Module 1 Test

A(n) _____ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.

*. executable file

A shortcut icon is the actual document or app.

False

All cloud technologies must be accessed over the Internet.

False

Everything you do online is recorded in the cloud, but you can choose to erase it, as you have control over your digital footprint.

False

Files and folders are stored within the Documents library.

False

Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations.

False

The lock screen background picture cannot be changed.

False

When you sign in to your Microsoft account with another Windows device, your settings will appear very differently than they do on your other Windows 10 devices, depending on the device.

False

A(n) ____________________ is a brief description that appears when you position the pointer over an object on the screen.

ScreenTip

After designing a website, you transfer the website files from your local computer to a remote web server.

True

Any uppercase or lowercase character is valid when creating a file name.

True

By default, the Control Panel window displays in Category view.

True

If you drag the title bar to the left side of the screen, the window will resize to fill only the left half of the screen.

True

If you have information literacy, you can select the right tool to find the information you need.

True

It is good practice to save often to protect your work.

True

Many new cars use embedded software to control motion sensors, a backup camera, or a navigation system.

True

Most video editing software shows the video as a timeline with separate tracks for video and sound.

True

New cars use embedded computers to make driving safer.

True

The Device Manager allows you to display a list of hardware devices installed on your computer.

True

The Windows operating system simplifies the process of working with documents and apps by organizing the manner in which you interact with the computer.

True

When a task requires administrator access, you might be prompted to authorize the task.

True

Windows 10 is designed to work in many regions of the world and in many different languages.

True

Windows allows you to have more than one document open and more than one app running at the same time.

True

You should exercise caution when working with the contents of the Windows folder of Local Disk (C:) because changing the contents of the folder might cause the operating system to stop working correctly.

True

Secure passwords have _________________________. a. special characters b. more than eight characters c. both uppercase and lowercase letters d. numbers

a, b, c, d

The notification area can tell you ____. a. how much battery life you have remaining in your laptop b. which operating system is running c. if your virus protection is out of date d. whether you are c

a, c, d

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? a. A spreadsheet app to keep a record of her expenses, sort data, and make calculations b. A personal interest app to keep a track of all the expenses based on her personal interests c. A device management app to track all the expenses she makes using her credit and debit cards d. A word processor app to keep a record of her expenses and make calculations

a. A spreadsheet app to keep a record of her expenses, sort data, and make calculations

Why should we use an uninstaller that comes with an operating system rather than the system's file management program to delete the folder containing the program's files to remove a software or app from a device? a. An uninstaller removes the program files and any associated entries in the system files. b. An uninstaller moves the program files to the Recycle Bin for safety, but deleting a folder permanently removes them. c. It can be difficult to find the folder containing the program files. d. An uninstaller makes a backup before removing the program files.

a. An uninstaller removes the program files and any associated entries in the system files.

_____ ensures that the person requesting access to a computer is not an imposter. **

a. Authentication

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? **

a. Create a database of company projects, customers and vendors.

Which of the following is not a step an operating system performs when printing a document? **

a. It creates the document to be printed.

Which of the following statements is true about public networks? a. Many public networks are not secure. b. Your home network is a public network. c. All public networks are free. d. Hackers cannot intercept data transmitted over public networks.

a. Many public networks are not secure.

How can you display the main folders on a Windows computer? **

a. Open File Manager.

Which of the following is a common copyright infringement that involves illegally copying software, movies, music, and other digital materials? a. Piracy b. Digital rights management c. License agreement d. Access control

a. Piracy

How can you get the attention of a personal assistant app on your phone? a. Pause briefly before stating the command. b. Complete the voice training process. c. Reduce background noise. d. Say the wake word

a. Say the wake word

_____ is the gap between those who have access to technology and its resources and information, especially on the Internet, and those who do not. a. The digital divide b. An intelligent divide c. A digital assistant d. The Internet lag

a. The digital divide

Even though website builders have predesigned templates, why is it still helpful to have knowledge of coding languages? a. To give you finer control over the content b. To generate a similar look and feel c. To have the website blend in with others d. To reflect a common brand

a. To give you finer control over the content

How is streaming a video different from downloading it? a. Unlike streamed content, downloaded content is stored on the computer. b. Unlike streamed content, downloaded content cannot be stored on the computer. c. Unlike downloading, streaming requires you to install support software. d. Unlike downloading, streaming works only on smart TVs.

a. Unlike streamed content, downloaded content is stored on the computer.

Which of the following is NOT a leading provider of PaaS and IaaS services? a. Walmart b. Amazon c. Microsoft d. Google

a. Walmart

The mouse operation of ____ runs an app. **

a. double-clicking

The mouse operation of ____ displays a shortcut menu. a. right-clicking b. right-dragging c. double-clicking d. triple-clicking

a. right-clicking

Alex needs to email his graduation certificate to a prospective employer. He has only physical copies of the certificate. What device could he use to create an electronic copy of the certificate? a. scanner b. projector c. plotter d. digital pen

a. scanner

When you press a key or a combination of keys to access a feature or perform a command, this is a keyboard ____. **

a. shortcut

A(n) ____________________ consists of programs that are designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

app

Joel wants to find a specific webpage containing the words "The quick brown fox" in the same sequence. Which of the following search queries should he use to produce the most helpful results? a. -The quick brown fox- b. "The quick brown fox" c. *The quick brown fox* d. |The quick brown fox|

b. "The quick brown fox"

You just got back from vacation and are getting ready to post pictures online of all the fun you had. Which of the following photos would be appropriate to post on social media? a. A photo of you in a pool with two beers in each hand. b. A photo of you horseback riding on the beach with friends. c. A photo of you dancing on a tabletop wearing a shirt with your company logo on it. d. A photo of you out to dinner, holding hands with a prospective client.

b. A photo of you horseback riding on the beach with friends.

Dharma opens one window, does a little work, closes the window, and then opens a new one. Instead of opening and closing windows, what can Dharma do to work more efficiently? a. Point to the title bar of the open window, and then drag the window to a new location. b. Click the Minimize button to reduce the window to an icon on the taskbar, and then click the taskbar icon to redisplay the window. c. Close all windows except one, and then click the Maximize button on the remaining window. d. Point to a border or corner of the window, and then drag the resizing pointer to make the window smaller or larger.

b. Click the Minimize button to reduce the window to an icon on the taskbar, and then click the taskbar icon to redisplay the window.

_____ are standard settings that control how the screen is set up and how a document looks when you first start typing. a. Customized settings b. Default settings c. Startup settings d. Productivity settings

b. Default settings

CASE: You have never used a tablet before, and your new Windows 10-enabled tablet has just arrived. You decide to take a brief online tutorial in touch screen gestures so that you will know exactly what some common gestures are, and which gestures correspond to which uses. Which of the following gestures does the tutorial tell you is to be used in order to run an app? a. Press and hold b. Double-tap c. Drag d. Swipe

b. Double-tap

_____ is data and instructions entered into the memory of a device. **

b. Input

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

b. It goes the Recycle Bin or Trash folder.

While waiting for her latte at Starbucks, Georgia decides to check her work email and pay a few bills online. She opens the Wi-Fi settings on her device and sees several connections available. Knowing the activities she plans to do online, which of the following networks should Georgia connect to? **

b. My Verizon VPN

What hardware is essential to creating a home Wi-Fi network? **

b. Router

What technology is being used when you are sent an email saying you can track your package? a. CAM b. Scan code c. LMS d. M2M

b. Scan code

Avery wants to replace her cable television subscription with a video streaming service to watch her favorite TV shows. Besides Internet connectivity, what does she need to watch the shows on a TV? a. Video projector b. Smart TV or a TV stick c. USB slot and a drive on her normal TV d. Normal LED TV

b. Smart TV or a TV stick

You just posted new photographs to Shutterfly, and the site asks you to review the metadata. Metadata includes the following information EXCEPT _____. a. The GPS location coordinates b. The HTML coding c. The date a photo was taken d. The file size

b. The HTML coding

Rob is planning his housewarming party. He wants to design an invitation and personalize it for each invitee. He needs to create a list of invitees, design the card, and personalize the card. How should he complete the tasks? a. Use mail merge for steps 1 and 2 and a word processor for step 3. b. Use a word processor for step 1, graphics software for step 2, and a mail merge for step 3. c. Use a word processor for steps 1 and 2 and a graphics software for step 3. d. Use a graphics software for step 1, mail merge for step 2, and a word processor for step 3.

b. Use a word processor for step 1, graphics software for step 2, and a mail merge for step 3.

A(n) ____ account has full control of the operating system. a. standard b. administrator c. guest d. basic

b. administrator

Scott is seeking a position in an Information Technology (IT) Department. During an interview, his prospective employer asks if he is familiar with programs the company could use, modify, and redistribute without restrictions. What types of programs is the interviewer referring to? a. freeware b. open source c. commercial software d. Software as a Service (SaaS)

b. open source

Brendon wants to volunteer at the Red Cross, a nonprofit agency. He enters redcross.com in his browser, but cannot find the right website. What mistake is he making? a. He should enter Red-Cross.com because that is the name of the commercial company. b. He should enter redcross.net because Red Cross is a network provider. c. He should enter redcross.org because Red Cross is a nonprofit organization. d. He should enter redcross.edu because Red Cross is an educational organization.

c. He should enter redcross.org because Red Cross is a nonprofit organization.

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

c. Input

Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored? a. RAM b. Flash drive c. Internal hard drive d. Virtual memory

c. Internal hard drive

If you decide to change save locations or file names, you use the ____ command on the File menu. a. New name b. Location c. Save as d. File name

c. Save as

____ allows you to maximize a window by dragging its title bar to the top of the screen. a. Shake b. Restore c. Snap d. Drag

c. Snap

Emma downloaded a new game from an unfamiliar website. A few days later, Emma realized her system had been hacked and her credit card numbers were stolen. Without Emma knowing, what type of malware might she have downloaded to her computer? a. spam b. worm c. Trojan d. ransomware

c. Trojan

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? **

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

When should a user consider restoring the operating system? a. When you can't connect to the Internet b. When you cannot print documents c. When programs or apps do not start properly d. When the monitor does not display anything

c. When programs or apps do not start properly

What type of network sends signals through airwaves and usually does not require cables? a. Intranet b. Wired network c. Wireless network d. Virtual private network

c. Wireless network

If files are large or numerous, you can make them easier to manage by _____ the files. a. tagging b. minimizing c. compressing d. restoring

c. compressing

To associate a file with an app, Windows assigns a(n) ____ to the file name. a. linkage b. ID c. extension d. PIN

c. extension

Social networking includes the following positive effects EXCEPT _________. a. promoting small and local businesses b. keeping in contact with others c. increasing your privacy d. growing professional networks

c. increasing your privacy

The local community college wants to increase its online offerings. To do so, the college will most likely need to purchase a(n) ______. a. intelligent classroom platform b. intelligent workplace platform c. learning management system (LMS) d. Ebook app

c. learning management system (LMS)

Vivian is using a search engine to find photos for a school project. What search engine tool should she use to find photos she can legally copy and share? a. date filter b. download manager c. license filter d. video search

c. license filter

If you know that a file for which you are searching starts with the letters MSP, you can type ____ as the search term. a. msp& b. msp? c. msp* d. msp^

c. msp*

The touch screen gesture of ____ means to move two fingers together. **

c. pinching

Among mouse operations, to ____________________ means to press and release the primary mouse button.

click

What search operator would you use with the word "Android" to find Android phone, Android smartphone, and Android cell phone? **

d. * (asterisk)

Why is it not safe to connect to public Wi-Fi networks? a. Because the connection is often too slow b. Because they do not allow Internet access c. Because it can weaken your own Wi-Fi wireless router d. Because these networks are rarely protected

d. Because these networks are rarely protected

The ____ is a temporary storage area of the computer. a. Silo b. Recycle Bin c. Warehouse d. Clipboard

d. Clipboard

CASE: You have purchased a brand-new Windows 10 computer for the new semester of your coursework, and you decide to spend some time learning about all of the properties of the computer's hard drive in order to make sure that you are using the computer to its fullest potential. One of the earliest lessons you learned as a computer user is the importance of backing up your work. Which of the following storage devices could you use? a. Tools tab b. Backup tab c. This PC d. External hard drive

d. External hard drive

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? a. References b. Page margin c. Heading style d. Header and Footer

d. Header and Footer

Juan is interested in getting a job in the technology field. He is interested in protecting data from threats, and stopping hackers and viruses. Which job would should Juan apply for? **

d. Information security

How does discarding computers in a landfill affect the environment? **

d. Lead and mercury in computer parts are seeping into the ground and water supply.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using cloud computing to share files? a. How long it will take to access a backup of files. b. The files you will lose if your computer crashes. c. The amount of space that files will take up on your computer. d. The inability to access your files if you lose your Internet connection.

d. The inability to access your files if you lose your Internet connection.

Lionel works for a company that is trying to reduce travel time for their employees and allow more people to work from home. What kind of cloud service can Lionel use to attend meetings with his remote coworkers? **

d. Video conferencing application

When you ____ a window, it occupies the entire screen and cannot be confused with other open windows. a. shake b. restore c. index d. maximize

d. maximize

A ____ is a motion you make on a touch screen when you move two fingers apart. a. pass b. touch base c. swap d. stretch

d. stretch

Why do companies use online collaborative productivity software? a. to perform work that is too dangerous, detailed, or monotonous for a single person b. to take classes or earn a degree online c. to promote company events and products d. to allow employees to share, edit, and comment on documents

d. to allow employees to share, edit, and comment on documents

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

d. zipping

Among mouse operations, to ____________________ means to quickly press and release the mouse button twice without moving the mouse.

double-click

A(n) ____________________ provides the capability for you to communicate with the computer.

operating system

A(n) ____________________ is a string of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols that, when entered correctly, allow you to obtain access to a Window user's account.

password

Up until the time you empty the _____, you can recover deleted files.

recycle bin

If you accidentally put a file in the Recycle Bin and want to remove it, open the Recycle Bin and click the '____________________ the selected items' button.

restore

Among mouse operations, to ____________________ means to press and release the secondary mouse button.

right click

A _____ is a moving picture that is displayed on the monitor when you have not interacted with the computer for a specified period of time.

screen saver

You can click above or below the ____________________ to move up or down a section on the screen.

scroll box

A(n) ____________________ is an icon that represents a link to a file, folder, or app.

shortcut

Windows users who have computers or devices with ____________________ capability can interact with the screen using gestures.

touch screen

Among mouse operations, to ____________________ means to quickly press and release the mouse button three times without moving the mouse.

triple-click