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Question #1

Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files?

A. task manager

B. search tool

C. disk cleanup utility

D. file optimizer

Question #2

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?

A. Show her how to use File Manager.

B. Tell her about the Clipboard.

C. Explain how to maximize and restore windows.

D. Discuss how to zip and unzip files.

Question #3

Which of the following is not an advantage of saving documents in the cloud?

A. You can access the documents from any device connected to the Internet.

B. You can access the documents when you are not connected to the Internet.

C. You can back up the documents to a secure, offsite location.

D. You can easily share the documents with others.

Question #4

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?

A. Move his mouse to the other side of the computer.

B. Adjust the sensitivity of the mouse for smoother movements.

C. Adjust the settings for the mouse through the Settings dialog box.

D. Purchase a new computer with a touch screen so he does not have to use a mouse.

Question #5

In Windows, you use _____ to reorder, move, and navigate between folders.

A. File Finder

B. File Explorer

C. Finder

D. Folder Explorer

Question #6

On a desktop, the _____ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows.

A. restored window

B. active window

C. program window

D. minimized window

Question #7

Which of the following is an advantage to saving a file to a flash drive?

A. You can access the file from any device connected to the Internet.

B. You can take it with you and then work on it on another computer.

C. You can be assured that it saved your changes as you made them.

D. You know that it is backed up on a hard drive in case you forget the file name.

Question #8

How is an executable file different from a data file?

A. Unlike a data file, executable files contain numbers, words and pictures.

B. Unlike a data file, you can manipulate an executable file.

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

D. Unlike a data file, executable files can be used for a presentation.

Question #9

What should you do the first time you save a file?

A. Set the file size.

B. Compress the file.

C. Name the file.

D. Change the creation date of the file.

Question #10

Digital information processed into a useful form is called _____.

A. output

B. spooling

C. input

D. default

Question #11

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

A. file extension

B. executable file

C. data file

D. spreadsheet

Question #12

The bootstrap program executes which of the following?

A. tests that check components such as RAM and storage

B. startup apps that display the desktop

C. vital security protections

D. stored user preferences

Question #13

Compressing a file is also called _____ the file.

A. byting

B. passing

C. extracting

D. zipping

Question #14

Which of the following operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?

A. Linux

B. macOS

C. Windows

D. UNIX

Question #15

What does the operating system do if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder?

A. It rejects the new file and places a temporary version in the Recycle Bin.

B. It saves the new file on the Clipboard until you paste it in a new location.

C. It overwrites the original file unless you add a number, date, or initials to differentiate the files.

D. It moves the new file to a different folder.

Question #16

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

A. to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer

B. to create data files you can edit

C. to display the content of webpages

D. to create apps and other programs

Question #17

An operating system is also called a(n) _____.

A. platform

B. desktop

C. version

D. utility

Question #18

If you have a file that has billions of bytes of data, then it would be measured in _____.

A. terabytes

B. megabytes

C. gigabytes

D. kilobytes

Question #19

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

A. pic

B. pointer

C. icon

D. shortcut

Question #20

_____ is data and instructions entered into the memory of a device.

A. Output

B. Cache

C. Input

D. Booting

Question #21

When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play?

A. finds the hard drive

B. starts the word processing program

C. provides tools for you to open the document

D. saves your unsaved work to temporary storage

Question #22

When does the boot process start?

A. when you start an app

B. when the computer is about to run out of RAM

C. when you turn on your computer

D. when you shut down your computer

Question #23

When you save a Microsoft Office file to OneDrive, where are you saving it?

A. in a storage area located on a server

B. on your hard drive

C. on a flash drive

D. at the Microsoft Office website

Question #24

Which of the following statements is true about the Clipboard?

A. It is permanent storage similar to a flash drive or the cloud.

B. It is temporary storage that holds a selection until you paste it into a document or folder.

C. It is temporary storage until you choose to remove it, even if you have already pasted it somewhere.

D. It is permanent storage until you choose to delete it.

Question #25

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?

A. Retype the paper and save it in a new folder.

B. Use the search tool to locate the file by file name, content, or date.

C. Go to the Start menu or Dock to see if the operating system saved it there.

D. Restart the computer and wait for the document to open automatically.

Question #26

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?

A. start window

B. program window

C. folder window

D. main window

Question #27

What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?

A. A shortcut menu

B. A virtual machine

C. An administrator account

D. A disk cleanup utility

Question #28

Where can you pin frequently used apps for easy access?

A. to the ribbon

B. to the taskbar

C. to the File menu

D. to the Settings dialog box

Question #29

Folder names should _____.

A. identify the content and purpose of the folder

B. be as short as possible

C. contain more than 255 characters

D. include an extension that indicates its contents

Question #30

What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device?

A. platform

B. flash drive

C. graphical user interface

D. file storage

Question #31

What happens when you delete a folder?

A. It is marked as destroyed on your computer.

B. It goes the Recycle Bin or Trash folder.

C. It is permanently removed from the computer.

D. It is emptied of its contents.

Question #32

Which of the following terms refers to the area of the hard drive used for virtual memory?

A. data file

B. swap file

C. virtual file

D. volatile file

Question #33

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?

A. It rejects the document, so it needs to be sent again.

B. It transfers the document to the Recycle Bin.

C. It does not print either document.

D. It places the document in a buffer.

Question #34

What concerns are there about open source programs?

A. Programmers will add functionality and sell their versions.

B. Programmers will hide the code enabling them to control and profit from the programs.

C. Programmers will enhance the code faster than the computer hardware can keep up.

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

Question #35

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

A. ROM

B. libraries

C. kernel

D. RAM

Question #36

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?

A. They had to attach to another file.

B. They had to drag it into a folder.

C. They had to unzip or extract it.

D. They had to zip it on their computer.

Question #37

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

A. menu

B. file extension

C. data file

D. executable file

Question #38

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?

A. Adjust the keyboard sensitivity.

B. Change the toggle key settings.

C. Turn off keyboard shortcuts.

D. Enable sticky keys.

Question #39

How do you know if a device is an input device or an output device?

A. An input device is how the processed information is displayed. An output device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device.

B. An input device includes speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards. An output device includes game controllers and webcams.

C. An input device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device. An output device is how the processed information is displayed.

D. An input device creates formats in text, graphics, audio, video, or any combination of these. An output device is a touchscreen or keyboard.

Question #40

Why is the date a file was modified useful?

A. It identifies the most recent version.

B. It identifies the day it was created.

C. It identifies the location of the file.

D. It identifies the last time the file was opened.

Question #41

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?

A. Date Modified

B. Date Created

C. Date Taken

D. Date Accessed

Question #42

What is the most common type of volatile memory?

A. flash memory

B. random access memory (RAM)

C. read-only memory (ROM)

D. hard disk

Question #43

How can you display the main folders on a Windows computer?

A. Open File Manager.

B. Open the Start menu.

C. Open Finder.

D. Open the main Properties dialog box.

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