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Question #1

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

A. search tool

B. file optimizer

C. task manager

D. disk cleanup utility

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. Explain how to maximize and restore windows.

B. Discuss how to zip and unzip files.

C. Show her how to use File Manager.

D. Tell her about the Clipboard.

Question #3

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

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

B. You can easily share the documents with others.

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

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

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

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

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

Question #5

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

A. Finder

B. File Finder

C. File Explorer

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. active window

B. minimized window

C. restored window

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

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

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

Question #8

How is an executable file different from a data file?

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

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 contain numbers, words and pictures.

Question #9

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

A. Set the file size.

B. Compress the file.

C. Change the creation date of the file.

D. Name the file.

Question #10

Digital information processed into a useful form is called _____.

A. output

B. input

C. default

D. spooling

Question #11

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

A. file extension

B. spreadsheet

C. executable file

D. data 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. extracting

B. byting

C. zipping

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. UNIX

C. Windows

D. Linux

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

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

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

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

Question #16

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

A. to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer

B. to display the content of webpages

C. to create apps and other programs

D. to create data files you can edit

Question #17

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

A. desktop

B. platform

C. utility

D. version

Question #18

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

A. kilobytes

B. megabytes

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. Cache

B. Output

C. Input

D. Booting

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. provides tools for you to open the document

C. finds the hard drive

D. starts the word processing program

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 start an app

D. when you turn on your computer

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. in a storage area located on a server

D. on your hard drive

Question #24

Which of the following statements is true about the Clipboard?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. folder window

B. program window

C. main window

D. start window

Question #27

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

A. A virtual machine

B. An administrator account

C. A shortcut menu

D. A disk cleanup utility

Question #28

Where can you pin frequently used apps for easy access?

A. to the File menu

B. to the Settings dialog box

C. to the taskbar

D. to the ribbon

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. file storage

B. flash drive

C. platform

D. graphical user interface

Question #31

What happens when you delete a folder?

A. It is emptied of its contents.

B. It is permanently removed from the computer.

C. It is marked as destroyed on your computer.

D. It goes the Recycle Bin or Trash folder.

Question #32

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

A. data file

B. virtual file

C. volatile file

D. swap 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 rejects the document, so it needs to be sent again.

C. It places the document in a buffer.

D. It does not print either document.

Question #34

What concerns are there about open source programs?

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

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

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. ROM

B. kernel

C. RAM

D. libraries

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 zip it on their computer.

B. They had to drag it into a folder.

C. They had to attach to another file.

D. They had to unzip or extract it.

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. Adjust the keyboard sensitivity.

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

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

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 day it was created.

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

C. It identifies the location of the file.

D. It identifies the most recent version.

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 Taken

B. Date Created

C. Date Modified

D. Date Accessed

Question #42

What is the most common type of volatile memory?

A. flash memory

B. read-only memory (ROM)

C. random access memory (RAM)

D. hard disk

Question #43

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

A. Open the main Properties dialog box.

B. Open Finder.

C. Open File Manager.

D. Open the Start menu.

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