IC3: GS5 Computer Fundamentals

What is a disadvantage of using a touch screen keyboard?

It becomes uncomfortable after a period of time.

Why is RAM used for temporary storage?

It disappears when the computer is turned off.

What is an example of a global setting on a Windows system?

Screen resolution

What step is taken to connect a Bluetooth headset to a laptop?

The headset is placed into discovery mode.

What happens when you connect a flash drive to a USB port on your computer?

The operating system assigns the next available drive letter to that device.

What is the best way to remove a software program from your system?

Use the Uninstall a program command in the Control Panel.

The ability for different people to use the same computer is made possible through:

User accounts

Which cellular network is fastest?

a. 1G b. 2G c. 3G d. LTE <<

Which of the following is true regarding Gmail chat?

a. Chat sessions take place on Google Hangouts.<< b. You cannot use the chat feature from within Gmail. c. You must download and install the G-Chat desktop client before you can use Gmail chat. d. Messages that you send in Gmail chat are limited to 160 characters.

Which of the following is likely to have the greatest internal storage capacity?

a. Chromebook b. Tablet c. Server <<< d. Smart phone

How can you upload content to Google Drive?

a. Click New, File upload. b. Click New, Folder upload. c. Drag files into the Drive window. d. Any of these methods can upload files to Google Drive. <<

Which type of app generally provides the most complete feature set?

a. Desktop apps. << b. Browser apps. c. Tablet apps. d. Smart phone apps.

What do you call the organization of files and folders on a disk?

a. Directory or directory tree

Before you can perform any action on a file or folder what must you do?

a. Select the file or folder. <<< b. Log into the computer again. c. Start File Explorer twice. d. Create a shortcut for the file or folder.

Which of the following is true concerning a local Google Drive folder?

a. The app for creating a local folder is built into Windows 10. b. You create the folder in File Explorer, then configure it to sync with your My Drive location. c. It is set for automatic synchronization with your My Drive location. <<< d. The app for creating a local folder is built into iOS.

How fast is Fast Ethernet?

100 Mbps

A hacker can gain remote access to your computer through:

A Trojan

What defines what you can do with software you have purchased?

An End User License Agreement (EULA).

Kelly has several documents open on her laptop and is working concurrently in each one. She is about to leave for several hours to attend an off-site social function but will return to her documents later in the day. Which option below would save the most power and still ensure that she can pick up right where she left off?

a. Hibernating the laptop. <<< b. Putting the laptop to sleep. c. Shutting down the laptop. d. Displaying the lock screen.

Which of the following is an example of cloud computing?

a. Using Gmail. << b. Using your laptop on an airplane. c. Using Wi-Fi to connect to a network printer. d. All of these are examples of cloud computing.

What is the wireless standard that simplifies the process of adding a device to a WLAN?

a. WPA b. WPA2 c. WEP d. WPS <<

Sue is planning to stream hours of movies to her cell-enabled tablet. Why has she opted to use Wi-Fi instead?

a. Wi-Fi gives a clearer picture. b. Using Wi-Fi won't impact her data plan.<<< c. Wi-Fi provides for true surround-sound. d. No special reason. Sue is being whimsical.

Which character cannot be used as part of a file name?

a. \ (back slash) << b. . (period) c. , (comma) d. - (hyphen)

What can be used to perform an iPhone backup?

iCloud

What are the two major components of a Learning Management System (LMS)?

A server component and a user interface component.

What is added to a network in order to share an Internet connection with a laptop tablet and smart phone if the cable modem only has one Ethernet port?

A wireless broadband router.

What location is suitable for storing a backup of Documents folder?

An external hard drive.

What do you call the suffix added to the base name of a computer file?

File name extension

What internal component performs calculations and logical operations?

Microprocessor

What do you call the practice of tricking people into giving you unauthorized access to a building or to a computer system?

Social engineering

What types of files can you upload to the Pages folder on iCloud Drive?

TXT and Word files.

Katarina is traveling and must connect securely to her company's network in order to retrieve several sensitive documents. How should she make this connection?

Use VPN.

What is the collection of stored settings that ensure your customizations are in effect whenever you log on?

Your user profile

Which of the following passwords is the most secure?

a. NeXt-Chg9917A <<< b. PaSW0rd c. Nextchg9917 d. pA$$word003

13. Once a file or folder has been selected which keyboard shortcut can be used to move it from its original location?

a. Press CTRL+X. <<< b. Press CTRL+C. c. Press CTRL+V. d. Press CTRL+W.

What was the original size limit for messages sent via SMS?

160 characters

What can you use to remove viruses from your computer?

Antivirus software

Which are the four control buttons you can use to adjust the display of a window on the screen?

Minimize, Maximize, Restore Down, Close

Which folder would you use to make certain files available to all other user accounts on your computer?

Public

What is a benefit of cloud computing?

Reduced hardware costs.

What protocol is required to access the Internet?

TCP/IP

Adam stores video files on a 1TB hard disk. Which computing device is he most likely using?

a. A desktop <<< b. A tablet c. A Chromebook d. A smart phone

Madge is going to connect a printer to her laptop computer. Which type of port is she likely to use?

a. A video port b. An audio port c. A USB port << d. There is no way to tell

Which of the following is true of locally-installed software?

a. It is installed and runs directly on your device.<<< b. It is streamed to your device whenever you use it. c. It is hosted in the cloud. d. It is automatically updated.

Which of the following is an example of a private network?

a. The Internet. b. The telephone network. c. Your carrier's cell network. d. Your company's LAN. <<<

How do you create a local OneDrive folder on a Windows 10 PC?

A local OneDrive folder is built in.

What is the best way to shut down a computer?

Click Start, Power, Shut down, then let the process complete.

By which method would you move a window?

Click in the title bar for the window and drag to a new location.

How do you access the Lock command using the Start menu?

Click the Start button, click your user account name and then click Lock.

Where in Windows 10 can you access Desktop customization settings?

Control Panel

What items can be sent in a Skype instant message?

Document files and images. Video messages. Contact cards and Mojis.

1What is the default setting for viewing file extensions in File Explorer?

Hide the file name extensions.

Mobile operating system feature that helps avoid accidentally placing a call or taking a picture?

Lock screen

If you need to repair a Microsoft Office program what option completely uninstalls and then reinstalls the software?

Online Repair

What does digital rights management software do?

Prevents unauthorized use or redistribution of media.

By default in which folder are items you copy from the Internet stored?

a. Downloads << b. Documents c. Desktop d. Libraries

Which of the following is an example of configuring an application program?

a. Setting a default save location and customizing toolbar buttons. <<< b. Making an adjustment in the Control Panel to run a program in compatibility mode. c. Making an edit to the Windows Registry so an application starts immediately after the Desktop displays. d. Using your Microsoft ID to log in to your computer instead of using a local log in account.

Which of the following is a function of the operating system?

a. To compose and send email. b. To edit photographs and other high-resolution images. c. To control communication and manage files. <<< d. All of these are operating system functions.

Why might you want to use the Send to Compressed (zipped) folder command before sending four pictures to a friend via email?

a. You need to reduce the size of the picture files for email purposes. << b. It's faster to send one file instead of sending four files in the one email. c. The friend has a web-based email program. d. The picture files are stored on the cloud.

What prevents potentially dangerous network traffic from coming into the LAN?

A firewall

What software application automatically downloads advertisements?

Adware

What protocol indicates you are on a secure web site for e-commerce transactions?

HTTPS

When you connect your smart phone to your PC using a USB cable what can you do?

Navigate the device's internal storage system.

A piece of smart phone hardware that identifies a GSM phone to its carrier network?

The SIM card

Which of the following broadband technologies is the fastest?

a. DSL b. Satellite c. Broadband cable << d. 3G cellular

What type of port is used to connect an external monitor to a laptop?

HDMI port

Which folder does Windows 10 use as the default folder for images?

Pictures

What do you need to do before you can download or install apps from the Windows Store?

Sign in with a Microsoft Account.

When you create a system restore point which files are not included?

User files

Which of the following file types can be sent as an attachment?

a. .png <<< b. .exe c. .bat d. .mdb

How can you identify which program you might need to modify a file?

a. From the icon at the left of a file name. <<< b. From the name of the file. c. From the arrow at the lower left corner of the file name. d. From the folder icon at the left of a file name.

Which two frequency bands are used by wireless LANs?

a. The 88MHz band and the 206MHz band. b. The 800MHz band and the 1.2GHz band. c. The 2.4GHz band and the 5GHz band. <<< d. The 54MHz band and the 300GHz band.

What is a service pack?

A collection of software updates.

What is at the heart of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) application?

A database

Claudia is connecting to a Wi-Fi network at the airport. How should she identify this Wi-Fi network to her operating system?

As a Public network.

When working in Excel Online how do you save your changes?

As you work, all your changes are automatically saved.

What letter is commonly used to refer to the storage device where the operating system is installed on a computer?

C

When using a public computer what else should you do aside from logging out of your online accounts?

Clear caches and cookies.

6. Which of the following is not dangerous but can be used to store a user name and password?

Cookie

How can you upload a file to your Dropbox storage location?

Drag the file into your local Dropbox folder.

What key can be used to edit or rename a file or folder?

F2

Ann has been using the same Wi-Fi network all day. Now she is unable to connect. What items should she check as a possible cause?

Her wireless card may no longer be turned on.

What is designed to track and record network activities?

Monitoring software

What is a disadvantage of using a desktop PC?

Not portable.

Which feature allows a scanner to convert a scanned image into editable electronic text?

OCR (Optical Character Recognition)

How can you configure Gmail notifications on your smart phone?

Through the Gmail app's settings.

Why should you register your software when you install it?

To ensure you receive notification of available updates.

In Windows 10 you can choose to back up personal files by copying files to cloud storage or by using File History. What is the third method?

Using Windows Backup and Restore

Eduardo's computer started to display strange error messages and then everything in his Documents folder was erased. Eduardo was probably the victim of a:

Virus

Which Wi-Fi standard is the fastest?

a. 802.11a b. 802.11ac <<< c. 802.11g d. 802.11n

If your computer tends to freeze when you start an application what type of issue might you need to troubleshoot?

a. A software issue. <<< b. A hardware issue. c. A network connectivity issue. d. An invalid user name issue.

Who can work with files stored under another user's profile?

a. A user with an Administrator account. <<< b. A standard user with Read permissions. c. A standard user with Write permissions. d. A standard user with Read/Write permissions.

Which of the following is a feature found in most cloud accounts?

a. Automatic backup. b. Cloud storage space. c. Apps to connect multiple devices to your account. d. All of these are features found in most cloud accounts. <<<

Which of the following are levels of access you can set for files that you share on Google Drive?

a. Can delete, Can edit, and Can comment. b. Can edit, Can comment, and Can view. << c. Can share, Can edit, and Can view. d. Can copy, Can download, and Can comment.

How can you download content from Google Drive?

a. Drag files from Drive into File Explorer. b. Select a file, click More actions, then click Download. <<< c. Create folder called Local in Drive then move files into the folder they will be automatically downloaded. d. You can use any of these methods to download files from Google Drive.

Which of the following Windows dialog box features allows you to select several options?

a. Drop-down lists b. Radio buttons c. Check boxes <<< d. Command

When you use the Windows Search box/Cortana to search for a feature where do the results appear?

a. In the panel above the search box.