MIS 1305 - Module 4 Self-Test

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?

Because he is using the same name, each time he saves he is overwriting his previous work.

Which of the following statements is true about the Clipboard?

Because he is using the same name, each time he saves he is overwriting his previous work.

Which of the following is not an example of a type of memory?

Boot process

Operating system based on Linux that uses the Google Chrome browser as its user interface, and primarily runs web apps is called __________________.

ChromeOS

________ is a temporary Windows storage area that holds the selections you copy or cut so you can use them later.

Clipboard

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

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?

Enable sticky keys

A Virtual Machine does not ________________________.

Microsoft Office 365

What concerns are there about open source programs?

Programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system.

If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available _____.

RAM

SaaS stands for _____.

Selected Answer:a. Software as a Service

How is an executable file different from a data file?

Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files.

A(n) _____ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.

executable file

Samantha has a file named vacation.jpg. What type of file is it?

graphics file

A(n) _____ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device.

icon

Closed Source is a program that keep all or some of the code hidden, enabling them to control and profit from the program they create, such as_______.

macOS

The bootstrap program executes which of the following?

tests that check components such as RAM and storage

A file manager is used for all of the following except ____.

to change the contents of the files

Compressing a file is also called _____ the file.

zipping

What happens when you delete a folder?

It goes the Recycle Bin or Trash folder.

Why is the date a file was modified useful?

It identifies the most recent version

Which of the following features is a way to make a computer do what you want it to do?

menu

A File size of megabytes (MB) is ____________________.

millions of bytes of data

Swapping items between memory and storage is called _____

paging