Computer Concepts 2010 Chapter 1-4

Front 1

The digital revolution became a significant factor in the 1980s but ended in the 1990s with the dot com bubble burst.

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False

Front 2

The first digital computer was developed for conducting the census.

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False

Front 3

Technology may help us develop a better appreciation for privacy.

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True

Front 4

Prior to 1940, the word computer was defined as a person who performs calculations.

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true

Front 5

An operating system is an example of application software.

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false
(An operating system is a master controller for all the activities that take place within a computer)

Front 6

Because of increased versatility, a videogame console is now considered a personal computer.

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false

Front 7

The purpose of a server is to serve computers on a network.

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true

Front 8

In the binary number system, 2 is used to represent the value 2.

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true
(2 represents 10)

Front 9

The number 9 can be considered a character.

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true

Front 10

Because most digital devices are electronic, bytes take the form of electrical pulses

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false

Front 11

Semiconductor materials are substances with properties between those of a conductor and an insulator.

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true

Front 12

An interpreter converts and executes one statement at a time.

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true

Front 13

The op code specifies the data.

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false

Front 14

The operand is a command word for an operation.

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false

Front 15

All computers are case sensitive

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false

Front 16

Trojans are computer programs that seem to perform one function while actually doing something else.

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true

Front 17

Digital technology has made it easy to produce copies of music with no loss of quality from the original.

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true

Front 18

Free source projects promote copying, free distribution, peer review, and user modifications.

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true

Front 19

An area where data can be left on a permanent basis is memory.

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false

Front 20

The set of instructions that tells a computer how to carry out processing tasks is a computer program.

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true

Front 21

Minicomputers were used for small businesses.

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false

Front 22

A(n) supercomputer is a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.

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false

Front 23

The term server can refer to a combination of hardware and software.

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true

Front 24

A(n) mainframe specializes in compute-intensive problems.

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false

Front 25

A light switch is like a(n) analog device.

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false

Front 26

DIPs and PGAs are both shapes of integrated circuits.

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true

Front 27

The results of statements that have been compiled are called object code.

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true

Front 28

A set of machine language instructions for a program is called source code.

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false

Front 29

The ALU uses registers to hold data that is being processed.

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true

Front 30

A(n) keylogger is a form of malicious code.

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true

Front 31

A(n) account manager stores user IDs with their corresponding passwords and automatically fills in login forms.

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false

Front 32

Digital electronics use electronic ____ to represent data.

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circuits

Front 33

Key factors in making electronic devices increasingly smaller and less expensive include ____.

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Integrated circuits and transistors

Front 34

The first digital computers were built during World War II for ____.

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code breaking

Front 35

Initially sales were slow for the personal computer because of ____.

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lack of software

Front 36

In 1982, the percentage of households that had a computer was fewer than ____ percent.

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10

Front 37

A global computer network originally developed as a military project is the ____.

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internet

Front 38

____ allow members to post comments and questions that can be read and responded to by others.

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bulletin boards

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____ are where people exchange typed messages in real time.

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chat groups

Front 40

____ provide a space for interacting with friends or friends of those friends.

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online social networks

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A group of computers linked by wired or wireless technology is a(n) ____.

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network

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The ____ is a collection of linked documents, graphics, and sounds.

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web

Front 43

____ is a term that refers to entities that exist largely within computer networks.

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cyberspace

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____ is the process of converting text, numbers, sound, photos, and video into data that can be processed by digital devices.

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digitalization

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Technology ____ is a process by which several different technologies with distinct functionality evolve to form a single product.

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convergence

Front 46

More than ____ percent of cameras sold today are digital.

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99

Front 47

Digital imaging has had an effect in the following areas: ____.

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photo processing, video, medicine

Front 48

____ tools cloak a person’s identity online.

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anonymizer

Front 49

A computer is a multiple purpose device that can do all of the following EXCEPT ____.

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think independently

Front 50

In a computer, most processing takes place in ___

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the CPU

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An electronic component that can be programmed to perform tasks is a ____.

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microprocessor

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A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium is known as (a) ____.

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file

Front 53

An area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed is ____.

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memory

Front 54

A set of computer programs that helps a person carry out a task is ____.

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app software

Front 55

A set of computer programs that helps a computer monitor itself and function more efficiently is ____.

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system sofware

Front 56

The master controller for all activities that take place within a computer is ____.

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OS

Front 57

A(n) ____ is a microprocessor-based computing device designed to meet the computing needs of an individual.

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personal computer

Front 58

An ordinary personal computer that is connected to a network is a ____.

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workstation

Front 59

A compute-intensive problem runs on a ____.

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supercomputer

Front 60

Data becomes ____ when it is presented in a format that people can understand and use.

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information

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The type of data where text, numbers, graphics, sound, and video have been converted into discrete digits as represented in the accompanying figure is ____.

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digital

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The type of data that is represented using an infinite scale of values as represented in the accompanying figure is ____.

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analog

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The binary number 10 represents ____ in the decimal number system.

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2

Front 64

The type of code that uses only seven bits for each character is ____.

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ASCII

Front 65

The type of code that uses eight bits for each character is ____.

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extended ASCII

Front 66

Digital devices can use ____ as a code to represent character data.

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(all of the above)

Front 67

You might represent ____ using character codes.

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soc sec #s

Front 68

Data transmission speeds are typically expressed as ____.

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bits

Front 69

Storage is typically expressed as ____.

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bytes

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1,024 bytes is a ____.

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kilobyte

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1,048,576 bytes is a ____.

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megabyte

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1,073,741,824 bytes is a ____.

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gigabyte

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A super-thin slice of semiconducting material packed with microscopic circuit elements is a(n) ____.

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integrated circuit

Front 74

The ____ houses all essential chips and provides connecting circuitry between them.

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system board

Front 75

C, BASIC, COBOL, and Java are examples of ____ programming languages.

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high level

Front 76

The human-readable version of a program is called ____.

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source code

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A(n) ____ converts all the statements in a program in a single batch and the resulting collection of instructions is placed in a new file.

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compiler

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A(n) ____ converts and executes one statement at a time.

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interpreter

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A collection of preprogrammed activities such as addition, subtraction, counting and comparison is called a(n) ____.

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instruction set

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____, as shown in the accompanying figure can be directly executed by the processors’s circuitry.

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Machine language

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The ____ is a command word for an operation such as add, compare, or jump.

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op code

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The ____ from an instruction specifies the data

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operand

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The ____ is the part of the microprocessor that performs arithmetic operations.

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ALU

Front 84

The ____ fetches each instruction.

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control unit

Front 85

In terms of an authentication protocol, the phrase ‘something a person knows’ refers to ____.

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password

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A ____ is a series of characters that becomes a person’s unique identifier.

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user I.D.

Front 87

In terms of an authentication protocol, the phrase ‘something a person possesses’ could refer to ____.

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I.D. card

Front 88

In terms of an authentication protocol, the phrase ‘something a person is’ refers to a(n) ____.

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biometric device

Front 89

A problem a hacker can cause after breaking into your computer include(s) ____.

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(all of the above)

Front 90

A term which can refer to a person who manipulates computers with malicious intent is a ____.

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(all of the above)

Front 91

A ____ attack uses password-cracking software.

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brute force

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____ intercepts information sent over computer networks.

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sniffling

Front 93

A hacker posing as a legitimate representative of an official organization such as your bank is an example of ____.

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phising

Front 94

Password management functions include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

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recording keystrokes

Front 95

The system unit is the case that holds the main circuit boards, microprocessor, memory, power supply, and storage devices of a personal computer system.

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true

Front 96

The term “form factor” refers to the size and dimensions of a component, such as a system board.

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true

Front 97

Currently, there are three personal computer platforms: PC, Mac, and Linux.

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true

Front 98

You can easily identify the microprocessor when looking inside a computer, as it is the only chip on the motherboard.

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false

Front 99

A microprocessor’s clock speed is equal to the number of instructions it can execute in one second.

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false

Front 100

Processors with a smaller word size can process more data during each processor cycle.

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false

Front 101

A fast front side bus moves data quickly and allows the processor to work at full capacity.

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true

Front 102

All other things being equal, a computer with a 933 MHz processor is faster than a computer with a 3.3 GHz processor.

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false

Front 103

A RISC processor has a complex instruction set, each requiring several clock cycles for execution.

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false

Front 104

Most processors in today’s personal computers use RISC technology.

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false

Front 105

RAM is volatile, which means it must constantly receive electric power to hold data.

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true

Front 106

Currently, hard drive capacity is measured in gigabytes (GB) or terabytes (TB).

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true

Front 107

The speed of CD, DVD and Blu-ray drives are all measured on the same scale, based upon the original 1.2 megabits per second data transfer rate of the first CD drives.

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false

Front 108

DVD-RW technology allows you to write data to a disc, and then later change that data.

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true

Front 109

A card reader is a storage device that is used to read from and write to solid state storage cards, like SecureDigital (SD) and CompactFlash cards.

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true

Front 110

A jump drive is a portable storage device featuring a built-in connector that plugs directly into a computer’s USB port.

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true

Front 111

A keyboard is an example of a pointing device.

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false

Front 112

A touch screen, also known as a touch-sensitive screen, can serve as both an input and output device.

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true

Front 113

The microprocessor is the most important component of a computer, and usually the most expensive single component.

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true

Front 114

RAM circuitry holds “hard-wired” instructions that are a permanent part of the circuitry.

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false

Front 115

RAM speed is often expressed in nanoseconds (ns) or megahertz (MHz).

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true

Front 116

The more data and programs that can fit into EEPROM, the less time your computer will spend moving data to and from virtual memory.

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false

Front 117

Access time is the amount of data a storage device can move each second from the storage medium to the computer.

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false

Front 118

Sequential access is the ability of a device to “jump” directly to requested data.

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false

Front 119

Storage mass is the maximum amount of data that can be stored on a storage medium.

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false

Front 120

EIDE, Ultra ATA, SCSI and DMA refer to the different types of controllers used by hard disk drives.

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true

Front 121

CDs and DVDs are examples of magnetic storage media.

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false

Front 122

Internal drive bays provide access from outside the system unit.

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false

Front 123

On a display device, the refresh rate is the distance in millimeters between like-colored pixels, and is a measure of picture clarity.

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false

Front 124

The term ____ designates equipment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its functionality.

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peripheral device

Front 125

The main component of a typical desktop computer is the ____, which houses the processor, memory, some storage devices, and display and sound circuitry.

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system unit

Front 126

____ are the form factor of choice for computer owners who might want to upgrade components in the future because it is easy to get inside the case and swap out parts.

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Tower units

Front 127

The term ____ refers to the size and dimensions of a computer component.

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form factor

Front 128

A ____ computer is a small, lightweight personal computer with screen, keyboard, storage, and processing components integrated into a single unit.

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portable

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A ____ offers more portability than a standard notebook.

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netbook

Front 130

A ____ computer is a portable computing device featuring a touch-sensitive screen that can be used as a writing or drawing pad.

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tablet

Front 131

A(n) ____ tablet configuration resembles a high-tech clipboard and lacks a built-in keyboard.

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slate

Front 132

A ____ computer is also referred to as a laptop computer.

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notebook

Front 133

Gaming computers typically include ____.

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(all of the above)

Front 134

In the context of computing, a(n) ____ is a custom, hand-built modification to a computer system component.

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mod

Front 135

____ means a billion cycles per second.

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gigahertz

Front 136

In an advertisement, a speed specification, such as 2.66 GHz, indicates the speed of the microprocessor ____.

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clock

Front 137

____ refers to the number of bits that a microprocessor can manipulate at one time.

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word size

Front 138

A technology called ____ allows the processor to begin executing another instruction before it completes the previous instruction.

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pipelining

Front 139

A microprocessor whose instruction set includes a limited set of simple instructions uses ____ technology.

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RISC

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A processor that includes circuitry for two or more processing units is called a ____ processor.

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multicore

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____ is used to enhance processor performance.

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Pipelining and parallel processing

Front 142

Many of today’s microprocessors perform ____, in which multiple instructions are executed at the same time.

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parallel processing

Front 143

____ are the results of a series of tests used to gauge overall microprocessor speed and are useful in comparing microprocessor performance.

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benchmarks

Front 144

Overclocking is a technique for increasing the speed of a computer component, such as ____. It can be very risky.

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(all of the above)

Front 145

____ is a temporary holding area for data, application program instructions, and the operating system.

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RAM

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RAM can be thought of as the ____ for the computer’s processor.

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waiting room

Front 147

Unlike disk storage, most RAM is ____.

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volatile

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If the system runs out of RAM, the operating system uses an area of the hard disk called ____ to store parts of a program or data file until they are needed.

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virtual memory

Front 149

RAM speed is often expressed in ____.

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nanoseconds

Front 150

____ is used by most of today's personal computers because it is fast and relatively inexpensive.

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SDRAM

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____ is a type of memory circuitry that holds the computer's startup routine.

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ROM

Front 152

ROM BIOS is a small set of instructions that tells the computer ____.

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(all of the above)

Front 153

A(n) ____ chip is a type of non-volatile memory chip that does not require power to hold data.

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EEPROM

Front 154

____ time is the average time it takes a computer to locate and read data on the storage medium.

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Access

Front 155

____ is the ability of a device to "jump" directly to the requested data.

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Random access

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The ____ is the amount of data that a storage device can move from the storage medium to the computer per second.

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data transfer rate

Front 157

Hard disk storage technology can be classified as ____ storage.

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magnetic

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A hard disk ____ is a flat, rigid disk made of aluminum or glass and coated with magnetic iron oxide particles.

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platter

Front 159

Personal computer hard disk platters typically have storage capacities ranging from 40 GB to ____.

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2 TB

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Hard disk drive capacities are measured in ____.

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gigabytes or terabytes

Front 161

CD and DVD storage technologies can be classified as ____ storage.

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optical

Front 162

Which of the following is an example of a rerecordable optical storage medium?

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(all of the above)

Front 163

A built-in ____ in your personal computer can make it simpler to transfer photos from a solid state memory card used in your digital camera.

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card reader

Front 164

Solid state storage, also called flash memory storage, ____.

Back 164

provides fairly fast access to data

Front 165

USB Flash drives can have capacities ranging from ____.

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16 MB to 64 GB

Front 166

A ____ is an example of a pointing device.

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joystick, trackpad, mouse

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A ____ is a touch-sensitive surface on which you can slide your fingers to move the on-screen pointer.

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trackpad

Front 168

Tablet computers, many PDAs, retail store self checkouts, and information kiosks collect input from a ____.

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touch screen

Front 169

A(n) ____ is standard equipment on notebook computers.

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LCD

Front 170

Dot pitch is the distance in millimeters between like-colored ____ —the small dots of light that form an image.

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pixels

Front 171

____ have a faster response rate than standard LCD screens.

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OLED's

Front 172

The number of colors a monitor can display is referred to as ____.

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color depth

Front 173

Which is the highest resolution?

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WQXGA

Front 174

A printer’s ____ determines how many pages a printer is able to churn out.

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duty cycle

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A(n) ____ printer can print on both sides of the paper.

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duplex

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____ is the most widely used language for communication between computers and printers.

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PCL

Front 177

Hot plugging is allowed with what kind of devices?

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USB & firewire

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The ____ is a security mechanism that is factory-installed on many personal computers.

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Kensington security slot

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A ____ is a sudden increase or spike in electrical energy, affecting the current that flows to electrical outlets.

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power surge

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It takes 800 pounds of force to remove a ____ plate, which contains a unique ID number, a warning message, and an 800 number to report a stolen computer.

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STOP

Front 181

Which of the following is tracking and recovery software?

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lojack for laptops

Front 182

A ____ is a device that not only provides surge protection, but also furnishes your computer with battery backup power during a power outage.

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UPS

Front 183

A(n) ____ strip monitors the electrical current that passes from the outlet to all the devices plugged into the strip.

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surge

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The ____ indicates that the operating system has encountered an error from which it cannot recover, and the computer no longer accepts any commands.

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black screen of death

Front 185

A good computer maintenance routine would include regularly ____.

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(all of the above)

Front 186

____ is a limited version of Windows that allows you to use your mouse, monitor, and keyboard, but no other peripheral devices.

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safe mode

Front 187

Productivity software is designed to make the operating system run more effectively.

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false

Front 188

Utility software includes diagnostics that track down and fix disk errors.

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true

Front 189

Spreadsheets have built-in formulas.

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true

Front 190

CAD software is designed to be used by architects.

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true

Front 191

Payroll software is an example of vertical market software.

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false

Front 192

Third-party vendors offer utilities designed for the same tasks as those packaged with operating systems.

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true

Front 193

If you purchase software, it belongs to you and you can do what you want, including copying it.

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false

Front 194

There are no advantages to purchasing software in a box rather than downloading.

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false

Front 195

Open source software is copyrighted.

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true

Front 196

Files that are zipped contain consolidated files that are compressed and ready to execute.

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false

Front 197

Product activation and registration represent the same function with different names.

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false

Front 198

A zombie is a computer under the control of a bad bot.

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true

Front 199

A virus signature is a digitally signed certificate that certifies the file is virus free.

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false

Front 200

Antivirus software does not require any updates.

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false

Front 201

A quarantined file is generally encrypted before storing.

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true

Front 202

Utilities are an example of application software.

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false

Front 203

Production software refers to any type of application software that has the potential to help people do their work more efficiently.

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false

Front 204

A device driver is software that helps a peripheral device establish communication with a computer.

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true

Front 205

You can automatically create personalized letters by using templates.

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false

Front 206

CD ripper software is designed to pull a track off an audio CD and store it in a coded digital format.

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false

Front 207

Vertical market software is designed to automate specialized tasks in a specific market or business.

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true

Front 208

A trademark is a form of legal protection that grants the author of the original work exclusive rights to copy, distribute, sell, and modify.

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false

Front 209

A software license defines the way you may use a computer program.

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true

Front 210

Public domain software has restrictions on its use.

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false

Front 211

A typical software package contains one file.

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false

Front 212

A startup file is designed to be started by users or automatically launched by the operating system.

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false

Front 213

Some Web applications such as Google Earth require a client-side program to be installed on your local computer.

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true

Front 214

Hackers can use rootkits to hide their work.

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true

Front 215

A virus hoax usually arrives as an attachment

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false

Front 216

A security package integrates several security modules to protect against malware.

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false

Front 217

System software is designed to accomplish ____ tasks.

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computer centric

Front 218

Application software is designed to accomplish ____ tasks.

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real world

Front 219

Application software includes ____.

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statistical software

Front 220

Software most commonly associated with productivity software is ____.

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word processing software

Front 221

____ is a type of application software designed to help several people collaborate.

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Groupware

Front 222

Software considered utility software is ____.

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setup wizard

Front 223

The type of system software designed to help you monitor and configure settings for your computer system equipment is ____ software.

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utility

Front 224

Adobe Reader works with files stored in standard ____ format.

Back 224

PDF

Front 225

Desktop widgets include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

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icons

Front 226

Productivity software that provides you with the ability to create, spell-check, edit, and format is considered ____ software.

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word processing

Front 227

Productivity software that has sophisticated features to help you produce professional-quality output is considered ____ software.

Back 227

desktop publishing

Front 228

When using word processing software to analyze the reading level of your document you should use a ____.

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readability formula

Front 229

The paragraph style that is used to assure paragraphs are aligned evenly on both the right and left is ____.

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fully justified

Front 230

A page layout includes ____.

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(all of the above)

Front 231

The intersection of a column and a row on a spreadsheet is called a ____.

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cell

Front 232

Spreadsheets are particularly useful for ____.

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what if analysis

Front 233

A formula can contain ____ and mathematical operators.

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cell references

Front 234

To find a particular record or group of records in a database you use a ____.

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query

Front 235

You can use the results from a search on a database in all of these ways EXCEPT to ____.

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create records

Front 236

3-D graphics software provides a set of tools for creating ____ that represents three-dimensional objects.

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wireframes

Front 237

Popular presentation software products includes all of the following EXCEPT ____.

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movie maker

Front 238

The type of software that targets musicians and music students who want to develop musical skills is ____.

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ear training

Front 239

Software that is the musician’s equivalent to a word processor is ____.

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notation

Front 240

Software designed to generate unique musical compositions simply by selecting the musical style, instrument, key, and tempo is ____.

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computer aided music

Front 241

All of the following are examples of utility software EXCEPT ____.

Back 241

windows

Front 242

System requirements that are important in determining if a software program will work on a computer are ____.

Back 242

(all of the above)

Front 243

You can purchase software at a variety of locations such as ____.

Back 243

(all of the above)

Front 244

In order for software to work on a given computer, it must meet ____.

Back 244

system requirements

Front 245

It is illegal to do all the following with software EXCEPT ____.

Back 245

copy and keep as a backup

Front 246

A ____ is a legal contract that defines the ways in which you may use a computer program.

Back 246

software license

Front 247

An end-user license agreement is ____.

Back 247

displayed on-screen when you first install software

Front 248

Indicators of pirated software includes all of the following EXCEPT software that ____.

Back 248

is downloaded

Front 249

A shrink-wrap license goes into effect as soon as you ____.

Back 249

open it

Front 250

____ is typically sold in a store or online.

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commercial software

Front 251

____ is typically available as a trial version.

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Demoware

Front 252

Software that is available without restriction is ____.

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public domain

Front 253

____ is typically commercial software that is marketed under try-before-you buy policy.

Back 253

Shareware

Front 254

____ may be sold or distributed free of charge in compiled form but almost always includes the source code.

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Open source software

Front 255

Support programs have a ____ extension.

Back 255

.dll

Front 256

Software requires many files because ____.

Back 256

It allows flexibility and efficiency

Front 257

Data files supplied with a software package support ____ file extensions.

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.hlp

Front 258

____ applications are software that is designed to reside on a computer’s hard disk.

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Local

Front 259

If you are installing a local application from a distribution CD and it does not automatically run, you should ____

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look for a file called setup.exe

Front 260

When installing software, you should ____.

Back 260

select custom when you don’t need all the features

Front 261

A protection of software from illegal copying is ____.

Back 261

product activation

Front 262

Product validation can create a(n) ____ based on your validation code and your computer’s internal serial number.

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hash value

Front 263

Downloadable software can be provided in different formats such as ____.

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(all of the above)

Front 264

During product activation you must ____.

Back 264

enter a product key

Front 265

Portable software is ____.

Back 265

designed to run from removable storage

Front 266

Web applications are ____.

Back 266

accessed and run on the Web

Front 267

A service pack ____.

Back 267

provides updates to the operating system

Front 268

To get rid of software you no longer want, you ____.

Back 268

run an uninstall routine

Front 269

A ____ is any software that can automate a task or autonomously execute a task when commanded to do so.

Back 269

bot

Front 270

The term rootkit refers to ____.

Back 270

software tools used to conceal malware and backdoors

Front 271

To avoid security threats, a user can ____.

Back 271

avoid opening suspicious email attachments

Front 272

A security suite will typically include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Back 272

anti-adware

Front 273

Security suites can be ____.

Back 273

(all of the above)

Front 274

A virus signature is a(n) ____.

Back 274

Unique series of instructions

Front 275

If a virus protection software identifies a virus, it can try to take all of the following actions except ____.

Back 275

highlight the file in Windows Explorer

Front 276

During a typical computing session, your computer might run an average of 50 processes.

Back 276

true

Front 277

In a GUI like the one in the accompanying figure, each graphical object represents a computer program.

Back 277

true

Front 278

A combo button allows you to select one item from several options.

Back 278

true

Front 279

During the boot process, the operating system is totally loaded into the kernel.

Back 279

false

Front 280

A sequence of events that occurs between the time that you turn on a computer and the time that it is ready for you to issue commands is referred to as the boot process

Back 280

true

Front 281

Today’s Windows operating systems do not require the DOS kernel.

Back 281

true

Front 282

One of the primary strengths of Windows is security.

Back 282

false

Front 283

One of the reasons Microsoft Windows suffers from the reputation for being the most vulnerable to viruses, worms and other attacks is because of hackers with anti-establishment sentiments.

Back 283

true

Front 284

In a dual boot system, you must select which operating system to use.

Back 284

true

Front 285

A General Purpose License or GPL allows anyone to make copies for their own use to give to others or to sell.

Back 285

true

Front 286

The D drive must refer to a CD or DVD drive.

Back 286

false

Front 287

When you use Windows, Mac OS, or a Linux graphical file manager, each subdirectory is depicted as a folder.

Back 287

true

Front 288

When creating a file, you must keep up with the size of the file manually.

Back 288

false

Front 289

A file extension is always the same as a file format

Back 289

false

Front 290

To be certain a file can be opened by the recipient, simply save it as an .exe and then anyone can open it.

Back 290

false

Front 291

Often file management is represented by a tree metaphor.

Back 291

true

Front 292

File management utilities usually retain the files within a folder when that folder is deleted.

Back 292

false

Front 293

Viruses can damage files to the point that your computer can't access any data on its hard disk.

Back 293

true

Front 294

With remote backups, the speed for backing up and restoring data is independent of the speed of your Internet connection.

Back 294

false

Front 295

Some systems streamline the backup process by restoring a computer’s operating system, device drivers, settings, and data in a single step--a process called restore pointing.

Back 295

false

Front 296

A desktop operating system is designed for a personal computer.

Back 296

true

Front 297

A window user interface provides a way to point and click a mouse to select menu options and manipulate graphical objects displayed on the screen.

Back 297

false

Front 298

Upward compatibility refers to the ability to work with products designed for prior-generation hardware or software.

Back 298

false

Front 299

UNIX is rather unique because it is distributed along with its source code under the terms of a GPL (General Public License).

Back 299

false

Front 300

Windows Mobile OS is an open source operating system designed for mobile devices, and is based on the Linux kernel.

Back 300

false

Front 301

DOS and Windows 3.1 limited file names to twelve characters.

Back 301

false

Front 302

A file type is an optional file identifier that is separated from the main file name by a period.

Back 302

false

Front 303

The section of data at the beginning of a file that contains information about a file is the file format.

Back 303

false

Front 304

When formatting a disk, the disk is divided into tracks.

Back 304

true

Front 305

When formatting a disk, tracks are divided into sectors.

Back 305

true

Front 306

Tracks and sectors are numbered to provide addresses for each data storage bin.

Back 306

true

Front 307

A(n) operating-system disk is a removable storage medium containing the operating system files needed to boot your computer without accessing the hard disk.

Back 307

false

Front 308

A restore point is a snapshot of your computer settings.

Back 308

true

Front 309

When selecting a backup device, your selection should depend upon the value of your data, your current equipment, and your budget.

Back 309

true

Front 310

File synchronization is typically used to backup all data files.

Back 310

false

Front 311

Most personal computers today are sold with preinstalled operating systems including all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Back 311

HP

Front 312

A program called ____ is an example of Windows software.

Back 312

microsoft word

Front 313

The most obvious responsibility of your computer’s operating system is to ____.

Back 313

Provide an environment for running software

Front 314

All of the following are examples of resources EXCEPT ____.

Back 314

a file

Front 315

Activities associated with resource management include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Back 315

installing new memory

Front 316

____ provides process and memory management services that allow two or more tasks, jobs, or programs to run simultaneously.

Back 316

multitasking

Front 317

Within a single program, ____ allows multiple parts to run simultaneously.

Back 317

multithreading

Front 318

An operating system’s ____ capability supports a division of labor among all the processing units.

Back 318

multiprocessing

Front 319

The term ____ is a technical term for the region of memory that holds data waiting to be transferred from one device to another.

Back 319

buffer

Front 320

The Recycle Bin is an example of a(n) ____.

Back 320

icon

Front 321

The words "Start Search" appear in ____.

Back 321

the start menu

Front 322

The button labeled "Tips – Paint" appears in the ____.

Back 322

task bar

Front 323

Windows Photo Gallery appears in a(n) ____.

Back 323

window

Front 324

A ____ is an additional set of commands that the computer displays after you make a selection from the main menu.

Back 324

sub menu

Front 325

A ____ displays the options associated with a command.

Back 325

dialog box

Front 326

Microsoft Windows is installed on more than ____ of the world’s personal computers.

Back 326

80%

Front 327

The first versions of Windows were referred to as operating environments rather than operating systems because ____.

Back 327

they required DOS to supply the operating system kernel

Front 328

The strengths of Microsoft Windows include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Back 328

reliability

Front 329

Microsoft offers different desktop editions of its Microsoft Windows for various markets; these editions include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Back 329

mobile

Front 330

The strengths of Mac OS include ____.

Back 330

security

Front 331

VMWare and Parallels Desktop software are examples of ____.

Back 331

Virtual machine software

Front 332

Weaknesses of Mac OS include ____.

Back 332

Limited applications

Front 333

Files maintained by the Macintosh operating system can have two parts called ____.

Back 333

forks

Front 334

In the Mac OS, the data ____ contains data or the commands for a program.

Back 334

fork

Front 335

In the Mac OS, the resource ____ stores information about the data.

Back 335

fork

Front 336

The operating system that was developed in 1969 by AT&T’s Bell Labs and gained a good reputation for its dependability is ____.

Back 336

UNIX

Front 337

____ was developed by a Finnish student. It continues to gain popularity as an operating system for personal computers. It is distributed under the terms of a GPL.

Back 337

LINUX

Front 338

The Palm OS ____ is currently used for popular Palm brand PDAs and smart phones.

Back 338

garnet

Front 339

____ OS is a multitasking, multithreading operating system used on Ericsson and Nokia smart phones.

Back 339

symbian

Front 340

Current versions of Windows support file names up to ____ characters long.

Back 340

255

Front 341

An optional file identifier that is separated from a main file name by a period is a ____.

Back 341

file extension

Front 342

File endings with .exe are ____ files.

Back 342

executable

Front 343

Information kept about a file includes ____.

Back 343

size

Front 344

A computer file’s location is defined by a ____.

Back 344

file specification

Front 345

An extension of .sys designates a ____ type of file.

Back 345

configuration

Front 346

An extension of .ocx designates a ____ type of file.

Back 346

support

Front 347

An extension of .wav designates a ____ type of file.

Back 347

sound

Front 348

File management capabilities available from application software include ____ files.

Back 348

(all of the above)

Front 349

A file ____ in the context of Windows is a piece of information that describes a file.

Back 349

tag

Front 350

The difference between the Save and the Save As command is that ____.

Back 350

(all of the above)

Front 351

A description of what actually happens on the disk and in the circuits is represented by a ____.

Back 351

physical storage model

Front 352

Most floppy and hard disks are formatted by the ____.

Back 352

factory

Front 353

____ is the process of creating a CD or DVD by selecting all the files and then copying them in a single session.

Back 353

disc mastering

Front 354

In relation to disks, ____ is a recording technology that lets you record in multiple sessions.

Back 354

packet writing

Front 355

A group of sectors is called a ____.

Back 355

cluster

Front 356

The file system used by Mac OS is ____.

Back 356

HFS+

Front 357

The file system used by Windows XP and Vista is ____.

Back 357

NTFS

Front 358

The file system used by Windows 95, 98, and Me is ____.

Back 358

FAT32

Front 359

To delete data from a disk in such a way that no one can ever read it, you should ____.

Back 359

Use special shredder software

Front 360

Files stored in noncontiguous clusters are ____.

Back 360

fragmented

Front 361

For backup purposes, a fast, inexpensive and convenient device that if damaged all backups will be lost is a(n) ____.

Back 361

external hard disks

Front 362

For backup purposes, a fast, limited capacity device that can be locked in a secure location is a(n) ____.

Back 362

removable hard disk

Front 363

A device used for backup whose capacity depends on the space allocated to each user, and is fast and convenient is a(n) ____.

Back 363

network server

Front 364

A device used for backup that is convenient and durable but which in high-capacity models are expensive is ____.

Back 364

USB flash drive

Front 365

You should consider making backups of ____.

Back 365

(all of the above)

Front 366

A(n) ____ backup includes every file from the computer’s primary storage device.

Back 366

full system

Front 367

A(n) ____ backup contains any files that have changed since the last full backup.

Back 367

differential

Front 368

A(n) ____ backup makes a copy of only those files that were added or changed since your last backup.

Back 368

incremental

Front 369

A(n) ____ disk is a bootable CD, DVD, or other media that contains a complete copy of your computer’s hard disk as it existed when shipped from the manufacturer.

Back 369

recovery

Front 370

A disk ____ is a bit-by-bit copy of the data from all sectors of a disk.

Back 370

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