Intro to computers Quiz

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Question 1

 

____ is storage space for recently or frequently used data in a place that is quick and easy to access.​

a.

​Cache

b.

​SRAM

c.

​EEPROM

d.

​SSD

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Question 2

 

Software publishers often distribute beta, or test, versions of their software to select users so they can help identify problems before final software is released.

True

False

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Question 3

 

A multicore processor is generally slower and less powerful than a single core processor.

True

False

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Question 4

 

To use the ____ of mobile devices, you press the image of a key with your finger, a digital pen, or a stylus.

a.

joystick

b.

touch screen keyboard

c.

mouse

d.

motion-sensing controller

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Question 5

 

The ____ includes the instructions for starting up your computer as it performs the power-on self test.​

a.

​RAM

b.

​L2 cache

c.

​RFID

d.

​BIOS

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Question 6

 

____ software finds and removes malware from your computer and scans incoming and outgoing email messages to identify threats.

a.

Firewall

b.

Application

c.

Program

d.

Antivirus

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Question 7

 

A ____ is a test run by a laboratory or other organization to determine processor speed and other performance factors.​

a.

​file swap

b.

​power-on self test

c.

​machine cycle

d.

​benchmark

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Question 8

 

A user ____ gives instructions on using the program’s features and troubleshooting common problems.

a.

algorithm

b.

library

c.

platform

d.

manual

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Question 9

 

The motherboard is the main circuit board that houses much of a computer's electronics.​

True

False

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Question 10

 

____ speed is measured in hertz.​

a.

​Swap file

b.

​Printer

c.

​Word

d.

​Clock

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Question 11

 

Software publishers periodically introduce new versions, or____, of their software products with entirely new features.

a.

patches

b.

software development kits

c.

updates

d.

upgrades       

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Question 12

 

​ Acquiring custom software is less time consuming and expensive than purchasing packaged software.

True

False

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Question 13

 

____ software blocks electronic junk mail from entering your email inbox.

a.

Firewall

b.

Antivirus

c.

Antispyware

d.

Antispam

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Question 14

 

Assembly language uses 1s and 0s, or binary code, which can run directly on the processor.​

True

False

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Question 15

 

​ Some large-format printers called ____ use charged wires to produce high-quality drawings for professional applications.

a.

​mobile printers

b.

​plotters

c.

​laser printers

d.

​scanners

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Question 16

 

When your device does not respond to common recovery techniques, you may need to ____ your operating system to a previous version.

a.

restore

b.

format

c.

reboot

d.

install

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Question 17

 

A fast-growing field called informatics combines information technology with social science.

True

False

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Question 18

 

Random access memory (RAM) is stored on a set of chips called a memory ____.​

a.

​bus

b.

​platter

c.

​control unit

d.

​module

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Question 19

 

Display devices labeled 1080p or 1080i show images and video in high definition (HD), which has a resolution of 1920 × 1080.

True

False

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Question 20

 

When an operating system uses ____, it swaps files between RAM and the hard drive to avoid running out of RAM.​

a.

​EEPROM

b.

​cloud storage

c.

​virtual memory

d.

​firmware

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Question 21

 

​ ____ software controls a computer and its peripherals, such as its keyboard and mouse.

a.

​Application

b.

​Productivity

c.

​Embedded

d.

​System

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Question 22

 

​ A software license is a contract between the software publisher and the user.

True

False

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Question 23

 

A gamepad is a handheld console with buttons and other input mechanisms you typically press with your thumbs to play a game.​

True

False

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Question 24

 

The ____ is the brain of a computer.​

a.

​LED

b.

​SSD

c.

​ALU

d.

​CPU

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Question 25

 

Computer memory holds data and programs as they are being processed by the hard drive.

True

False

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Question 26

 

A magnetic hard drive is made up of one or more disks called ____ that spin on a spindle.

a.

platters

b.

SSDs

c.

optical media

d.

compact discs

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Question 27

 

Match each term with its correct definition.

A pointing device that fits under your hand.

A small plastic or metal device shaped like a pen that you use with an on-screen keyboard.

A flat surface usually built into laptop keyboards.

An older pointing device with a ball anchored inside a casing.

A visual display that responds to the touch of your finger, hand, stylus, or digital pen.

a.

touchpad

b.

mouse

c.

trackball

d.

stylus

e.

touch screen

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Question 28

 

____ is installed on your computer and can be used indefinitely.

a.

SaaS

b.

DRM

c.

Perpetual software

d.

EULA

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Question 29

 

Software programs are based on ____.​

a.

​algorithms

b.

​platforms

c.

​comments

d.

​gadgets

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Question 30

 

A(n) ____ is a small, flat computer with a touch-sensitive screen that accepts input from a digital pen, a stylus, or your fingertips.

a.

desktop computer

b.

tablet

c.

all-in-one desktop

d.

laptop

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Question 31

 

A software ____ grants a user rights to use of the software in specified ways.​

a.

​certificate

b.

​algorithm

c.

​development kit

d.

​license

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Question 32

 

​ A ____ is a pointing device with a ball anchored inside a casing.

a.

​scroll wheel

b.

​touchpad

c.

​trackball

d.

​stylus

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Question 33

 

Touch and release an object two times to complete the ____ gesture.

a.

stretch

b.

press-and-hold

c.

pinch

d.

double-tap

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Question 34

 

Windows 10 provides a free security program named Windows Defender, which protects against malware.

True

False

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Question 35

 

When you select a menu option, you give the computer output.

True

False

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Question 36

 

Match the following terms with the correct definitions.

Tool used to test programs for errors.

Parts of computer code that give other programmers an overview of the program and identify the purpose of each section of code.

Collections of programming tools designed for specific types of applications or programming languages.

A language expressed in 1s and 0s that can run directly on the computer processor.

A language that uses symbols and abbreviations known as “op codes.”

a.

comments

b.

software development kits (SDKs)

c.

debugger

d.

machine language

e.

assembly language

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Question 37

 

The part of the hard disk used by virtual memory is called a ____ file.

a.

swap

b.

volatile

c.

cloud

d.

static

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Question 38

 

When troubleshooting a computer problem, it can be important to note whether you can ____ the problem.​

a.

​authenticate

b.

​replicate

c.

​update

d.

​assemble

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Question 39

 

Most wired mice connect through a(n) ____.

a.

serial port

b.

input jack

c.

VGA port

d.

USB port

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Question 40

 

____ lets you store your data remotely and access it with any device connected to the Internet.

a.

Cloud storage

b.

Flash memory

c.

Volatile memory

d.

ROM

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Question 41

 

The ____ methodology focuses on flexibility; program designs and specifications change and evolve as a project moves forward.

a.

open source

b.

public domain

c.

waterfall

d.

agile

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Question 42

 

Users can copy, modify, and customize open source software, with certain restrictions. ​

True

False

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Question 43

 

____ languages create source code using words and structures similar to spoken language.​

a.

​Native

b.

​High-level

c.

Low-level​

d.

​Agile

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Question 44

 

The ____ keypad lets you move around a document and scroll up and down.​

a.

​navigation

b.

​numeric

c.

function

d.

​media control

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Question 45

 

A ____ is an audio output device that converts text to speech.​

a.

​voice synthesizer

b.

​sampler

c.

​headset

d.

​multifunction device

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Question 46

 

Computers come with ____ software, software that is already on the machine.

a.

web-based

b.

preinstalled

c.

replicated

d.

post-loaded

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Question 47

 

____ is the fourth step in the computer machine cycle.​

a.

​Fetch

b.

​Store

c.

​Execute

d.

​Decode

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Question 48

 

Solid state storage uses spinning disc technology.

True

False

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Question 49

 

Code ____ contain modules of customizable code for common functions such as accessing files or issuing the Print command.

a.

development kits

b.

compilers

c.

interpreters

d.

libraries

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Question 50

 

Many videos include the option to turn on subtitles, or closed captions so that users can watch the action on screen and read what is being said in the voice-over.

True

False

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