ASUB Microcomputer Applications Final Study Guide (Online)
A data file contains instructions for a computer on how to perform a specific task.
False
If you type a paper for English class and save it on the hard drive, it is called and executable file.
False
Software refers to the physical components of a computer.
False
Application software helps the computer user perform specific tasks, such as document production or database management.
True
RAM is memory that temporarily holds programs and data while a computer is on.
True
The hard disk is assigned to drive ____. a. C b. D c. F d. A
a. C
One thousand bytes equal __________. a. KB (Kilobyte) b. MB (Megabyte) c. TB (Terabyte) d. GB (Gigabyte)
a. KB (Kilobyte)
You can change the name of a file using the ____ command on the file's shortcut menu. a. Rename b. Change Name c. New Name d. Assign Name
a. Rename
When you edit a file you saved previously, you can use the application's ____ command to save your changes, keeping the same file name and location. a. Save b. Backup c. Update d. Save As
a. Save
When you save a new file, you use the ____ dialog box to provide a filename and select a location for the file. a. Save As b. Open c. Save d. Save New
a. Save As
__________ software operates the computer. An example would be the operating system. a. System b. Hardware c. Computer d. Application
a. System
When you start Help for Windows, the ____ window opens. a. Windows Help and Support b. Microsoft Paperclip c. Microsoft Updates d. Windows Explorer
a. Windows Help and Support
A dialog box can include ____. a. all of these b. tabs c. check boxes d. option buttons
a. all of these
The term "folder window" refers to any window that displays the contents of a folder, including the ____ windows. a. all of these b. Windows/File Explorer c. Recycle Bin d. Computer
a. all of these
A file is often referred to as a(n) ____. a. document b. pane c. device d. wizard
a. document
A(n) ____ is a container that helps to organize the contents of your computer. a. folder b. menu c. none of these d. file
a. folder
A ____ is a group or list of commands. a. menu b. folder c. desktop d. toolbar
a. menu
The left pane of the Windows/File Explorer window is the ____ pane. a. navigation b. status c. address d. struture
a. navigation
Which character separates the main part of a filename from the extension? a. period b. underscore c. comma d. ampersand
a. period
All of the following are popular programming languages EXCEPT ____. a. Visual Basic b. ASCII c. C++ d. Java
b. ASCII
The ____ system translates the decimal numbers 0-255 into binary data representing a letter or character on the keyboard. a. ROM b. ASCII c. Byte Wise d. USB
b. ASCII
____ software enables you to perform specific computer tasks, such as document production, spreadsheet calculations, and database management. a. Presentation b. Application c. System d. Utility
b. Application
____ means that data, applications, and even resources are stored on servers accessed over the Internet rather than on users' computers. a. Hyperlinking b. Cloud computing c. i-Computing d. Apping
b. Cloud computing
To select files that are not listed together, click one file, hold down the ____ key, and then click the other files. a. Alt b. Ctrl c. Shift d. Esc
b. Ctrl
Windows utilizes a(n) ____, which uses graphics to represent items stored on your computer. a. GOI b. GUI c. HOI d. GWI
b. GUI
A ____ is a storage medium. a. DVD b. all of these c. CD d. hard drive
b. all of these
The clock speed of the processor or CPU is measured in __________. a. VGA b. all of these c. GHz d. MHz
b. all of these
The default view for a folder is ____ view. a. large icons b. details c. list d. none of these
b. details
A(n) ____ file contains the instructions that tell a computer how to perform a specific task. a. data b. executable c. initialization d. task
b. executable
You usually do not need to add ____ to your filenames because the program you used to create the file adds them automatically. a. type codes b. extensions c. objects d. parameters
b. extensions
The most common magnetic storage device is the ____. a. tape drive b. hard drive c. CD d. flash drive
b. hard drive
File Explorer displays the contents of your computer by using ____ to represent drives, folders, and files. a. sound effects b. icons c. colors d. hypertext links
b. icons
Circuit boards such as the CPU, graphic cards, sound cards, etc. are found on the _________ within the processor tower. a. peripheral device board b. motherboard c. secondary circuit board d. hard board
b. motherboard
Running two programs at one time is an example of ____. a. multithreading b. multitasking c. subdividing d. dual-boxing
b. multitasking
A file ____ shows the location of a file or folder. a. circuit b. path c. matrix d. run
b. path
The extension ____ identifies a file as one created by Microsoft Office Word. a. wd b. word c. .docx d. wrd
c. .docx
One billion bytes is a __________. a. MB (Megabyte) b. KB (Kilobyte) c. GB (Gigabyte) d. TB (Terabyte)
c. GB (Gigabyte)
____ is/are the intangible components of a computer system. a. Processors b. Hardware c. Software d. Cards
c. Software
If you store your files on ____, you can use a simpler organization than when you store your files on a hard disk. a. removable media b. rewritable CD c. all of these d. USB drive
c. all of these
If you copy the most recent version of a file to a folder on a removable storage medium, you effectively have a(n) ____ of a file that you need. a. pane b. index c. backup d. link
c. backup
All of the following are methods for creating a new folder EXCEPT ____. a. using the New folder button in the New group on the Home tab b. right-clicking to display a shortcut menu that includes the New command c. double-clicking an existing folder and clicking "New" on the pop-up window d. using the New folder button on the Quick Access Toolbar
c. double-clicking an existing folder and clicking "New" on the pop-up window
When you click an object and then press and hold down the mouse button while moving the mouse, you are ____ the object. a. skewing b. aligning c. dragging d. resizing
c. dragging
If a folder contains subfolders, a(n) ____ icon appears to the left of the folder icon. a. view b. collapse c. expand d. display
c. expand
A file ____ includes the three or four characters that follow the dot in the filename and identify the file's type. a. hook b. tag c. extension d. delimiter
c. extension
A(n) ____ is a collection of data that has a name and is stored on a computer. a. object b. archive c. file d. drive
c. file
You organize files by storing them in ____. a. rings b. drawers c. folders d. namespaces
c. folders
In most cases, a file deleted from Drive C only ____. a. is deleted permanently b. is moved to the cloud c. goes to the Recycle Bin d. is moved to the C:/Users folder
c. goes to the Recycle Bin
Windows 7 and 8 are ____ that manages and coordinates activities on the computer. a. module b. database c. operating systems d. application
c. operating systems
The Windows/File Explorer window is divided into two sections, called ____. a. objects b. sorts c. panes d. groups
c. panes
The ____ window control contains buttons for performing tasks, such as saving a document. a. work space b. sizing button c. quick access toolbar d. title bar
c. quick access toolbar
The ____ pane in the Windows/File Explorer window lists the contents of the folders and other locations selected in the opposite section. a. bottom b. left c. right d. top
c. right
A PC is available as all of the following EXCEPT ____. a. desktop b. tablet c. smartphone d. notebook
c. smartphone
If you want to move a window, you drag it by the ____. a. toolbar b. ribbon c. title bar d. zoom bar
c. title bar
On the Ribbon, a ____ control is highlighted when it is turned on. a. text box b. check box c. toggle button d. list box
c. toggle button
A folder name can have up to ____ characters. a. 8 b. 11 c. 32 d. 255
d. 255
Windows ____ is the newest version of the Windows operating system. a. Vista b. 7 c. XP d. 8
d. 8
To deselect a single file in a list of selected files, you make use of the ____ key. a. Tab b. Alt c. Shift d. Ctrl
d. Ctrl
If you are working on your own computer, you should store your files within the ____ folder. a. Computer b. Files c. Storage d. Documents
d. Documents
If you click the Maximize button on a window, it becomes the ____ button. a. None, it remains the Maximize button b. Close c. Minimize d. Restore
d. Restore
When you open a desktop application, it displays in ____. a. the Apps screen b. full-screen mode c. a tile d. a window
d. a window
You can sort a file list in a folder by ____. a. size b. date c. type d. all of these
d. all of these
When working in the navigation pane, you ____ a folder to open it. a. right-click b. alt-click c. double-click d. click
d. click
When we create new folders and move or copy files to different locations, we are using the _________ function of the operating system. a. system maintenance b. multitasking c. system management d. file management
d. file management
When you start Windows/File Explorer, it displays the contents of the default ____ a. search expression b. favorites c. drive d. libraries
d. libraries
A(n) ____ control displays a list of available choices from which you can select one item. a. check box b. scroll c. option button d. list box
d. list box
The ____ holds deleted items until you remove them permanently. a. ashtray b. notification area c. start menu d. recycle bin
d. recycle bin
When we defragment our hard drive, scan our hard drive, or backup our data files, we are using the __________ function of the operating system. a. multitasking b. file management c. system management d. system maintenance
d. system maintenance
One popular metaphor for visualizing a file system is an upside-down ____. a. object b. cabinet c. desk d. tree
d. tree
You wrote a small paper about your visit to the Grand Canyon some weeks ago, but can't remember the name of the file. The best way to find it would be to ____. a. click the Back button repeatedly until the correct file location displays b. scan the Documents library for a file that looks like it may be right c. type C:/Grand Canyon in the Address bar d. type Grand Canyon in the Search box
d. type Grand Canyon in the search box
A dialog box is a special kind of ____ in which you enter or choose settings for how you want to perform a task. a. list box b. tab c. ribbon d. window
d. window