EMIS Unit 4, 5, and 8
Where can you pin frequently used apps for easy access? (530404)
D:to the taskbar
Before you can open and edit a compressed file, you need to zip it. (516025)
False
In Windows, the only way to copy or move files is to use the Clipboard. (530380)
False
Operating systems can run only if they are installed on a hard drive. (530400)
False
The Close button reduces a window so that it only appears as a button on the taskbar. (515990)
False
When Liam went to print his presentation, the boot process established the connection to the printer, sent the presentation to the printer, and let other software know the printer was busy. (515970)
False
A firewall protects your computer from data loss due to hardware failure. (513418)
No
If you add a slideshow to play as your desktop theme, you have customized your system software. (515985)
True
Local applications can be accessed only on the computers on which they are installed. (516189)
True
Output methods include speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards. (515983)
True
Sticky keys enable you to press keyboard shortcuts one key at a time instead of simultaneously. (515989)
True
When you add information to a word-processing document, one of the roles that your operating system plays are that is saves your unsaved work to temporary storage. (530368)
True
Service packs are free updates to an operating system. (513482)
Yes
_____ are standard settings that control how the screen is set up and how a document looks when you first start typing. (530397)
A: Default settings
In Windows, you use _____ to reorder, move, and navigate between folders. (530398)
A: File Explorer
How can you display the main folders on a Windows computer? (530410)
A: Open File Manager.
A(n) _______ is used to translate high-level code into machine code. (513969)
A: compiler
Jamie plans to sell his pottery designs through his website. If he also wants to launch a mobile app to reach more people, which type of app should he launch? (516197)
A:M-commerce app
Jim wants to develop an app for a specific purpose that would run even when his computer is not connected to the Internet. What type of app should he develop? (516192)
B: Native app
An organization has its employees working from home. Which type of software most likely includes collaboration features to help the employees work together online? (530420)
B: Web apps
If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available _____. (530388)
B:RAM
A(n) _____ protects your device against unauthorized access. (530407)
B:user account
Lauren is preparing a presentation for her class. She wants to make the slides and their objects appear and disappear to make it more interesting. What should she do? (516214)
C: Choose specific transition effects and animations to allocate the kind of transition and time to each slide and object.
Pierre has entered marks obtained by the students in all the classes he teaches in a spreadsheet. Now he wants to highlight some data according to his specifications. Which spreadsheet feature should he use? (516211)
C: Conditional formatting
Patricia has started a new interior design business and wants to store designs in the cloud so her clients can review them. Which of the following apps should she use for cloud storage? (530419)
C: Drop box
How can you check data on devices connected through an IoT network? (530422)
C: Use a tablet
Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files? (530374)
C: disk cleanup utility
When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play? (515961)
C: saves your unsaved work to temporary storage
If you are unable to save changes to the current document, you should try _______. (513504)
C: saving to a different location
A file manager is used for all the following except ____. (516013)
C: to name files and folders
Compressing a file is also called _____ the file. (530376)
C: zipping
What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system? (515993)
D: A virtual machine
Raina is putting finishing touches on her Ph.D. thesis report. She feels she should emphasize the keywords throughout the thesis. How can she do this in the word processor she is using? (516208)
A: Change font size, style, and color of the keywords.
Fiona is responsible for presenting data at the monthly team meeting so that it can be understood briefly and is visually appealing way. The data is available in spreadsheet. Which of the following can Fiona do? (516212)
A: Create trendlines
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? (530379)
A: Date Modified
Why is the date a file was modified useful? (516002)
A: It identifies the most recent version.
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? (515981)
A: It places the document in a buffer.
Which of the following operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions? (515965)
A: Linux
During the boot process, what does the processor do after the computer circuits receive power? (530391)
A: It begins to run the bootstrap program.
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? (515988)
B: Adjust the settings for the mouse through the control panel.
On a desktop, the _____ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows. (530372)
B: active window
Samantha has a file named vacation.jpg. What type of file is it? (530385)
C: graphics file
What is the legal term for ownership of intangible assets like ideas and software? (514017)
C: intellectual property
When does the boot process start? (530393)
D: when you turn on your computer
Paul has opened a bespoke tailoring shop. He wants to work online to keep a database of all his customers, send e-mails when garments are ready, create designs, and maintain financial records using software. Which productivity suite should he consider? (530429)
B: G suite
Which of the following operating systems includes a virtual assistant? (530384)
B: Linux
If you have a file that has billions of bytes of data, then it would be measured in _____. (515997)
B: gigabytes
A(n) _____ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device. (530375)
B: icon
Folder names should _____. (530381)
B: identify the content and purpose of the folder
Which of the following features is a way to make a computer do what you want it to do? (530401)
B: menu
Digital information processed into a useful form is called _____. (530396)
B: output
Abe is creating a presentation and wants to grab the audience's attention with a visual effect when he moves from one slide to another. What should he add to the presentation? (530425)
B: transitions
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? (530399)
C: Use the search tool to locate the file-by-file name, content, or date.
Rafael must type a report about a class trip to the museum. Which of the following apps should he use to write the report? (530412)
C: Word processor
Sophia is putting together a training manual for her new batch of employees. Which of the following features can she use to add a document title at the top of each page? (516207)
D: Header and Footer
Logan is considering web app development as a career option. Which of the following languages does he not need to master? (516193)
D: Logo
What concerns are there about open-source programs? (516015)
D: Programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system.
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? (515977)
D: The kernel is the core of an operating system that manages memory, runs programs, and assigns resources.
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? (515980)
D: The kernel is the core of an operating system that manages memory, runs programs, and assigns resources.
A(n) _____ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps. (515966)
D: executable file
Key generators are programs that create software registration or activation codes. (513824)
D: product activation
Writing a program in a high-level programming language requires you to use binary code. (513915)
No
What should you do the first time you save a file? (530408)
A: Name the file.
Rob is planning his housewarming party. He wants to design an invitation and personalize it for each invitee. He needs to create a list of invitees, design the card, and personalize the card. How should he complete the tasks? (530427)
A: Use a word processor for step 1, graphics software for step 2, and a mail merge for step 3.
Sammy created a new logo for his client to use on the company website and office stationery. However, the logo became a blur when it was enlarged to use on a billboard ad. Now Sammy needs to redo the logo. What should he do to avoid this problem in the future? (530416)
A: Use vector images because they retain their clarity even when enlarged or shrunk.
When you save a Microsoft Office file to OneDrive, where are you saving it? (530378)
A:in a storage area located on a server
Lucy is planning to launch her podcast on career guidance for college students and has already recorded a few videos for marketing purposes. Which of the following apps can she use to mix and match the clips? (530417)
B: Adobe Premiere Clip
How do you know if a device is an input device or an output device? (516020)
B: An input device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device. An output device is how the processed information is displayed.
Simone frequently downloads mobile apps from the Amazon App Store. What operating system does she have on her smartphone? (530411)
B: Android
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? (530371)
B: Enable sticky keys.
Lauren wants to write short articles and post them online. If she has an Internet connection, what software can help her do her work? (530428)
B: Zoho writer
Additional software that takes up storage space is often called _____. (513591)
B: bloatware
What is the most common type of volatile memory? (530387)
C: random access memory (RAM)
Shania has started a new job as an app developer. Her first task was to make an old app designed for Android available on other platforms. Which of the following would make her job easiest and fastest? (516196)
B: Use cross-platform tools to write code that will translate the existing Android app code into different native formats.
What type of window are you opening when you click the Start button on the Windows desktop, and then click the name of an app? (530373)
B: program window
A _____ is a named collection of formats you apply to text in a word processing document. (530414)
B: style
Which software often requires developers to provide the source code for an app? (514014)
C: open-source software
Swapping items between memory and storage is called _____. (530390)
C: paging
Andrew's company uses a special email program for communicating within the organization. What should the company do to ensure that its employees are able to access the inbox even when they are away from office? (516187)
C: Make the program available as a web app.
How is an executable file different from a data file? (515968)
C: Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files.
Which of the following is an advantage to saving a file to a flash drive? (516001)
C: You can take it with you and then work on it on another computer.
Samantha plans to self-publish her book on her website. Which of the following apps should she use to design the cover? (530426)
C: graphics app
Which of the following helps you more easily locate the files and folders you need? (530382)
C: grouping similar subfolders together in a folder
Which of the following is not an input device? (530395)
C: headphone
The bootstrap program executes which of the following? (530392)
B: tests that check components such as RAM and storage
_____ is data and instructions entered the memory of a device. (530394)
A: Input
What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device? (530383)
A: graphical user interface
An operating system is also called a(n) _____. (530369)
A: platform
Martha has been appointed as the Data Security Manager of her organization. The company wants her to develop a customized app to remove viruses from the infected systems without connecting to the network. What type of app should she focus on developing? (530418)
A: portable app
When Jack takes a class, he saves all his work for that class with the name of the course. What is most likely happening to his saved files? (516006)
B: Because he is using the same name, each time he saves he is overwriting his previous work.
Remus is an art student who wants to start creating digital artwork on his computer. He wants to be able to create images that retain their quality in all sizes. Which type of app should he use? (516219)
B: Drawing app
What does the operating system do if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder? (530409)
B: It overwrites the original file unless you add a number, date, or initials to differentiate the files.
Which of the following is not a hardware device that controls the movement of the pointer on a computer screen? (530405)
B: Keyboard
Aaron has started a food blog on which he wants to post his recipes. He wants to place a high-quality image next to each cooking step. Which file format should he use so that users do not experience a lag when loading the high-quality images on the website? (530424)
B:JPEG
What is the main purpose of an operating system? (530386)
B:to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer
When Florence joins her father's construction business, she realizes all the transactions are still done and maintained on paper. What should she do to establish a system where any data can be looked up immediately and transparency can be maintained? (516218)
C: Create a database of company projects, customers, and vendors.
Which of the following is not a step an operating system performs when printing a document? (530402)
C: It creates the document to be printed.
LensForAll is a company that sells affordable contact lenses on its website. The CEO of the company realizes that an app must be developed that would allow customers to virtually try on colored lenses to find out what best suits them. Which of these features should the app have? (530421)
C: It should have responsive design so that it is easy to use on mobile devices.
If you delete a shortcut from your desktop, have you also deleted the original file? (515986)
C: No, because a shortcut does not place the actual file, folder, or app on the desktop.
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? (516029)
C: Show her how to use File Manager.
Rohan is creating a presentation with at least 50 slides. He wants the slides to use a consistent layout and formatting. Which of the following parts of the presentation should he design first? (530413)
C: Slide master
What is a scrum? (513963)
C: a type of meeting
Anusha wants to use her computer, rather than handwriting the information on her notepad, to analyze her monthly expenses to make the job easier. Which of the following apps should she use? (516201)
D: A spreadsheet app to keep a record of her expenses, sort data, and make calculations
For an interview, Sean needs to familiarize himself with database software but cannot afford to purchase any software. Which of these app suites should he download? (516205)
D: Apache OpenOffice
What happens when you delete a folder? (516009)
D: It goes the Recycle Bin or Trash folder.
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? (515998)
D: They had to unzip or extract it.
Which property is assigned to a file by the operating system? (516027)
D: Type
Which of the following is not an advantage of saving documents in the cloud? (530377)
D: You can access the documents when you are not connected to the Internet.
The operating system assigns the file its name, location, and size. (516003)
False
Each slide in a presentation has a layout that includes placeholders for certain types of content. (530423)
True
