Module 4 Quiz ITE

What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system? A disk cleanup utility A shortcut menu An administrator account A virtual machine

A virtual machine

On a desktop, the _____ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows. program window active window minimized window restored window

Active Window

Which property is NOT assigned to a file by the operating system? Name Location Type Artist's Name

Artist's Name

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 he examine to find the most recent version of Project.docx? Date Modified Date Created Date Accessed Date Taken

Date Modified

Simon has difficulty pressing and holding more than one key at a time, such as CTRL+ALT+DEL. What setting can he change to make this task easier? Change the toggle key settings. Enable sticky keys. Adjust the keyboard sensitivity. Turn off keyboard shortcuts.

Enable Sticky Keys

In Windows, you use _____ to reorder, move, and navigate between folders. File Explorer Finder File Finder Folder Explorer

File Explorer

A(n) _____ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device. pic icon pointer shortcut

Icon

_____ is data and instructions entered into the memory of a device. Input Output Cache Booting

Input

During the boot process, what does the processor do after the computer circuits receive power? It begins to run the bootstrap program. It loads all startup programs. It loads the operating system into RAM. It turns on all connected devices.

It begins to run the bootstrap program.

Which of the following is not a step an operating system performs when printing a document? It sends the document to the printer. It establishes a connection to the printer. It creates the document to be printed. It lets other software know the printer is busy.

It creates the document to be printed.

What happens when you delete a folder? It is permanently removed from the computer. It is marked as destroyed on your computer. It is emptied of its contents. It goes the Recycle Bin or Trash folder.

It goes the Recycle Bin or Trash folder.

What does the operating system do if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder? It moves the new file to a different folder. It overwrites the original file unless you add a number, date, or initials to differentiate the files. It rejects the new file and places a temporary version in the Recycle Bin. It saves the new file on the Clipboard until you paste it in a new location.

It overwrites the original file unless you add a number, date, or initials to differentiate the files.

Which of the following operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions? Linux macOS Windows UNIX

Linux

What should you do the first time you save a file? Name the file. Compress the file. Set the file size. Change the creation date of the file.

Name the File

How can you display the main folders on a Windows computer? Open File Manager. Open the Start menu. Open Finder. Open the main Properties dialog box.

Open File Manager.

If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available _____. ROM RAM kernel libraries

RAM

Which of the following terms refers to the area of the hard drive used for virtual memory? virtual file data file swap file volatile file

Swap File

Which of the following is a step in the boot process? The operating system swaps data, information, and instructions between memory and storage. The operating system files are loaded into RAM. The operating system catalogs the files and folders on the system. A system utility optimizes disk space.

The operating system files are loaded into RAM.

Where can you pin frequently used apps for easy access? to the ribbon to the File menu to the Settings dialog box to the taskbar

To The Taskbar

How is an executable file different from a data file? Unlike a data file, you can manipulate an executable file. Unlike a data file, executable files contain numbers, words and pictures. Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files. Unlike a data file, executable files can be used for a presentation.

Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files.

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? Go to the Start menu or Dock to see if the operating system saved it there. Retype the paper and save it in a new folder. Use the search tool to locate the file by file name, content, or date. Restart the computer and wait for the document to open automatically.

Use the search tool to locate the file by file name, content, or date.

A(n) _____ protects your device against unauthorized access. virtual machine user account personalization app administrative tool

User Account

Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files? task manager search tool disk cleanup utility file optimizer

disk cleanup utility

A(n) _____ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps. spreadsheet data file file extension executable file

executable file

What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device? graphical user interface file storage flash drive platform

graphical user interface

When you save a Microsoft Office file to OneDrive, where are you saving it? in a storage area located on a server on your hard drive on a flash drive at the Microsoft Office website

in a storage area located on a server

The bootstrap program executes which of the following? startup apps that display the desktop tests that check components such as RAM and storage vital security protections stored user preferences

tests that check components such as RAM and storage

A file manager is used for all of the following except ____. to move files to reorder files within a folder to change the contents of files to navigate between folders

to change the contents of files

When does the boot process start? when you shut down your computer when you start an app when the computer is about to run out of RAM when you turn on your computer

when you turn on your computer

Compressing a file is also called _____ the file. passing extracting zipping byting

zipping

Which of the following features is a way to make a computer do what you want it to do? executable file menu file extension data file

Menu

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? Discuss how to zip and unzip files. Tell her about the Clipboard. Show her how to use File Manager. Explain how to maximize and restore windows.

Show her how to use File Manager.

Tikenya was responsible for creating the PowerPoint presentation for the group project. When it was complete, she wanted to email it to all the group members, but her email service told her the file was too large. She compressed it and was then able to send it. How were the other members able to then see the PowerPoint presentation? They had to attach to another file. They had to zip it on their computer. They had to drag it into a folder. They had to unzip or extract it

They had to unzip or extract it.

Which of the following is not an advantage of saving documents in the cloud? You can access the documents from any device connected to the Internet. You can easily share the documents with others. You can back up the documents to a secure, offsite location. You can access the documents when you are not connected to the Internet.

You can access the documents when you are not connected to the Internet.

What type of window are you opening when you click the Start button on the Windows desktop, and then click the name of an app? folder window program window start window main window

program window

What is the most common type of volatile memory? read-only memory (ROM) flash memory random access memory (RAM) hard disk

random access memory (RAM)

When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play? starts the word processing program provides tools for you to open the document saves your unsaved work to temporary storage finds the hard drive

saves your unsaved work to temporary storage

What is the main purpose of an operating system? to create data files you can edit to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer to display the content of webpages to create apps and other programs

to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer

If you have a file that has billions of bytes of data, then it would be measured in _____. megabytes gigabytes terabytes kilobytes

Gigabytes

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. It transfers the document to the Recycle Bin. It rejects the document, so it needs to be sent again. It does not print either document.

It places the document in a buffer.

Which of the following is not a hardware device that controls the movement of the pointer on a computer screen? Mouse Keyboard Trackball Finger

Mouse

Which of the following is an advantage to saving a file to a flash drive? You can access the file from any device connected to the Internet. You can be assured that it saved your changes as you made them. You can take it with you and then work on it on another computer. You know that it is backed up on a hard drive in case you forget the file name.

You can take it with you and then work on it on another computer.

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? Move his mouse to the other side of the computer. Adjust the settings for the mouse through the Settings dialog box. Adjust the sensitivity of the mouse for smoother movements. Purchase a new computer with a touch screen so he does not have to use a mouse.

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 creates formats in text, graphics, audio, video, or any combination of these. An output device is a touchscreen or keyboard. An input device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device. An output device is how the processed information is displayed. An input device is how the processed information is displayed. An output device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device. An input device includes speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards. An output device includes game controllers and webcams.

An input device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device. An output device is how the processed information is displayed.

Why is the date a file was modified useful? It identifies the most recent version. It identifies the day it was created. It identifies the location of the file. It identifies the last time the file was opened.

It identifies the most recent version.

Which of the following statements is true about the Clipboard? It is temporary storage that holds a selection until you paste it into a document or folder. It is permanent storage similar to a flash drive or the cloud. It is permanent storage until you choose to delete it. It is temporary storage until you choose to remove it, even if you have already pasted it somewhere.

It is temporary storage that holds a selection until you paste it into a document or folder.

Digital information processed into a useful form is called _____. spooling output input default

Output

An operating system is also called a(n) _____. platform utility desktop version

Platform

What concerns are there about open source programs? Programmers will add functionality and sell their versions. Programmers will enhance the code faster than the computer hardware can keep up. Programmers will hide the code enabling them to control and profit from the programs. Programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system.

Programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system.

Folder names should _____. be as short as possible identify the content and purpose of the folder include an extension that indicates its contents contain more than 255 characters

identify the content and purpose of the folder