Computer Concepts Exam Chapters 3-4

Which of these file sizes is largest? (527624)

A. 3 GB

Which computer type will take up the most space in a workspace? (527587)

A. Desktop computer

What is the core of an operating system called? (527615)

A. Kernel

For which of the following devices might a cooling pad help with overheating problems? (527600)

A. Laptop

What device's settings should be adjusted for a left-handed person? (527619)

A. Mouse

When you take a photo using your smartphone, what kind of data is the photo? (527616)

A. Output

What type of memory contains the instructions needed to start a computer? (527582)

A. ROM chips

What does it mean to restore a computer? (527602)

A. Revert all operating system settings back to their defaults.

Which of the following is not a task the operating system performs? (527611)

A. Write programs

Rory is shopping for a computer to create and edit video content. What type of computer would best suit her needs? (527588)

A: Desktop computer with large monitor and the best available processor

When you start an app on your computer, the app's instructions are _____. (527580)

A: transferred from the hard drive to the RAM

Which computer component is primarily responsible for converting input (data) into meaningful output (information)? (527579)

B. CPU

What type of software manages the complete operation of a computer or mobile device? (527604)

B. Operating System

Leslie is traveling for a business trip. The first night in her hotel room , she plugged her phone's power cable into the USB outlet on the bedside lamp. The next morning when she tries to turn on her phone, the screen is blank. What is the best next step to address this problem? (527599)

B. Plug the phone into a wall outlet to recharge the phone.

Nancy is about to give a presentation to her school's advisory board about some upcoming changes to their Nursing program. She wants to display the presentation from her laptop to the large screen in the conference room. What does she need to show the presentation?(527594)

B. Projector

Which type of memory is nonvolatile? (527613)

B. ROM

You've just signed a document for an insurance settlement, and you need to mail it back to the insurance company. However, you want to keep an electronic copy of it for yourself. Which device would best help you do this? (527592)

B. Scanner

Rochelle's browser on her Windows computer has frozen and is not responding to any commands. She wants to stop the app to solve the problem and does not need to save work she was doing in the browser. What administrative tool allows her to shut down the browser? (527622)

B. Task Manager

What happens to files in a folder on a Windows system when the folder is deleted? (527627)

B. The files are moved to the Recycle Bin.

If you create a file shortcut on your desktop, what happens to the file? (527618)

B: Nothing—it stays where it is.

What does 1 represent in stored data? (527583)

B: Presence of an electronic charge

Rylie is trying to save a file named Rylie:Portfolio.docx, but she keeps getting an error message. How can she fix the problem? (527626)

B: Use the filename RyliePortfolio.docx instead.

Tristan just downloaded a new game he wants to play on his computer. What kind of file should he open in order to install and run the game? (527610)

B:Executable file •

What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device by tapping or clicking buttons, for example? (527606)

B:Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Eneida found an excellent deal on a printer and excitedly brought it home, plugged it in, and turned it on. Unfortunately, when she tried to print her homework for the next day, it didn't work. What should Eneida check to fix this problem? (527596)

B:Make sure the right device driver is installed on the computer.

What should you do before you turn on a laptop for the first time? (527595)

C. Fully charge the battery.

Which of these operating systems could a developer copy, give to others, and sell to the public? (527607)

C. Linux

What kind of output does a 3-D printer create? (527593)

C. Physical

When you save a file to the cloud, where is it stored? (527585)

C. Remote server

What device can protect a computer from damage if the power suddenly goes out during a thunderstorm? (527601)

C. UPS

What type of information is included in your user account? (527623)

C. Username and password

Branston is shopping for a laptop he can coordinate with his iPhone. Which laptop operating system should he choose? (527608)

C. macOS

What is a video card? (527603)

C: A circuit board that processes image signals

Which of the following is not a common element in a desktop window? (527621)

C: Launchpad button

In a desktop operating system, which part of the desktop displays the date and time and contains shortcuts to utilities such as audio controls and network connections? (527609)

C: Notification area

Maya wants to connect three peripheral devices to her laptop , but has only one USB port. What is the best way to connect all the devices? (527590)

C:Use a USB hub.

Which CPU clock speed is fastest? (527597)

D. 3 GHz

How many bits make a byte? (527584)

D. 8

Ariel is shopping for a laptop. He's having trouble deciding among between three options that all have good reviews and fall within his budget. How can Ariel compare the performance potential for each of his top three options? (527598)

D. Check benchmarking information online.

Mia needs to upload her homework to her school's LMS for grading. She has several versions of the file that include feedback from her instructor, her brother, and a classmate. How can Mia ensure she's uploading the finished version for grading? (527625)

D. Check the modified date

Riley needs more storage space on his small laptop, and he needs that storage to be accessible without Internet access. What is the best storage option for Riley to add to his computer? (527586)

D. External hard drive

What is the file management tool available by default on a macOS computer? (527628)

D. Finder

What type of window do you open to display a list of files? (527620)

D. Folder window

What kind of device is the camera on a smartphone? (527581)

D. Input

Ricky's computer keeps freezing when he's running several apps or webpages simultaneously. What resource does his computer probably need more of? (527612)

D. Memory

How is SaaS software distributed? (527605)

D. Online

Teresa wants to change the desktop theme on her laptop to display a new set of background images. What Windows tool should she use to select a desktop theme? (527617)

D. Setting dialog box

Which of the following is not a computer form factor? (527589)

D. Tabletop

Which of the following is a pointing device you can use instead of a mouse? (527591)

D. Touchpad

Which of these steps comes first in the boot process? (527614)

D: The device receives power from the power supply or battery, and sends it to the circuitry.