Module 3: Intro to Computers
You type out a few sentences in an MS Word file, and save it on your desktop. How is this data stored in the computer? A. As a combination of 1s and 0s B. As a combination of letters C. As a combination of special characters D. As a combination of 6s and 9s
A. As a combination of 1s and 0s
Interference is a common problem with _____ devices. Select all that apply. A. Bluetooth B. USB C. HDMI D. wireless
A. Bluetooth D. wireless
Which cache levels are usually built onto the processor chip? A. L1, L2, L3 B. L1, L2 C. L1 only
A. L1, L2
Hardware specifications include which of the following? Select all that apply. A. RAM B. DNS C. OS D. CPU
A. RAM D. CPU
Karin realized that a song takes up a lot more space on her computer than the lyrics of the song typed out in an MS Word document. Why does this happen? A. While storing sound, a computer stores a lot of information - like amplitude and frequency - that it does not while it saves text. B. Each binary digit for music takes up a lot more space than that for text. C. Computers save audio and visual data in the form of special characters which take up a lot more space than binary digits. D. While storing sounds, a computer keeps some amount of memory free to be accessed and used while playing the sound.
A. While storing sound, a computer stores a lot of information - like amplitude and frequency - that it does not while it saves text.
Software providers may use _________ to limit the number of devices on which you can install an app. A. activation B. customization C. registration D. distribution
A. activation
Cloud storage is ______. Select all that apply. A. an Internet service that provides remote data storage B. a safe and easy backup option for many consumers C. accessible without an Internet connection D. good for sharing links to large files
A. an Internet service that provides remote data storage B. a safe and easy backup option for many consumers D. good for sharing links to large files
Which device would you use to record handwriting on loose-leaf paper? A. digital pen B. mouse C. stylus D. touch screen
A. digital pen
A touch screen _____. Select all that apply. A. is a visual display B. responds to physical touch C. responds to voice input D. can only recognize one point of contact
A. is a visual display B. responds to physical touch
Which of the following is NOT a cloud service provider? A. macOS B. Microsoft OneDrive C. Dropbox D. Google Drive
A. macOS
A server that provides storage to network users is called _____. A. network attached storage B. network arrayed storage C. network mirrored storage D. network redundant storage
A. network attached storage
Things to consider when buying a new computer include _______. Select all that apply. A. price B. operating system C. form factor
A. price B. operating system C. form factor
When considering the purchase of a peripheral, you should ______. Select all that apply. A. study its specifications B. disregard customer reviews C. consider whether a service plan or an extended warranty is necessary D. know if your computer can connect to it
A. study its specifications C. consider whether a service plan or an extended warranty is necessary D. know if your computer can connect to it
The _____ in many video-editing apps displays the sequence of clips. A. timeline B. deck C. playhead D. stream
A. timeline
A laptop (notebook) typically includes a _______. (Please select all that apply) A. touchpad or trackpad B. keyboard C. mouse D. non-rechargeable battery
A. touchpad or trackpad B. keyboard
The two categories of system software are _______. A. utilities and operating systems B. development tools and device drivers C. vertical market and horizontal market D. desktop and mobile
A. utilities and operating systems
Microphones are essential for _____. Select all that apply. A. video conferencing B. voice recognition C. recording live music D. online gaming
A. video conferencing B. voice recognition C. recording live music
The computer mouse was invented in the ____. A. 1950s B. 1960s C. 1970s D. 1980s
B. 1960s
Speakers and headphones can connect to devices using _____. Select all that apply. A. VGA cables B. Bluetooth C. a 3.5mm audio jack D. USB
B. Bluetooth C. a 3.5mm audio jack D. USB
Overheating caused by direct sunlight can damage the _____. Select all that apply. A. operating system B. LCD screen C. processor D. hard drive
B. LCD screen C. processor D. hard drive
_____ can occur when recording words containing the letters "p" and "b". A. Fricatives B. Plosives C. Sibilants D. Nasals
B. Plosives
The main categories of software are _______. Select all that apply. A. scripting B. application C. system D. development
B. application C. system D. development
What type of operating system runs a dedicated electronic device such as a smart thermostat? A. PC operating system B. embedded operating system C. mobile operating system D. network operating system
B. embedded operating system
RAM is measured in _______. A. terabytes B. gigabytes C. kilobytes D. exabytes
B. gigabytes
Language modeling incorporates rules of _____. Select all that apply. A. story structure B. grammar C. dictionary definitions D. pronunciation patterns
B. grammar D. pronunciation patterns
Laptops, all-in-one desktops, and smartphones usually have _____. A. external microphones B. internal microphones C. USB microphones D. headset microphones
B. internal microphones
If a printer isn't working, the first thing you should do is ______. A. order a new one right away B. make sure it's plugged in and connected C. call the manufacturer D. restart your computer
B. make sure it's plugged in and connected
Which of the following are examples of pointing devices? Select all that apply. A. keyboard B. mouse C. touchpad D. scanner
B. mouse C. touchpad
A computer typically connects to a router via a: A. modem B. network interface card C. repeater D. networked computer
B. network interface card
A peripheral device communicates with your computer through a(n) ____. A. input device B. port C. Bluetooth cable D. RF cable
B. port
RAM stands for _______. A. runtime analog memory B. random access memory C. registered access management D. random analog management
B. random access memory
RAID stands for _________. A. redundancy applied to independent disks B. redundant array of independent disks C. redundant array of individual disks D. residual array of individual disks
B. redundant array of independent disks
You use utility software to _____. Select all that apply. A. play video games B. reformat a hard disk drive C. manage fonts on a computer D. write and edit documents
B. reformat a hard disk drive C. manage fonts on a computer
Modern processors often have ____ levels of cache. A. two B. three C. four D. five
B. three
_______ recognition converts scanned documents into editable text. A. PDF image B. Visual text C. Optical character D. Scanned text
C. Optical character
To reinstall Windows but keep your personal files, use the ______ command. A. Time Machine B. Restart C. Reset this PC D. System Restore
C. Reset this PC
Some software lets you choose between standard and _____ installation. A. anonymous B. complex C. custom D. virtual
C. custom
For storage, laptops use _____. A. only hard disk drives B. only solid-state drives C. either a hard disk drive or a solid-state drive D. neither hard disk nor solid-state drives
C. either a hard disk drive or a solid-state drive
The root directory is the main list of _______. A. files that have not yet been saved to disk B. recently deleted files and folders C. files and folders on the drive D. files and folders within a subdirectory
C. files and folders on the drive
Solid state hard drives are a type of _________ memory. A. magnetic B. random-access C. flash D. DVD
C. flash
Benchmarking is an evaluation of _____. A. feasibility B. feasibility C. performance D. usefulness
C. performance
Which type of printer draws continuous lines on large rolls of paper? A. ink-jet B. laser C. plotter D. thermal
C. plotter
Software that converts text into speech is called a ______. A. voice converter B. text converter C. voice synthesizer D. text synthesizer
C. voice synthesizer
Benchmarking tests compare similar systems performing _____. A. different tasks B. similar tasks C. related tasks D. identical tasks
D. identical tasks
A fitness tracker is an example of a(n) ______ device. A. input B. output C. virtual D. mixed
D. mixed
Earbuds fit over your ears. True False
False
Operating a device in cold temperatures may prolong its battery life. True False
False
Speech recognition refers to a computer's ability to record and edit human speech. True False
False
A scanner is a light-sensing device that converts a digital image into an analog format. Yes No
No
Hard disk drives contain no moving parts. Yes No
No
In order to support file sharing, your PC must run a network operating system...Yes or No
No
Random access memory is a permanent storage location...Yes or No?
No
The System Restore command in Windows returns deleted or modified documents. Yes No
No
A router manages the flow of network traffic. Yes No
Yes
A specific touch motion you use to issue commands is called a gesture. Yes No
Yes
A stylus is an input device. Yes No
Yes
External hardware can be connected without wires or cables. Yes No
Yes
Failure to properly eject a USB flash drive can damage the computer's memory. Yes No
Yes
Ink-jet printers use pressurized nozzles to spray ink onto paper. Yes No
Yes
Solid state drives are more durable than hard disk drives. Yes No
Yes
Some operating systems identify each drive by a name. Yes No
Yes
Sudden impact can stop a hard disk drive from working. Yes No
Yes
The basic sound units of speech are called phonemes. Yes No
Yes
The connector on a USB flash drive allows transmission of both data and power. Yes No
Yes
To record a clean voice-over, you should choose a location with no ambient noise. Yes No
Yes
You can easily rearrange clips by dragging them. Yes No
Yes
program is a set of instructions that tells a computer how to perform tasks. Yes No
Yes
