CIS105: Exam 1
KC1: What does memory management handle in a computer? A) A computer's memory B) A computer's display C) A computer's hardware D) A computer's input devices
A) A computer's memory
KC3: What is a printer? A) A device that produces digital copies of physical data B) A device that processes data C) A device that displays visual information D) A device that produces physical copies of digital data
A) A device that produces digital copies of physical data
KC2: What is a spreadsheet? A) A digital grid for organizing and manipulating numbers B) A system for managing internet connectivity C) A device for storing large amounts of data D) A program for creating presentations
A) A digital grid for organizing and manipulating numbers
KC1: What is a spreadsheet? A) A software application used for organizing, analyzing, and manipulating data in a tabular format B) A software for creating presentations C) A software used for programming D) A software used for word processing
A) A software application used for organizing, analyzing, and manipulating data in a tabular format
KC4: Which company developed macOS? A) Apple Inc. B) Google C) Microsoft Corporation D) IBM
A) Apple Inc.
KC4: Who leased MS-DOS to IBM in 1980? A) Bill Gates and Paul Allen B) Larry Page and Sergey Brin C) Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak D) Linus Torvalds
A) Bill Gates and Paul Allen
KC3: What does the motherboard in a computer do? A) Connects and allows communication between various hardware components B) Processes data and information C) Connects the computer to the internet D) Stores data and information
A) Connects and allows communication between various hardware components
KC3: What is the role of input devices in a computer? A) Convert human input into machine language B) Convert audio input into machine language C) Convert machine language into human input D) Convert visual input into machine language
A) Convert human input into machine language
KC5: What do businesses need to consider when storing data off-site? A) Data security B) Employee convenience C) Physical space D) Electricity usage
A) Data security
KC3: What is the primary function of a mouse? A) Directing the cursor on the screen B) Processing data C) Typing words and numbers D) Scanning documents
A) Directing the cursor on the screen
KC2: What does memory management handle in a computer? A) Efficiently managing the computer's memory? B) Managing user passwords C) Organizing user files D) Handling user inputs
A) Efficiently managing the computer's memory?
KC5: What is a major advantage of SSDs over HDDs? A) Faster boot times B) Larger capacity C) More physical space D) Lower cost
A) Faster boot times
KC5: What is the purpose of a File Allocation Table (FAT)? A) Guide the read/write head to data B) Display graphical interface C) Access the internet D) Store data permanently
A) Guide the read/write head to data
KC5: What type of storage device is compared to a high-tech record player? A) Hard disk drive (HDD) B) Optical disk C) Solid-state drive (SSD) D) Magnetic tape
A) Hard disk drive (HDD)
KC3: What is the significance of resolution in monitors and printers? A) Higher resolution means better image quality B) Resolution does not affect image quality C) Lower resolution means better image quality D) A device that processes data
A) Higher resolution means better image quality
KC4: What is UNIX known for? A) Large processing applications B) User-friendly interface C) Creative applications D) Web-based computing
A) Large processing applications
KC2: Which of the following is a widely used database management system? A) Microsoft SQL Server B) Google Drive C) Linux D) Adobe Acrobat
A) Microsoft SQL Server
KC2: Which of the following is NOT an example of application software? A) Microsoft Windows B) Google Chrome C) Mozilla Firefox D) Adobe Photoshop
A) Microsoft Windows
KC4: Which platform dominates the microcomputer operating system market? A) Microsoft Windows B) UNIX C) Linux D) macOS
A) Microsoft Windows
KC5: What law states that servers become outdated in about 18 months? A) Moore's Law B) Ohm's Law C) Murphy's Law D) Newton's Law
A) Moore's Law
KC5: What is an example of intellectual property? A) Music lyrics B) Office desk C) Company car D) Real estate
A) Music lyrics
KC5: What does NTFS stand for? A) New Technology File System B)New Technology File Storage C) Next Technology File System D) Next Technology File Storage
A) New Technology File System
KC5: What type of storage is Random Access Memory (RAM)? A) Primary storage B) Secondary storage C) Tertiary storage D) Quaternary storage
A) Primary storage
KC5: What does RAM stand for? A) Random Access Memory B) Read Access Memory C) Rapid Access Memory D) Run Access Memory
A) Random Access Memory
KC5: What is the process of scanning a spinning disk to record or access data called? A) Read/write B) Search/write C) Find/record D) Scan/record
A) Read/write
KC1: What is multitasking in terms of computer processes? A) Running more than one process simultaneously B) Running only one process at a time C) Running background processes only D) Running foreground processes only
A) Running more than one process simultaneously
KC5: What is an example of secondary storage? A) Solid-state drive B) CPU cache C) RAM D) Registers
A) Solid-state drive
KC3: What is the system unit in a computer? A) The heart of a computer containing crucial components like the motherboard, power supplies, disk drives, and memory B) The display unit of a computer C) The storage unit of a computer D) The main circuit board of a computer
A) The heart of a computer containing crucial components like the motherboard, power supplies, disk drives, and memory
KC2: What is the purpose of system updates? A) To fix deficiencies and introduce new features B) To improve hardware performance C) To delete unnecessary files D) To manage user accounts
A) To fix deficiencies and introduce new features
KC3: What is a keyboard used for? A) Typing words and numbers B) Moving the cursor on the screen C) Scanning documents D) Printing documents
A) Typing words and numbers
KC4: What is the current version of Windows as mentioned in the text? A) Windows 11 B) Windows 7 C) Windows 10 D) Windows 8
A) Windows 11
KC4: What is Microsoft Windows often called? A) a platform B) a database C) a device D) an application
A) a platform
KC3: What is a microprocessor? A) A storage device for data B) A CPU on a single chip that carries out instructions and handles computations C) A motherboard component D) A power supply unit
B) A CPU on a single chip that carries out instructions and handles computations
KC5: What is binary in computing? A) A bit that is either a 1 or a 2 B) A bit that is either a 1 or a 0 C) A byte that is either a 1 or a 2 D) A byte that is either a 1 or a 0
B) A bit that is either a 1 or a 0
KC3: What is a bus line in a computer? A) A storage device for data B) A communication pathway for data transmission between computer components C) power supply unit D) A processing unit for data
B) A communication pathway for data transmission between computer components
KC2: What is a graphical user interface (GUI)? A) A graphical interface for creating documents B) A graphical interface that allows users to interact with the computer system C) A method to manage user accounts D) A physical device for outputting data
B) A graphical interface that allows users to interact with the computer system
KC3: What is a monitor? A) A power supply unit B) An output device that displays visual information C) A storage device for data D) An input device that takes human input
B) An output device that displays visual information
KC1: What are the two main types of software? A) Operating systems and system software B) Application software and system software C) System software and hardware D) Application software and hardware
B) Application software and system software
KC4: What process reorganizes the hard disk by removing 'clutter'? A) File allocation B) Defragmentation C) Fragmentation D) Disk formatting
B) Defragmentation
KC5: What does FAT stand for in computing? A) File Arrangement Table B) File Allocation Table C) File Analysis Table D) File Access Table
B) File Allocation Table
KC4: What do operating systems use to display and handle computer files? A) Memory manager B) File manager C) Disk manager D) Task manager
B) File manager
KC3: What is the function of CMOS in a computer? A) Processes data and information B) Holds essential information for starting the computer C) Stores long-term data D) Connects the computer to the internet
B) Holds essential information for starting the computer
KC2: Which of the following is a popular spreadsheet software? A) Oracle Database B) Microsoft Excel C) Apple Numbers D) Google Sheets
B) Microsoft Excel
KC5: What type of memory do SSDs use? A) Magnetic memory B) NAND-based flash memory C) Mechanical memory D) Optical memory
B) NAND-based flash memory
KC1: What is the main role of system software? A) Only manage hardware B) Oversee both hardware and application software C) Run a server D) Be portable
B) Oversee both hardware and application software
KC3: What is the difference between primary and secondary storage? A) Secondary memory is volatile and primary memory is non-volatile B) Primary memory is volatile and secondary memory is non-volatile C) Both primary and secondary memory are non-volatile D) Both primary and secondary memory are volatile
B) Primary memory is volatile and secondary memory is non-volatile
KC3: What are the two main types of memory in a computer? A) ROM chips and CMOS B) Primary storage and secondary storage C) RAM and ROM chips D) Hard disk drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD)
B) Primary storage and secondary storage
KC2: What is system software? A) A system for managing user accounts? B) Software that manages and controls the physical hardware of a computer C) Hardware components of a computer D) A physical component that stores data
B) Software that manages and controls the physical hardware of a computer
KC4: What is Linux known for? A) Integration with Apple devices B) Stability and security C) User-friendly interface D) Fast boot times
B) Stability and security
KC1: What is a desktop computer designed to do? A) Be a handheld device B) Stay on a desk and isn't portable C) Run on a server D) Be portable
B) Stay on desk and isn't portable
KC2: What is the main function of a file management system? A) Creating and editing documents B) Storing and managing data on a computer C) Organizing internet browsing history D) Managing user accounts
B) Storing and managing data on a computer
KC1: What is object embedding in productivity software? A) Linking data between different software B) Taking a whole section from one app and part of another C) Only copying text from one app to another D) Copying text from one app to another
B) Taking a whole section from one app and part of another
KC1: What is Business Information Technology (IT)? A) The development of personal computer games B) The study, design, development, implementation, support, and management of computer-based information systems C) The use of software for entertainment D) The use of hardware to play games
B) The study, design, development, implementation, support, and management of computer-based informations systems
KC2: What is the role of BIOS during the computer startup process? A) To delete unnecessary files B) To find hardware components like the hard drive C) To run software applications D) To manage user accounts
B) To find hardware components like the hard drive
KC2: What is an operating system (OS)? A) A programming language for creating software B) A graphical interface for creating documents C) A collection of computer programs that administer the hardware and software of a computer D) A type of hardware that stores data
C) A collection of computer programs that administer the hardware and software of a computer
KC2: What is a word processor? A) A device for editing videos B) A hardware device for printing documents C) A computer program that helps you create, edit, format, and print documents D) A system for managing internet connectivity
C) A computer program that helps you create, edit, format, and print documents
KC2: What is a database? A) A method for creating presentations B) A physical file cabinet for storing documents C) A digital filing system that stores organized collections of related data D) A system for managing internet browsing history?
C) A digital filing system that stores organized collections of related data
KC2: What is virtual memory? A) A type of memory that stores user settings B) A method to delete unnecessary files C) A method to handle data that exceeds RAM capacity D) A method to manage internet connectivity
C) A method to handle data that exceeds RAM capacity
KC1: What does file management involve in an operating system? A) A method to delete files in a computer's memory B) A method to backup files in a computer's memory C) A method to store and organize files in a computer's memory D) A method to encrypt files in a computer's memory
C) A method to store and organize files in a computer's memory
KC1: What does an operating system (OS) often referred to as? A) A type of firmware B) A type of software C) A platform D) A type of hardware
C) A platform
KC5: What does ASCII stand for? A) American Standard Code for Internal Interchange B) American Standard Code for International Interchange C) American Standard Code for Information Interchange D) American Standard Code for Internet Interchange
C) American Standard Code for Information Interchange
KC5: What is the smallest unit of data in computing? A) Byte B) Kilobyte C) Bit D) Megabyte
C) Bit
KC5: What type of memory is used for quick access to frequently used data? A) Registers B0 Disk Storage C) CPU Cache D) RAM
C) CPU Cache
KC4: What does an operating system manage? A) Network connections B) Internet browsing C) Computer hardware and Application software D) Application software
C) Computer hardware and Application software
KC3: What is the significance of Moore's Law? A) Computer power halves every eighteen months B) Computer power decreases over time C) Computer power doubles approximately every eighteen months D) Computer power remains constant over time
C) Computer power doubles approximately every eighteen months
KC3: What is an output device? A) Devices that provide input to the computer from the user B) Devices that provide both input and output C) Devices that provide output from the computer to the user D) Devices that provide storage
C) Devices that provide output from the computer to the user
KC1: What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? A) Making computers do only repetitive tasks B) Only analyze data C) Giving machines the ability to do smart things that humans usually do D) Only perform repetitive tasks
C) Giving machines the ability to do smart things that humans usually do
KC4: What is multitasking in computing? A) Printing spreadsheets B) Running a single task C) Handling more than one process simultaneously D) Saving documents
C) Handling more than one process simultaneously
KC4: What is the precursor to Windows? A) Linux B) Chrome OS C) MS-DOS D) Mac OS
C) MS-DOS
KC2: Which of the following is a popular presentation software? A) Linux B) Google Slides C) Microsoft PowerPoint D) Apple Keynote
C) Microsoft PowerPoint
KC4: Which operating system has the highest market share in the Personal Computer realm? A) Chrome OS B) macOS C) Microsoft Windows D) Linux
C) Microsoft Windows
KC4: Which operating system is known for its user-friendly interface and extensive software compatibility? A) Chrome OS B) macOS C) Microsoft Windows D) Linux
C) Microsoft Windows
KC2: Which of the following is a popular word processor? A) Google Docs B) Adobe Acrobat C) Microsoft Word D) Apple Pages
C) Microsoft Word
KC1: Which of the following is a type of AI that is good at one specific job? A) Machine Learning AI B) Artificial General Intelligence C) Narrow AI D) General AI
C) Narrow AI
KC3: What is the role of the power supply unit (PSU) in a computer? A) Connects the computer to the internet B) Stores data long-term C) Provides the electricity needed for the computer to run D) Processes data and information
C) Provides the electricity needed for the computer to run
KC4: What is the primary storage where data can be accessed in any order without physical movement? A) Disk Storage B) CPU Cache C) RAM D) Registers
C) RAM
KC5: What type of storage is non-volatile and holds data even when the computer is turned off? A) Primary storage B) Temporary storage C) Secondary storage D) Volatile storage
C) Secondary storage
KC2: What does AI offer to enhance application software? A) Automated Data Entry B) Predictive Analytics C) Smart Data Analysis D) Natural Language Processing (NLP)
C) Smart Data Analysis
KC3: What is the purpose of a hard disk drive (HDD)? A) A processing unit for data B) Provides the electricity needed for the computer to run C) Stores data on spinning magnetic platters D) A communication pathway for data transmission
C) Stores data on spinning magnetic platters
KC3: Why is it important to understand the internal workings of a computer business? A) To fix computer hardware B) To program computers C) To make smart business decisions involving computer purchases D) To understand how software works
C) To make smart business decisions involving computer purchases
KC1: What does the emergence of AI pose a significant challenge to? A) Academic job roles within the business landscape B) Entertainment job roles within the business landscape C) Traditional job roles within the business landscape D) Creative job roles within the business landscape
C) Traditional job roles within the business landscape
KC1: What can AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT do? A) Organize data B) Only assist in writing C) Write an entire book D) Translate languages
C) Write an entire book
KC4: Which operating system is favored by creative professionals? A) Microsoft Windows B) Linux C) macOS D) Chrome OS
C) macOS
KC5: How many bits are in a byte? A) 64 bits B) 16 bits C) 32 bits D) 8 bits
D) 8 bits
KC1: What does a software suite (or productivity suite) typically include? A) A single software application B) A package deal of computer hardware C) A single hardware component D) A package deal of business application software
D) A package deal of business application software
KC1: What is the purpose of a database? A) A way to story only text data B) A way to store images and videos C) A method to delete data efficiently D) A structured collection of data organized in a way that enables efficient storage, retrieval, modification, and management of information
D) A structured collection of data organized in a way that enables efficient storage, retrieval, modification, and management of information
KC2: What is application software? A) A hardware component of a computer B) A type of programming language C) The operating system of a computer D) A toolkit of computer programs that helps you do specific tasks
D) A toolkit of computer programs that helps you do specific tasks
KC4: Which operating system is designed primarily for use with Chromebooks? A) Linux B) macOS C) Microsoft Windows D) Chrome OS
D) Chrome OS
KC1: What is object linking in productivity software? A) Taking a snapshot of the source file B) Copying a section from one document to another C) Embedding images in a document D) Creating a live connection so both files are current and editable
D) Creating a live connection so both files are current and editable
KC1: What is presentation software used for? A) Designing software B) Managing databases C) Editing videos D) Creating visual presentations composed of slides
D) Creating visual presentations composed of slides
KC2: What is presentation software used for? A) Running software updates B) Editing images C) Managing user accounts D) Creating visual slideshows
D) Creating visual slideshows
KC4: What are embedded operating systems used for? A) Personal computers B) Supercomputers C) Servers D) Devices with specific functions
D) Devices with specific functions
KC1: Who are the people who use computers known as? A) Operators B) Analysts C) Programmers D) End-users
D) End-users
KC2: Which of the following is a popular web browser? A) Microsoft Office B) Apple Pages C) Mozilla Firefox D) Google Chrome
D) Google Chrome
KC4: Which operating system is known for its free and open-source nature? A) macOS B) UNIX C) Microsoft Windows D) Linux
D) Linux
KC5: Which of the following is a characteristic of SSDs? A) Physical read/write heads B) Spinning disks C) Magnetic storage D) No moving parts
D) No moving parts
KC3: What is secondary storage in a computer? A) Connects the computer to the internet B) Processes data and information C) Volatile memory that stores data short-term D) Non-volatile memory that stores data long-term
D) Non-volatile memory that stores data long-term
KC1: What is disk management responsible for? A) Managing network connections B) Managing input and output devices C) Managing peripheral devices D) Reading and writing data to a disk
D) Reading and writing data to a disk
KC4: What is the reason for Windows' dominance in the market? A) Technological superiority B) More features C) Better user interface D) Smart business decisions
D) Smart business decisions
KC3: What is Random Access Memory (RAM)? A) Non-volatile memory that stores data short-term B) Non-volatile memory that allows data to be accessed in any order C) Volatile memory that stores data long-term D) Volatile memory that allows data to be accessed in any order
D) Volatile memory that allows data to be accessed in any order
