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Question #1

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

A. file optimizer

B. task manager

C. disk cleanup utility

D. search tool

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. Discuss how to zip and unzip files.

B. Tell her about the Clipboard.

C. Show her how to use File Manager.

D. Explain how to maximize and restore windows.

Question #3

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

A. You can easily share the documents with others.

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

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

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

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 settings for the mouse through the Settings dialog box.

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

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

Question #5

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

A. Finder

B. Folder Explorer

C. File Finder

D. File 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. minimized window

B. program window

C. restored window

D. active window

Question #7

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

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

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

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

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

Question #8

How is an executable file different from a data file?

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

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

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

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

Question #9

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

A. Change the creation date of the file.

B. Set the file size.

C. Name the file.

D. Compress the file.

Question #10

Digital information processed into a useful form is called _____.

A. input

B. output

C. spooling

D. default

Question #11

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

A. file extension

B. data file

C. spreadsheet

D. executable file

Question #12

The bootstrap program executes which of the following?

A. stored user preferences

B. vital security protections

C. tests that check components such as RAM and storage

D. startup apps that display the desktop

Question #13

Compressing a file is also called _____ the file.

A. zipping

B. byting

C. extracting

D. passing

Question #14

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

A. macOS

B. Linux

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

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

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

Question #16

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

A. to create data files you can edit

B. to display the content of webpages

C. to create apps and other programs

D. to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer

Question #17

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

A. platform

B. utility

C. version

D. desktop

Question #18

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

A. megabytes

B. kilobytes

C. gigabytes

D. terabytes

Question #19

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

A. pointer

B. shortcut

C. pic

D. icon

Question #20

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

A. Booting

B. Output

C. Input

D. Cache

Question #21

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

A. saves your unsaved work to temporary storage

B. finds the hard drive

C. starts the word processing program

D. provides tools for you to open the document

Question #22

When does the boot process start?

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

B. when you shut down your computer

C. when you turn on your computer

D. when you start an app

Question #23

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

A. on a flash drive

B. at the Microsoft Office website

C. on your hard drive

D. in a storage area located on a server

Question #24

Which of the following statements is true about the Clipboard?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. program window

B. folder window

C. start 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. An administrator account

C. A virtual machine

D. A disk cleanup utility

Question #28

Where can you pin frequently used apps for easy access?

A. to the Settings dialog box

B. to the taskbar

C. to the ribbon

D. to the File menu

Question #29

Folder names should _____.

A. contain more than 255 characters

B. be as short as possible

C. identify the content and purpose of the folder

D. include an extension that indicates its contents

Question #30

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

A. graphical user interface

B. flash drive

C. file storage

D. platform

Question #31

What happens when you delete a folder?

A. It is permanently removed from the computer.

B. It goes the Recycle Bin or Trash folder.

C. It is marked as destroyed on your 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. swap file

B. data 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 transfers the document to the Recycle Bin.

B. It does not print either document.

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

D. It places the document in a buffer.

Question #34

What concerns are there about open source programs?

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

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

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

D. Programmers will add functionality and sell their versions.

Question #35

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

A. libraries

B. ROM

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 unzip or extract it.

B. They had to zip it on their computer.

C. They had to attach to another file.

D. They had to drag it into a folder.

Question #37

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

A. file extension

B. data file

C. executable file

D. menu

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. Change the toggle key settings.

B. Turn off keyboard shortcuts.

C. Enable sticky keys.

D. Adjust the keyboard sensitivity.

Question #39

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

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

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

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

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

Question #40

Why is the date a file was modified useful?

A. It identifies the most recent version.

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

C. It identifies the day it was created.

D. It identifies the location of the file.

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 Taken

C. Date Created

D. Date Accessed

Question #42

What is the most common type of volatile memory?

A. flash memory

B. hard disk

C. read-only memory (ROM)

D. random access memory (RAM)

Question #43

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

A. Open File Manager.

B. Open the Start menu.

C. Open the main Properties dialog box.

D. Open Finder.

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