Lesson 1 Operating Systems Computer Literacy

Which of the following is not a new or enhanced feature in Windows 10?

Start screen

The operating system is a program.

True

You cannot access any other items on the Desktop or in a program while a dialog box is open.

True

You should turn on devices that are connected to the computer before turning on the computer.

True

Which of the following is a recommended way to clean a computer keyboard?

Turn it upside down and shake it gently.

Which of the following is not an option for customizing a pointing device in Windows 10?

Turn off the mouse when not in use

Which of the following functions does the operating system perform?

Manage files stored on the computer

What type of account is created automatically when Windows is installed on a computer?

Administrator account

How are updates provided in Windows 10?

All updates are installed automatically.

Which of the following did the video narrator identify as an improvement to iOS?

Apple Watch integration

Which of the following is an option antivirus software typically lets you customize?

C. Selecting the sectors to scan. E. Setting a schedule for a virus scan.

What should you do to direct a reader to a webpage?

Create a hyperlink from a clear text description to the URL of the webpage.

Which of the following is not a typical operating system task?

Create slide shows from digital images.

Which of the following statements is false?

D. The OS helps set up a computer, but is dormant after setup. E. The OS manages user access.

If you ____________ an app on the taskbar, a button for the app always appears on the taskbar.

D. pin E. attach

What is the last step in the boot process?

Device drivers and services start, including the user interface.

In Mac OS X, the __________ appears at the bottom of the screen and contains shortcuts to some folders and applications.

Dock

In airplane mode, the phone will vibrate instead of playing the ringtone when you receive calls.

False

Profile-specific settings affect other users on the same computer.

False

When you lock the system, all your programs and files are closed and you return to the Windows log on screen.

False

You can create multiple virtual desktops at any time, but you must sign in as a different user to use a different virtual desktop.

False

Which of the following is not an iOS feature?

Google Now

An advantage of having a(n) ______________ is that it stores settings, backups, and other information separate from your Android device.

Google account

Which of the following Windows power options is found only on a laptop computer?

Hibernate

Which of the following statements is false?

If all of the desktop icons are missing, you cannot restore them.

_________ point to the place on the disk where Linux can find the data contained in files and folders.

Inodes

After a computer converts an image to a series of letters, what is its next step?

It assigns a numeric value to each letter, such as 57 for W.

Which of the following is an advantage of Android devices?

It comes with Google apps such as Search and Maps

Which of the following is a major advantage of Android, according to the video narrator?

It is easy to customize.

What is the purpose of an operating system?

It works as the go-between to make sure hardware and software interact correctly.

What happens if you reduce the screen resolution?

Items will appear bigger.

Which of the following operating systems is free and open-source?

Linux

What is not required for a local user account?

Microsoft account, email, or Internet access

Cortana stores personalized information about you in a local database called the __________.

Notebook

Which Settings option do you use to adjust the desktop background, colors, lock screen, themes, and Start menu?

Personalization

Which settings category would you access to change your screen saver?

Personalization

Which of the following describes a new notification feature in iOS?

Press and hold a notification to expand it

Which of the mainstream versions of Windows 10 is designed for small business users?

Professional

Which of the following interface items forces a user to select one option out of a group of options?

Radio buttons

Which of the following items is not displayed on the Windows 10 Start menu by default?

Recycle Bin

How can you prevent Windows from restarting as soon as it finishes updating?

Schedule a specific restart time.

Which of the following is not a Windows 10 setting that you can customize?

Show or hide the Start menu and the Start button.

Which of the following Mac OS X features can you use to find a file by typing its name?

Spotlight

How do you unlock a device with touch screen navigation on mobile OS?

Swipe

What does it mean when an underlined button for an application appears in the taskbar?

The application is running.

When you defragment a hard drive, the operating system ___________.

analyzes the sectors on your hard drive and removes most of the bad sectors

A theme determines which sound plays when particular Windows events occur.

True

An application program is software designed to perform a variety of functions, whereas an app is software designed to perform a single function.

True

Mobile phone manufacturers display a notification of an available update on their devices so customers can install the update.

True

Which of the following is not a setting you can change using the Windows 10 Settings screen?

Use a Windows 7-style Start menu.

If you want to add a user who has _____________, you only need to enter an email address for the user.

a Microsoft account

Which of the following is not an essential manager in an operating system?

administrative manager

To what can you compare the structure of Linux file systems?

an upside-down tree

What can you use to clear dust from the ventilation fans on a computer?

can of compressed air

If you want to track the movement of the pointer on the screen, you can ____________.

display pointer trails

A(n) _____________ file is a binary file you use to run a program.

executable

What does "GUI" stand for?

graphical user interface

What does the Android notification bar display?

icons for notifications and status indicators

Which of the following is not a display setting you can adjust in Windows 10?

monitor type

A GUI lets you interact with a device by typing long lines of code.

no

To store an image in a computer, the image must be converted to _____________.

ones and zeroes

A ____________ is the smallest element in a picture.

pixel

The ___________ checks that all devices such as RAM and disk drives are present and functioning.

power-on self-test (POST)

When a programmer creates a software program, the code she writes is called the ___________.

source code

Using ________ in a Word document helps screen readers identify information such as titles and bulleted lists.

styles

What does a code name such as Jellybean or KitKat refer to?

the version of the Android operating system

After you commit to a smartphone, you cannot _____________.

use a different operating system on the device