COSC UNIT 1 Study Guide

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Which of the following is not a popular desktop operating system? A)Windows 10 B)Android C)Linux D)MacOS X

B)Android

Image editors edit images consisting of thousands of pixels that form this type of image. A)Vector B)Bitmap C)Object D)Electronic

B)Bitmap

A utility program that makes a copy of all files or selected files that are in the libraries, contacts, and favorites and on the desktop. A)Disk Cleanup B)File History C)Disk Defragmenter D)VirusScan

B)File History

_______ use(s) rigid metallic platters to store programs and very large data files. A)RAM B)Hard disks C)ROM D)Solid-state storage

B)Hard disks

A(n) _______ is a communications system connecting two or more computers. A)Systems unit B)Network C)Cloud D)Operating system

B)Network

Windows Server is an example of a(n) _____ operating system. A)Embedded B)Network C)Real-time D)Stand-alone

B)Network

The _____ system coordinates computer resources, provides the user interface, and runs applications. A)Sector B)Operating C)Device D)Translator

B)Operating

Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs applications. A)System software B)Operating system C)Application Software D)Device driver

B)Operating system

Digital photographs consist of thousands of dots, or _______, that form images. A)Vectors B)Pixels C)Bitmaps D)Rasters

B)Pixels

In a network operating system, this computer coordinates all communication between computers. A)Client B)Server C)Terminal D)Mode

B)Server

A website that provides access to specific mobile apps that can be downloaded either for a nominal fee or free of charge. A)QR store B)cloud C)App store D)mobile store

C)App store

Most general-purpose applications use a(n) _______ that displays graphical elements called icons to represent familiar objects. A)Integrated package B)Dialog box C)Graphical user interface D)Menu button

C)Graphical user interface

Smartphones are the most widely used _______ computers and are designed to fit into the palm of one hand. A)Laptop B)Macro C)Handheld D)Midrange

C)Handheld

_______ is the component of the information system that is described as the equipment that processes data to create information. A)System software B)Compiler C)Hardware D)Programming

C)Hardware

Office suites are also known as _______ suites. A)Lotus B)Utility C)Productivity D)Symphony

C)Productivity

This operating system is designed to run only with Apple computers. A)Windows B)Linux C)macOS D)UNIX

C)macOS

In a Ribbon GUI, _______ are used to divide the ribbon into major activity areas. A)groups B)dialog boxes C)tabs D)galleries

C)tabs

Which of the following is not a system software program type? A)Utilities B)Device drivers C)Language translators D)Storage

D)Storage

This type of software works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details. A)Communications B)Application C)Utility D)System

D)System

The most widely used personal computer operating system. A)macOS B)Netware C)Linux D)Windows

D)Windows

_____ programs guard your computer system against viruses or other damaging programs that can invade your computer system. A)Antivirus B)Disk defragmenter C)File History D)Disk cleanup

A)Antivirus

_______ programs allow you to mix text and graphics to create publications of professional quality. A)Desktop Publishing B)Spreadsheet C)Presentation D)Word Processing

A)Desktop Publishing

_____ programs reduce the size of files so they require less storage space and can be sent more efficiently over the Internet. A)File compression B)Disk cleanup C)File history D)Disk defragmenter

A)File compression

_____ programs reduce the size of files so they require less storage space. A)File compression B)Device driver C)Virtualization D)Language translator

A)File compression

These programs are used to create and edit vector images. A)Illustration programs B)Photo editors C)Presentation Software D)Image galleries

A)Illustration programs

_______ apps are add-on programs for a variety of devices including smartphones and tablets. A)Mobile B)RPG C)Utility D)System

A)Mobile

_______ are all about making people (end users) more productive. A)Personal computers B)Supercomputers C)Mainframe computers D)Midrange computers

A)Personal computers

This computer component holds the program and data that is currently being processed. A)RAM B)ROM C)bus D)ports

A)RAM

As opposed to general-purpose applications, which are widely used in nearly every discipline, _______ applications are more narrowly focused. A)Specialized B)Object-oriented C)Electronic D)Web authoring

A)Specialized

_______ software is a collection of programs that helps the computer manage its own resources and enables application software to interact with computer hardware. A)System B)Database management C)Application D)Operating

A)System

Programs that allow you to mix text and graphics and focus on flexible page design and layout. A)Databases B)Desktop publishing C)Word processors D)Image Galleries

B)Desktop publishing

The category of operating system used for handheld devices. A)Network B)Embedded C)Stand-alone D)Open source

B)Embedded

_______ make up the basic structure of a relational database with columns containing field data and rows containing record information. A)QR codes B)Tables C)Fields D)Workbooks

B)Tables

Employee records, including names, social security numbers, and related information, would typically be stored in what type of data file? A)Document B)Presentation C)Database D)Worksheet

C)Database

In many application programs, this feature is used to provide information or request input. A)Windows B)Menus C)Dialog boxes D)Pointer

C)Dialog boxes

The windows troubleshooting utility that identifies and eliminates nonessential files is called _____. A)File History B)Disk Defragmenter C)Disk Cleanup D)Storage

C)Disk Cleanup

_____ programs make copies of files that are in the libraries, contacts, and favorites and on the desktop to be used in case the originals are lost or damaged. A)File compression B)Disk defragmenter C)File History D)Disk Cleanup

C)File History

Which would be the most appropriate type of application to create, analyze, and forecast budgets? A)DBMS B)Word processor C)Spreadsheet D)Presentation software

C)Spreadsheet

_______ are used to quickly create a presentation by providing predesigned styles and layouts as well as suggested content based on the type you choose. A)Galleries B)Tabs C)Templates D)Groups

C)Templates

This type of boot occurs when the computer is already on and you restart it without turning off the power. A)Generic boot B)Live boot C)Warm boot D)Cold boot

C)Warm boot

Which of the following is not a popular mobile operating system? A)UNIX B)Windows 10 mobile C)iOS D)Android

D)Android

Before sending a large file over the Internet, you might want to use one of these programs. A)Disk defragmenter B)Uninstaller C)Disk cleanup program D)File compression program

D)File compression program

Add-on programs for a variety of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets. A)Clouds B)Utilities C)QR codes D)Mobile apps

D)Mobile apps

The _____ is often referred to as the software environment or software platform. A)Device driver B)Language translator C)Utility software D)Operating system

D)Operating system

Cloud suites are stored at a _______ on the Internet, rather than on your microcomputer. A)Blog site B)Macrocomputer C)Pod site D)Server

D)Server

A microcomputer that is smaller, lighter, and less powerful than a notebook, and which has a touch-sensitive screen, is called a _______. A)Laptop B)Desktop C)Subnotebook D)Tablet

D)Tablet

Disk Cleanup, File History, and Disk Defragmenter are all examples of _____ programs. A)Device driver B)Operating system C)Language translator D)Utility

D)Utility

Which of the following programs would be used to create a website? A)Image editor B)Illustration C)Desktop Publishing D)Web Authoring

D)Web Authoring

_______ are used to create text-based documents. A)Databases B)Presentation programs C)Spreadsheets D)Word processors

D)Word processors


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