Computers Test mod. 3&4
To create a wire-frame model, you would use______software.
3D graphics
What is not true about managing files?
A computers file location is defined by a file configuration.
Device Driver
A type of utility software that helps a peripheral device establish communication with a computer.
Buffer
An area of memory that holds data from one device while it is waiting to transfer to another device.
Sounds are represented as continous_________ sound waves.
Analog
Snow Leopard and Cheetah are names for versions of the _______ OS.
Apple
What software helps you carry out tasks using a computer such as editing a photo?
Application Software
Jerrold should access the web to find the results of ________ to compare and measure performance.
Benchmark tests
If you want to work with large files, you might use a PdF utility to reduce file size for quick transmission storage
False
C:\Users\Sarah\MyMusic\Elvis\HoundDog.mp3
Primary folder:sub folder: sub folder: sub folder: file extension
__________ software helps you track and allocate resources.
Project management
What software has restrictions on its use that are delineated by copyrights, patents, or license agreements?
Proprietary Software
In a personal computer, _____ is the waiting room for the computers processor.
RAM
The operating system for a handheld device is stored where?
ROM
The prefix used for representing a thousand trillion.
Peta
Digitized images are a series of colored dots called________.
Pixels
What does PDF stand for?
Portable document format
In RAM, electronic parts called_____ hold the bits that represent data.
Capacitors
_________data is composed of letters, symbols, and numerals that will NOT be used in arithmetic operations.
Character
What is the last step in the boot process?
Check configuration and customization
ASCII and EBCDIC are used for______
Coding character data.
What converts all of the statements in a program in a single batch?
Compiler
Francis is learning about different types of programs that allow him to transfer music. Francis learns that __________sequencing software are great for sound effects
Computer aided music software
A _______ chip package has two rows of pins that connect the chip to a circuit board
DIP
A ______ is a collection of data that is stored electronically as a series of records in tables.
Database
Microsoft Publisher is an example of...?
Desktop publishing software
If a ______is not performing correctly, the OS usually displays an on screen warning about the problem so you can take correct action.
Device Driver
The prefix_______ is used for representing a quintillion.
Exa
A multiple user license is priced per copy and allows a specific number of copies to be used at the same time.
False
A processor is a very complex integrated circuit, containing as many as one million miniaturized electronic parts.
False
An example of numeric data included your telephone number.
False
Computer owners frequently update their computers processor.
False
RAM can get full if you run several applications and large videos at the same time.
False
Selecting an application from a menu is one method for installing a software program.
False
The higher the number of nanoseconds means the faster the RAM speed.
False
The operating systems for mobile devices need to load the OS from the disk into RAM.
False
The operating systems for mobile devices need to load the OS from the disk into the RAM
False
The word "byte" can be abbreviated as b.
False
With a web app, much of the program runs locally on a computer, instead of running on a remote computer connected to the internet or other computer network.
False
The Mac OS X operating system is distributed under the terms of a GPL
False, the Linus OS
The Mac OS X operating system is distributed under the terms of a GPL.
False; Linux
A web application is designed to run from a removable storage device, such as a USB
False; a portable application
The data that has been moved from RAM to virtual memory is called a switch file.
False; a swap file
Each 0 or 1 is a byte.
False; bit
Data transmission speeds are usually expressed in bytes.
False; bits
If you are running Windows, you can manage your files using_______.
File explorer
A _____ is a logical representation of where you store your files on your computer.
Folder
Nested Folders
Folders within folders
Typically, _______are used to refer to hard drive, optical storage media, and solid state drive capacities.
Gigabytes
Ubuntu is a ______ OS installed on various types of hardware and can be installed on Macs and PCS
Linux
Resource
Refers to any computer component that is required to perform work
Clock Speed
Refers to the number of bits a processor can manipulate at one time.
What utilities scan incoming and outgoing files to be sure they are safe?
Security Utilities
What is copyrighted software marketed under a try before you buy policy?
Shareware
What is not true about working with files?
Store programs and data files in the root directory.
What software is used by the computer for tasks that help the computer work?
System software
Root Directory
The main directory of a hard drive.
A compression utility can reduce file size for quick transmission or efficient storage.
True
A digital image is simply a list of the binary numbers for all the dots it contains.
True
A processors performance is affected by several factors, including processing techniques and word size.
True
A setup program is a series of steps designed to guide you through the software installation process
True
A setup program is a series of steps designed to guide you through the software installation process.
True
Data can be numbers, text, or images.
True
Data in RAM is temporary storage.
True
Most softwares use a GUI which allows the user to give the computer commands using menus, buttons, icons, links, and more.
True
RAM and CPU are examples of computer resources.
True
Some newer computers use flash memory chips instead of ROM for storing the startup routine and other system information.
True
The Windows Task Manager can show all processes being executed by the processor.
True
The chief rival to Intel in the PC chip market is AMD.
True
The operating system is multitasking when more than one program is running at the same time.
True
Unicode is the most flexible character coding scheme.
True
You cannot use the number 3 in the binary system.
True
_______ software is a type of system software that is designed to perform a specialized task.
Utility
Delia is installing new software on her computer. In order to activate the software and complete the installation, Delia needs to type in the________.
Validation code