Concepts Exam #1

Question 1

Each document, graph, or picture you create with application software is stored as a(n) _______.

Answer 1

File

Question 2

CPU stands for Central Proprietary Unit. T/F

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A(n) ___________ is a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions about a process or way of thinking about or doing something.

Answer 3

Paradigm Shift

Question 4

A desktop, laptop, tablet, or handheld computing device is a type of _________.

Answer 4

Microcmputer

Question 5

_________describe(s) characteristics such as name, type, location, and size.

Answer 5

File Properties

Question 6

Any task a computer performs is called a(n) _____________.

Answer 6

Process

Question 7

Keyboards and touchpads are ________.

Answer 7

Input Devices

Question 8

A binary digit (bit) of _____ is represented by no electric charge (turned off

Answer 8

0

Question 9

On the Windows Desktop, you can double-click a file icon to open a file. T/F

Answer 9

True

Question 10

A(n) ___________ is a management process, technique, or method that is most effective at arriving at a desired outcome - or better outcome than any other process, technique, or method.

Answer 10

Best Practice

Question 11

People that use computers are called ________.

Answer 11

End-users

Question 12

A(n) ________ interface provides a way to interact with a computer using visual indicators (icons, menu options) to manipulate objects displayed on the screen.

Answer 12

Graphical User

Question 13

Explain the difference between copying and pasting and cutting and pasting?

Answer 13

copying keeps original text where its at and cutting gets rid of original text.

Question 14

Microsoft has replaced menus and toolbars by essentially combining both with a graphical toolbar called a _________.

Answer 14

Ribbon

Question 15

___________ software includes the Microsoft Windows operating system and __________ software includes Microsoft PowerPoint or Adobe Photoshop.

Answer 15

System. Application

Question 16

The table of contents to a hard drive is referred to as the __________.

Answer 16

FAT

Question 17

The installed software’s technical information including settings and other values is stored on the hard drive in a special file called the _________.

Answer 17

Windows Registry

Question 18

The term _____ refers to a specific outlet that serves as a connection, useful for transferring data into or out from a computer.

Answer 18

Port

Question 19

A(n) _____ is software that allows the OS to communicate with peripheral devices.

Answer 19

Device Driver

Question 20

A _________ is a set of characters added to the end of a file name to indicate the file’s contents and origin.

Answer 20

File extension

Question 21

When a computer can run more than one process at a time, it is referred to as __________.

Answer 21

Multitasking

Question 22

Most desktop computer systems provide several _____ slots that can be used to connect external devices, adding further functionality to the computer.

Answer 22

Expansion

Question 23

The TCP/IP protocol divides documents, e-mail, photos, and other digital messages into standard-sized _____ of data.

Answer 23

Packets

Question 24

The term _______ refers to a set of patches that correct problems and address security vulnerabilities.

Answer 24

Software Updates

Question 25

List at least 2 ways to copy selected texted.

Answer 25

you can right click and select copy with mouse or you can highlight text and use ctrl + C

Question 26

Eight bits form a ____, the unit of measurement for data storage.

Answer 26

Byte

Question 27

A set of instructions that a computer follows to accomplish a specific task is called _________.

Answer 27

Software

Question 28

The electronic pathway that carries electronic signals between the electronic parts of a computer is called a bus which is measured in __________.

Answer 28

???

Question 29

_____ is the number of cycles per second and is measured in gigahertz.

Answer 29

Clock Rate

Question 30

Powering up a computer for the first time is called _______________. [two-word, non-plural answer]

Answer 30

Cold Boot

Question 31

Open source software is marketed for profit by software publishers that require strict adherence to copyright rules. T/F

Answer 31

False

Question 32

In an OS considered to be system software or application software

Answer 32

System software

Question 33

The ________ process is run each time the computer starts. It involves running BIOS, loading the OS, detecting the hardware, and selecting the configuration.

Answer 33

Boot

Question 34

The tangible and physical aspects of a computer are called ________.

Answer 34

Hardware

Question 35

MS Windows, Mac iOS, Linux, and UNIX are popular platforms in today’s market for a(n) ____________________.

Answer 35

????

Question 36

_________ acquire technology when it is first introduced while _________ wait to acquire technology until it is proven.

Answer 36

Leaders. Followers

Question 37

Moore’s Law states that computing power doubles every 18 months. T/F

Answer 37

True

Question 38

What is the filename in the following path? C:\Documents\Sandy\letter.docx

Answer 38

letter.docx

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a function of the operating system?

Answer 39

Staying connected to the internet

Question 40

The term _____ refers to the core microcomputer component that holds the complex array of electronics that connect a computer’s varied components. [one-word, non-plural answer]

Answer 40

motherboard

Question 41

What is the study, design, development, implementation, support, and management of computer-based information systems? [two-word, non-plural answer]

Answer 41

Information systems