Computer Concepts and Applications Final

True or False: In order to support file sharing, your PC must run a network operating system

False

True or False: Navigating folders involves deleting and moving them

False

_____ may provide prepaid shipping labels for you to send in your used cartridges.

Recycling companies and printer manufacturers

The _____ develops and disseminates protocols to maintain global web compatibility

W3C

Should you gather information from a website where no author information is available?

No

True or False: Digital coupon tools are available as browser extensions

True

True or False: Storage device problems can prevent a computer from starting up properly.

True

What is the fifth step to the boot process?

System loads configuration info and user sign in. Startup programs and apps are shown

True or False: Embedded software usually runs only during the boot process of a device.

False

The root directory is the main list of _____.

Files and folders on the drive

Desk Cleanup Utility

Finds and removes useless files

Solid state hard drives are a type of _____ memory.

Flash

Button

Icon that you click to execute commands you need to work with an app

Output

Info processed into a useful form

Input

Any data instructions enter into memory

Status bar

At the bottom of a document, shows information about a document being edited or current tasks and commands

True or False: A search site is the same thing as a search engine

False

True or False: A specialty search engine searches only websites that require a subscription

False

True or False: Console systems only allow one gamepad to be used at a time.

False

True or False: The System Restore command in Windows returns deleted or modified documents.

False

True or False: The more RAM a device has, the slower it operates

False. More RAM helps a devices to run faster.

Software

Programs and apps that instruct a computer to perform tasks. Processes data into meaningful information

A _____ links an electric meter to a local utility.

Smart grid

Internet

A global network connecting millions of computers, making it possible to exchange information.

Keyboard shortcut

A key or combo of keys that provide quick access to a function within a computer program

A data file is one that _____.

A user can work with or manipulate

An operating system uses available storage space on a startup drive for _____. A. Storing programs B. Storing apps C. Virtual memory D. Virtual reality

A, B, and C

Control Panel

Collection of utility programs that determine how Windows appears and performs on your computer

What is an operating system responsible for?

Coordinating the resources and activities on a computer. Manages interactions between hardware and software

Virtual Machine

Enables a computer or device to run another operating system in addition to the one installed

Open websites typically include...? A. scholarly journals B. Personal websites C. Commercial sites D. Scientific databases

B and C

Uninstaller utility software removes _____. A. Temporary files B. Programs C. Applications D. Offline web pages

B and C

Which of the following are examples of pointing devices? A. Keyboard B. Mouse C. Touchpad D. Scanner

B and C

speech recognition does which of the following to understand your meaning? A. Synthesizes phonemes B. Considers context C. Uses two-factor authentication D. Analyzes phonemes

B and D

When using a Windows Internet browser, pressing _____ reloads a page.

F5

Uber's automated commercial trucks require a human driver to...?

Handle off-highway driving.

What is consumer-to-consumer e-commerce?

Individuals selling to other individuals online

To close a window in Windows 10, you can _____. A. Right-click its button on the taskbar, then click Close window B. Click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the window C. Click the Close button in the window's thumbnail on the taskbar D. Click the Start button and click the program name or icon

A, B, and C.

True or False: Placing a dash before a term tells Google to search only for that word

False

What are the divisions of a company often called?

Functional units

Pointer

Arrow that helps select

What does megabytes measure?

Millions of bytes

Benchmarking is an evaluation of _____.

Performance

Non-Volatile Memory

Permanent memory

Open source

Software that is created for free use by everyone

What does kilobytes measure?

Thousands of bytes

What does gigabytes measure?

Billions of bytes

Insertion point

Blinking vertical line that shows where text and picture will be going

Interference is a common problem with _____ devices.

Bluetooth and wireless

Ribbon

Horizontal strip near the top of a window in Word. Control center for the document.

Laptops, all-in-one desktops, and smartphones usually have _____.

Internal microphones

Overheating caused by direct sunlight can damage what parts of a computer?

LCD screen, hard drive, and processor

In a filename, the base name is the _____.

Label the user assigns

Flash Memory

Nonvolatile memory that can be erased electronically and rewritten

What is the second step to the boot process?

Processor begins running the bootstrap program.

Microsoft Word

Program that helps to create professional-looking documents and revise them easily

Robotics is the development and study of...?

Programmable machines

You should unplug your computer if you _____.

Smell burning or see smoke rising from it

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Software distributed online for a monthly subscription or an annual fee

RAM (Random Access Memory)

Storage location that temporarily stores open apps and document data while device is on

Cache

Temporary storage area designed to help speed up processing time

What are some examples of output?

Text, graphics, audio or video, speakers and headphones

Kernel

The core of an operating system

True or False: A specific touch motion you use to issue commands is called a gesture.

True

True or False: A stylus is an input device.

True

True or False: External hardware can be connected without wires or cables.

True

True or False: In Windows, you can change settings so the screen flashes when a sound alert occurs.

True

True or False: Solid state drives are more durable than hard disk drives.

True

Natural language processing is AI that...?

Understands human languages

Software that converts text into speech is called a _____.

Voice synthesizer

True or False: A web app is an app that you access instead of a web browser.

False

True or False: B2B e-commerce relies increasingly on in-person sales calls to businesses

False

True or False: Binary code uses alphanumeric characters to represent all values.

False

Recent top-level domains include...?

.mobi and .aero

What method rearranges all open windows in Microsoft Windows?

Right-clicking the taskbar, and then clicking Cascade windows

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) offers which possible benefits? A. Reduced waste B. Increased energy use C. Increased production flexibility D. Larger parts inventories

A and C

Benefits of donating computer equipment include... A. Extending the useful life of the device B. Helping someone who can't afford a new device C. Keeping e-waste out of landfills D. Avoiding having the device waste space in your home/office

All of them

Operating system (OS)

Also called "platform". Manages the complete operation of your computer or mobile devices and lets you interact with it.

Buffer

An area of memory that stores data and information waiting to be sent to an input or output device

Elements that have little or no effect on search results include...?

Capital letters and stop words

A search operator is a...?

Character, word, or symbol you can enter to narrow a search

What is the first step to the boot process?

Device receives power from power supply and sends it into the circuitry

_____ services act as a middleman, allowing individuals to securely send and receive money.

Person 2 Person (P2P)

Document Window

Window within Word that displays all or part of an open document

Server Operating System

A multiuser operating system that supports users on networked computers

Boot process

A series of steps and checks as the computer loads the operating system

Icon

A small picture that represents a program or file

What is the third step to the boot process?

Bootstrap program executes a series of tests to check the components and their settings

Tab

Collection of groups with related commands

What is the fourth step to the boot process?

Loads operating system files to RAM and kernel, if the tests in the third step are successful

A fitness tracker is an example of a _____ device

Mixed

The short-range two-way communication technology behind contactless payments is called...?

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Desktop operating system

Operating system installed on a single computer, referred to as PCs

Closed source

Programs that keep all or some of the code hidden, enable developers to control and profit from programs created

If the image seems stretched, your computer's display may not be set to the default _____.

Resolution

Virtual Memory

The capability of an operating system to temporarily store data on a storage medium until it can be swapped into RAM

True or False: The Windows 10 Snap feature lets you quickly maximize a window's height

True

True or False: The connector on a USB flash drive allows transmission of both data and power.

True

True or False: You can use some social search tools to search multiple sites at once.

True

The two categories of system software are _____.

Utilities and operating systems

Which of these devices will eventually need to be recycled? A. LCD monitor B. Smartphone C. Television D. Laptop

All of them

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

All the ways you can interact with a device; controls how you interact with menus, programs, apps, and visual images

What is the purpose of memory management?

Optimizes the use of a computer or device

What does an operating system do?

Process data, manage memory, control hardware, and provide user interface

Administrator Account

Provides full access to a computer

Volatile Memory

Temporary memory, loses all contents once the computer is shut off

Modern processors often have _____ levels of cache.

Three

Responsible use of technology can include which of the following? A. Tracking your physical fitness using an app. B. Sitting alone playing a game on your phone all night. C. Teaching a friend or family member how to navigate social media. D. Responding to fellow users with compassion and dignity.

A, C, and D.

ROM (Read Only Memory)

Permanently installed memory on your computer attached to the motherboard. ROM chip contains the BIOS, which tells your computer how to start.

What's an example of B2C e-commerce?

Purchasing items online with a store credit card

Utilities

Tools that are used to manage files, view images, install and uninstall

What are some examples of input?

Touch pads or a mouse, microphones and webcams, card readers and data collection devices

Advantages of web apps include... A. No need to install an app B. Collaboration with coworkers and friends C. Available anywhere with an Internet connection D. Designed to work on a specific operating system

A, B, and C

Memory

consist of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed