CSC Exam 2

What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle?

Fetch,decode,execute,store

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

gigabytes

How is an executable file different from a data file?

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

What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content?

Voice synthesizer

Which of the following is not an advantage of saving documents in the cloud?

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

Which of the following is an advantage to saving a file to a flash drive?

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

Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse?

desktop computer

Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files?

disk cleanup utility

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer

A file manager is used for all of the following except ____.

to name files and folders

How do you know if a device is an input device or an output device?

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

Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?

Bottlenecking

T/F: Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations.

False

Why is the date a file was modified useful?

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.

What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints?

Plotter

Which of these is not an input device?

Printer

What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance?

Turn off the computer and remove its power source.

What determines the speed at which data travels?

Bus width

What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon as they are connected to a computer?

Plug-and-play devices

Which property is assigned to a file by the operating system?

Type

What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?

A virtual machine

Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?

Internal hard drive

What happens when you delete a folder?

It goes the Recycle Bin or Trash folder.

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

Linux

Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations?

Projector

What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?

Speed at which the processor executes instructions

T/F: Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports.

True

When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play?

saves your unsaved work to temporary storage