IT EXAM STYLE PRACTICE PROBLEMS
This AMD Technology connects the RAM and I/O directly to the processor. It also connects more than one processors directly.
hyper transport
what can be use in n algorithm when you need to make a decision
if then else statement
What does a diamond mean in flowchart?
if then else statement or while loop
What does a trapezium mean in flowchart?
input/output
What does a rectangle mean in flowchart?
process
Horizontal line of cells
row
What does a arrow mean in flowchart?
the flow or the process of the sequence of actions
Antiviruses are utility software.
true
Norton Antivirus is an example of ----- software.
utlity
what is used if a problem if a process is done repeatedly?
while-loop
A spreadsheet containing cells in columns and rows.
worksheet
Mathematical equation denoted by an = sign at the beginning.
formula
Define the problem
1st
Analyze the problem
2nd
propose and evaluate the possible solutions
3rd
What does a circle mean in flowchart?
connector
Peachtree is used by what profession? Select one: a. Lawyer b. Design c. Builder d. Accounting
d
Which of these is not applications software? Select one: a. A program which controls a machine. b. Microsoft Word. c. Educational software. d. The Unix operating system.
d
There are four main categories of software.
false
aVG Antivirus is an example of an application software.
false
Application software and system software are the same things.
fasle
Bar at the top of the spreadsheet where you enter your formulas
formula bar
Ready to use formula that performs calculations with the given input.
function
Airline Reservation System → Specialized, Microsoft Windows 7 → Operating System, Disk Compressor → Utility Software, Designed to handle a specific need. → Custom Written, Microsoft PowerPoint → Presentation, OpenOffice Writer → Word Processing, Adobe Photoshop → Graphics, Microsoft Office 2013 → Integrated, OpenOffice Calc → Spreadsheet, Skype → Communication, Oracle → Database Management
know
Communication → Skype, Database Management → Microsoft Access, Word Processing → Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet → Microsoft Excel, Graphics → GIMP
know
Software made to fit a variety of jobs. → General Purpose, A plugin for Microsoft Word that allows you to save your work as a PDF file. → Customization of General Purpose., Can only be used only by specific disciplines → Specialized, Software made specifically to suit your needs alone. → Custom Written
know
Shows you your current cell selection(s) or allows you to go to or select cells.
name box
Denotes a consecutive selection of cells with a ":" .
range
What does rectangle oval thingy mean in flowchart?
start of stop of flowchart
Integrated software is a collection of software designed to work similar programs such as AppleWorks.
true
Software that manages input/output devices, processing hardware, storage devices, and provides user interface is known as system software.
true
STEPS IN ALGORITHMN SLOVING
YASSS
What is the function of the user interface? Select one: a. To help the user to communicate with the computer. b. To change the colour and format of the text. c. To make sure the components of a computer system communicate with each other. d. To share free software on the internet.
a
What is the name given to a series of instructions that tell the computer what to do? Select one: a. Software b. Operating System c. Hardware d. System e. Components
a
What is a flowchart?
a diagram that describes ab algorithm
what is an algorithm?
a set of steps or actions taken to solve a problem
What are the categories of application software? Select one or more: a. General Purpose b. Specialized c. Customized Specialized d. Custom Written e. Customized General Purpose
a.b.d.e
What are the main categories of software? Select one or more: a. Application Software b. Utility Software c. General Purpose Software d. System Software e. Specialized Software
a.d
A cell reference that cannot be moved, indicated by a "$" symbol before a column, row, or both.
absolute cell reference
The currently selected cell
active cell
The type of Software that solves user problems is _____.
application
Dreamweaver is an example of the following types/categories of software.Select all that apply. Select one or more: a. Word Processing software b. Application software c. System Software d. Specialized Software
b,d
Google falls into what categories of software:Select all that apply. Select one or more: a. System software b. Application Software c. presentation software d. Integrated e. Utility Software f. Communication Software
b,d
What are the two categories of system software? Select one or more: a. System Software b. Utility Software c. Word Proessig d. Operating System e. Application Software
b,d
What is a drop down menu? Select one: a. The area above the task pane where icons are displayed. b. A strip on the left of the task pane that lets you move through a document. c. A list which is hidden until you click on its header. d. A list of software applications available on your computer. Feedback The correct answer is: A list which is hidden until you click on its header.
c
Which one of these is not a function of an operating system? Select one: a. It makes sure the components of a computer system communicate with each other. b. It supports a user interface. c. It lets you create and format documents. d. It lets you select and open software applications.
c
Intersect of a row and column
cell
The coordinates of a cell
cell reference
Vertical line of cells indicated by a letter.
column
develop an algorithm
4th
Test Algorithm
5th
implement the algorithm /write the computer program
6th
Test/Debug the Program
7th
document the program
8th