COSC 1301 INTRO TO COMPUTERS MOD 4 -5
Graphics software, which would allow him to create and edit graphics and text A presentation app, which would allow him to use basic animation functions, and add graphics and videos A video editing app, which will allow him to modify videos to use in his presentation
Abe has to design a presentation about the progress of his research team over the previous year. He wants to add small video snippets to show the actual work his team carried out during the research. Which of the following apps should he use?
Open File Manager.
How can you display the main folders on a Windows computer?
An input device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device. An output device is how the processed information is displayed.
How do you know if a device is an input device or an output device?
Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files.
How is an executable file different from a data file?
False
If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your operating system may take virtual memory and swap it with ROM.
M-commerce app
Jamie plans to sell his pottery designs through his website. If he also wants to launch a mobile app to reach more people, which type of app should he launch?
Use the search tool to locate the file by file name, content, or date.
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?
Native app
Jim wants to develop an app for a specific purpose that would run even when his computer is not connected to the Internet. What type of app should he develop?
Use animations
Lauren is preparing a presentation for her class. She wants to make the slides and their objects appear and disappear to make it more interesting. What should she do?
It should be a web app so that it runs on all devices. It should have responsive design so that it is easy to use on mobile devices. It should be native app so that the device camera can be used by the app.
LensForAll is a company that sells affordable contact lenses on its website. The CEO of the company realizes that an app must be developed that would allow customers to virtually try on colored lenses to find out what best suits them. Which of these features should the app have?
G suite
Paul has opened a bespoke tailoring shop. He wants to work online to keep a database of all his customers, send e-mails when garments are ready, create designs, and maintain financial records using software. Which productivity suite should he consider?
Conditional formatting
Pierre has entered marks obtained by the students in all the classes he teaches in a spreadsheet. Now he wants to highlight some data according to his specifications. Which spreadsheet feature should he use?
Use vector images because they retain their clarity even when enlarged or shrunk.
Sammy created a new logo for his client to use on the company website and office stationery. However, the logo became a blur when it was enlarged to use on a billboard ad. Now Sammy needs to redo the logo. What should he do to avoid this problem in the future?
Create queries to get relevant data Specify layout and format Add data to the report by running it
Sean works for an organization that offers SaaS to a chain of boutiques. By getting data from the database, he has to prepare a list of instances when the billing transaction failed. Which of the following tasks does he need to do to prepare the report?
database
Sean works for an organization that offers SaaS to a chain of boutiques. By getting data from the database, he has to prepare a list of instances when the billing transaction failed. Which of the following tasks does he need to do to prepare the report?
Android
Simone frequently downloads mobile apps from the Amazon App Store. What operating system does she have on her smartphone?
True
Sticky keys enable you to press keyboard shortcuts one key at a time instead of simultaneously.
paging
Swapping items between memory and storage is called _____.
It is saved on a server you access through the Internet, so as long as you have an Internet connection, you can access it. It is able to be accessed by others you share it with and all changes are saved as they are made.
What is an advantage to saving documents in the cloud?
to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer
What is the main purpose of an operating system?
random access memory (RAM)
What is the most common type of volatile memory?
when you turn on your computer
When does the boot process start?
saves your unsaved work to temporary storage
When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play?
To move between folders To reorder folders To navigate between folders To search for folders
Which of the following are ways in which you can use the file manager?
disk cleanup utility
Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files?
You can take it with you and then work on it on another computer.
Which of the following is an advantage to saving a file to a flash drive?
headphone
Which of the following is not an input device?
Type
Which property is assigned to a file by the operating system?
It should have responsive design so that it is easy to use on mobile devices.
LensForAll is a company that sells affordable contact lenses on its website. The CEO of the company realizes that an app must be developed that would allow customers to virtually try on colored lenses to find out what best suits them. Which of these features should the app have?
Slide master
Rohan is creating a presentation with at least 50 slides. He wants the slides to use a consistent layout and formatting. Which of the following parts of the presentation should he design first?
Change font size, style, and color of the keywords.
Raina is putting finishing touches on her Ph.D. thesis report. She feels she should emphasize the keywords throughout the thesis. How can she do this in the word processor she is using?
Because he is using the same name, each time he saves he is overwriting his previous work.
When Jack takes a class, he saves all his work for that class with the name of the course. What is most likely happening to his saved files?
True
Local applications can be accessed only on the computers on which they are installed.
Visual Basic
Logan is considering web app development as a career option. Which of the following languages does he not need to master?
Adobe Premiere Clip
Lucy is planning to launch her podcast on career guidance for college students and has already recorded a few videos for marketing purposes. Which of the following apps can she use to mix and match the clips?
Adobe Premiere Clip FilmoraGo
Lucy is planning to launch her podcast on career guidance for college students and has already recorded a few videos for marketing purposes. Which of the following apps can she use to mix and match the clips?
portable app
Martha has been appointed as the Data Security Manager of her organization. The company wants her to develop a customized app to remove viruses from the infected systems without connecting to the network. What type of app should she focus on developing?
Tests to check the components Checks the settings of connected devices Identification of connected devices
The bootstrap program executes which of the following?
tests that check components such as RAM and storage
The bootstrap program executes which of the following?
It places the document in a buffer.
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 appears on the desktop. It is in an active window.
Which of the following is a description of what happens when you open an app on your computer?
Create a database of company projects, customers and vendors.
When Florence joins her father's construction business, she realizes all the transactions are still done and maintained on paper. What should she do to establish a system where any data can be looked up immediately and transparency can be maintained?
Keyboard
Which of the following is not a hardware device that controls the movement of the pointer on a computer screen?
Word processor
Rafael has to type a report about a class trip to the museum. Which of the following apps should he use to write the report?
Use a word processor for step 1, graphics software for step 2, and a mail merge for step 3.
Rob is planning his housewarming party. He wants to design an invitation and personalize it for each invitee. These are the things he needs to do: Create a list of invitees; Design the card; and Personalize the card. How should he go about the task?
A virtual machine
What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?
Directs internal components to manage and complete a task Coordinates the resources and activities on a computer Manages interactions between hardware and software
Which of the following describe the purpose of the operating system?
Question 13 options: True
If you add a slideshow to play as your desktop theme, you have customized your system software.
No, because a shortcut does not place the actual file, folder, or app on the desktop.
If you delete a shortcut from your desktop, have you also deleted the original file?
Drawing app
Remus is an art student who wants to start creating digital artwork on his computer. He wants to be able to create images that retain their quality in all sizes. Which type of app should he use?
Use cross-platform tools to write code that will translate the existing Android app code into different native formats.
Shania has started a new job as an app developer. Her first task was to make an old app designed for Android available on other platforms. Which of the following would make her job easiest and fastest?
style
A _____ is a named collection of formats you apply to text in a word processing document.
user account
A(n) _____ protects your device against unauthorized access.
JPEG
Aaron has started a food blog on which he wants to post his recipes. He wants to place a high-quality image next to each cooking step. Which file format should he use so that users do not experience a lag when loading the high-quality images on the website?
transitions
Abe is creating a presentation and wants to grab the audience's attention with a visual effect when he moves from one slide to another. What should he add to the presentation?
Web apps
An organization has its employees working from home. Which type of software most likely includes collaboration features to help the employees work together online?
Make the program available as a web app.
Andrew's company uses a special email program for communicating within the organization. What should the company do to ensure that its employees are able to access the inbox even when they are away from office?
A spreadsheet app to keep a record of her expenses, sort data, and make calculations
Anusha wants to use her computer, rather than handwriting the information on her notepad, to analyze her monthly expenses to make the job easier. Which of the following apps should she use?
False
Big data is processed using relational databases
What-if analysis
Debra tracks her business finances in a spreadsheet. She wants to figure out how much she could increase profits if she raises prices on some products. What feature should she use to find the answer?
Adjust the settings for the mouse through the Settings dialog box.
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?
True
Each slide in a presentation has a layout that includes placeholders for certain types of content.
sparklines
Fiona is responsible for presenting data at the monthly team meeting so that it can be understood at a glance and is visually appealing way. The data is available in spreadsheet. Which of the following can Fiona do?
identify the content and purpose of the folder
Folder names should _____.
Apache OpenOffice
For an interview, Sean needs to familiarize himself with database software but cannot afford to purchase any software. Which of these app suites should he download?
Use a network tracker
How can you check data on devices connected through an IoT network?
Zoho writer
Lauren wants to write short articles and post them online. If she has an Internet connection, what software can help her do her work?
active window
On a desktop, the _____ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows.
False
Operating systems can run only if they are installed on a hard drive.
Drop box
Patricia has started a new interior design business, and wants to store designs in the cloud so her clients can review them. Which of the following apps should she use for cloud storage?
Available programs and apps Hardware and software support When the last update was Security
Samantha is ready to purchase a new phone. She is comparing the mobile operating systems of both the Android and the iPhone. What would you recommend she compare?
graphics app
Samantha plans to self-publish her book on her website. Which of the following apps should she use to design the cover?
Header and Footer
Sophia is putting together a training manual for her new batch of employees. Which of the following features can she use to add a document title at the top of each page?
False
The Close button reduces a window so that it only appears as a button on the taskbar.
False
The operating system assigns the file its name, location, and size.
graphical user interface
What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device?
It overwrites the original file unless you add a number, date, or initials to differentiate the files.
What does the operating system do if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder?
It goes the Recycle Bin or Trash folder.
What happens when you delete a folder?
It creates the document to be printed.
Which of the following is not a step an operating system performs when printing a document?
The kernel is the core of an operating system that manages memory, runs programs, and assigns resources.
You are describing the boot process to a friend and get to the step where the device loads the operating files into RAM, including the kernel. Your friend starts to laugh because she was not aware that there were kernels in her computer. What do you tell her?