chapter 5
___ is a type of memory that uses almost no power and is never erased.
CMOS
Assuming that all steps are successfully completed, which of the following sequences shows the correct order for the boot process?
CPU activates BIOS- POST runs-BIOS loads OS-registry is checked - desktop appears
what file type has already been compressed?
JPEG
When the POST is complete, the operating system is loaded into
RAM
track
a "ring" around a disk
sector
a "wedge" on a disk
group
a collection of tiles on the start menu
read/write heads are moved by the ___
actuators
to create a new tile group, ____
right-click tile, and select new group from the menu* double click tile, and select new group from the menu*
to add a tile to a group, ____ it and drag it into that group
right-click* ctrl + click*
which action does NOT result in unwanted files on your computer?
running error-checking
what is the first step disk cleanup does when it starts
scans the selected disk for files that can be deleted
formatting divides a disk into
sectors and tracks
what must you do first when you are zipping files?
select the files
which key do you hold down to select a group of contiguous files?
shift
tiles
square icons that appear on the Windows 10 Start Menu
which windows utility program is used to exit out of a program that has stopped responding?
task manager
Which of the following statements about a microsoft account is false?
a microsoft account requires a nominal annual fee
the time is takes to select the correct platter and move the read/write head to the right track and sector is called the ____ time
access
where does windows 10 report problems it may find with corrupt files or a problem with your hard drive?
action center
When booting a windows 10 computer, the first step is ____.
activating the BIOS
task manager
allows you to exit out of nonresponsive prorgrams
task scheduler
allows you to run utilities automatically at predetermined times
magnifier
an accessibility feature
BIOS stands for
basic input/output system
the system restore utility can ____
be used to return the system to a date when everything worked properly
in which format is information stored on a hard drive?
binary
which of the following statements about disk cleanup is false
by default, it runs daily
How can you identify zipped content in file exploerer
by the folder icon
The main internal hard drive on a windows computer is usually identified as the ____ drive.
c
ease of access
centralized location for assistive technology
error-checking
checks for lost files and fragments and physical errors on hard drive
POST
confirms the status of peripheral devices
which key do you hold down to select a group of random (non-contiguous) files?
ctrl
rotational latency is the
delay in locating the correct sector on a platter
the ____ is the primary working area in Windows 10.
desktop
in which view are files and folders displayed in list form, with the additional file information displayed in columns alongside the file names?
details
when you are sorting files and folders in File explorer, use ___ view to get the most interactive view available.
details
to remove unnecessary files from your hard drive, you would use the ____ windows utility
disk cleanup
the schedule in the sound byte suggests running the system tools in the order
disk cleanup, error-checking, and disk defragmenter
_____ regroups related pieces of files together on the hard drive, thereby improving operating system efficiency.
disk defragmenter
the windows utility program you can use to make your computer run more efficiently is ____
disk defragmenter
microsoft account
displays the same start menu on any windows device
live tile
displays up-to-date information inside the tile
how do you create a new folder in file explorer?
double click an empty space* click new folder on the create tab*
which windows utility program removes redundancies from files in order to reduce file size?
file compression
winzip and stuffit
file compression programs
When using Windows 10, ____ enables you to manage your files and folders by showing the location and contents of every drive, folder, and file on your computer.
file explorer
which of the following is NOT an administrative tool?
file explorer
Which of the following statements about the recycle bin is TRUE?
files deleted from the hard drive are sent to the recycle bin
all of the following types of files can be removed by the Disk Cleanup utility EXCEPT
files that have not been backed up
start menu
first interaction with the OS and the first image seen on the display
desktop
first seen when logging onto windows
which of the following is not part of the hard disk anatomy
hard disk impeller
platter
have a magnetically-sensitive coating
directory
hierarchial structure that includes files, folders, and drives
bits
how data are stored on a disk
the BIOS is stored ____
in the CPU* in cache memory*
utility programs
included in system software to perform special functions
Which of the following is NOT true about the Details in view?
is displays files and folders as small icons and file names
which of the following is NOT an advantage of organizing files?
it allows for file sharing between users* it separates users' data when using a shared computer*
Which of the following statements about disk fragmentation is false?
it is a problem caused by the disk hardware
which of the following statements about the recycle bin is true
it is a temporary holding area for files that you think you no longer need
what happens when you delete a file from your hard drive?
it is moved to the recycle bin
Which of these file explorer views would be best if you are looking for a specific picture?
large icons
some apps are known as ____ tiles because they display up-to-date information inside the tile
live
The power-on self-test does all of the following except
load the operating system
compress
make the size of a file smaller
kernel
manages the processor and system components
compression ratio
measure of reduction in file size
When using file explorer, the left-hand pane that shows the contents of the computer is called the ____ pane.
navigation
boot process
occurs when the computer is started
send to
option to create a compressed folder
In c:\cis\400\proj3.docx, the docx is a(n) _____
path* file*
fragmentation
pieces of a file are spread out on a disk
if you find you use a certain application frequently, you can ____ it to the start menu, rather than searching for it every time in all apps
pin
which option places a tile on the start menu?
pin
BIOS
program that manages the data exchange between the OS and input and output devices
file explorer
programs used to manage files and folders
disk defragmenter
puts parts of files into sequential order
The compression ___ indicates the reduction in size from the original size to the packed size
ratio
Files deleted from your Windows computer's hard drive are stored in the ______ until they are permanently deleted.
recycle bin
zip
reduce the size of one or more files
disk cleanup
removes unnecessary files from the hard drive
If your windows 10 computer has trouble when booting, ____ attempts to diagnose and fix the system files.
reset your PC
extract
restore a file to its original size
which of the following is NOT true about the anatomy of a hard drive?
the read/write heads touch the platter only when it is spinning
which of the following statements about temporary internet files is false?
they are created by an unexpected crash of a program
The windows 10 start menu contains which provide access to applications
tiles
installed apps appear on the start menu as
tiles
which of the following statements about tiles is false?
tiles must be left where windows places them
for which of the following reasons would you zip files?
to email them as an attachment
system restore
used to roll system settings back to a specific date when everything was working properly
authentication
verification of login name and password
cloud
where user settings are stored
start menu
where you access installed applications in windows 10
which of the following file types tends to compress well?
word
how do you add files to an existing zipped folder using windows 8?
you drag and drop them into the archive file
which of the following statements is FALSE?
zipped files must be password protected
which of the following is the term for compressing a file
zipping
