Study guide
Speakers and headphones can connect to devices using _____. Select all that apply.
-Bluetooth -a 3.5mm audio jack -USB
Speech recognition does which of the following to understand your meaning? Select all that apply.
-Considers context -Analyzes phonemes
Which of these devices will eventually need to be recycled? Select all that apply.
-LCD monitor -smartphone -television -laptop
You can place file and app icons on the desktop in which of the following operating systems? Select all that apply.
-Linux -Microsoft Windows -MacOS
A mobile operating system is optimized for ____. Select all that apply.
-a touch screen -fast file transfer -WiFi connectivity
Elements that have little or no effect on search results include ____. Select all that apply.
-capital letters -stop words
File compression is useful for _____. Select all that apply.
-emailing a large file -creating an archive of older documents -saving storage space on a drive
LinkedIn is known for helping you _______. Select all that apply.
-maintain a professional network -post your work history, skills, and achievements
Which of the following are examples of pointing devices? Select all that apply.
-mouse -touchpad
Open websites typically include ____. Select all that apply.
-personal websites -commercial sites
Before you place a business call, you should ______. Select all that apply.
-prepare a brief summary of the purpose for calling -plan to include your phone number or other contact information -think of possible times you're available to recieve a return call
Overheating caused by direct sunlight can damage the _____. Select all that apply.
-processor -LCD screen -hard drive
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) offers which possible benefits? Select all that apply.
-reduced waste -increased production flexibility
You can use a browser to _____. Select all that apply.
-research information -work in web apps -watch videos
To close a window in Windows 10, you can _____. Select all that apply.
-right click it's button on the taskbar, then click Close window -click the close button in the upper right corner of the window -click the close button in the window's thumbnail on the taskbar
The main categories of software are _______. Select all that apply.
-system -application -development
A laptop (notebook) typically includes a _______. (Please select all that apply)
-touchpad or trackpad -keyboard
Interference is a common problem with _____ devices. Select all that apply.
-wireless -bluetooth
Which of these apps would help a visually impaired person with a visual disability the most?
A screen reader app
You type out a few sentences in an MS Word file, and save it on your desktop. How is this data stored in the computer?
As a combination of 1s and 0s
How are desktop and mobile operating systems similar?
Both feature a graphical user interface (GUI).
In Windows, you can select multiple files that are not listed sequentially by holding the ______ key while clicking with the mouse.
CTRL
When using a Windows Internet browser, pressing _____ reloads a page.
F5
Speech recognition refers to a computer's ability to record and edit human speech.
False
Browser extensions are made using _______.
HTML, CSS, and Javascript
The short-range two-way communication technology behind contactless payments is called ____.
Near Field Communication (NFC)
A search site is the same thing as a search engine.
No
A specialty search engine searches only websites that require a subscription.
No
A standard account gives you full access to add other accounts on the operating system.
No
A web app is an app that you access instead of a web browser.
No
Clicking the Save button always saves a file to the hard drive.
No
Embedded software usually runs only during the boot process of a device.
No
In order to support file sharing, your PC must run a network operating system.
No
Moving a folder makes a copy of the folder and places it in another location.
No
Navigating folders involves deleting and moving them.
No
Online fraud does not affect your credit score.
No
Placing a dash before a term tells Google to search only for that word.
No
Random access memory is a permanent storage location.
No
The System Restore command in Windows returns deleted or modified documents.
No
To open a saved file, you must first open the app used to create the file.
No
_______ recognition converts scanned documents into editable text.
Optical character
________ allows the OS to manage multiple print jobs.
Spooling
Virtual reality simulates a three-dimensional environment with which users can explore and interact.
True
Web spiders or crawlers search the Internet for new and updated webpages.
True
A specific touch motion you use to issue commands is called a gesture.
Yes
An operating system manages system resources including RAM.
Yes
External hardware can be connected without wires or cables.
Yes
Ink-jet printers use pressurized nozzles to spray ink onto paper.
Yes
Most file managers include a way to create a folder through the Save dialog box.
Yes
Shutting down a device powers it off completely.
Yes
Solid state drives are more durable than hard disk drives.
Yes
Some assistive devices allow users to input data via Morse code.
Yes
Storage device problems can prevent a computer from starting up properly.
Yes
The Windows 10 Snap feature lets you quickly maximize a window's height.
Yes
Tier 1 networks provide the main travel routes for Internet data.
Yes
A small notification that displays only a number on an app icon is called a _____.
badge
A search operator is a _____.
character, word, or symbol you can enter to narrow a search
Some software lets you choose between standard and _____ installation.
custom
The root directory is the main list of _______.
files and folders on the drive
Solid state hard drives are a type of _________ memory.
flash
What are the divisions of a company often called?
functional units
A disk utility is a tool for _____.
improving performance
Laptops, all-in-one desktops, and smartphones usually have _____.
internal microphones
A computer typically connects to a router via a _______.
network interface card
Robotics is the development and study of _____.
programmable machines
A(n) ________ links an electric meter to a local utility.
smart grid
A small sequence within a process is called a(n) _____.
thread
Modern processors often have ____ levels of cache.
three
A submenu is usually identified by a(n) _____.
triangle symbol
The main categories of software are _______. Select all that apply.
utilities and operating system
You can run multiple operating systems on one computer using ____ machines.
virtual
