Quiz 2: Operating Systems and File Management

____ indicates the number of pixels that a computer uses to display the letters, numbers, graphics, and background on a screen. A. Screen resolution B. Ribbon resolution C. Pixel resolution D. Screen view

A. Screen resolution

____ is the latest version of the Microsoft Windows operating system. A. Windows 11 B. OneDrive C. Microsoft Office 2016 D. Microsoft Office 365

A. Windows 11

A search box does all of the following EXCEPT ________. A. be faster if the search starts from the Start menu B. displays in all windows C. searches only the files in a folder if the search starts in that folder D. lists the results of the search

A. be faster if the search starts from the Start menu

A(n) ____ is a real-time typed conversation among two or more people on a computer or mobile device connected to a network. A. chat room B. email C. newsgroup D. RSS

A. chat room

Most users rely on ____ for finding, viewing, and managing information on their computers. A. folder windows B. the address bar C. the resolution finder D. search boxes

A. folder windows

Once ____, you can run an application so that you can interact with it. A. installed B. stored C. processed D. connected

A. installed

One method of displaying the entire contents of a window is to ____ it. A. maximize B. restore C. navigate D. extend

A. maximize

A ____ is someone who develops programs and apps or writes the instructions that direct the computer or mobile device to process data into information. A. software developer B. troubleshooter C. computer manufacturer D. computer developer

A. software developer

To move files between drives, you can use all of the following EXCEPT ________. A. use the Ctrl + M keys B. hold down the Shift key while dragging C. use the Cut and Copy commands D. drag while holding down the right mouse key

A. use the Ctrl + M keys

You can use the keyboard shortcut to activate the Paste command by using the ________ keys. A. Windows + V B. Ctrl + V C. Alt + V D. Esc + V

B. Ctrl + V

A ____ is a personal computer designed to be in a stationary location, where all of its components fit on or under a desk or table. A. tablet B. desktop C. keyboard D. scanner

B. desktop

The Recycle Bin only saves items deleted from the computer's A. memory card B. hard drive C. floppy disk D. USB flash drive

B. hard drive

A ____ is a thin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base. A. tablet B. laptop C. personal computer D. modem

B. laptop

An example of an app you can use to create letters, reports, and other documents is a ____ program. A. calendar and contact management B. word processing C. media player D. personal finance

B. word processing

____ enable users with computers and mobile devices to connect to the Internet wirelessly. A. Desktops B. Video conferences C. Wireless Internet access points D. Notebooks

C. Wireless Internet access points

Instead of storing data, instructions, and information locally on a hard disk or other media, you can opt for ____. A. optical disc storage B. flash drive storage C. cloud storage D. smartphone storage

C. cloud storage

When you turn on a computer, Windows starts and displays a ____ consisting of the time and date. A. sign-in screen B. Start screen C. lock screen D. user name screen

C. lock screen

A ____ is a short note, typically fewer than 300 characters, sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile device. A. voice message B. picture message C. text message D. video message

C. text message

A ____ is a unique combination of letters or numbers that identifies a specific user to Windows. A. password B. sign-in screen C. user name D. keyboard shortcut

C. user name

A method used to change the size of a(n) ____ is to drag the window borders. A. folder B. file C. window D. icon

C. window

You can use the keyboard shortcut to activate the copy command by using the key ________. A. Esc + C B. Shift + C C. Alt + C D. Ctrl + C

D. Ctrl + C

A ____ is a device that allows you to take photos and store the photographed images digitally. A. stylus B. scanner C. portable media player D. digital camera

D. digital camera

The Recycle Bin only saves items deleted from the computer's ________. A. USB flash drive B. memory card C. floppy disk D. hard drive

D. hard drive

Which of the following are NOT good choices for storing files and folders when you need to carry your files from one place to another? A. external hard drive B. USB flash drive C. CD D. internal hard drive

D. internal hard drive

Within a folder, two files cannot have the same ________. A. extension B. properties C. attributes D. name

D. name

A(n) ____ is a computer program that coordinates all the activities of computer hardware. A. app B. tile C. vision D. operating system

D. operating system

A(n) ____ is system software. A. spreadsheet program B. word processing program C. presentation graphics program D. operating system

D. operating system

To compress a file is to ____ the file. A. encrypt B. expand the size of C. remove the white space of D. reduce the size of

D. reduce the size of

When you buy a computer, the box, the manufacturer's website, or the order summary will list the computer's ____. A. applications B. programs C. output D. specifications

D. specifications

A computer is an electronic device that can accept data and process it according to specified rules, but that cannot produce information. False True

False

For a right-handed person, the right button usually is the primary mouse button. True False

False

It is common practice to name a folder so the name reflects the content in the folder. False True

False

Items deleted from removable storage devices, such as a USB flash drive, are stored in the Recycle Bin until the Recycle Bin is emptied. False True

False

Microsoft Office 2013 is the newest version of Microsoft Office. True False

False

Unlike your laptop or desktop computer, smartphones DO NOT need an operating system to work properly. True False

False

When you move a file, it still appears in the original folder. True False

False

Windows 11 is the oldest version of Microsoft Windows. True False

False

For programs that you use frequently, it is useful to pin the program to the

Taskbar (Windows) Dock (MacBook)

A scroll bar contains scroll arrows and a scroll box. True False

True

A solid state drive is a storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data, instructions, and information. True False

True

Digital literacy involves having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the Internet, and related technologies. True False

True

Electronic components in computers process data using instructions, which are the steps that tell the computer how to perform a particular task. False True

True

In order to keep your files organized it is recommended to create folders to store them in. True False

True

Installing software is the process of setting up software to work with a computer, printer, and other hardware. True False

True

The types of services offered by cloud storage providers vary. False True

True

Windows is used to run apps. True False

True

As you begin creating a file in a program, your work is temporarily stored in the computer's ____ until you initiate a Save command.

memory

____ contains many features to design, develop, and organize slides.​ ​A. PowerPoint ​B. Word ​C. Excel ​D. Access

​A. PowerPoint

To use an app, you must instruct the operating system to ____ the app.​ ​A. interface with ​B. restart ​C. quit ​D. run

​D. run