Computer Science mid-term (multiple choice)
the - cycle refers to the amount of time it takes a CPU to execute an instruction and store the results
execution
to organize documents within a disk, you can set up
folders
when you - a disk, it is organized into tracks and sectors
format
files that are stored in clusters that are not near each other on the disk are called - files
fragmented
what is a well-known search engine
corel draw is an example of - software
graphics
skilled computer users who invade comouter systems and write virus programs are called
hackers
a wireless mouse is sometimes called a - because it has no "tail" or cable
hamster
when you - through a document, you move through it without repositioning that insertion point
scroll
the - are bars at the bottom and right of many windows that allow you to move to any part of a file
scroll bars
the - feature helps you locate files and folders on your computer
search
ading or changing comonents of a comouter to make it faster or more efficient is called
upgrading
you can use word to create
web pages
spreadsheet software makes the use of - statements very easy
what-if
- characters can be used to subsitute for charcatters in a filename when you use the search feature
wildcard
the feature that automatically moves the text to the next line is called - wrap
word
to change the magnification of the dicument and amke the text anf graphics appear smaller or larger, you use the - comand on the view menu
zoom
an error in programing code is called a(an)
bug
what is NOT a utility program
calendar
bolds and italcis are examples of - formats
character
what is NOT a routine maitenance task for computer systems
checking e-mail
the view menu to switch between print alyout view and normal view
choose a view in the view menu
cut or copied text is stored temporaily in the
clipboard
to move the insertion point to the next word press
conrtrol + right arrow key
what is NOT a component of the new windows desktop
control pannel
a - is a device that controls the transfer of data from the computer to a peripheral device or vice versa
controller
in a comouter system, - is the information that is entered into the computer
data
the - is the first screen you see when the operating system is up and fully running
desktop
the my documents and my network places folders are subordinate to the
desktop
icons on your desktop that functions as shortcuts to an application or document are called
desktop shortcuts
the - is the folder or disk where a copied file will be placed
destination
the - program searches your disk and shows you files that can be safely deleted
disk cleanup
the - program rearanges that files on your disk so that it performs optimally
disk defragmenter
the extension - identifies word documents
doc
a box that contains only one option and a special arrow symbol is called a
drop-down list box
what is the last step in problem solving
evaluating the solution
dragging an object with the mouse - the object
moves
what is NOT a catagory of systems software
multimedia
which desktop icon allows you to browse through files on a connected computer
my network places
a - operating system allows a group of comouters to be connected
network
the animated character that can give you help is called the
office assisstant
when you triple click in a word document you select the - where the insertion point is positioned
paragraph
fonts are measured in
points
that systematic approach of going from an intitial situation to a desired situation is called
problem solving
what process does a computer do
produces a result
to design a brochure, calendar, or poster, use
publisher
the - serves as a temporary storage folder for deleted files
recycle bin
a possoble spelling error in word is indicated by a -
red wavy line
if you want to reserv an undo action, you use the - command
redo
someone you know can connect to your computer from another computer and obseve your screen as work by using the - feature
remote assistance
the insert comment button is on the - toolbar
reviewing
a(an) is a program that displys static or moving graphics or a blank screen when your computer is idle
screen saver
when a switch does not comtain electicity, it represents a
0
IBM introduced it's forst IBM PC around
1980
the Macintosh computer was introduced in the
1980s
windows Xp allows filenames to be up to - characters long
255
to start a program that is not represented by an icon on the desktop, you click the Start button and then point to- on the menu to acess a submenu
All Programs
what is one of the most widely used command-line interfaces for microcomputers
DOS
the acronym "GUI" stands for
Graphical User Interface
the more- your computer has, the faster it processes data
RAM
a - is used to add memory or connect peripheral devices to a notebook comouter
PC card
which is usually the smallest type of computer
PDA
what kind of software is used to organize appointments, telephoe messages, and projects to be completed?
PIMS
when you start your computer, the first action that the comouter performs is
POST
the arrangement of a standard keyboard on a comouter is reffered to aas
QWERTY
short term memory is also known as
RAM
a small comuter system interface port found in many older computer models is more commonly called a(an) - port
SCSI
a digital camra is an example of a peropheral that connescts to new computers with a - port
USB
in windows explorer window, the left pane contains
a folder bar that lets you see the structure of your files and folders
to organize and manipulate information, such as adresses and inventroy data, use
access
what is NOT a type of operating system for personal computers
adobe ascam
an alliance that was formed in 1993 to produce the PowerPC family of CPU chips inculded IBM, Moterola, and
apple
when you turn on a computer, you - the system
boot
what type of software allows users to view web pages on the internet
browsers
when you are working with text, the mouse pointe changes to a(an)
i-beam
what is NOT part of IPOS
information
a(an) - device enables you to enter data into and issue commands to a computer
inout
search engines allow you to enter a(an) - to find sites containg information that you need
keyword
what would be used for centralized storage
mainframe computers
what is NOT part of a computer system
mainframe technology
when you - a window, it fills the entire screen
maximize
a - is a device that allows one comouter to alk to another via a cable connection
modem
what is not an element of a desktop theme
moniter resolution
the arrow you see on the desktop is the
mouse pointer
when you - a file, you remove it from it's original location and place it in the destination location
move
an integrate dsoftware package, such as microsof office 2003, allows you to - data between applications
share
- is software you can use on a trial basis before paying a registration fee
shareware
to disply nonprontin characters, click - button
show/hide
a shortcut icon can be identified by a small
small arrow in the left-lower corner
the three basic operation performed by a computer ar artithmatic operations, logical comparisons, and - operation
storage and retreival
by default the background position option is set to
stretch
in a GUI, - represents files, disks, programs, and other objects
symbols
each open office application displyas a button in the
taskbar
the strat menu is acessed by clicking the start button on the
taskbar
even after you delet a file or folder, you can retrieve it from
the Recycle bin
to repeat a graphic many times to fill the whole computer screen, you would choose the - position option for the background
tile
- means to turn an option on or off using the same procedure
toggle
the rows of buttons that often appears in a window below the menu bar is called the
toolbar
analyzing comouter problems to corrct faults in the system is called
troubleshooting
windows Xp automatically starts when you
turn on your computer
