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Chapter 2 The Visible Computer Flashcards

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A mathematician in the 19th century, considered the father of the computer, thought of making machines that would do calculations mechanically, so the numbers would always be right.

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Charles Babbage

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What is an electronic device that can perform calculations, has an Operating System (OS), and is used for various tasks?

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A Computer

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Which of the following does NOT do specific computing jobs, focusing on a single task or set of similar tasks?
a. Digital Clock
b. Point of Sale (POS) system
c. Digital Camera
d. A Mouse

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D. Mouse

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What is the earliest mass-production car with a central processor chip for added performance?

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BMW 3 Series

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What are the 3 major components of a modern computer?

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Hardware, Operating System (OS), and Applications

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Which major component of a modern computer is the physical stuff that you can touch or hold in your hand?

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Hardware

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Which major component of a modern computer controls the hardware and enables you to tell the computer what to do?

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OS

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Which major component of a modern computer enables you to do specialized tasks on a computer such as typing a letter, creating an email, play games?

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Applications

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What does UI stand for?

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User Interface

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What does GUI stand for?

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Graphical User Interface

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The operating system often appears as a collection of windows and little icons you can click or touch. Collectively these are called?

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User Interface (UI)

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The UI that offers images or icons to select (instead of making you type commands) is called a?

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Graphical User Interface (GUI)

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What are the 3 stages of a computer’s computing process?

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Input > Processing > Output

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What stage of a computer’s computing process that tells the hardware to do what you requested is called?

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Processing

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What stage of a computer’s computing process is where you start the action by doing something such as clicking the mouse or typing on the keyboard?

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Input

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What stage of a computer’s computing process is where the computer has processed your request and it shows you the result by changing what you see on the display or playing a sound?

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Output

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What do you call the ‘heart’ of every computing device that handles most of the processing tasks? which is usually a single, thin wafer of silicon and tiny transistors.

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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In addition to the 3 computing processes, modern computing devices always have two other stages, what are they?

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Data Storage and Network Connection

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Fill in the blank: A _________________ often describes how one computer connects to one or more other computers.

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Network Connection

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Fill in the blank: ________________ means saving a permanent copy of your work so that you can come back to it later.

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Data Storage - First, you tell the computer to save something. Second, the CPU processes that command and stores the data. Third, the computer shows you something, such as a message saying that the data is stored. Any work that you don’t save is lost when you turn the computer off or exit the application.

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“Why should I care about the computing process?”, “Why does the process matter to Techs?”

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Because the computing process applies to every computing device, it provides the basis for how every tech builds, upgrades, and repairs such devices.

By understanding both the components involved and how they talk to each other, you can work with any computing device.

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Let’s recall the 9 steps that apply to most computers and computing devices when you want to get something done:

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  1. Power up. Computers run on electricity.
  2. Processing parts prepare for action.
  3. You provide input.
  4. Processing parts process your command.
    5.Processing parts send output information to your output devices.
    6.Output devices show or play the results to you.
    7.Repeat Steps 3–6 until you’re satisfied with the outcome.
  5. Save your work.
  6. Power down the computer.
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Which computing process is the PC peripheral below?

System unit or case

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Processing

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Which computing process is the PC peripheral below?

Keyboard

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Input

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Which computing process is the PC peripheral below?

Speakers

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Output

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Which computing process is the PC peripheral below?

Monitor

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Output

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Which computing process is the PC peripheral below?

Mouse

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Input

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Which computing processes are the PC peripherals below?

Multifunction devices such as printers, scanners, and more

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Input - scanned
Output - printed

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The computer is technically called a __________, meaning a computer you use at a desk.
a. Server
b. Peripherals
c. Workstation
d. PC

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c. Workstation

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A computer designed to provide network-available programs or storage is called as?
a. Server
b. Peripherals
c. Workstation
d. PC

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a. Server

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What do you call the connection points you will find at the back of a PC’s system unit?
a. Outports
b. Ports
c. Imports
d. Joints

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b. Ports

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Which is NOT a connection point, aka ports, that you will find at the back of a PC’s system unit?
a. S/PDIF: for higher-end audio output
b. NIC: for network connection
c. Disk Reader: for reading disk
d. USB

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c. Disk Reader: for reading disk

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The _______________ communicates, or provides a method for other programs to communicate, with the hardware of the PC or device. It runs on specific hardware.

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OS

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It creates a visual representation of the computer on the monitor that makes sense to the people using the computer.
a. User Interact
b. User Interface
c. User indicator
d. User function

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b. User interface (UI)

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The ___________ enables users to determine the available installed programs and run, use, and shut down the programs of their choice.

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OS

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The ______________ enables users to add, move, and delete the installed programs and data.

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OS

37
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The _____________ provides a method to secure a system from all sorts of threats, such as data loss or improper access.

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OS

38
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True or False: Is the statement below a compatibility concern between OS?
“The software your users need can restrict the list of acceptable OS choices, and the OS choice limits available software.”

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True

39
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True or False: Is the statement below a compatibility concern between OS?
“whether a specific OS can communicate with a given piece of hardware.”

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True

40
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True or False: Is the statement below a compatibility concern between OS?
“brand-new hardware may not work well on any OS until the OSs receive updates to support the new hardware.”

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True

41
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In a Win7 with applications open, what do you call the feature where the edges of an application show blurred background images?

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Aero or Aero Glass

42
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The ________________ shows programs running in the background. Many techs also call it the system tray.
a. Start button
b. pinned programs
c. taskbar
d. notification area

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d. notification area

43
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True or False: Left-clicking selects an item; double left-clicking opens an item. Right-clicking opens a context menu from which you can select various options.

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True

44
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In Windows 8/8.1, the __________ shows the default programs and programs selected by the user—and not all the applications installed on the computer.

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Pinned apps

45
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The Windows 8 interface, code-named ________________, works great for touch-enabled devices. The PC becomes in essence a giant tablet.
a. Metro UI
b. Macro UI
c. Metro GUI
d. Metro GUI

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a. Metro UI.

Microsoft dropped the “Metro UI” moniker just before releasing Windows 8 due to legal concerns, replacing it with “Modern UI.”

46
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In Win8, how do you access the ‘Start’ button?

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You access this screen by pressing the Windows logo key on a standard keyboard.

47
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The ________________ (Windows 7/8.x) or ____________ (Windows 10) enables you to purchase Windows apps directly from Microsoft.
a. Windows store, Microsoft store
b. Microsoft store, Windows Store
c. Store, Windows store
d. windows store, store

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a. Windows store, Microsoft store

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Which version of Windows had no visible Start button on the desktop (except in the Charms bar)? Microsoft added it to the desktop in later patches.
a. Win 8
b. Win 8.1
c. Win 9
d. Win 10

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a. Win 8

49
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Which version of Windows did Microsoft bring back features such as the Start button, easy access to a Close button for apps, and the ability to boot directly to the Desktop? Also, this version of Windows makes it very easy to pin apps to the Start screen. Selecting the arrow at the bottom left brings up the Apps pane where you can sort and select apps and utilities. Right-click an icon to pin it to the Start screen.
a. Win 8
b. Win 8.1
c. Win 9
d. Win 10

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b. Win 8.1

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Placing the cursor in the top- or bottom-right corner of the screen reveals the ____________, a location for tools called charms.
a. Search bar
b. Share bar
c. Toolbar
d. Charms bar

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d. Charms bar

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Which version of Windows offers interesting options for the taskbar when used with multiple monitors? The default option duplicates the running and pinned apps on both the main monitor and additional monitor(s). The multimonitor taskbars can also show icons for apps running on a specific monitor. Right-click the taskbar and select Properties to change the taskbar behavior.
a. Win 8
b. Win 8.1
c. Win 9
d. Win 10

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a. Win 8

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With _____________, Microsoft created an OS that blends the traditional Windows 7–style Desktop experience with some of the more progressive features of the Windows 8.x Metro/Modern UI.
a. Win 8
b. Win 8.1
c. Win 9
d. Win 10

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d. Win 10

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In Win10, Microsoft incorporated the essential tools _________________ being my go-to feature—into the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
a. Search
b. Share
c. Toolbar
d. Charms

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a. Search

54
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Which version of Windows that has a tablet mode that mirrors the full-screen tiled interface of Windows 8/8.1. This mode is very useful in touch-enabled devices.
a. Win 8
b. Win 8.1
c. Win 9
d. Win 10

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d. Win 10

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In Win10, what happens if you select the first application you want to pin and press the WINDOWS LOGO KEY + LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW
a. The application pins to the left or right half of the monitor and thumbnails of every other open application pop up on the other side of the screen. Click the thumbnail of whichever application you want to work with and it’ll open in that half of the screen.

b. The application pins to the top or bottom half of the monitor and thumbnails of every other open application pop up on the other side of the screen. Click the thumbnail of whichever application you want to work with and it’ll open in that half of the screen.

c. The application pins to the left side only and thumbnails of every other open application pop up on the other side of the screen. Click the thumbnail of whichever application you want to work with and it’ll open in that half of the screen.

d. The application pins to the right half of the monitor and thumbnails of every other open application pop up on the other side of the screen. Click the thumbnail of whichever application you want to work with and it’ll open in that half of the screen.

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a. The application pins to the left or right half of the monitor and thumbnails of every other open application pop up on the other side of the screen. Click the thumbnail of whichever application you want to work with and it’ll open in that half of the screen.

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In macOS, where do you access frequently used applications? This is also the bar also runs along the bottom of the Desktop by default.
a. Toolbar
b. Dock
c. Desktop
d. Docker

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b. Dock

57
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In macOS, which keyboard button enables you to switch between open applications, windows, and more?
a. Mission Control button
b. Mission CTRL button
c. Dock button
d. Mission Cap button

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a. Mission Control button

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In macOS, you can also access Mission Control by pressing and holding the _________________ key and then pressing the _____________.
a. CONTROL/CTRL key, UP ARROW key
b. UP ARROW key, CONTROL/CTRL key
c. SHIFT key, UP ARROW key
d. SHIFT key, DOWN ARROW key

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a. CONTROL/CTRL key, UP ARROW key

59
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The macOS interface supports ____________—essentially multiple Desktops—that can have different backgrounds and programs, but keep the same Dock.
a. Spaces
b. Desk Spaces
c. Dock
d. Mission control

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a. Spaces

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On the latest versions of macOS, press and hold the ____________ key and press the RIGHT ARROW and LEFT ARROW keys to scroll through Spaces.
a. CONTROL/CTRL
b. SHIFT
c. TAB
d. F3

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a. CONTROL/CTRL

61
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The many different versions or distributions (distros) of Linux offer a variety of user interfaces, called?
a. desktop environments
b. distribution environments
c. desktop interfaced
d. desktop variety

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a. desktop environments

62
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What is a popular version of Linux?
a. Ubuntu Linux with the GNOME desktop
b. Ubuntu Linux with the LAUNCHER desktop
c. Ubuntu Linux with the HYDRA desktop
d. Ubuntu Linux with the TOUR desktop

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a. Ubuntu Linux with the GNOME desktop

63
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Windows has important folders that help organize programs and documents. They sit in the ___________ where the operating system is installed—and of course they have variations depending on the version of Windows.
a. file directory
b. section directory
c. root directory
d. folder directory

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c. root directory

64
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In Windows 7, most users and techs access folders and files in Windows with a tool called?
a. Windows Explorer
b. File Explorer
c. Desktop Explorer
d. Folder Explorer

A

a. Windows Explorer

65
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In Windows 8/8.1/10, most users and techs access folders and files in Windows with a tool called?
a. Windows Explorer
b. File Explorer
c. Desktop Explorer
d. Folder Explorer

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b. File Explorer (Yellow folder icon)

66
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Actual filename: document.xlsx, what do you call the ‘.xlsx’?
a. File default
b. file explorer
c. file name
d. file extension

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d. file extension

67
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The .xlsx is the file extension, hidden by default, that tells the OS which application to use with the file. This pairing of application with file extension is called _____________?
a. File default
b. file explorer
c. file association
d. file extension

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c. file association

68
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How do you access the ‘properties’ of a file or folder?
a. left-click > select properties
b. right-click > select properties
c. left-click > click about
d. right-click > click about

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b. right-click > select properties

69
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By default, most programs install some or all of their essential files into a subfolder of the______________ folder.
a. D:\Program Files
b. C:\Program Files
c. E:\Program Files
d. F:\Program Files

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b. C:\Program Files

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The 64-bit editions of Windows create two directory structures for program files. The 64-bit applications go into the C:\Program Files folder, whereas the 32-bit applications go into the _____________ folder.
a. D:\Program Files (x86)
b. C:\Program Files (x86)
c. E:\Program Files (x86)
d. F:\Program Files (x86)

A

b. C:\Program Files (x86)

71
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For Personal Documents, modern versions of Windows use subfolders of the ____________folder to organize files for each user on a PC.
a. C:\Users
b. D:\Users
c. C:\Users\Users
d. D:\Users\Users

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a. C:\Users

72
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In macOs, _______________ holds the keys to files and folders. These are the default locations for files on the Desktop, in Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, and so on.
a. Files
b. Folders
c. Finder
d. File explorer

A

c. Finder

73
Q

In Linux, what is the equivalent of the file explorer (Windows) and finder (macOS)?
a. File
b.Home
c. Users
d. Folders

A

b.Home

74
Q

What are the 3 tech launch points for Win7?
a. the Control Panel, System Tools, and the command-line interface.
b. the Control Panel, Program Tools, and the command-line interface.
c. the Control Panel, System Tools, and the program interface.
d. the Control Panel, System Tools, and the start interface.

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a. the Control Panel, System Tools, and the command-line interface.

75
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The ____________ handles most of the maintenance, upgrade, and configuration aspects of Windows. As such, the Control Panel is the first set of tools for every tech to explore.
a. System and Security
b. Network and Internet
c. Programs
d. Control Panel

A

d. Control Panel

76
Q

In Windows 7, what is the critically important tool for techs and troubleshooting every device on a PC? It is also used to examine all of the hardware and drivers in a Windows computer.
a. Device Manager
b. Command Prompt
c. Print Spooler
d. Powershell

A

a. Device Manager

77
Q

In Windows 7, where can you find commonly accessed tools such as System Information and Disk Defragmenter?
a. System Info
b. System Tools
c. Tool section
d. Tool Info

A

b. System Tools

78
Q

In Win7, how do you access System Tools?
a. Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools
b. Start > All Programs > System Tools
c. Start > All Programs > Accessories > Tools > System Tools
d. Start > All Programs > Tools > System Tools

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a. Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools

79
Q

___________ enables you to copy any Unicode character into the Clipboard and paste it into your document. Unicode has all the special symbols and alphabet characters used in languages throughout the world.
a. Unicode Map
b. Character Map
c. Map Symbols
d. Character Symbols

A

b. Character Map

80
Q

What does Windows CLI stand for?

A

Windows command-line interface (CLI).
is a throwback to how Microsoft operating systems worked a long, long time ago when text commands were entered at a command prompt.

81
Q

Which key combo gives you very quick access not only to the Control Panel and its collection of tools but also to specific tools that every tech relies on heavily, like the Task Manager (for forcing frozen programs to close, among other things)?
a. pressing WINDOWS LOGO KEY + T
b. pressing WINDOWS LOGO KEY + F
c. pressing WINDOWS LOGO KEY + J
d. pressing WINDOWS LOGO KEY + X

A

d. pressing WINDOWS LOGO KEY + X

82
Q

A vastly more powerful command-line interface, called ___________________, is also available, offering a much deeper set of command-line utilities as well as support for power scripting.
a. Windows Powerblock
b. Windows CMD
c. Windows PowerShell
d. Windows CMD line

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c. Windows PowerShell

83
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In macOS, what are the two key launch points for techs?
a. the System Preferences app and the Utilities folder
b. the System Preferences app and the App folder
c. the Setting Preferences app and the Utilities folder
d. the Finder Preferences app and the Utilities folder

A

a. the System Preferences app and the Utilities folder

84
Q

In macOs, how do you access the System Preferences?
a. click the Apple icon (top-left corner of the screen) > System Preferences
b. click the Start icon (top-left corner of the screen) > System Preferences
c. click the Finder icon (top-left corner of the screen) > System Preferences
d. click the Terminal icon (top-left corner of the screen) > System Preferences

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a. click the Apple icon (top-left corner of the screen) > System Preferences

85
Q

In macOs, how do you access the Utilities Folder?
a. click Go on the menu bar and select Utilities
b. click File on the menu bar and select Utilities
c. click View on the menu bar and select Utilities
d. click Help on the menu bar and select Utilities

A

a. click Go on the menu bar and select Utilities

Alternatively, use the hot-key combination: COMMAND-SHIFT-U

86
Q

in Linux, what is the name of the command line equivalent to Windows?
a. Terminal
b. Terminux
c. Utilities
d. Utilitix

A

a. Terminal

You can get there in most distros by pressing CTRL-ALT-T.

87
Q

in Linux GNOME3, how do you access All Settings?
a. click the down arrow icon on the far right of the menu bar and select the wrench and screwdriver icon
b. click the up arrow icon on the far right of the menu bar and select the wrench and screwdriver icon
c. click the left arrow icon on the far right of the menu bar and select the wrench and screwdriver icon
d. click the right arrow icon on the far right of the menu bar and select the wrench and screwdriver icon

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a. click the down arrow icon on the far right of the menu bar and select the wrench and screwdriver icon

88
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in Linux, For other system utilities such as System Monitor or Terminal, click the ____________ button on the far left of the menu bar. From here you can search for the utility from the box at the top. This will open a menu showing all installed applications, and within this list is a folder for Utilities.
a. Utilities
b. Terminal
c. Others
d. Activities

A

d. Activities

89
Q

in Linux KDE Plasma Desktop, what is the equivalent of the Start button?
a. KDE Start
b. KDE Menu
c. Kickoff
d. Kickoff OK

A

c. Kickoff

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