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