Computers Module 4
What happens when you delete a folder?
It goes to the Recycle Bin or Trash folder
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.
Which of the following is not an advantage of saving documents in the cloud?
You can access the documents when you are not connected to the Internet.
Which of the following is an advantage to saving a file to a flash drive?
You can take it with you and then work on it another computer.
The ___ window is the window you are currently using, which appears in front of any other open windows.
active
If you have a file that has billions of bytes of data, then it would be measured in _____.
gigabytes
GUI stands for ___ user interface.
graphical
What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device?
graphical user interface
An operating system is also called a
platform
What concerns are there about open source programs?
programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system
Charley likes to have everything organized and she is bothered by the long list of documents on her flash drive. She wants to create folders by semester, then by course. How can you help her?
show her how to use File Manager
What is the temporary Windows storage area that holds items you copy or cut called?
the clipboard
What is the main purpose of an operating system?
to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer
CAPS LOCK is a sticky key.
false
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.
Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files?
disk cleanup utility
A ___ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.
executable file
A data file contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.
false
A shortcut icon puts the actual file, folder, or app on the desktop, removing it from the location where it is saved on your computer or device.
false
Compressing a file is also called _____ the file
zipping
On a desktop, the ____ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows.
active window
How do you know if a device is an input device or an output device?
an input device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device. an output device is how the processes information is displayed.
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
Before you can open and edit a compressed file, you need to zip it.
false
File properties are the same no matter what type of file.
false
Non-volatile memory is temporary and loses it contents when the power is turned off.
false
When you move a file to the recycle bin or trash, it is permanently deleted.
false
An ___ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device.
icon
___ is any data and instructions entered into the memory.
input
___ is data and instructions entered into the memory of a device.
input
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 units measure millions of bytes of data?
megabytes
What is the most common type of volatile memory?
random access memory (RAM)
Where can you pin frequently used apps for easy access?
to the taskbar
An operating system is program that manages the complete operation of your computer or mobile device and lets you interact with it.
true
Moving or copying a folder affects all of the contents of the folder.
true
The kernel is the core of an operating system.
true
The operating system manages interactions between hardware and software.
true
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.
When you work on a file using a web app, changes are saved as you make them.
true
The operating system is not part of the system software.
False
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 Settings dialog box.
If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available___.
RAM
Which of the following is not true about RAM?
RAM is nonvolatile memory
Output methods include speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards.
True
When you open the file manager you have access to frequently or recently opened files and folders, favorite files and folders, and the main folders on your computer or device.
true
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