Store. C) a PIN Reason: Incorrect. The Play Store does not require a personal identification number. D) an Apple ID Reason: Incorrect. An Apple ID is required to download items from the App Store, as would be found on an iPhone.
Toolbars, adware, and extra software may accompany downloaded games and software, particularly if the manufacturer offers free downloads. Because of this, it is important to read closely when ___ .
A) adding RAM to your computer Reason: Incorrect. Adding RAM (random access memory) will not introduce programs such as toolbars to your computer. B) booting your computer Reason: Incorrect. Turning on your computer (booting) does not install software onto your hard drive. C) activating the CMOS Reason: Incorrect. CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) technology is usually used for read-only memory storage on a computer's motherboard. D) installing software ✅
When referring to apps or applications, the term "installing" refers to the process of _____.
A) adding a new version of an existing application Reason: B) putting software on a digital device ✅ C) adding a printer to a network Reason: Incorrect. While a printer can be installed on a network, this refers to hardware rather than software or applications. D) removing a program from a device Reason: Incorrect. Removing a program from a device is called uninstalling.
Removing unwanted software from a digital device, such as a tablet or laptop computer, is called ___ .
A) booting Reason: Incorrect. Booting refers to turning on a digital device. B) downloading Reason: Incorrect. Downloading refers to taking files from the Internet and putting them on a digital device. C) installing Reason: Incorrect. Installing means to add software to a digital device. D) uninstalling ✅
The system management tool in the Windows operating system is referred to as the ___ .
A) control panel or Windows Settings ✅ B) security access Reason: Incorrect. Security access allows individuals to enter secure areas. C) CMOS panel Reason: Incorrect. The CMOS chip store firmware. The system management tool in Windows is called the control panel or Windows Settings. D) system preferences Reason: Incorrect. The system management tool in Windows is called the control panel or Windows Settings.
One method of uninstalling a program from a Macintosh computer is to first ___ .
A) go to the Task Manager Reason: Incorrect. The Task Manager is found on Windows computers. The corresponding app on the Mac OS is called the Activity Center. B) open the Control Panel Reason: Incorrect. The Control Panel is found on Windows computers. The corresponding app on the Mac OS is called the System Preferences. C) go to the Launchpad ✅ D) open PowerShell Reason: Incorrect. PowerShell is an administrative app used on Windows networks.
Which operating system is found on Apple smartphones and tablets?
A) iOS ✅ B) macOS Reason: Incorrect. The macOS is found on Macintosh computers. C) Android OS Reason: Incorrect. The Android OS is found on nearly all smartphones other than the iPhone. D) Windows Reason: Incorrect. Windows phones are no longer available.
Which three of the following computers would not have a traditional (magnetic) hard drive?
A) iPhone XR ✅ B) An Android-based smartphone ✅ C) A desktop computer Reason: Incorrect. While some desktops use some solid-state storage, nearly all have traditional (magnetic) hard drives. D) A 2-in-1 computer ✅
Adding a driver to a digital device, such as a printer, is called ___.
A) importing Reason: Incorrect. Adding software, such as a driver, is referred to as installing. B) installing ✅ C) booting Reason: Incorrect. Booting refers to turning on a digital device. D) uninstalling Reason: Incorrect. Uninstalling refers to removing software from a digital device.
To download an app onto your Android-based smartphone or tablet, you first click on ___ .
A) the Settings button Reason: Incorrect. Clicking the Settings button allows you to make changes to notifications and other settings, but does not give you access to new apps. B) the Play Store icon ✅ C) the Google icon Reason: Incorrect. While Android is a Google (Alphabet) product, it is not necessary to click the Google icon to download an app. To download apps, click the Play Store icon. D) the App Store icon. Reason: Incorrect. Click on the App Store icon to download apps on an Apple product such as an iPhone or an iPad.
If you plan to become an accountant or major in finance, it is probably best to purchase a computer that uses ___ operating system.
A) the Windows ✅ B) the Android Reason: Incorrect. The Android operating system is used on most non-Apple mobile devices. C) the Mojave Reason: Incorrect. The Mojave operating system runs on Macintosh computers such as the MacBook Pro. D) the iOS Reason: Incorrect. iOS stands for iPhone operating system. It is the OS used on iPads and iPhones.
Because many people connect peripheral devices to laptop computers, most laptops come with at least ___ ports.
A) two or three 3.5mm Reason: Incorrect. Most laptops have only 1 headphone (3.5mm) jack. B) 4 Ethernet Reason: Incorrect. Most laptops only have 1 Ethernet port. C) 2 or 3 HDMI Reason: Incorrect. Most laptops only have 1 HDMI port. D) 2 or 3 USB ✅
Wyatt has purchased a new laptop and found it came with many programs that he does not want. He should _____ the programs from his device so they do not take up storage space.
A) uninstall ✅ B) modify Reason: Incorrect. Modifying would not remove the program from the device. C) install Reason: Incorrect. Installing is the adding of software and drivers to a device. D) configure Reason: Incorrect. Configuring is to set up a computer for specific applications or uses.
Removing software, particular software associated with the computer's operating system, can cause significant problems for many computer users. For this reason it is important to be careful when you ___ .
A) update a driver for a peripheral Reason: Incorrect. Updating the driver for a peripheral, such as a printer, should not result in any important software being deleted from your computer B) visit a social media website Reason: Incorrect. Visiting a social media website should not result in any important software being deleted from your computer, though it may result in a waste of your time. C) install a game onto your computer Reason: Incorrect. Installing a game on your computer should not delete any of your software. It can, however, result in unwanted software, such as adware, being place on your computer. D) uninstall a program ✅
Of the following computers, which one is probably least expensive?
Chromebook
Most new laptops come with 128-1,000 __ of storage.
GBs
A Gmail login is required to download apps from the Play Store. This is because Gmail and Chrome are owned by ____.
The most common method of installing software on a Mac is to find the desired software on the ___ and then download and install it.
Internet
When uninstalling a program from a Macintosh, going to the ___ allows you to view all of your apps.
Launchpad
A legal contract between the software manufacturer and the user of an application is called an End-User __ Agreement.
License
A computer platform is commonly referred to as a(n) ___ system or OS.
Operating
Most new laptops will come with between 4 and 16 GB of __ .
RAM
Programs that offer the structure and hardware control necessary to run the computer and its peripheral devices are called __ software.
Systems
Your software needs often dictate the platform you should purchase. For example, if you need to use Microsoft Access, you should probably purchase a computer that uses the Microsoft ___ operating system.
Windows
Most refer to a software application on a mobile device, such as an iPhone, as a(n) ____.
app
