Cengage Module 4
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.
The operating system assigns the file its name, location, and size.
False
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
Output methods include speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards
True
Sticky keys enable you to press keyboard shortcuts one key at a time instead of simultaneously
True
How is an executable file different from a data file?
Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files.
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
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
A(n) _____ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.
executable file
What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device?
graphical user interface (GUI)
Which of the following is not an input device?
headphone
Why is the date a file was modified useful?
it identifies the most recent version.
Which of the following is not a hardware device that controls the movement of the pointer on a computer screen?
keyboard
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
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
The close button reduces a window so that it only appears as a button on the taskbar.
False
. 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
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.
On a desktop, the _____ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows
active window
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
What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?
virtual machine
A(n) _____ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device.
. icon
In Windows, you use _____ to reorder, move, and navigate between folders.
File Explorer
During the boot process, what does the processor do after the computer circuits receive power?
It begins to run the bootstrap program
How can you display the main folders on a Windows computer?
Open file manager
Folder names should _____.
identify the content and purpose of the folder
When does the boot process start?
when you turn on your computer
Compressing a file is also called _____ the file.
zipping
Samantha has a file named vacation.jpg. What type of file is it?
graphics file (picture)
What is the most common type of volatile memory?
random access memory (RAM)
Which of the following is a step in the boot process?
The operating system files are loaded into RAM.
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.
What is the main purpose of an operating system?
to coordinate the resources and activities on a compute
A file manager is used for all of the following except ____.
to name files and folders
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 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
Where can you pin frequently used apps for easy access?
to the taskbar
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 operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?
Linux
If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available _____.
RAM
Which property is assigned to a file by the operating system?
type
If you have a file that has billions of bytes of data, then it would be measured in _____.
gigabytes
Which of the following operating systems includes a virtual assistant?
macOS
When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play?
saves your unsaved work to temporary storage
_____ is data and instructions entered into the memory of a device.
Input
What should you do the first time you save a file?
Name the file.
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
Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files?
disk cleanup utility
An operating system is also called a(n) _____.
platform
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?
Click the Minimize button to reduce the window to an icon on the taskbar, and then click the taskbar icon to redisplay the window.
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
Which of the following is not a step an operating system performs when printing a document?
It creates the document to be printed.