ASUB Microcomputer Applications Final Study Guide (Online)

A data file contains instructions for a computer on how to perform a specific task.

False

If you type a paper for English class and save it on the hard drive, it is called and executable file.

False

Software refers to the physical components of a computer.

False

Application software helps the computer user perform specific tasks, such as document production or database management.

True

RAM is memory that temporarily holds programs and data while a computer is on.

True

The hard disk is assigned to drive ____. a. C b. D c. F d. A

a. C

One thousand bytes equal __________. a. KB (Kilobyte) b. MB (Megabyte) c. TB (Terabyte) d. GB (Gigabyte)

a. KB (Kilobyte)

You can change the name of a file using the ____ command on the file's shortcut menu. a. Rename b. Change Name c. New Name d. Assign Name

a. Rename

When you edit a file you saved previously, you can use the application's ____ command to save your changes, keeping the same file name and location. a. Save b. Backup c. Update d. Save As

a. Save

When you save a new file, you use the ____ dialog box to provide a filename and select a location for the file. a. Save As b. Open c. Save d. Save New

a. Save As

__________ software operates the computer. An example would be the operating system. a. System b. Hardware c. Computer d. Application

a. System

When you start Help for Windows, the ____ window opens. a. Windows Help and Support b. Microsoft Paperclip c. Microsoft Updates d. Windows Explorer

a. Windows Help and Support

A dialog box can include ____. a. all of these b. tabs c. check boxes d. option buttons

a. all of these

The term "folder window" refers to any window that displays the contents of a folder, including the ____ windows. a. all of these b. Windows/File Explorer c. Recycle Bin d. Computer

a. all of these

A file is often referred to as a(n) ____. a. document b. pane c. device d. wizard

a. document

A(n) ____ is a container that helps to organize the contents of your computer. a. folder b. menu c. none of these d. file

a. folder

A ____ is a group or list of commands. a. menu b. folder c. desktop d. toolbar

a. menu

The left pane of the Windows/File Explorer window is the ____ pane. a. navigation b. status c. address d. struture

a. navigation

Which character separates the main part of a filename from the extension? a. period b. underscore c. comma d. ampersand

a. period

All of the following are popular programming languages EXCEPT ____. a. Visual Basic b. ASCII c. C++ d. Java

b. ASCII

The ____ system translates the decimal numbers 0-255 into binary data representing a letter or character on the keyboard. a. ROM b. ASCII c. Byte Wise d. USB

b. ASCII

____ software enables you to perform specific computer tasks, such as document production, spreadsheet calculations, and database management. a. Presentation b. Application c. System d. Utility

b. Application

____ means that data, applications, and even resources are stored on servers accessed over the Internet rather than on users' computers. a. Hyperlinking b. Cloud computing c. i-Computing d. Apping

b. Cloud computing

To select files that are not listed together, click one file, hold down the ____ key, and then click the other files. a. Alt b. Ctrl c. Shift d. Esc

b. Ctrl

Windows utilizes a(n) ____, which uses graphics to represent items stored on your computer. a. GOI b. GUI c. HOI d. GWI

b. GUI

A ____ is a storage medium. a. DVD b. all of these c. CD d. hard drive

b. all of these

The clock speed of the processor or CPU is measured in __________. a. VGA b. all of these c. GHz d. MHz

b. all of these

The default view for a folder is ____ view. a. large icons b. details c. list d. none of these

b. details

A(n) ____ file contains the instructions that tell a computer how to perform a specific task. a. data b. executable c. initialization d. task

b. executable

You usually do not need to add ____ to your filenames because the program you used to create the file adds them automatically. a. type codes b. extensions c. objects d. parameters

b. extensions

The most common magnetic storage device is the ____. a. tape drive b. hard drive c. CD d. flash drive

b. hard drive

File Explorer displays the contents of your computer by using ____ to represent drives, folders, and files. a. sound effects b. icons c. colors d. hypertext links

b. icons

Circuit boards such as the CPU, graphic cards, sound cards, etc. are found on the _________ within the processor tower. a. peripheral device board b. motherboard c. secondary circuit board d. hard board

b. motherboard

Running two programs at one time is an example of ____. a. multithreading b. multitasking c. subdividing d. dual-boxing

b. multitasking

A file ____ shows the location of a file or folder. a. circuit b. path c. matrix d. run

b. path

The extension ____ identifies a file as one created by Microsoft Office Word. a. wd b. word c. .docx d. wrd

c. .docx

One billion bytes is a __________. a. MB (Megabyte) b. KB (Kilobyte) c. GB (Gigabyte) d. TB (Terabyte)

c. GB (Gigabyte)

____ is/are the intangible components of a computer system. a. Processors b. Hardware c. Software d. Cards

c. Software

If you store your files on ____, you can use a simpler organization than when you store your files on a hard disk. a. removable media b. rewritable CD c. all of these d. USB drive

c. all of these

If you copy the most recent version of a file to a folder on a removable storage medium, you effectively have a(n) ____ of a file that you need. a. pane b. index c. backup d. link

c. backup

All of the following are methods for creating a new folder EXCEPT ____. a. using the New folder button in the New group on the Home tab b. right-clicking to display a shortcut menu that includes the New command c. double-clicking an existing folder and clicking "New" on the pop-up window d. using the New folder button on the Quick Access Toolbar

c. double-clicking an existing folder and clicking "New" on the pop-up window

When you click an object and then press and hold down the mouse button while moving the mouse, you are ____ the object. a. skewing b. aligning c. dragging d. resizing

c. dragging

If a folder contains subfolders, a(n) ____ icon appears to the left of the folder icon. a. view b. collapse c. expand d. display

c. expand

A file ____ includes the three or four characters that follow the dot in the filename and identify the file's type. a. hook b. tag c. extension d. delimiter

c. extension

A(n) ____ is a collection of data that has a name and is stored on a computer. a. object b. archive c. file d. drive

c. file

You organize files by storing them in ____. a. rings b. drawers c. folders d. namespaces

c. folders

In most cases, a file deleted from Drive C only ____. a. is deleted permanently b. is moved to the cloud c. goes to the Recycle Bin d. is moved to the C:/Users folder

c. goes to the Recycle Bin

Windows 7 and 8 are ____ that manages and coordinates activities on the computer. a. module b. database c. operating systems d. application

c. operating systems

The Windows/File Explorer window is divided into two sections, called ____. a. objects b. sorts c. panes d. groups

c. panes

The ____ window control contains buttons for performing tasks, such as saving a document. a. work space b. sizing button c. quick access toolbar d. title bar

c. quick access toolbar

The ____ pane in the Windows/File Explorer window lists the contents of the folders and other locations selected in the opposite section. a. bottom b. left c. right d. top

c. right

A PC is available as all of the following EXCEPT ____. a. desktop b. tablet c. smartphone d. notebook

c. smartphone

If you want to move a window, you drag it by the ____. a. toolbar b. ribbon c. title bar d. zoom bar

c. title bar

On the Ribbon, a ____ control is highlighted when it is turned on. a. text box b. check box c. toggle button d. list box

c. toggle button

A folder name can have up to ____ characters. a. 8 b. 11 c. 32 d. 255

d. 255

Windows ____ is the newest version of the Windows operating system. a. Vista b. 7 c. XP d. 8

d. 8

To deselect a single file in a list of selected files, you make use of the ____ key. a. Tab b. Alt c. Shift d. Ctrl

d. Ctrl

If you are working on your own computer, you should store your files within the ____ folder. a. Computer b. Files c. Storage d. Documents

d. Documents

If you click the Maximize button on a window, it becomes the ____ button. a. None, it remains the Maximize button b. Close c. Minimize d. Restore

d. Restore

When you open a desktop application, it displays in ____. a. the Apps screen b. full-screen mode c. a tile d. a window

d. a window

You can sort a file list in a folder by ____. a. size b. date c. type d. all of these

d. all of these

When working in the navigation pane, you ____ a folder to open it. a. right-click b. alt-click c. double-click d. click

d. click

When we create new folders and move or copy files to different locations, we are using the _________ function of the operating system. a. system maintenance b. multitasking c. system management d. file management

d. file management

When you start Windows/File Explorer, it displays the contents of the default ____ a. search expression b. favorites c. drive d. libraries

d. libraries

A(n) ____ control displays a list of available choices from which you can select one item. a. check box b. scroll c. option button d. list box

d. list box

The ____ holds deleted items until you remove them permanently. a. ashtray b. notification area c. start menu d. recycle bin

d. recycle bin

When we defragment our hard drive, scan our hard drive, or backup our data files, we are using the __________ function of the operating system. a. multitasking b. file management c. system management d. system maintenance

d. system maintenance

One popular metaphor for visualizing a file system is an upside-down ____. a. object b. cabinet c. desk d. tree

d. tree

You wrote a small paper about your visit to the Grand Canyon some weeks ago, but can't remember the name of the file. The best way to find it would be to ____. a. click the Back button repeatedly until the correct file location displays b. scan the Documents library for a file that looks like it may be right c. type C:/Grand Canyon in the Address bar d. type Grand Canyon in the Search box

d. type Grand Canyon in the search box

A dialog box is a special kind of ____ in which you enter or choose settings for how you want to perform a task. a. list box b. tab c. ribbon d. window

d. window