Review Desc

Front 1

Where are the instructions stored that the computer needs when it is switched on?
a.ROM
b.cache memory
c.RAM
d.motherboard
e.None of the answers

Back 1

A

Front 2

Which statement about ports is FALSE?
a.Ports connect peripherals to a computer.
b.All ports operate at the same speed.
c.Ports require cable connections.
d.Ports can be added with expansion cards.
None of the answers

Back 2

B

Front 3

Which of the following is considered healthiest on the wrist?
a.touchpad
b.trackpoint
c.optical mouse
d.trackball mouse
e.None of the answers

Back 3

D

Front 4

Which of the following statements about RAM is FALSE?

a.When there is not enough RAM, your computer borrows storage space from the hard drive.
b.RAM is used by the operating system to coordinate the CPU's activities.
c.Deleting files will create more storage space in RAM.
d.Turning off the computer will erase the information in RAM.
e.None of the answers listed

Back 4

C

Front 5

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of laser printers?

a.They require less memory than inkjet printers.
b.When paper and ink costs are considered, they are cheaper than inkjet printers.
c.They offer higher-quality printouts.
d.They are faster than inkjet printers.
e.None of the answers

Back 5

A

Front 6

Which of the following statements about computer mice is FALSE?

a.Wireless mice transmit data via radio waves.
b.Wireless mice are battery powered.
c.A small amount of RAM is embedded in the mouse.
d.Wireless mice are compatible with Linux systems.

Back 6

C

Front 7

Which of the following statements about Plug and Play is FALSE?


a.Plug and Play is a hardware and software standard.
b.Plug and Play is a single-device driver.
c.Plug and Play may not work for older devices.
d.Plug and Play makes it easier to attach new devices to your computer.
e.None of the answers listed

Back 7

B

Front 8

For which of the following reasons would you zip files?

a.to e-mail them as an attachment
b.to organize the Documents folder
c.to decrease the resolution
d.to delete files
e.None of the answers listed

Back 8

A

Front 9

Which of the following is used for permanent storage?

a.hard drive
b.ROM
c.RAM
d.cache memory
e.None of the answers

Back 9

A

Front 10

Which statement is FALSE?

a.To connect your VCR to the computer, use a video card.
b.An Ethernet port is used for a dial-up connection to the Internet.
c.Different ports speak different languages.
d.Bluetooth is a wireless protocol that connects devices over short distances.
e.None of the answers

Back 10

B

Front 11

The program that helps a device communicate with the operating system is called a(n)

a.device driver.
b.interrupt.
c.processor.
d.swap file.
e.None of the answers listed

Back 11

A

Front 12

which of the following statements about fragmentation is false?
a. its the end result of deleting and saving files
b.it can slow down the computer
c. it happens only on older drives
d.pieces of file are spread throughout a disk

Back 12

C

Front 13

when the operating system swaps out data from RAM and moves it to a swap file, the process is called
a. moving
b. cpu transfer
c. paging
d. thrashing

Back 13

C

Front 14

___programs are copied to RAM only when they are needed
a. nonresident
b. POST
c. BIOS
d. Resident

Back 14

A

Front 15

A___ is able to convert digital signals to analog signals and analog signals to digital signals
a. standard telephone line
b.modem
c. data transfer device
d. NIC card

Back 15

B

Front 16

every software program has system requirements that specify the recommended standards. which of the following is not a standard that is recommendeda
a. operating system
b. processor
c. printer
d. RAM

Back 16

C

Front 17

the ESRB is responsible for
a. enforcing softare license regulations
b. investigating internet copyright violations
c. standardizing computer games
d. rating computer games according to age appropriateness

Back 17

D

Front 18

what indicates that you may need more RAM?
a. computer monitor is not working properly
b. hard drive full
c. can't install new software
d. computer slow at performing certain tasks

Back 18

D

Front 19

the colors displayed by a crt monitor are made by combining which of the following colors
a. red, green, black
b. black yellow cyan
c.white black yellow
d. red green blue

Back 19

D

Front 20

color___printers have separate toner cartridges for each color
a.thermal
b. flatbed
c. dot- matrix
d. laser

Back 20

D

Front 21

which of the following is a disadvantage of deleting cookies
a. it takes long time to delete cookies
b. cookies can be removed only by computer specialist
c. web pages take longer the next time the site is visited
d. customized preferences for a web will be lost

Back 21

D

Front 22

web page authoring software allows the novice designer to design web pages without a knowledge of
a. html
b. http
c. ftp
d. https

Back 22

A

Front 23

The read laser recognizes data as a 1 on a CD-RW where _________________
A. the laser passes through a reflective layer.
B. the laser melts the compound material.
C. the data layer is unchanged. D. the laser encounters the protective layer.

Back 23

C

Front 24

. Why is a DVD able to store more data than a CD?
A. It uses magnetic storage.
B. It has smaller slots and pits.
C. It records video only.
D. It can record up to 10 layers of data.

Back 24

B

Front 25

_______________ helps you manage your files and folders by showing the location and contents of every drive, folder, and file on your computer.
A. Recycle Bin
B. Documents
C. Windows Explorer
D. Help
E. None of above

Back 25

C

Front 26

The _______________ is the top level of a computer's hard drive filing structure.
A. D: drive
B. C: drive
C. B: drive
D. A: drive
E. None of above

Back 26

B

Front 27

_______________ view displays files and folders as icons in list form.
A. Small icon
B. Details
C. Tiles
D. Large icon
E. None of above

Back 27

C

Front 28

Which is NOT a true statement about disk fragmentation?
A. It is a problem caused by the disk hardware.
B. It decreases the speed of data transfer.
C. It can be corrected by running a Windows utility.
D. Data files are stored in pieces instead of together.

Back 28

A

Front 29

What must you do first when you are zipping files?
A. create a folder
B. select the compression ratio
C. enter a name for the zipped folder
D. select the files

Back 29

D

Front 30

Which of the following statements about freeware and shareware is TRUE?
A. Freeware is not copyrighted. B. Shareware may quit working after an evaluation period.
C. Freeware carries a low risk for viruses.
D. There is no obligation to pay for shareware you use after the evaluation period.

Back 30

B

Front 31

Adobe Dreamweaver is a leading
A. video-editing software program.
B. painting software program.
C. Web page authoring software program.
D. image-editing software program

Back 31

C

Front 32

Which of the following is NOT part of the boot process?
A. The BIOS checks that devices are connected and working.
B. The power-on self test is performed.
C. The BIOS is activated.
D. An interrupt signal is generated to check peripheral responses.

Back 32

D

Front 33

Which of the following statements about Safe Mode is FALSE?
A. Safe Mode is a special diagnostic mode.
B. Safe Mode is used to troubleshoot boot errors.
C. A system error can cause the computer to go into Safe Mode. D. During Safe Mode, the graphics driver operates only in four-color mode.

Back 33

D

Front 34

Which of the following statements about infrared keyboards is TRUE?
A. An infrared signal is received by an infrared port.
B. Infrared keyboards don't require line of sight to work.
C. Depending on signal quality, infrared keyboards may be used up to 30 feet away from a computer.
D. Infrared keyboards contain a radio transmitter

Back 34

A