In Windows 8, there can be vertical as well as horizontal scroll bars.
True
All apps are represented by live tiles that will update automatically on the Windows 8 Start screen.
False
Which of the following is FALSE about Windows 8?
It is an application program.
What of the following is the fundamental, basic organizing tool for files?
Folder
What are charms?
Five buttons from the Windows 8 interface that enable you to search, share, access devices, and adjust settings
Which of the following is NOT a major task of an operating system?
Manage folder and file cloud storage
If a group of files that need to be selected are contiguous, use the ________ key.
Shift
The Jump List displays:
destinations and tasks from a program's taskbar button.
Which of the following is NOT part of the Documents Library window?
Notification bar
Which of the following is NOT a commonly incorporated component of a GUI?
Insertion point
The Navigation pane of a dialog box enables access to Libraries and Favorites.
True
When you move a file or folder, a copy of the file remains at the original location.
False
Which of the following Document Library window parts holds groups of common tasks?
Ribbon
Which of the following is TRUE about libraries on a computer?
A library is a collection of items such as files and folders.
When you open Snipping Tool, what displays in the title bar?
The program name
How many pieces of information can the Windows 8 Clipboard hold at one time?
One
When you use the Sleep command, your computer loses all work that has not been previously saved.
False
Pointing to the upper left corner of any window displays the charms.
False
The ________ feature in Windows 8 automatically resizes a window to the edge of the screen.
Snap
On your desktop, you can remove desktop shortcuts, but you cannot add new ones.
False
Which of the following is a file that has been reduced in size in order to take up less storage space?
Compressed
Which of the following is NOT a default library viewable in File Explorer?
Worksheets
Which of the following is NOT a heavily used feature in File Explorer?
Creating
Very few computers that are newly-purchased come with the operating system already installed.
False
Which of the following is FALSE about the Recycle Bin in Windows 8?
When you delete a folder from your hard drive, it is immediately deleted and not stored in the Recycle Bin.
Which of the following is considered a desktop app rather than an app?
Adobe Photoshop
You can pin an app to the Start screen or to the taskbar.
True
The address bar contains active links from which you can click a folder name in a path.
True
Both Windows 8 and Apple OS are considered applications.
False
When you click All apps in the app bar, you can view:
a small tile for every app in alphabetic order by category.
Which of the following is NOT part of the Windows 8 desktop?
Ribbon
Swiping upward from a button on the taskbar with a quick short gesture will display the:
Jump List.
To ________ is to be able to access various devices that are synced to the settings of a desktop computer, for example.
roam
Which of the following is TRUE about the File type arrow in a dialog box of a program?
It restricts the type of files displayed in the file list.
File management includes organizing and copying files as well as folders.
True
The Windows 8 lock screen displays the:
time, day, and date.
Which of the following is NOT a dialog box element?
Navigation bar
You do not need an operating system to use apps on a laptop.
False
The ________ command makes the screen go dark, the computer fan stops, and Windows 8 automatically saves your work.
Sleep
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
My I.T. Lab [Computer Literacy] Chapter 5 Windows 8 Assignment
A set of buttons that display when you point or swipe in from the right side of the screen that you can use in every app to search, share, access devices, or adjust your PC settings.
Charms
A collection of information that is stored on a computer under a single name, for example a text document, a picture, or a program.
File
A list that displays when you right-click a button on the taskbar, and which displays locations (in the upper portion) and tasks (in the lower portion) from a program’s taskbar button.
Jump List
The first screen that displays after turning on a Windows 8 device and that displays the time, day, and date, and one or more icons representing the status of the device’s Internet connection, battery status on a tablet or laptop, and any lock screen apps that are installed such as email notifications.
Lock screen
A specific type of computer program that manages the other programs on a computer—including computer devices such as desktop computers, laptop computers, smartphones, tablet computers, and game consoles.
Operating system
A set of instructions that a computer uses to accomplish a task; also called an application.
Program
An area at the bottom of every Windows Store app containing various controls pertaining to the app.
App bar
A computer program installed on the hard drive of a computer and that requires a computer operating system like Microsoft Windows or Apple OS to run.
Desktop app
Information about a file such as its author, the date the file was last changed, and any descriptive tags.
File properties
Tiles on the Windows 8 Start screen that are constantly updated with fresh information relevant to the signed in user; for example, the number of new email messages, new sports scores of interest, or new updates to social networks such as Facebook or Twitter.
Live tiles
Displays notification icons and the system clock; sometimes referred to as the system tray.
Notification area
A user account in which the information associated with each user is local to a single Windows 8 computer.
Local account
A folder that stores anything that you delete from your computer, and from which anything stored there can be retrieved until the contents are permanently deleted by activating the Empty Recycle Bin command.
Recycle Bin
A user account that allows you to set up one Windows 8 computer and then synchronize all the same settings from that computer to any other device you have that uses Windows 8.
Microsoft account
A bar that displays on the bottom or right side of a window when the contents of a window are not completely visible; used to move the window up, down, left, or right to bring the contents into view.
Scrollbar
A set of instructions that a computer uses to accomplish a task is called:
an application
A temporary storage area for information that you have copied or moved from one place and plan to use somewhere else is the:
clipboard
A small window that displays options for completing a task is a:
dialog box
An area of storage that is formatted with a file system compatible with your operating system and is identified by a drive letter is a:
drive
Small images that represent commands, files, applications, or other windows are:
icons
A collection of items, such as files and folders, assembled from various locations is a:
library
The area at the top of a folder window in File Explorer that groups common tasks on related tabs is the:
ribbon
A Microsoft technology that enables employees in an organization to access information across organizational and geographic boundaries is:
SharePoint
Turning off your computer in a manner that closes all open programs and files, closes your network connections, stops the hard disk, and discontinues the use of electrical power is called:
shut down
Turning off your computer in a manner that automatically saves your work, stops the fan, and uses a small amount of electrical power to maintain your work in memory is called:
sleep
The first screen that displays after signing in to a Windows 8 device and that displays square and rectangular boxes—referred to as tiles—is the:
Start screen
The area of the desktop that contains program buttons, and buttons for all open programs is the:
taskbar
Square and rectangular boxes on the Windows 8 Start screen from which one can access apps, web sites, programs, and tools for using the computer by simply clicking or tapping them are:
tiles
Software with which you display webpages and navigate the Internet is called:
a web browser
The action of pressing the left mouse button is called:
click
Charms
A collection of information that is stored on a computer under a single name, for example a text document, a picture, or a program.
File
A list that displays when you right-click a button on the taskbar, and which displays locations (in the upper portion) and tasks (in the lower portion) from a program’s taskbar button.
Jump List
The first screen that displays after turning on a Windows 8 device and that displays the time, day, and date, and one or more icons representing the status of the device’s Internet connection, battery status on a tablet or laptop, and any lock screen apps that are installed such as email notifications.
Lock screen
A specific type of computer program that manages the other programs on a computer—including computer devices such as desktop computers, laptop computers, smartphones, tablet computers, and game consoles.
Operating system
A set of instructions that a computer uses to accomplish a task; also called an application.
Program
An area at the bottom of every Windows Store app containing various controls pertaining to the app.
App bar
A computer program installed on the hard drive of a computer and that requires a computer operating system like Microsoft Windows or Apple OS to run.
Desktop app
Information about a file such as its author, the date the file was last changed, and any descriptive tags.
File properties
Tiles on the Windows 8 Start screen that are constantly updated with fresh information relevant to the signed in user; for example, the number of new email messages, new sports scores of interest, or new updates to social networks such as Facebook or Twitter.
Live tiles
Displays notification icons and the system clock; sometimes referred to as the system tray.
Notification area
A user account in which the information associated with each user is local to a single Windows 8 computer.
Local account
A folder that stores anything that you delete from your computer, and from which anything stored there can be retrieved until the contents are permanently deleted by activating the Empty Recycle Bin command.
Recycle Bin
A user account that allows you to set up one Windows 8 computer and then synchronize all the same settings from that computer to any other device you have that uses Windows 8.
Microsoft account
A bar that displays on the bottom or right side of a window when the contents of a window are not completely visible; used to move the window up, down, left, or right to bring the contents into view.
Scrollbar
A set of instructions that a computer uses to accomplish a task is called:
an application
A temporary storage area for information that you have copied or moved from one place and plan to use somewhere else is the:
clipboard
A small window that displays options for completing a task is a:
dialog box
An area of storage that is formatted with a file system compatible with your operating system and is identified by a drive letter is a:
drive
Small images that represent commands, files, applications, or other windows are:
icons
A collection of items, such as files and folders, assembled from various locations is a:
library
The area at the top of a folder window in File Explorer that groups common tasks on related tabs is the:
ribbon
A Microsoft technology that enables employees in an organization to access information across organizational and geographic boundaries is:
SharePoint
Turning off your computer in a manner that closes all open programs and files, closes your network connections, stops the hard disk, and discontinues the use of electrical power is called:
shut down
Turning off your computer in a manner that automatically saves your work, stops the fan, and uses a small amount of electrical power to maintain your work in memory is called:
sleep
The first screen that displays after signing in to a Windows 8 device and that displays square and rectangular boxes—referred to as tiles—is the:
Start screen
The area of the desktop that contains program buttons, and buttons for all open programs is the:
taskbar
Square and rectangular boxes on the Windows 8 Start screen from which one can access apps, web sites, programs, and tools for using the computer by simply clicking or tapping them are:
tiles
Software with which you display webpages and navigate the Internet is called:
a web browser
The action of pressing the left mouse button is called:
click
My I.T. Lab [Computer Literacy] Chapter 4 Quiz
All of the following are terms related to part of the boot process EXCEPT ________.
USB
Most smartphones use operating systems developed by ________.
Google and Apple
Which of the following operating systems are used on most tablets?
Android and iOS
Which of the following is NOT a Windows utility program?
Desktop
All of the following can be used in an OS X file name EXCEPT ________.
:
C: denotes a ________ directory that is at the top of the filing structure of a computer.
root
Which utility removes redundancies in a file to reduce the file size?
File Compression
The location of a file is specified by its ________.
file path
Which of the following is the first step in the boot process?
The BIOS is activated by turning on the computer.
OS X is the operating system developed by ________.
Apple
When using Windows 8 File Explorer, which view provides the most information at a glance?
Details
Errors in computer software are called ________.
bugs
Which of the following Windows utility programs arranges pieces of files on your hard drive to allow for faster access?
Disk Defragmenter
You can use the Windows ________ to check on a nonresponsive program.
Task Manager
File names in Windows are case-sensitive.
False
File Explorer is Windows 8's main program to manage files.
True
Every computer has an operating system.
True
Gaming consoles, such as Xbox One and PlayStation 4, do not need an operating system.
False
When your computer runs out of RAM, the operating system borrows space from the CPU.
False
Windows 8 has a new interface that is optimized for touch-screen devices.
True
CMOS is a special kind of memory that uses a great deal of power.
False
A personal computer can only have one operating system installed on it.
False
Adobe Photoshop is a drawing software application used by graphic artists.
False
The two major types of system software programs are utility programs and the ________.
operating system
The basic input/output system (BIOS) is stored on a ________ chip.
ROM
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\protocol is an example of a file ________.
path
Mac OS X includes a backup utility called ________.
Time Machine
Which operating system is used by most desktop and laptop computers?
Windows
Which of the following is NOT a user interface?
application programming interface (API)
Deleted files on a Mac computer are moved to the ________.
Trash
You can use System Restore to restore your system's settings back to a specific date when everything was working properly.
True
Android is an open source operating system for personal computers and network servers.
False
All of the following are examples of network operating systems EXCEPT ________.
MS-DOS
The ________ of the operating system enables users to communicate with the computer system.
user interface
Each device attached to your computer comes with a special program called a(n) ________ that enables the device and operating system to communicate with each other.
device driver
Using hard disk space to temporarily store data or instructions from RAM is referred to as ________.
virtual memory
USB
Most smartphones use operating systems developed by ________.
Google and Apple
Which of the following operating systems are used on most tablets?
Android and iOS
Which of the following is NOT a Windows utility program?
Desktop
All of the following can be used in an OS X file name EXCEPT ________.
:
C: denotes a ________ directory that is at the top of the filing structure of a computer.
root
Which utility removes redundancies in a file to reduce the file size?
File Compression
The location of a file is specified by its ________.
file path
Which of the following is the first step in the boot process?
The BIOS is activated by turning on the computer.
OS X is the operating system developed by ________.
Apple
When using Windows 8 File Explorer, which view provides the most information at a glance?
Details
Errors in computer software are called ________.
bugs
Which of the following Windows utility programs arranges pieces of files on your hard drive to allow for faster access?
Disk Defragmenter
You can use the Windows ________ to check on a nonresponsive program.
Task Manager
File names in Windows are case-sensitive.
False
File Explorer is Windows 8's main program to manage files.
True
Every computer has an operating system.
True
Gaming consoles, such as Xbox One and PlayStation 4, do not need an operating system.
False
When your computer runs out of RAM, the operating system borrows space from the CPU.
False
Windows 8 has a new interface that is optimized for touch-screen devices.
True
CMOS is a special kind of memory that uses a great deal of power.
False
A personal computer can only have one operating system installed on it.
False
Adobe Photoshop is a drawing software application used by graphic artists.
False
The two major types of system software programs are utility programs and the ________.
operating system
The basic input/output system (BIOS) is stored on a ________ chip.
ROM
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\protocol is an example of a file ________.
path
Mac OS X includes a backup utility called ________.
Time Machine
Which operating system is used by most desktop and laptop computers?
Windows
Which of the following is NOT a user interface?
application programming interface (API)
Deleted files on a Mac computer are moved to the ________.
Trash
You can use System Restore to restore your system's settings back to a specific date when everything was working properly.
True
Android is an open source operating system for personal computers and network servers.
False
All of the following are examples of network operating systems EXCEPT ________.
MS-DOS
The ________ of the operating system enables users to communicate with the computer system.
user interface
Each device attached to your computer comes with a special program called a(n) ________ that enables the device and operating system to communicate with each other.
device driver
Using hard disk space to temporarily store data or instructions from RAM is referred to as ________.
virtual memory
My I.T. Lab [Computer Literacy] Chapter 4 SoundBytes Assignment
Which of the following statements about a Windows 8 account is FALSE?
A Windows account requires a nominal annual fee.
Installed apps appear on the Start screen as ________.
tiles
Some apps are known as ________ tiles because they display up-to-date information inside the tile.
live
Windows 8 ________ replaces the All Programs option from Windows 7.
Apps screen
Which of the following statements about tiles is FALSE?
Tiles must be left where Windows places them.
To add a tile to a group, ________ it and drag it into that group.
left-click
Which option places a tile on the Start screen?
Pin
To create a new tile group, ________.
drag the tile to the left or the right of any existing tile group and release the mouse button
An app like Internet Explorer appears as a(n) tile on the Windows 8 Start screen.
Which key do you hold down to select a group of contiguous files?
Shift
Which key do you hold down to select a group of random (non-contiguous) files?
Ctrl
How do you keep a group of associated files together?
You put them in a folder.
What happens to the files in a Windows folder when you right-click a folder on your hard drive and choose Delete?
They are moved into the Recycle Bin.
Which of the following is NOT shown when you look at your files in Details view?
File image
How do you sort files by date?
You click the Date Last modified header in Details view.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of organizing files?
It stores all files in alphabetical order.
How do you create a new folder in File Explorer?
Click New Folder in the New Group on the Home Tab.
What is an advantage of the Recycle Bin?
You can retrieve files you deleted in error.
Which of the following is the term for compressing a file?
Zipping
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Zipped files must be password protected.
Which of the following file types tends to compress well?
Word
What image file type has already been compressed?
JPEG
The compression ________ indicates the reduction in size from the original size to the packed size.
ratio
For which of the following reasons would you zip files?
To e-mail them as an attachment
How can you identify zipped content in File Explorer?
By the folder icon
How do you add files to an existing zipped folder using Windows 8?
You drag and drop them into the archive file.
What must you do first when you are zipping files?
Select the files
Which of the following is NOT true about the anatomy of a hard drive?
The read/write heads touch the platter only when it is spinning.
Formatting divides a disk into ________.
sectors and tracks
Which of the following statements about disk fragmentation is FALSE?
It is a problem caused by the disk hardware.
Which of the following is NOT part of the hard disk anatomy?
Hard disk impeller
In which format is information stored on a hard drive?
Binary
Read/write heads are moved by the ________.
actuators
Rotational latency is the ________.
delay in locating the correct sector on a platter
The time it takes to select the correct platter and move the read/write head to the right track and sector is called the ________ time.
access
A hard disk drive provides nonvolatile storage so data is retained after the power is turned off.
Which of the following is NOT a system tool?
File Explorer
Which of the following statements about temporary Internet files is FALSE?
They are created by an unexpected crash of a program.
Which of the following statements about the Recycle Bin is TRUE?
It is a temporary holding area for files that you think you no longer need.
Which of the following statements about Disk Cleanup is FALSE?
By default, it runs daily.
Which action does NOT result in unwanted files on your computer?
Running Error-checking
What happens when you delete a file from your hard drive?
It is moved to the Recycle Bin.
What is the first step Disk Cleanup does when it starts?
Scans the selected disk for files that can be deleted.
The schedule in the Sound Byte suggests running the system tools in the order ________.
Disk Cleanup, Error-checking, and Disk Defragmenter
Which system tool should be run on a weekly basis?
Disk Cleanup
A Windows account requires a nominal annual fee.
Installed apps appear on the Start screen as ________.
tiles
Some apps are known as ________ tiles because they display up-to-date information inside the tile.
live
Windows 8 ________ replaces the All Programs option from Windows 7.
Apps screen
Which of the following statements about tiles is FALSE?
Tiles must be left where Windows places them.
To add a tile to a group, ________ it and drag it into that group.
left-click
Which option places a tile on the Start screen?
Pin
To create a new tile group, ________.
drag the tile to the left or the right of any existing tile group and release the mouse button
An app like Internet Explorer appears as a(n) tile on the Windows 8 Start screen.
Which key do you hold down to select a group of contiguous files?
Shift
Which key do you hold down to select a group of random (non-contiguous) files?
Ctrl
How do you keep a group of associated files together?
You put them in a folder.
What happens to the files in a Windows folder when you right-click a folder on your hard drive and choose Delete?
They are moved into the Recycle Bin.
Which of the following is NOT shown when you look at your files in Details view?
File image
How do you sort files by date?
You click the Date Last modified header in Details view.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of organizing files?
It stores all files in alphabetical order.
How do you create a new folder in File Explorer?
Click New Folder in the New Group on the Home Tab.
What is an advantage of the Recycle Bin?
You can retrieve files you deleted in error.
Which of the following is the term for compressing a file?
Zipping
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Zipped files must be password protected.
Which of the following file types tends to compress well?
Word
What image file type has already been compressed?
JPEG
The compression ________ indicates the reduction in size from the original size to the packed size.
ratio
For which of the following reasons would you zip files?
To e-mail them as an attachment
How can you identify zipped content in File Explorer?
By the folder icon
How do you add files to an existing zipped folder using Windows 8?
You drag and drop them into the archive file.
What must you do first when you are zipping files?
Select the files
Which of the following is NOT true about the anatomy of a hard drive?
The read/write heads touch the platter only when it is spinning.
Formatting divides a disk into ________.
sectors and tracks
Which of the following statements about disk fragmentation is FALSE?
It is a problem caused by the disk hardware.
Which of the following is NOT part of the hard disk anatomy?
Hard disk impeller
In which format is information stored on a hard drive?
Binary
Read/write heads are moved by the ________.
actuators
Rotational latency is the ________.
delay in locating the correct sector on a platter
The time it takes to select the correct platter and move the read/write head to the right track and sector is called the ________ time.
access
A hard disk drive provides nonvolatile storage so data is retained after the power is turned off.
Which of the following is NOT a system tool?
File Explorer
Which of the following statements about temporary Internet files is FALSE?
They are created by an unexpected crash of a program.
Which of the following statements about the Recycle Bin is TRUE?
It is a temporary holding area for files that you think you no longer need.
Which of the following statements about Disk Cleanup is FALSE?
By default, it runs daily.
Which action does NOT result in unwanted files on your computer?
Running Error-checking
What happens when you delete a file from your hard drive?
It is moved to the Recycle Bin.
What is the first step Disk Cleanup does when it starts?
Scans the selected disk for files that can be deleted.
The schedule in the Sound Byte suggests running the system tools in the order ________.
Disk Cleanup, Error-checking, and Disk Defragmenter
Which system tool should be run on a weekly basis?
Disk Cleanup
My I.T. Lab [Computer Literacy] Chapter 3 Quiz
OpenOffice is an example of open source software.
True
Using your mobile devices to make purchases is more risky than making purchases with your computer on the web.
False
Adobe Photoshop is a drawing software application used by graphic artists.
False
Web-based word processing applications are as fully featured as installed versions.
False
All of the following are types of multimedia and entertainment software EXCEPT ________.
productivity software
Software designed for real estate agents is an example of ________ software.
vertical market
The intersection of a row and column in a spreadsheet program is known as a ________.
cell
Web-based application software is software that ________.
is stored completely on a web server instead of your hard drive
Apache OpenOffice is an example of a(n) ________ productivity suite.
open source
Blackboard is an example of ________ software.
course management
The appropriate software to use for creating research papers is ________ software.
word processing
All of the following are examples of software suites EXCEPT ________.
Microsoft OneNote
Which of the following is the most common audio compression format?
MP3
Using applications on smartphones and tablets to buy and sell products is known as ________ commerce.
mobile
Software that manages "back office" functions such as billing, production, inventory management, and human resources management is called ________ software.
enterprise resource planning
In databases, a category of data is called a ________.
field
________ software helps you manage e-mail, contacts, calendars, and tasks in the same application.
Personal information manager
Which of the following is NOT an example of a general productivity software application?
image editing
To remove red eye from a digital image, you would use software such as ________.
Adobe Photoshop Elements
You can use PowerPoint to trim video clips without having to use a separate video-editing program.
True
Most word processing programs come with a find-and-replace tool that enables you to locate and replace specific text.
True
Adobe Photoshop is a drawing software application used by graphic artists.
False
Wizards are step-by-step guides for performing complicated tasks in application software.
True
Dreamweaver is an example of ________ software.
web authoring
________ software helps run the computer and coordinates instructions between other software and the hardware devices.
System
QuickBooks is an example of ________ software.
accounting
Computer-aided design software is used by ________.
architects to create virtual models
Unwanted or unneeded software included by manufacturers on new computers is called ________.
bloatware
________ applications are software in which the vendor hosts the software online over the Internet and you do not to install the software on your computer.
Software as a Service
When using a spreadsheet, the expression =D8-D17 is called a ________.
formula
Software as a Service (SaaS) hosts web-based applications.
True
Application software helps run the computer and coordinates instructions with the hardware.
False
Desktop publishing software enables you to create newsletters and annual reports.
True
A(n) ________ software installation enables you to decide which features you want to install on the hard drive.
custom
All of the following are tips for a great presentation EXCEPT ________.
use a variety of animations on most slides to keep your audience's attention
A(n) ________ software installation installs all the most commonly used files to your computer's hard drive.
full
When using a spreadsheet, SUM in the expression =SUM(B10:B16), is called a(n) ________.
function
True
Using your mobile devices to make purchases is more risky than making purchases with your computer on the web.
False
Adobe Photoshop is a drawing software application used by graphic artists.
False
Web-based word processing applications are as fully featured as installed versions.
False
All of the following are types of multimedia and entertainment software EXCEPT ________.
productivity software
Software designed for real estate agents is an example of ________ software.
vertical market
The intersection of a row and column in a spreadsheet program is known as a ________.
cell
Web-based application software is software that ________.
is stored completely on a web server instead of your hard drive
Apache OpenOffice is an example of a(n) ________ productivity suite.
open source
Blackboard is an example of ________ software.
course management
The appropriate software to use for creating research papers is ________ software.
word processing
All of the following are examples of software suites EXCEPT ________.
Microsoft OneNote
Which of the following is the most common audio compression format?
MP3
Using applications on smartphones and tablets to buy and sell products is known as ________ commerce.
mobile
Software that manages "back office" functions such as billing, production, inventory management, and human resources management is called ________ software.
enterprise resource planning
In databases, a category of data is called a ________.
field
________ software helps you manage e-mail, contacts, calendars, and tasks in the same application.
Personal information manager
Which of the following is NOT an example of a general productivity software application?
image editing
To remove red eye from a digital image, you would use software such as ________.
Adobe Photoshop Elements
You can use PowerPoint to trim video clips without having to use a separate video-editing program.
True
Most word processing programs come with a find-and-replace tool that enables you to locate and replace specific text.
True
Adobe Photoshop is a drawing software application used by graphic artists.
False
Wizards are step-by-step guides for performing complicated tasks in application software.
True
Dreamweaver is an example of ________ software.
web authoring
________ software helps run the computer and coordinates instructions between other software and the hardware devices.
System
QuickBooks is an example of ________ software.
accounting
Computer-aided design software is used by ________.
architects to create virtual models
Unwanted or unneeded software included by manufacturers on new computers is called ________.
bloatware
________ applications are software in which the vendor hosts the software online over the Internet and you do not to install the software on your computer.
Software as a Service
When using a spreadsheet, the expression =D8-D17 is called a ________.
formula
Software as a Service (SaaS) hosts web-based applications.
True
Application software helps run the computer and coordinates instructions with the hardware.
False
Desktop publishing software enables you to create newsletters and annual reports.
True
A(n) ________ software installation enables you to decide which features you want to install on the hard drive.
custom
All of the following are tips for a great presentation EXCEPT ________.
use a variety of animations on most slides to keep your audience's attention
A(n) ________ software installation installs all the most commonly used files to your computer's hard drive.
full
When using a spreadsheet, SUM in the expression =SUM(B10:B16), is called a(n) ________.
function
My I.T. Lab [Computer Literacy] Chapter 3 SoundBytes Assignment
Which of the following statements about image editing software is FALSE?
Free versions are not available.
Which of the following is NOT an image editing program?
Adobe Acrobat
Which editing tool would you use to enlarge an area of an image?
Zoom
What is the first step you take when you edit photos using image editing software?
Save all photos to a backup location
Which of the following is NOT a basic tool of image editing software?
Automatic backup
Which tool allows you to remove part of a picture?
Crop
________ is a lossy image format.
JPEG
In which tool would you make adjustments to add more light to a dark digital photo?
Brightness and contrast
When discussing image file types, which of the following is NOT true?
TIFF files have a higher compression ratio than JPEG files do.
________ is an uncompressed image format.
TIFF
When cropping an image, crop handles appear to define the area to be removed.
Compressed JPEG images are used to produce small file sizes for web pages.
Use the lossless TIFF file format when exchanging images between programs or applications.
The crop tool is used to remove extraneous detail from an image.
Black and white and sepia are examples of color effects that can be applied to an image.
Free versions are not available.
Which of the following is NOT an image editing program?
Adobe Acrobat
Which editing tool would you use to enlarge an area of an image?
Zoom
What is the first step you take when you edit photos using image editing software?
Save all photos to a backup location
Which of the following is NOT a basic tool of image editing software?
Automatic backup
Which tool allows you to remove part of a picture?
Crop
________ is a lossy image format.
JPEG
In which tool would you make adjustments to add more light to a dark digital photo?
Brightness and contrast
When discussing image file types, which of the following is NOT true?
TIFF files have a higher compression ratio than JPEG files do.
________ is an uncompressed image format.
TIFF
When cropping an image, crop handles appear to define the area to be removed.
Compressed JPEG images are used to produce small file sizes for web pages.
Use the lossless TIFF file format when exchanging images between programs or applications.
The crop tool is used to remove extraneous detail from an image.
Black and white and sepia are examples of color effects that can be applied to an image.
My I.T. Lab [Computer Literacy] Chapter 2 Quiz
A ________ allows visitors to add, remove, or edit its content.
wiki
A(n) ________ is installed on your computer, and when the program is opened, your e-mail is downloaded to your computer.
e-mail client
Podcasts enable you to ________.
deliver audio/video files via RSS
Silverlight, Flash Player, and QuickTime Player are examples of software programs called ________.
plug-ins
The unique address for a particular website is the ________.
URL
Using the browser feature tab isolation, you can drag an open tab away from its current window and open it in a new window.
False
All popular social networking sites have privacy policies but you still need to follow certain precautions when using their sites.
True
The Internet was developed to ensure faster delivery of communications such as mail.
False
When shopping on the web, it is better to pay for your purchase with a debit card rather than a credit card.
False
A universal chat client allows you to chat with users who use a different IM service than you use.
True
A(n) ________ is a navigation aid that shows the path you have taken to get to a web page or where the page is located within the website.
breadcrumb trail
Which of the following is NOT a precaution to take when shopping online?
Pay with a debit card, not a credit card.
The web is based on the ________ Protocol.
Hypertext Transfer
Which of the following are personal video journal entries posted on the web?
Vlogs
Which of the following top-level domains identifies a degree-granting institution?
.edu
The World Wide Web was based on a protocol developed by ________.
Tim Berners-Lee
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the most popular web browsers?
Tacked browsing
A browser's bookmark feature makes it easy to return to a specific web page.
True
A metasearch engine searches other search engines.
True
Automatic spelling and grammar checking is set under the Proofing options after you click Options.
True
Maxthon is a cloud based browser.
True
Which of the following is a feature of Live bookmarks?
Adds RSS technology to bookmarks
Which of the following is NOT a social networking site?
iTunes
Which of the following is NOT a proprietary instant messaging (IM) service?
LinkedIn Messenger
________ media are continuously fed to your browser so you do not have to wait for the entire file to completely download before listening to or watching it.
Streaming
A(n) ________ is usually a live broadcast of audio or video content.
Webcast
AND, OR, and NOT are examples of ________ operators.
Boolean
The Internet is ________.
a large network of networks
When evaluating a website, testing the relevancy of a site means checking to see whether the information on the site is current.
True
With a client-based e-mail account, you are able to view your e-mail only from the computer on which the client program is installed.
True
iPhones and iPads use Flash to play videos.
False
All of the following are types of e-commerce business EXCEPT ________.
C2B
The concept of the Internet was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense as a network that ________ in event of an attack.
would not be disrupted easily
Software that enables you to display and interact with text and other media on the web is a web ________.
browser
A ________ is a personal journal posted on the web.
blog
The unique identification number assigned to your computer when you connect to the Internet is known as all of the following EXCEPT ________.
path
All of the following are tips for professional e-mail etiquette EXCEPT ________.
use abbreviations such as "u," "r," and "BRB" to keep the e-mail message shorter
________ is a professional, business-oriented social networking site.
LinkedIn
When you press Enter in a cell, a new table row is inserted.
False
In the URL http://www.microsoft.com/surface, the portion labeled "http" is the ________.
protocol
In the URL http://www.microsoft.com/surface, the portion labeled ".com" is the ________.
top-level domain
In the URL http://www.microsoft.com/surface, the portion labeled "surface" is the ________.
subdirectory
wiki
A(n) ________ is installed on your computer, and when the program is opened, your e-mail is downloaded to your computer.
e-mail client
Podcasts enable you to ________.
deliver audio/video files via RSS
Silverlight, Flash Player, and QuickTime Player are examples of software programs called ________.
plug-ins
The unique address for a particular website is the ________.
URL
Using the browser feature tab isolation, you can drag an open tab away from its current window and open it in a new window.
False
All popular social networking sites have privacy policies but you still need to follow certain precautions when using their sites.
True
The Internet was developed to ensure faster delivery of communications such as mail.
False
When shopping on the web, it is better to pay for your purchase with a debit card rather than a credit card.
False
A universal chat client allows you to chat with users who use a different IM service than you use.
True
A(n) ________ is a navigation aid that shows the path you have taken to get to a web page or where the page is located within the website.
breadcrumb trail
Which of the following is NOT a precaution to take when shopping online?
Pay with a debit card, not a credit card.
The web is based on the ________ Protocol.
Hypertext Transfer
Which of the following are personal video journal entries posted on the web?
Vlogs
Which of the following top-level domains identifies a degree-granting institution?
.edu
The World Wide Web was based on a protocol developed by ________.
Tim Berners-Lee
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the most popular web browsers?
Tacked browsing
A browser's bookmark feature makes it easy to return to a specific web page.
True
A metasearch engine searches other search engines.
True
Automatic spelling and grammar checking is set under the Proofing options after you click Options.
True
Maxthon is a cloud based browser.
True
Which of the following is a feature of Live bookmarks?
Adds RSS technology to bookmarks
Which of the following is NOT a social networking site?
iTunes
Which of the following is NOT a proprietary instant messaging (IM) service?
LinkedIn Messenger
________ media are continuously fed to your browser so you do not have to wait for the entire file to completely download before listening to or watching it.
Streaming
A(n) ________ is usually a live broadcast of audio or video content.
Webcast
AND, OR, and NOT are examples of ________ operators.
Boolean
The Internet is ________.
a large network of networks
When evaluating a website, testing the relevancy of a site means checking to see whether the information on the site is current.
True
With a client-based e-mail account, you are able to view your e-mail only from the computer on which the client program is installed.
True
iPhones and iPads use Flash to play videos.
False
All of the following are types of e-commerce business EXCEPT ________.
C2B
The concept of the Internet was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense as a network that ________ in event of an attack.
would not be disrupted easily
Software that enables you to display and interact with text and other media on the web is a web ________.
browser
A ________ is a personal journal posted on the web.
blog
The unique identification number assigned to your computer when you connect to the Internet is known as all of the following EXCEPT ________.
path
All of the following are tips for professional e-mail etiquette EXCEPT ________.
use abbreviations such as "u," "r," and "BRB" to keep the e-mail message shorter
________ is a professional, business-oriented social networking site.
When you press Enter in a cell, a new table row is inserted.
False
In the URL http://www.microsoft.com/surface, the portion labeled "http" is the ________.
protocol
In the URL http://www.microsoft.com/surface, the portion labeled ".com" is the ________.
top-level domain
In the URL http://www.microsoft.com/surface, the portion labeled "surface" is the ________.
subdirectory
My I.T. Lab [Computer Literacy] Chapter 2 SoundBytes Assignment
Which of the following CAN be posted to a blog?
All of the above (Videos / URLs / Photos)
Where can you create and maintain a blog for free?
Blogger.com
Which is NOT a step in creating a blog?
Providing a Social Security number
________ is an app that allows you to post to your blog from a smartphone.
Blogger
Information such as your personal interests is added in your Blogger's ________ Information section.
Additional
Blog posts will not be publically available until they are ________.
published
If you want to narrow your search results to blog posts within the last 6 months, which Google search option would you choose?
Blog Search
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of allowing viewers to post comments on your blog?
They can customize your blog's look and feel.
Videos can be embedded in a blog from all of these sources EXCEPT ________.
a TV
The look and feel of a blog CANNOT be customized.
False
Which site has easy-to-read overviews of a lot of technical information?
Webopedia
Which site is a resource specifically intended for students in grades 3 through 12?
New York Times Learning Network
To find the meaning of an acronym like ROM, you would use ________.
Webopedia
Which site is divided into categories such as Science and Tech?
How Stuff Works
Which site would you visit to find certifications on Microsoft products?
Microsoft Learning
Which site is like an online dictionary of computer terms?
Webopedia
Which site has topics within the Computer category for hardware, peripherals, and security?
How Stuff Works
What subcategories would you NOT find in the Computer topic on the How Stuff Works website?
Digital photography
Which site offers webinars and videos on a variety of skills for applications like Microsoft Word and Access?
Microsoft Office Training
Which of the following is NOT a type of search engine?
Category-based
Google is an example of a ________ search engine.
Keyword
About.com is an example of a(n) ________ search engine.
subject-oriented
Which of the following is an example of a metasearch search engine?
Dogpile
What type of search engine searches other search engines?
Metasearch
If you want to narrow your search to more specific results, what can you do?
Use multiple word search terms
The results listed on subject-oriented search are reviewed and categorized by ________.
human beings
When Google returns a list of websites, how is the list often organized?
With the most relevant sites at the top
Which search engine is specifically designed to search blogs?
Technorati
Bing is an example of a(n) keyword search engine.
When a subject-oriented search engine groups sites by topic, each group is called a(n) category.
All of the above (Videos / URLs / Photos)
Where can you create and maintain a blog for free?
Blogger.com
Which is NOT a step in creating a blog?
Providing a Social Security number
________ is an app that allows you to post to your blog from a smartphone.
Blogger
Information such as your personal interests is added in your Blogger's ________ Information section.
Additional
Blog posts will not be publically available until they are ________.
published
If you want to narrow your search results to blog posts within the last 6 months, which Google search option would you choose?
Blog Search
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of allowing viewers to post comments on your blog?
They can customize your blog's look and feel.
Videos can be embedded in a blog from all of these sources EXCEPT ________.
a TV
The look and feel of a blog CANNOT be customized.
False
Which site has easy-to-read overviews of a lot of technical information?
Webopedia
Which site is a resource specifically intended for students in grades 3 through 12?
New York Times Learning Network
To find the meaning of an acronym like ROM, you would use ________.
Webopedia
Which site is divided into categories such as Science and Tech?
How Stuff Works
Which site would you visit to find certifications on Microsoft products?
Microsoft Learning
Which site is like an online dictionary of computer terms?
Webopedia
Which site has topics within the Computer category for hardware, peripherals, and security?
How Stuff Works
What subcategories would you NOT find in the Computer topic on the How Stuff Works website?
Digital photography
Which site offers webinars and videos on a variety of skills for applications like Microsoft Word and Access?
Microsoft Office Training
Which of the following is NOT a type of search engine?
Category-based
Google is an example of a ________ search engine.
Keyword
About.com is an example of a(n) ________ search engine.
subject-oriented
Which of the following is an example of a metasearch search engine?
Dogpile
What type of search engine searches other search engines?
Metasearch
If you want to narrow your search to more specific results, what can you do?
Use multiple word search terms
The results listed on subject-oriented search are reviewed and categorized by ________.
human beings
When Google returns a list of websites, how is the list often organized?
With the most relevant sites at the top
Which search engine is specifically designed to search blogs?
Technorati
Bing is an example of a(n) keyword search engine.
When a subject-oriented search engine groups sites by topic, each group is called a(n) category.
My I.T. Lab [Computer Literacy] Chapter 1 Quiz
The most common type of monitor is a(n) ________.
liquid crystal display (LCD)
The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ________.
screen resolution
All of the following are ways to avoid injuries when working on computers EXCEPT ________.
placing a monitor at least 12" from the eyes
Apple's OS X and Microsoft Windows are examples of ________ software.
operating system
The area that holds all the startup instructions the computer needs to start is the ________.
ROM
A(n) ________ CPU has two processing paths, allowing it to process more than one instruction at a time.
dual-core
The arithmetic logic unit (ALU) controls all of the functions performed by the computer's other components and processes all the commands issued to it by software instructions.
False
Starting a computer when it is powered off is called a warm boot.
False
Brightness ratio is the difference in light intensity between brightest white and darkest black produced by a monitor.
False
On a keyboard, Num Lock and Caps Lock are both toggle keys.
True
Laser printers are usually faster at printing in black and white than inkjet printers.
True
The operating system provides the means for users to interact with a computer.
True
Which of the following optical storage media has the greatest storage capacity
BD
Most game controllers are wireless.
True
Processing is manipulating, calculating, or organizing data into information.
True
The area that holds all of the instructions the computer needs to start up is the RAM.
False
________ printers either melt a wax based ink on regular paper or by burning dots on specially coated paper.
Thermal
________ computers are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices such as a car.
Embedded
All of the following are names for a flash drive EXCEPT ________ drive.
Hard
Each of these is a basic type of a touch screen, EXCEPT ________.
reflective
Which of the following is the smallest unit of measure?
Megabyte
Which of the following computers is large, expensive and supports many simultaneous users and manages large amounts of data?
Mainframe computer
An Apple iPad and a Samsung Galaxy Tab are examples of ________ computers.
tablet
In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each number, and each special symbol is made up of a unique combination of eight ________.
bits
The ________ contains the central electronic components of the computer.
motherboard
A(n) ________ is an input device that looks like a pen.
stylus
Which computer port transmits audio and video without the need for compression?
HDMI
RAM is a ________ storage location.
volatile
Which port is the most common port used to connect input and output devices.
Universal serial bus (USB)
Computers use ________ language consisting of 0s and 1s.
binary
Inkjet printers and laser printers are examples of ________ printers.
nonimpact
liquid crystal display (LCD)
The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ________.
screen resolution
All of the following are ways to avoid injuries when working on computers EXCEPT ________.
placing a monitor at least 12" from the eyes
Apple's OS X and Microsoft Windows are examples of ________ software.
operating system
The area that holds all the startup instructions the computer needs to start is the ________.
ROM
A(n) ________ CPU has two processing paths, allowing it to process more than one instruction at a time.
dual-core
The arithmetic logic unit (ALU) controls all of the functions performed by the computer's other components and processes all the commands issued to it by software instructions.
False
Starting a computer when it is powered off is called a warm boot.
False
Brightness ratio is the difference in light intensity between brightest white and darkest black produced by a monitor.
False
On a keyboard, Num Lock and Caps Lock are both toggle keys.
True
Laser printers are usually faster at printing in black and white than inkjet printers.
True
The operating system provides the means for users to interact with a computer.
True
Which of the following optical storage media has the greatest storage capacity
BD
Most game controllers are wireless.
True
Processing is manipulating, calculating, or organizing data into information.
True
The area that holds all of the instructions the computer needs to start up is the RAM.
False
________ printers either melt a wax based ink on regular paper or by burning dots on specially coated paper.
Thermal
________ computers are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices such as a car.
Embedded
All of the following are names for a flash drive EXCEPT ________ drive.
Hard
Each of these is a basic type of a touch screen, EXCEPT ________.
reflective
Which of the following is the smallest unit of measure?
Megabyte
Which of the following computers is large, expensive and supports many simultaneous users and manages large amounts of data?
Mainframe computer
An Apple iPad and a Samsung Galaxy Tab are examples of ________ computers.
tablet
In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each number, and each special symbol is made up of a unique combination of eight ________.
bits
The ________ contains the central electronic components of the computer.
motherboard
A(n) ________ is an input device that looks like a pen.
stylus
Which computer port transmits audio and video without the need for compression?
HDMI
RAM is a ________ storage location.
volatile
Which port is the most common port used to connect input and output devices.
Universal serial bus (USB)
Computers use ________ language consisting of 0s and 1s.
binary
Inkjet printers and laser printers are examples of ________ printers.
nonimpact
My I.T. Lab [Computer Literacy] Chapter 1 SoundBytes Assignment
A binary digit is referred to as a ________.
bit
Which of the following numbering systems is ordinarily used by people?
Decimal
Hexadecimal represents numbers using which base?
16
In the RGB system, when all three component colors are set to zero, what is the result?
The resulting color is black.
How many colors are used in the RGB system?
3
A single hexadecimal number is represented by ________ digits in the binary numbering system.
4
Which of the following is the largest storage space?
Hard drive
Which of the following is a portable storage device?
Flash drive
Which of the following is NOT a main component of the motherboard?
DVD
Where does the computer store instructions and data that are needed frequently by the CPU?
Cache memory
Where are the instructions stored that the computer needs when it starts up?
ROM
What card translates binary data into images on a monitor?
Video
Which of the following is sealed in a case so no dust gets inside?
Hard drive
What cards are added to the computer to control certain functions, such as sound and video?
Expansion
Which statement about ports is FALSE?
All ports operate at the same speed.
Which of the following is a wireless protocol for connecting devices to your computer?
Bluetooth
Which of the following data ports is the most popular?
USB
Which type of port connects a computer to a local wired network?
Ethernet
Which of the following is true about Bluetooth?
Devices using Bluetooth must be no more than 30 feet apart.
Currently, which type of port has the fastest data transfer speed?
USB 3.0
Which type of port can be used to connect a TV to your computer?
HDMI
Which of the following devices does NOT use a sound card to connect to a computer?
iPad
Which of the following is/are caused by the mismatch between movement and muscle capacity?
Musculoskeletal disorders
Where should your feet be in the perfect ergonomic setup?
Flat on the floor
Where should your forearms be positioned when you are using the keyboard?
Parallel to the ground
What is the science of fitting the workspace to the worker?
Ergonomics
Which is NOT a requirement for an ideal chair for the workplace?
Tilting seat back
Which of the following is NOT true about the correct placement of a keyboard?
You should place it at least four inches above your lap.
You should place your mouse ________ the keyboard.
level with
What causes computer vision syndrome?
Improper placement of the monitor
bit
Which of the following numbering systems is ordinarily used by people?
Decimal
Hexadecimal represents numbers using which base?
16
In the RGB system, when all three component colors are set to zero, what is the result?
The resulting color is black.
How many colors are used in the RGB system?
3
A single hexadecimal number is represented by ________ digits in the binary numbering system.
4
Which of the following is the largest storage space?
Hard drive
Which of the following is a portable storage device?
Flash drive
Which of the following is NOT a main component of the motherboard?
DVD
Where does the computer store instructions and data that are needed frequently by the CPU?
Cache memory
Where are the instructions stored that the computer needs when it starts up?
ROM
What card translates binary data into images on a monitor?
Video
Which of the following is sealed in a case so no dust gets inside?
Hard drive
What cards are added to the computer to control certain functions, such as sound and video?
Expansion
Which statement about ports is FALSE?
All ports operate at the same speed.
Which of the following is a wireless protocol for connecting devices to your computer?
Bluetooth
Which of the following data ports is the most popular?
USB
Which type of port connects a computer to a local wired network?
Ethernet
Which of the following is true about Bluetooth?
Devices using Bluetooth must be no more than 30 feet apart.
Currently, which type of port has the fastest data transfer speed?
USB 3.0
Which type of port can be used to connect a TV to your computer?
HDMI
Which of the following devices does NOT use a sound card to connect to a computer?
iPad
Which of the following is/are caused by the mismatch between movement and muscle capacity?
Musculoskeletal disorders
Where should your feet be in the perfect ergonomic setup?
Flat on the floor
Where should your forearms be positioned when you are using the keyboard?
Parallel to the ground
What is the science of fitting the workspace to the worker?
Ergonomics
Which is NOT a requirement for an ideal chair for the workplace?
Tilting seat back
Which of the following is NOT true about the correct placement of a keyboard?
You should place it at least four inches above your lap.
You should place your mouse ________ the keyboard.
level with
What causes computer vision syndrome?
Improper placement of the monitor
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