chapter 4 computers
if several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available
RAM
on desktop, the ______ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows
active windows
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 settings dialog box
how do you know if a device is an input device or an output device
an input device enters the data and instructions into the memory of the device. an output device is how the processed information is displayed
Samir has saved a file named Project.docx in various locations on his hard drive and needs to work with the most recent version. what file property should be examine to find the most recent version of Project.docx
date modified
which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files
disk cleanup utility
a(n) contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps
executable file
before you can open and edit a compressed file, you need to zip it
false
non-volatile memory is temporary and loses its contents when the power is turned off
false
the operating system is not part of the system software
false
if you have a file that has billions of bytes of data, then it would be measured in
gigabytes
what does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device
graphical user interface
a(n) _________ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device
icon
_____ is data and instructions entered into the memory of a device
input
what concerns are there about open source programs
programers will add malicious code to damage a user's system
what is the most common type of volatile memory
random access memory (RAM)
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
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
compressing a file is also called _________ the file
zipping
which of the following is not a step an operating system performs when printing a document
it creates the document to be printed
what happens when you delete a folder
it goes to the recycle bin or trash 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
which of the following is NOT an advantage of saving documents in the cloud
you can access the documents when you are not connected to the Internet
if you delete a shortcut from your desktop, have you also deleted the original file
no, because a shortcut does not place actual file, folder, or app on the desktop
an operating system is called called a
platform
Jazmyn cannot find the paper that she wrote last night. she is in a panic and you want to help her. what advice would you give her?
use the search tool to locate the file by file name, content, or date
what is the main purpose of an operating system
to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer
where can you pin frequently used apps for easy access
to the taskbar
output methods include speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards
true
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