mod 4: quiz
which of the following is an example of a computer system resource
- CPU - hard disk drive - laser printer
File compression is useful for _____
- emailing a large file - creating an archive of older documents - saving storage space on a drive
You can place file and app icons on the desktop in which of the following operating systems?
- microsoft windows - macOS - linux
Uninstaller utility software removes __________________. Select all that apply.
- programs - applications
What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?
A virtual machine
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
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
Which of the following is not a step an operating system performs when printing a document?
It creates the document to be printed
Which of the following statements is true about the Clipboard?
It is temporary storage that holds a selection until you paste it into a document or folder
Which of the following operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?
Linux
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 concerns are there about open source programs?
Programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system
How is an executable file different from a data file?
Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files
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
A data file is one that _____
a user can work with or manipulate
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
Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files?
disk cleanup utility
A virtual machine is defined as a(n) _____
emulation of a computer system
The root directory is the main list of _______
files and folders on the drive
What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device?
graphical user interface
Which of the following helps you more easily locate the files and folders you need?
grouping similar subfolders together in a folder
A(n) _____ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device.
icon
Folder names should _____
identify the content and purpose of the folder
a disk utility is a tool for ____
improving performance
In a filename, the base name is the _____
label the user assigns
clicking the save button always saves a file to the hard drive
no
navigating folders involves deleting and moving them
no
Which method rearranges all open windows in Microsoft Windows?
right-clicking the taskbar, and then clicking Cascade windows
_______ allows the OS to manage multiple print jobs.
spooling
Which of the following terms refers to the area of the hard drive used for virtual memory?
swap file
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
What is the main purpose of an operating system?
to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer
The Windows 10 Snap feature lets you quickly maximize a window's height.
true
Which property is assigned to a file by the operating system?
type
The two categories of system software are _______
utilities and operating systems
you can run multiple operating systems on one computer using _____ machines
virtual
to close a window in Windows 10, you can _____. Select all that apply
- right-click its button on the taskbar, then click Close windowclick - the Close button in the upper-right corner of the windowclick - the Close button in the window's thumbnail on the taskbar
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 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
You and your friend both send documents to the printer, but the printer can only print one document at a time. What does it do with the other document?
It places the document in a buffer
If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available _____
RAM
You are describing the boot process to a friend and get to the step where the device loads the operating files into RAM, including the kernel. Your friend starts to laugh because she was not aware that there were kernels in her computer. What do you tell her?
The kernel is the core of an operating system that manages memory, runs programs, and assigns resources
To open a saved file, you must first open the app used to create the file
no
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 file saved in a standard file format can only be opened by the application that created it.
no
In order to support file sharing, your PC must run a network operating system
no
When does the boot process start?
when you turn on your computer
Shutting down a device powers it off completely
yes
