Module 4
Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files?
Disk clean-up utility
Simon has difficulty pressing and holding more than one key at a time, such as CTRL+ALT+DEL. What setting can he change to make this task easier?
Enable sticky keys.
(T/F) In order to support file sharing, your PC must run a network operating system.
False
(T/F) Navigating folders involves deleting and moving them.
False
Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files.
How is an executable file different from a data file?
user accounts
Identifies to Windows the resources, such as apps and storage locations, a user can access when working with the computer.
gigabytes
If you have a file that has billions of bytes of data, then it would be measured in _____
tile
In PowerPoint, a button on a Power View navigation strip that is used to group data.
Close button
In a windows title bar, the rightmost button; close the open window, app, or document
What happens when you delete a folder?
It goes to the Recycle Bin or Trash Folder
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
volatile memory
Memory that is temporary, and loses its contents when the power is turned off
Which of the following features is a way to make a computer do what you want it to do?
Menu
Which of the following terms refers to the area of the hard drive used for virtual memory?
NOT virtual file
If you delete a shortcut from your desktop, have you also deleted the original file?
No, because a shortcut does not place the actual file, folder, or app on the desktop
What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device?
Not file storage
resources
On a computer system, the components required to perform work, such as the processor, RAM, storage space, and connected devices
disk cleanup utility
Program that finds and removes unnecessary files, such as temporary Internet files or files in the Recycle Bin, and frees up disk space by reorganizing data
What type of window are you opening when you click the Start button on the Windows desktop, and then click the name of an app?
Program window
What concerns are there about open source programs?
Programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system
open source
Programs and apps (including operating systems) that have no restrictions from the copyright holder regarding modification and redistribution; users can add functionality and sell or give away their versions to others
Samir is really bad about naming his files in a meaningful way to reflect the content. As a result, he cannot easily find the last file he worked on and wastes time and energy recreating the document. How could you help him find the document he needs and eliminate all this extra work?
Show him how to look at the file properties, such as the date modified, which is updated each time he saves a document
platform
The software, or operating system, a device uses.
Where can you pin frequently used apps for easy access?
To the task bar
Sticky keys enable you to press keyboard shortcuts one key at a time instead of simultaneously.
True
T/F: If you add a slideshow to play as your desktop theme, you have customized your system software.
True
How is an executable file different from a data file?
Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files.
A(n) _____ protects your device against unauthorized access.
User account
it goes to the recycle bin or trash folder
What happens when you delete a folder?
The computer or device receives power from the power supply or battery and sent it to the circuitry.
What is the first step in the boot process?
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?
zipping
When you compress a file, it is called _____
File compression is useful for _____.
emailing a large file; creating an archive of older documents; saving storage space on a drive
The bootstrap program executes which of the following?
tests that check components such as RAM and storage
When you compress a file, it is called _____.
zipping
How does the operating system help you print a document?
- It establishes a connection to the printer - It lets other software know the printer is busy - It sends the document to the printer
Clipboard
A temporary storage area for items that are cut or copied
web app
An app stored on an Internet server that can be run entirely in a web browser.
While working on a computer in the computer lab at school, a message popped up saying a new version of Java was ready to be installed. Trying to be helpful, Tomas clicked the Download Now button. What most likely happened next?
An error warning came on, because he is not the administrator of the account
How can you determine if a device is an input device or an output device?
An input device allows you to enter data and instructions into the memory of a device. An output device is a useful form of the processed data
What is the most common type of volatile memory?
(RAM) Random Access Memory
How are desktop and mobile operating systems similar?
Both feature a graphical user interface (GUI)
pointing device
A hardware device that lets you interact with your computer by controlling the movement of the mouse pointer on your computer screen; examples include a mouse, trackball, touchpad, pointing stick, onscreen touch pointer, a tablet, or for touch-enabled devices, your hand or finger.
Shortcut menu
A list of frequently used commands that relate to an object, typically displayed by right-clicking; the commands on a shortcut menu are related to the item you right-clicked.
menu
A list of related items, including folders, applications, and commands.
operating system (OS)
A program that manages the complete operation of your computer or mobile device and lets you interact with it.
How is a program window different from a folder window?
A program window displays a running program and a folder window displays contents of a drive, folder, or device.
window
A rectangular-shaped work area that displays an app or a collection of files, folders, and Windows tools.
executable file
A(n) _____ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.
library
In Windows, a special folder that catalogs specific files and folders in a central location, regardless of where the items are actually stored on your device.
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?
NOT Point to the title bar of the open window, and then drag the window to a new location
Linux
UNIX-based operating system for desktop computers, laptops, and some tablets; distributed under the terms of a General Public License (GPL), which allows you to copy the OS for your own use, to give to others, or to sell
How is an executable file different from a data file?
Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files
icon
A small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device
file extension
A three- or four-letter sequence, preceded by a period, at the end of a filename that identifies the file as a particular type of document, such as .docx or .xlsx.
flash memory
A type of nonvolatile memory that can be erased electronically and rewritten
gigabytes (GB)
Approximately 1 billion bytes of data.
(T/F) A data file contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.
False
In Windows, the only way to copy or move files is to use the Clipboard.
False
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
megabytes (MB)
Millions of bytes of data
iOS
Mobile device operating system that runs only on Apple devices, including the iPhone, iPad, and iPod; derived from macOS
Maximize button
On the right side of a window's title bar, the center button of three buttons; used to expand a window so that it fills the entire screen.
How can you display the main folders on a Windows computer
Open File Manager
Digital information processed into a useful form is called _____.
Output
ROM (read-only memory)
Permanently installed memory on your computer attached to the motherboard. The ROM chip contains the BIOS, which tells your computer how to start.
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?
The kernel is the core of an operating system that manages memory, runs programs, and assigns resources.
virtualization
The practice of sharing computing resources, such as servers or storage devices, among computers and devices on a network
saves your unsaved work to temporary storage
When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play?
To the taskbar
Where are frequently used apps pinned for easy access
directs internal components, coordinates the resources, and manages interactions between hardware and software
Which of the following describe the purpose of the operating system?
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?
If you have a file that has billions of bytes of data, then it would be measured in _____.
gigabytes
What is an advantage to saving documents in the cloud?
- It is able to be accessed by others you share it with and all changes are saved as they are made - It is saved on a server you access through the Internet, so as long as you have an Internet connection, you can access it
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?
- Security - When the last update was - Hardware and software support - Available programs and apps
Which of the following are ways in which you can use the file manager?
- to move between folders - to navigate between folders - to search for folders - to reorder folders
folder window
A File Explorer window that displays the contents of a folder, drive, or device.
Settings app
A Windows 10 app containing nine touch-friendly categories of the most commonly used Windows settings; more advanced settings are found in the Control Panel desktop app.
file
A collection of information stored on your computer, such as a text document, spreadsheet, photo, and song.
graphical user interface (GUI)
A collective term for all the ways you interact with the device; a GUI controls how you interact with menus, programs and apps, and visual images such as icons by touching, pointing, tapping, or clicking buttons and other objects to issue commands
folder
A named location on a storage medium that usually contains related documents.
(T/F) A file saved in a standard file format can only be opened by the application that created it.
False
Before you can open and edit a compressed file, you need to zip it.
False
data file
In Computer Concepts, a file that contains words, numbers and pictures that you can manipulate. A spreadsheet, a database, a presentation, and a word processing document all are data files
A(n) _____ protects your device against unauthorized access.
NOT virtual machine
False
Non-volatile memory is temporary and loses its contents when the power is turned off
Restore Down button
On the right side of a maximized window's title bar, the center of three buttons that reduces a window to its last non-maximized size; in a restored window, this button changes to the Maximize button.
Minimize button
On the right side of a window's title bar, the leftmost button of three buttons; use to reduce a window so that it only appears as an icon on the taskbar.
How can you display the main folders on a Windows computer?
Open File Manager
Android
Operating System developed by Google based on Linux, and designed to be run on many types of smartphones
Show him how to look at the file properties, such as the date modified, which is updated each time he saves a document.
Samir is really bad about naming his files in a meaningful way to reflect the content. As a result, he cannot easily find the last file he worked on and wastes time and energy recreating the document. How could you help him find the document he needs and eliminate all this extra work?
RAM (random access memory)
The storage location that is part of every computer and that temporarily stores open apps and document data while a computer is on.
active window
The window you are currently using; if multiple windows are open, the window with the darker title bar.
tiles, buttons, and icons
To interact with the GUI what do you have to use?
(T/F) An operating system is a program that manages the complete operation of your computer or mobile device and lets you interact with it.
True
(T/F) The Windows 10 Snap feature lets you quickly maximize a window's height.
True
CAPS LOCK is a toggle key.
True
Output methods include speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards.
True
When you add information to a word-processing document, one of the roles that your operating system plays is that is saves your unsaved work to temporary storage.
True
When you open the file manager you have access to frequently or recently opened files and folders, favorite files and folders, and the main folders on your computer or device.
True
Which property is assigned to a file by the operating system?
Type
False
When Liam went to print his presentation, the boot process established the connection to the printer, sent the presentation to the printer, and let other software know the printer was busy.
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
UNIX
Multitasking operating system with many versions, as the code is licensed to different developers
server OS
Multiuser operating system because it controls a single, centralized server computer that supports many users on networked computers
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?
Use the search tool to locate the file by file name, content, or date.
Which of the following units measure millions of bytes of data?
megabytes
When you save a Microsoft Office file to OneDrive, where are you saving it?
In a storage area located on a server
Type
Which property is assigned to a file by the operating system?
There's a problem with operating system, which manages the complete operation of the computer and lets you interact with it, so when his mother wanted to run Microsoft Word, it would have started the program.
Dion's mother called and said that her computer would not run Microsoft Word anymore. Which of the following best explains why her computer would not be running Microsoft Word anymore?
When Liam went to print his presentation, the boot process established the connection to the printer, sent the presentation to the printer, and let other software know the printer was busy
False
The bootstrap program executes which of the following?
- Tests to check the components - Checks the settings of connected devices - Identification of connected devices
Which of the following is not a step an operating system performs when printing a document?
It creates the document to be printed.
What happens when you delete a folder?
It goes the Recycle Bin or Trash folder
What does the operating system do if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder?
It overwrites the original file unless you add a number, date, or initials to differentiate the files
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Software that is distributed online for a monthly subscription or an annual fee.
When does the boot process start?
When you turn on your computer
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?
When you ask Siri or Cortana a question, how will you know if the operating system is working?
Since the operating system is what you interact with to get help, by asking them a question, when the answer is supplied, you know the operating system is working
Kumar was working on his term paper and had not saved his work before the battery died on his laptop. He panics because the paper is due in less than hour and he does not have time to retype it. He calls you, his classmate, in a panic. What would be the best advice to give Kumar?
The computer stored the file in RAM, so if he charges his laptop his paper should be fine
Dion's mother called and said that her computer would not run Microsoft Word anymore. Which of the following best explains why her computer would not be running Microsoft Word anymore?
There's a problem with operating system, which manages the complete operation of the computer and lets you interact with it, so when his mother wanted to run Microsoft Word, it would have started the program
Tikenya was responsible for creating the PowerPoint presentation for the group project. When it was complete, she wanted to email it to all the group members, but her email service told her the file was too large. She compressed it and was then able to send it. How were the other members able to then see the PowerPoint presentation?
They had to unzip or extract it
Which part of the operating system enables you to interact with the device?
The graphical user interface (GUI)
When you save a Microsoft Office file to OneDrive, where are you saving it?
in a storage area located on a server
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?
Adjust the settings for the mouse through the control panel.
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?
Adjust the settings of the mouse through the settings dialog box
web server
An Internet computer that stores webpages.
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
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.
desktop operating system
An operating system installed on a single computer
desktop
An operating system screen that contains icons for programs and files, as well as toolbars, taskbars, menus, and buttons you can use to start programs and apps
input
Any data and instructions entered into the memory of a device.
utility
Apps or programs that enable you to perform maintenance-type tasks related to managing the computer or device
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?
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?
Because he is using the same name, each time he saves he is overwriting his previous work.
Which of the following statements is true about the Clipboard?
Because he is using the same name, each time he saves he is overwriting his previous work. (The purpose of clipboard is to hold the file until you paste it.)
example of a computer system resource
CPU; laser printer; hard disk drive
rename existing folders, create a pictures folder, copy or move pics to new folder, or delete any new folders
Clayton wants to organize his pictures and videos on his computer, but he is not sure where to start. Which of the following are good tips for organizing his content?
Control panel
Collection of utility programs that determines how Windows appears and performs on your computer
personal computer (PC) operating system
Computers designed for personal use, as opposed to commercial or industrial use.
memory
Consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed by the processor, data needed by those instructions, and the results of processing the data into information
executable file
Contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps
Samir has saved a file named Project.docx in various locations on his hard drive and needs to work with the most recent version. What file property should he examine to find the most recent version of Project.docx?
Date Modified
Samir has saved a file named Project.docx in various locations on his hard drive and needs to work with the most recent version. What file property should he examine to find the most recent version of Project.docx?
Date modified
_____ are standard settings that control how the screen is set up and how a document looks when you first start typing.
Default settings
Point to its title bar, then drag the window to its new location. If you drag it to the left or right side of the screen, it will snap to fill that half and then make the other windows thumbnails
Dharma closes open windows, then opens a new window to do work, then closes it and reopens the first window to do more work. After watching him for a while, you explain that he can rearrange his windows and not close and then reopen them each time. Which of the following are the correct instructions to give Dharma?
Adjust the settings for the mouse through the control panel.
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?
Simon has difficulty pressing and holding more than one key at a time, such as CTRL+ALT+DEL. What setting can he change to make this task easier?
Enable sticky keys
Simon has difficulty pressing and holding multiple command keys at a time, such as CTRL+ALT+DEL. What option does he have to still take advantage of using the shortcut keys?
Enable sticky keys
virtual machine
Enables a computer or device to run another operating system in addition to the one installed
Operating systems can run only if they are installed on a hard drive.
False
T/F: The Close button reduces a window so that it only appears as a button on the taskbar.
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.
False
In Windows, you use _____ to reorder, move, and navigate between folders.
File Explorer
During which step of the boot process does the computer or device load the operating system files into RAM?
Fourth step
If you have a file that has billions of bytes of data, then it would be measured in _____.
Gigabytes
mobile operating system
Has features similar to those of a desktop operating system, but is focused on the needs of a mobile user and the capabilities of the device
Andre cannot find the document he was just working on and he needs to find it fast. How would he use the file manager to find it?
He can use the search tool to locate it by name, content, or date
an input device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device. an output device is how the processed info is displayed.
How can you determine 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 a useful form of the processed data.
How do you know if a device is an input device or an output device?
It sends the document to the printer, it establishes a connection to the printer, and it lets other software know the printer is busy.
How does the operating system help you print a document?
_____ is data and instructions entered into the memory of a device.
Input
keyboard
Input device that contains not only characters such as letters, numbers, and punctuation, but also keys that can issue commands.
During the boot process, what does the processor do after the computer circuits receive power?
It begins to run the Bootstrap Program
Which of the following is NOT a step an operating system performs when printing a document?
It creates the document to be printed
What does the operating system do if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder?
It overwrites the original file unless you add a number, date, or initials to differentiate the files.
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 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 places the document in a buffer.
What would happen if you tried to open a file created in one app in a different app?
It will not open
What happens if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder?
It will overwrite it unless you add a number, date, or initials to differentiate the files
Go to the file manager and look for the recently opened files
JJazmyn 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?
Which of the following is not a hardware device that controls the movement of the pointer on a computer screen?
Keyboard
The computer stored the file in RAM, so if he charges his laptop his paper should be fine.
Kumar was working on his term paper and had not saved his work before the battery died on his laptop. He panics because the paper is due in less than hour and he does not have time to retype it. He calls you, his classmate, in a panic. What would be the best advice to give Kumar?
Shortcut
Link to a file, folder, or app that appears on the desktop
Which of the following operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?
Linux
You can place file and app icons on the desktop in which of the following operating systems?
Microsoft Windows; macOS, Linux
Windows Server
Microsoft server operating system that includes advanced security tools and a set of programs called Internet Information Services that manage web apps and services
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?
NOT Go to the Start menu or Dock to see if the operating system saved it there
Which of the following statements is true about the Clipboard?
NOT It is temporary storage until you choose to remove it, even if you have already pasted it somewhere. A temporary Windows storage area that holds the selections you copy or cut so you can use them later.
During the boot process, what does the processor do after the computer circuits receive power?
NOT It loads the operating system into RAM.
If you delete a shortcut from your desktop, have you also deleted the original file?
NOT No, because a shortcut is just an organizing icon for apps and files.
What should you do the first time you save a file?
Name the file
True
Output methods include speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards.
An operating system is also called a(n) ________.
Platform
Dharma closes open windows, then opens a new window to do work, then closes it and reopens the first window to do more work. After watching him for a while, you explain that he can rearrange his windows and not close and then reopen them each time. Which of the following are the correct instructions to give Dharma?
Point to its title bar, then drag the window to its new location. If you drag it to the left or right side of the screen, it will snap to fill that half and then make the other windows thumbnails
If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available _____.
RAM
When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play?
Saves your unsaved work to temporary storage
macOS Server
Server operating system that supports all sizes of networks and servers; lets authorized users access servers using their iPhones or other Apple devices
Charley likes to have everything organized and she is bothered by the long list of documents on her flash drive. She wants to create folders by semester, then by course. How can you help her?
Show her how to use File Manager
Enable sticky keys
Simon has difficulty pressing and holding multiple command keys at a time, such as CTRL+ALT+DEL. What option does he have to still take advantage of using the shortcut keys?
________ allows the OS to manage multiple print jobs.
Spooling
default settings
Standard settings that control how the screen is set up and how a document looks when you first start typing
Which of the following terms refers to the area of the hard drive used for virtual memory?
Swap file
The bootstrap program executes which of the following?
Tests that check components such as RAM and storage
False
The Close button reduces a window so that it only appears as a button on the taskbar.
virtual memory
The amount of information temporarily stored in a paging file.
What is the first step in the boot process?
The computer or device receives power from the power supply or battery and send it to the circuitry
Which of the following is a step in the boot process?
The operating system files are loaded into RAM.
macOS
The operating system for Apple desktop and laptop computers; includes the Siri virtual assistant, coordination with Apple mobile devices, and cloud file storage
False
The operating system is not part of the system software
Windows
The operating systems for Microsoft machines; supports the Cortana virtual assistant, touchscreen input, HoloLens headsets, and built-in apps such as the Microsoft Edge browser
file format
The organization and layout of data in a file
system software
The software that runs a computer, including the operating system.
Tikenya was responsible for creating the PowerPoint presentation for the group project. When it was complete, she wanted to email it to all the group members, but her email service told her the file was too large. She compressed it and was then able to send it. How were the other members able to then see the PowerPoint presentation?
They had to unzip or extract it.
kilobytes (KB)
Thousands of bytes of data
A file manager is used for all of the following except ____.
To change the contents of a file
Where are frequently used apps pinned for easy access?
To the taskbar
(T/F) An executable file contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.
True
T/F: Output methods include speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards.
True
The kernel is the core of an operating system.
True
The operating system manages interactions between hardware and software.
True
Describe how a user can interact with a computer so it does what they want.
Use a menu
Paging
Which of the following may cause your computer to slow down?
Which of the following operating systems includes a virtual assistant?
Windows and macOS
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?
You are having trouble closing a program. You have tried to hit the Close button, the keyboard shortcut to close the program, and closing it from the taskbar. Before shutting down your computer, what other troubleshooting steps could you try?
You can open your computer or device's version of the task manager to view running programs and shut down the app
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.
Compressing a file is also called _____ the file.
Zipping
Chrome OS
a Linux-based operating system designed to work primarily with web apps
bootstrap program
a built-in startup program that executes a series of tests to check components, including their RAM, keyboard, and storage, and identifies connected devices and checks their settings
cache
a holding area where your browser keeps a copy of each webpage you view. This temporary storage area helps speed up processing time
cloud
a storage place on the internet, rather then your computer
A data file is one that _____.
a user can work with or manipulate
The ______ window is the window you are currently using, which appears in front of any other open windows.
active
On a desktop, the _____ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows.
active window
buffer
an area of memory that stores data and information waiting to be sent to an input or output device
Uninstaller utility software removes __________________.
applications; programs
Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files?
disk cleanup utility
A(n) _____ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.
executable file
orders, moves or navigates between folders
file explorers is used for
The root directory is the main list of _______.
files and folders on the drive
Samantha has a file named vacation.jpg. What type of file is it?
graphics file
Which of the following helps you more easily locate the files and folders you need?
grouping similar subfolders together in a folder
Which of the following is not an input device?
headphone
A(n) _____ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device.
icon
button
icons you click to execute commands you need to work with an office app
Folder names should _____.
identify the content and purpose of the folder
A disk utility is a tool for _____.
improving performance
In a filename, the base name is the _____.
label the user assigns
Which of the following features is a way to make a computer do what you want it to do?
menu
Digital information processed into a useful form is called _____.
output
Swapping items between memory and storage is called _____.
paging
An operating system is also called a(n) _____.
platform
closed source
programs that keep all or some of the code hidden, enabling them to control and profit from the program they create
administrator account
provides full access to the computer; additional responsibilities associated with an administrator account include installing programs and apps, adjusting security, and managing network access
What is the most common type of volatile memory?
random access memory (RAM)
To close a window in Windows 10, you can _____.
right-click its button on the taskbar, then click Close window; click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the window; click the Close button in the window's thumbnail on the taskbar
Which method rearranges all open windows in Microsoft Windows?
right-clicking the taskbar, and then clicking Cascade windows
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
Where can you pin frequently used apps for easy access?
to the taskbar
boot process
triggers a series of steps and checks as the computer loads the operating system
The two categories of system software are _______.
utilities and operating systems`
When does the boot process start?
when you turn on your computer
Compressing a file is also called _____ the file
zipping
What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device?
(GUI) Graphical user interface
To interact with a GUI, what do you have to use?
- icons - buttons - tiles
What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?
A virtual machine
Which of the following is a step in the boot process?
NOT The operating system catalogs the files and folders on the system.
What type of window are you opening when you click the Start button on the Windows desktop, and then click the name of an app?
NOT start window
When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play?
NOT starts the word processing program
program window
On a desktop or laptop computer, displays a running program
spooling
Placing data into a buffer
kernel
The core of an operating system; memory, runs programs, and assigns resources
Layton wants to organize his pictures and videos on his computer, but he is not sure where to start. Which of the following are good tips for organizing his content?
- Create folders for each event he wants in his Pictures folder - Delete any empty folders - Rename existing folders to more accurately describe the contents - Copy or move pictures or videos from one folder to the new folder
Dialog boxs
A window with controls that lets you tell Windows how you want to complete an application program's command.
On a desktop, the _____ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows.
Active windo
A(n) _____ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device.
Icon
Folder names should _____.
Identify the contents and purpose of the folder
false
If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your operating system may take virtual memory and swap it with ROM.
True
If you add a slideshow to play as your desktop theme, you have customized your system software.
output
Information processed into a useful form such as text, graphics, audio, video, or any combination of these
What should you do the first time you save a file?
Name the file.
nonvolatile memory
Permanent memory whose contents remain on the computer or device even when it is turned off
Tikenya was responsible for creating the PowerPoint presentation for the group project. When it was complete, she wanted to email it to all the group members, but her email service told her the file was too large. She compressed it and was then able to send it. How were the other members able to then see the PowerPoint presentation?
The had to unzip or extract it
If you add a slideshow to play as your desktop theme, you have customized your system software
True
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.
When you compress a file, it is called _____
zipping
