Business Midterm

While naming a file on the computer, if we press the key corresponding to letter A on the keyboard, what process is carried out inside the CPU to display the letter on the screen?

'A' is converted to its ASCII binary code and stored in the memory unit. Then it is converted back to 'A' for display.

Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse?

A desktop computer

Martha has been appointed as the Data Security Manager of her organization. The company wants her to have a customized app created that can be used to remove viruses from the infected systems without connecting to the network. What type of app should she focus on getting developed?

A device management portable app

What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer?

A faulty port

When Jack takes a class, he saves all his work for that class with the name of the course. What is most likely happening to his saved files?

Because he is using the same name, each time he saves he is overwriting his previous work.

In which format is data finally stored in computers?

Binary digits

Which of these is an optical medium of storage?

Blu-ray discs

Patricia has started a new interior designing business. Her top five tasks are creating designs, sharing them with her team and potential clients, making presentations for potential clients, sending and receiving payments, and carrying out marketing on social media. Which of the following sets of apps should she use?

Canva, Dropbox, PayPal, GoogleDocs, Instagram, Facebook

Raina is putting finishing touches on her Ph.D. thesis report. She feels she should emphasize the keywords throughout the thesis. How can she do this in the word processor she is using?

Change font size, style, and color of the keywords.

Lauren is preparing a presentation for her class. She wants to make the slides and their objects appear and disappear to make it more interesting. What should she do?

Choose specific transition effects and animations to allocate the kind of transition and time to each slide and object.

What are the two important components of CPU that help in processing the input into output?

Control Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit

Remus is an art student who wants to start creating digital artwork on his computer. He wants to be able to create images that retain their quality in all sizes. Which type of app should he use?

Drawing app

In which of the following storage device(s) does memory need to be constantly recharged to retain the contents?

Dynamic RAM (DRAM)

Simon has difficulty pressing and holding multiple command keys at a time, such as CTRL+ALT+DEL. What option does he have to still take advantage of using the shortcut keys?

Enable sticky keys

Surya's computer monitor display does not seem to work despite repeated attempts to fix the issue. Which of the following is most likely to be causing display problems?

Faulty power or video cable

What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle?

Fetch > decode > execute > store

During which step of the boot process does the computer or device load the operating system files into RAM?

Fourth step

An organization has its employees working from home. Which of the following productivity apps should the employees use so they are able to collaborate easily with each other?

G Suite

Which of the following is a game controller that is held with both hands and used to control movement of on-screen objects by pressing buttons and moving hardware components?

Gamepad

Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos?

Hard Drive

Andre cannot find the document he was just working on and he needs to find it fast. How would he use the file manager to find it?

He can use the search tool to locate it by name, content, or date.

Jack needs a convenient way to browse the Internet, read emails, and store basic data when he travels. Which of the following would be the best option for him?

He should make sure to bring a tablet.

Alex needs to email his graduation certificate to a prospective employer. He has only physical copies of the certificate. What device could he use to perform the task?

He should use a scanner, which would convert an image into an electronic file.

Ryan wants to install a new operating system on his laptop, but first he needs to safely store all his data - over 80 GB - so he doesn't lose any of his files. How should Ryan back up all his data?

He should use an external hard drive to store the data because the amount of data he needs to store is quite large.

Sophia is putting together a training manual for her new batch of employees. Which of the following features can she use to add a document title at the top of each page?

Header and footer

Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?

Internal hard drive

What happens when you delete a folder?

It goes the Recycle Bin or Trash folder.

Why is the date a file was modified useful?

It identifies the most recent version.

What would happen if you tried to open a file created in one app in a different app?

It will not open.

Which of the following operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?

Linux

Jim wants to develop an app for a specific purpose that would run even when his computer is not connected to the Internet. What type of app should he develop?

Native app

If you delete a shortcut from your desktop, have you also deleted the original file?

No, because a shortcut does not place the actual file, folder, or app on the desktop.

Paul has opened a bespoke tailoring shop. He wants to keep a database of all his customers, send e-mails when garments are ready, create designs, and maintain financial records using software. Which productivity suites should he consider?

OpenOffice, G suite

Which of the following may cause your computer to slow down?

Paging

Naomi wants to create a slideshow of pictures from her vacation to be her desktop theme. Which Windows setting would she select to make this change?

Personalization

What is the correct way to update a device driver?

Run the update within the OS or the latest software from the device manufacturer's website.

Charley likes to have everything organized and she is bothered by the long list of documents on her flash drive. She wants to create folders by semester, then by course. How can you help her?

Show her how to use File Manager.

When you ask Siri or Cortana a question, how will you know if the operating system is working?

Since the operating system is what you interact with to get help, by asking them a question, when the answer is supplied, you know the operating system is working.

You are describing the boot process to a friend and get to the step where the device loads the operating files into RAM, including the kernel. Your friend starts to laugh because she was not aware that there were kernels in her computer. What do you tell her?

The kernel is the core of an operating system that manages memory, runs programs, and assigns resources.

Dion's mother called and said that her computer would not run Microsoft Word anymore. Which of the following best explains why her computer would not be running Microsoft Word anymore?

There's a problem with operating system, which manages the complete operation of the computer and lets you interact with it, so when his mother wanted to run Microsoft Word, it would have started the program.

You are taking an online course and your instructor has assigned a group project. You do not how this will work as the file you are tasked to create will become very large in size. Plus, the students have conflicting schedules so are not able to be online at the same time. How could the students collaborate on the project and share their work in real time?

They could put the documents in the cloud, so the changes will be saved as they are made.

Tikenya was responsible for creating the PowerPoint presentation for the group project. When it was complete, she wanted to email it to all the group members, but her email service told her the file was too large. She compressed it and was then able to send it. How were the other members able to then see the PowerPoint presentation?

They had to unzip or extract it.

Why are folders created?

To organize your files

Alessandro wants to use his desktop computer to video chat with his mother. What hardware does he need to accomplish this?

Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his mother can both see and hear each other.

Sammy created a new logo for his client to be used on the company website as well as office stationary. However, it became an almost invisible blur when it was enlarged to use on a billboard ad. Now Sammy needs to redo the logo. What should he do to avoid this in future?

Use vector images because they retain their clarity even when enlarged or shrunk.

Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware?

Using a UPS or a surge processor

What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content?

Voice synthesizer

When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play?

saves your unsaved work to temporary storage

Rohan has to create a presentation out of his thesis summary. He expects the presentation to have at least 50 slides. Which of the following parts of the presentation should he design first?

slide master

A file manager is used for all of the following except ____.

to name files and folders

Dharma closes open windows, then opens a new window to do work, then closes it and reopens the first window to do more work. After watching him for a while, you explain that he can rearrange his windows and not close and then reopen them each time. Which of the following are the correct instructions to give Dharma?

Point to its title bar, then drag the window to its new location. If you drag it to the left or right side of the screen, it will snap to fill that half and then make the other windows thumbnails.

Kumar was working on his term paper and had not saved his work before the battery died on his laptop. He panics because the paper is due in less than hour and he does not have time to retype it. He calls you, his classmate, in a panic. What would be the best advice to give Kumar?

The computer stored the file in RAM, so if he charges his laptop his paper should be fine.

Samantha plans to self-publish her book on her website. She had asked a friend to design the cover of her book but he backed out at the last moment. Samantha now needs to design it herself. Which of the following apps should she use to complete this project?

A graphics app to design the cover page and place the desired text where needed

How is a program window different from a folder window?

A program window displays a running program and a folder window displays contents of a drive, folder, or device.

Anusha wants to use her computer, rather than handwriting the information on her notepad, to analyze her monthly expenses to make the job easier. Which of the following apps should she use?

A spreadsheet app to keep a record of her expenses, sort data, and make calculations

What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?

A virtual machine

Dominic is left-handed and frustrated with his pointing device because the default settings are for right-handed people. You can help Dominic solve his problem by telling him which of the following?

Adjust the settings for the mouse through the control panel.

While working on a computer in the computer lab at school, a message popped up saying a new version of Java was ready to be installed. Trying to be helpful, Tomas clicked the Download Now button. What most likely happened next?

An error warning came on, because he is not the administrator of the account.

How can you determine if a device is an input device or an output device?

An input device allows you to enter data and instructions into the memory of a device. An output device is a useful form of the processed data.

How do you know if a device is an input device or an output device?

An input device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device. An output device is how the processed information is displayed.

Simone frequently downloads mobile apps from Amazon Appstore. What operating system does she have on her smartphone?

Andriod

For an interview, Sean needs to familiarize himself with database software but cannot afford to purchase any software. Which of these app suites should he download?

Apache openoffice

Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?

Bottlenecking

What determines the speed at which data travels?

Bus width

Jason takes many photographs on his smartphone while on vacation in Italy. If Jason wants to access these pictures across multiple devices, including his computer, smartphone, and tablet, where should he store them?

Cloud storage

Pierre has entered marks obtained by the students in all the classes he teaches in a spreadsheet. Now he wants to highlight some data according to his specifications. Which spreadsheet feature should he use?

Conditional formatting

When Florence joins her father's construction business, she realizes all the transactions are still done and maintained on paper. What should she do to establish a system where any data can be looked up immediately and transparency can be maintained?

Create a database of company projects, customers and vendors.

Fiona is responsible for presenting data at the monthly team meeting so that it can be understood at a glance and is visually appealing way. The data is available in spreadsheet. Which of the following can Fiona do?

Create trendlines

Jennifer recently bought a new computer to type a new manuscript she's been working on. She also stored a lot of movies on it to watch during her free time. Though the performance was good at the beginning, it deteriorated quickly over a small period of time. Which of these is the most likely cause?

Declining free space on the hard drive

Which of these, though not equally portable, is most powerful and usually easier to upgrade than others?

Desktop computers

Rocco runs a software firm that creates database management systems for other businesses. How can he ensure that his employees' computers remain protected from viruses and other malware?

He should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers.

Manny copied a table from a MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in an MS Word document. Where did the copied table get stored after he copied it?

In the RAM

The hard disk drive on Joyce's laptop can store up to 500 GB of data. She usually only saves official documents and a few songs that she listens to while she works. However, when she uses more than three applications at the same time, her laptop responds more slowly. What should she do to optimize her storage?

Increase the RAM on her laptop so that more space for temporary storage of data is available, hence, increasing the performance

Which of the following statements is true about the Clipboard?

It is temporary storage that holds a selection until you paste it into a document or folder.

You and your friend both send documents to the printer, but the printer can only print one document at a time. What does it do with the other document?

It places the document in a buffer.

What happens if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder?

It will overwrite it unless you add a number, date, or initials to differentiate the files.

Aaron has started a food blog on which he wants to post his recipes. He wants to place a good quality image that corresponds to each cooking step. Which file format should he use so that users do not experience a lag in loading of the website because of high-quality images?

JPEG

Logan is considering web app development as a career option. Which of the following languages does he not need to master?

Logo

Jamie plans to sell his pottery designs through his website. If he also wants to launch a mobile app to reach more people, which type of app should he launch?

M-commerce app

Andrew's company uses a special email program for communicating within the organization. What should the company do to ensure that its employees are able to access the inbox even when they are away from office?

Make the program available as a web app.

What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints?

Plotter

What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon as they are connected to a computer?

Plug-and-play devices

Which of these is not an input device?

Printer

What concerns are there about open source programs?

Programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system.

Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations?

Projector

Samir is really bad about naming his files in a meaningful way to reflect the content. As a result, he cannot easily find the last file he worked on and wastes time and energy recreating the document. How could you help him find the document he needs and eliminate all this extra work?

Show him how to look at the file properties, such as the date modified, which is updated each time he saves a document.

What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?

Speed at which the processor executes instructions

What is the first step in the boot process?

The computer or device receives power from the power supply or battery and send it to the circuitry.

Which part of the operating system enables you to interact with the device?

The graphical user interface

Where are frequently used apps pinned for easy access?

To the taskbar

To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating system. Which of the following should happen before this step?

Transfer contents to an external storage device.

What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance?

Turn off the computer and remove its power source.

Which property is assigned to a file by the operating system?

Type

How is an executable file different from a data file?

Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files.

Describe how a user can interact with a computer so it does what they want.

Use a menu.

How can you check data on devices connected through IoT network?

Use a tablet

Rob is planning his housewarming party. He wants to design an invitation and personalize it for each invitee. These are the things he needs to do: Create a list of invitees; Design the card; and Personalize the card. How should he go about the task?

Use a word processor for step 1, graphics software for step 2, and a mail merge for step 3.

Shania has started a new job as an app developer. Her first task was to make an old app designed for Android available on other platforms. Which of the following would make her job easiest and fastest?

Use cross-platform tools to write code that will translate the existing Android app code into different native formats.

Debra launched her start-up in 2016. After 2 continuous years of losses, she needs to now downsize. She has salary details of all employees in a spreadsheet report. Which of the following features should she use to decide how many people to layoff, and who?

What-if analysis

Which of the following devices can be used to advance slides without having to click a button on the laptop?

Wireless remote control

Rafael has to type a report about class trip to the museum. Which of the following types of apps should he use to type the report?

Word processor

You are having trouble closing a program. You have tried to hit the Close button, the keyboard shortcut to close the program, and closing it from the taskbar. Before shutting down your computer, what other troubleshooting steps could you try?

You can open your computer or device's version of the task manager to view running programs and shut down the app.

Which of the following is an advantage to saving a file to a flash drive?

You can take it with you and then work on it on another computer.

When you compress a file, it is called _____

Zipping

Lauren wants to be a blogger but uses a Chromebook for writing posts and uploading them to the website. If she has an Internet connection, what software can help her do her work?

Zoho writer

A(n) _____ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.

executable file

If you have a file that has billions of bytes of data, then it would be measured in _____.

gigabytes