Computer Q's
If a program you were using freezes or becomes unresponsive, you can often end the process (and close the program) by using __________. a. Task Manager b. File Explorer c. Windows d. Finder
a. Task Manager
Mac OS X is Open Source True or False
False
Macs must run defragmentation software once a month. True or False
False
The current version of Microsoft Windows is Windows 9, released in 2015. It replaced 2009's Windows 7, and 2012's Windows 8. True or False
False
Some of the main reasons to use the cloud are convenience and reliability. True or False
True
Too many applications running on startup can slow down your computer. True or False
True
Wireless printers can be a little more difficult to set up than traditional USB printers. True or False
True
A motherboard Central Processing Unit (CPU) Random-access memory (RAM) Hard Drive Power Supply Match the words with the definition: The computer's long-term memory Connects every other component together Converts electricity from an outlet into something machine-safe The computer's short-term memory Executes commands to get work done
A motherboard- Connects every other component together Central Processing Unit (CPU)- Executes commands to get work done Random-access memory (RAM)- The computer's short-term memory Hard Drive- The computer's long-term memory Power Supply -Converts electricity from an outlet into something machine-safe
Pressing this key sends a selected file or files to the Recycle Bin a.End b.Insert c.Windows Key D.delete
D.delete
Ergonomics is the science of how equipment design and usage habits can reduce user discomfort and increase productivity. True or False
True
Linux is Open Source True or False
True
Logging in means identifying yourself with a username and a password. True or False
True
A full system virus scan may take several hours. True or False
True
Making changes to system settings or to other user's accounts requires you to have access to an account with __________ privileges. a. Administrator b. Standard c. Superuser d. Family Safety
a. Administrator
Which keyboard shortcut can be used to select all files in a folder simultaneously? a. Ctrl+A b. Ctrl+C c. Ctrl+X d. Ctrl+V
a. Ctrl+A
The shortcut key to cut is ___________. a. Ctrl+x b. Alt+x c. Ctrl+c d. Alt+c
a. Ctrl+x
Which type of computing device does not have the ability to be mobile? a. Desktop b. Laptop c. Tablet d. Phone
a. Desktop
___________ is a utility software that reorganizes fragmented data files and allows the computer to access it more easily. a. Disk defragmenter b. Virus scan c. Time Capsule d. Disk Cleanup
a. Disk defragmenter
Which application is used to organize files and folders on a Windows computer? a. File Explorer b. Finder c. Internet Explorer d. Sorter
a. File Explorer
An open source alternative to Microsoft Office is _____________. a. LibreOffice b. Thunderbird c. GIMP d. Keynote
a. LibreOffice
The _______ button hides the window. a. Minimize b. Maximize c. Restore d. Close
a. Minimize
Google Android and Apple iOS are examples of __________ for mobile devices. a. Operating systems b. Applications c. Peripheral devices d. Hardware
a. Operating systems
PDF is short for _______________. a. Portable document format b. Preserve document format c. Portable document file d. Preserve document file
a. Portable document format
Which of the following are mobile devices? Select all that apply. a. Smartphones b. Tablets c. Laptops d. Desktops
a. Smartphones b. Tablets
A web browser is an example of _________, and the mouse is an example of __________. a. Software/hardware b. Hardware/ software c. App / GUI d. GUI / App
a. Software/hardware
Let's say you're having trouble locating a file on your computer. Which of the following are good places to look for the file? Select all that apply. a. The Downloads folder b. The screensaver c. Default folders like My Documents d. The Recycle Bin
a. The Downloads folder c. Default folders like My Documents d. The Recycle Bin
The ______________ is the image that appears behind the icons on your computer's desktop. a. Wallpaper b. Scenery c. Landscape d. Start up screen
a. Wallpaper
A small, removable drive that plugs into a USB port is called a __________. a. flash drive b. hard drive c. cloud storage device d. optical drive
a. flash drive
Clicking these keys opens the Task Manager a. Alt + Shift + Delete b. Ctrl + Alt + Delete c. Ctrl + Alt + Shift d. Ctrl + Alt + T
b. Ctrl + Alt + Delete
The shortcut key to copy is __________. a. Ctrl+x b. Ctrl+c c. Alt+x d. Alt+c
b. Ctrl+c
Software typically needs to be __________ to run on a computing device. a. Downloaded b. Installed c. Executed d. Refreshed
b. Installed
___________ is a free office suite. a. GIMP b. LibreOffice c. Thunderbird d. Dropbox
b. LibreOffice
The monitor needs a _____________ to display images and text on the screen. a. Sound card b. Video card c. Game card d. Monitor card
b. Video card
Mojave, High Sierra, and Sierra are specific versions of ____________. a. Windows b. macOS c. Linux d. Android
b. macOS
The shortcut key to paste is ___________. a. Ctrl+p b. Alt+p c. Ctrl+v d. Alt+v
c. Ctrl+v
GUI stands for _______________. a. General User Interface b. Graphical Unit Interface c. Graphical User Interface d. General Unit Interface
c. Graphical User Interface
What is software? a. Flexible parts of a computer case b. Any part of the computer that has a physical structure c. Instructions that tell the hardware what to do d. Clothing design to be worn by computer users
c. Instructions that tell the hardware what to do
Ubuntu, Mint, and Fedora are distributions of ______________. a. Windows b. macOS c. Linux d. Android
c. Linux
Inkjet, laser, and photo are types of _____________. a. Monitors b. Peripherals c. Printers d. Scanners
c. Printers
A(n) ___________ is a collection of related text, images, and other resources viewed through the Internet. a. Suite b. Web browser c. Website d. Mobile App
c. Website
The taskbar is found in the ____________ operating system. a. Mac OS b. Android c. Windows d. Linux
c. Windows
The __________ is an example of a tablet. a. Personal computer b. Chromebook c. iPad d. iFitness
c. iPad
The free program that allows you to view PDF is called ____________. a. PDF reader b. Web reader c. Document reader d. Adobe reader
d. Adobe reader
Typically, users can configure their routers using a ____________. a. Dongle b. Device driver c. Modem d. Browser
d. Browser
The default browser that comes with Windows 10 is __________. a. Safari b. Chrome c. Firefox d. Edge
d. Edge
The computer's main circuit board is called a _______. a. Bluetooth card b. Hard drive c. Monitor d. Motherboard
d. Motherboard
Brother, Canon, and Epson are common ___________ brands. a. Monitor b. Mouse c. Computer d. Printer
d. Printer
When the computer is in ____________ mode, only the minimum number of drivers needed to run the computer are loaded. a. Recovery b. Restore c. Boot up d. Safe
d. Safe
A user can select multiple files by doing the following except ___________. a. Dragging the mouse and drawing a box around the file you want. b. Holding the control key on your keyboard when you select files. c. Select a file and hold the shift key to mark the last file in sequence. d. Using the Ctrl+S keyboard shortcut to select all the files.
d. Using the Ctrl+S keyboard shortcut to select all the files.
The best way to guard against malware is to install ________ software a. operating b. desktop c. accessibility d. antivirus
d. antivirus