COSC UNIT 1 Study Guide
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
