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Exam 1 (word and computer basics) Flashcards

1
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Which of the following is a reason to use Track Changes?

A

To keep track of all additions, deletions, and formatting changes to a document

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An Alphabetical listing of topics of interest, but not necessarily sources, in a book or paper is a(n):

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index

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To enable Word to create a Table of Contents, you must ensure that which of the following is in place?

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Heading styles are applied to headings at appropriate levels.

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Where is a footnote shown?

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At the bottom of the page in which the footnote is referenced.

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All writing styles require a ____ indent for a bibliography or works cited page.

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hanging

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6
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A purpose of a citation is to:

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direct a reader to a source of information.

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7
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The first row of a table often includes text in one cell that spans the width of all other table data below. What command enables you to design the first row in that manner?

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Merge

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8
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To ensure that columns and rows are the same size and width, you should:

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select Distribute Rows or Distribute Columns in the Cell Size group.

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9
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After a table structure is created, you can enter all of the following in a cell EXCEPT:

A

a header

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10
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What happens if you are in the last cell of a table and press Tab?

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A new row is created

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11
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Which of the following is NOT a tab type in Word 2013?

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Block

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12
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Default tab stops are set every _________.

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half-inch

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13
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To apply formatting characteristics of a selected header to other headers, you can create and apply…

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style

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14
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This Word feature enables you to format areas of a document differently, such as horizontally centering a headline while formatting remaining document text in columns.

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Sections

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15
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A line that surrounds a paragraph, page, or a table is a:

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border

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16
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Which of the following is a reason to use tabs in a document?

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arrange text in columns

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17
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To set apart a lengthy quote in a research paper, you would apply which of the following indents?

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Both left and right

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18
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Which of the following is the best choice of font for a typical business document?

A

Times New Roman 12 pt.

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19
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To force a page break where it would not normally occur:

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press CTRL+Enter

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20
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The normal margin setting for all sides, which is in effect when you begin a new document is:

A

1”

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21
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How does watermark text usually display in a document?

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As very light, washed-out text

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22
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To ensure that the text October 5 remains on one line document (without being divided between the month and day), you can place this symbol between the month and day.

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Nonbreaking space

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23
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To provide easy (one-click) access to a commonly used command, you might customize this feature.

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Quick Access Toolbar

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24
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Which of the following is FALSE about headers and footers in Word 2013?

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A document cannot display both a header and a footer

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25
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One reason to display nonprinting characters in a document is to:

A

troubleshoot a document.

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26
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The computer function in which raw data is received is known as:

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input

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27
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The computer function in which raw data is converted into meaningful information is known as:

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processing

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28
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The two main categories of software are:

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system software and application software.

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29
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The type of software that sits on top of the operating system and utilizes the computer’s capabilities to perform a user task is called:

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application software

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30
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OS is an abbreviation for which of the following terms?

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Operating System

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31
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The computer function where output is saved for later use is known as:

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storage.

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32
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The CPU is often referred to as the _____ of the computer.

A

brain

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33
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The most important type of memory that a typical computer uses during the processing operation is _____ memory.

A

random access

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34
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A floppy disk is an example of:

A

legacy technology.

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35
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A(n) ______ is a series of steps that results in the solution to a problem.

A

Algorithm

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36
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Which of the following computers would be used in a large corporation to complete huge processing needs, such as airline reservations?

A
  • minicomputer

- Mainframe

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37
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Spell checking a document is an example of the computer’s ability to perform the _____ function.

A

processing

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38
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Users connect to networks on PCs called:

A

clients

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39
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A server us a computer that:

A

makes programs and data available to people who are connected to a computer network.

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40
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A client that accesses the server but does most of the processing on the data in its own is called a(n):

A

fat client.

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41
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A _____ is a client that relies on the server for its processing ability.

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thin client

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42
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Which of the following is a type of product that complements the human body’s best posture and functionality?

A

Ergonomic

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43
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Which of the following requires computer access to individuals with disabilities?

A

The Americans with disabilities Act of 1990

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44
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The recent branch of philosophy that deals with computer-related moral dilemmas is called:

A

computer ethics

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45
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When and entire job category is made obsolete by advances in technology, it is called:

A

structural unemployment.

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46
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A byte:

A

is the equivalent of eight binary digits.

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47
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computers count with _____ numbers.

A

binary

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48
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Of the following, which represents the largest amount of data?

A

petabyte

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49
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Approximately how much text is stored in a gigabyte?

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1,000 books

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50
Q

Five bits result in __ possibilities.

A

32

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51
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Comparing a binary digit to a ____ is an easy-to-understand analogy.

A

light switch

52
Q

A ____ is the smallest unit of information that a computer can work with.

A

bit

53
Q

The most widely known used character code is:

A

ASCII

54
Q

The ____ contains a computer’s main hardware components.

A

system unit

55
Q

Which of the following components would NOT be found inside the system unit?

A

USB port

56
Q

In the strictest sense of the term, the ___ contains the CPU.

A

motherboard

57
Q

The central processing unit (CPU):

A

is an integrated chip capable of processing signals.

58
Q

A processor’s instruction set:

A

is unique to the type of processor.

59
Q

The four-step process of fetch, decode, execute, and store is called a(n):

A

machine cycle.

60
Q

Which of the following subcomponents of the CPU takes instructions from memory and decodes the instructions?

A

microprocessor

61
Q

The greater the number of ____ on a microprocessor, and proximity to each other, the faster the processing speed.

A

transistors

62
Q

The number of operations per clock tick affects:

A

microprocessor performance.

63
Q

A technique that uses more than one processor to execute a program called:

A

parallel processing.

64
Q

RAM stands for:

A

random access memory.

65
Q

Which of the following types of memory has L1, L2, and L3 levels of storage?

A

cache

66
Q

Which of the following keys or key combinations is typically used to display onscreen help?

A

F1

67
Q

The pointing device that look similar to a semi-blunt pen and is frequently used in CAD applications is referred to as a:

A

stylus

68
Q

The most widely used pointing device is the:

A

mouse

69
Q

which of the following types of software converts scanned text into a text file?

A

OCR

70
Q

The ___ is a pattern of bars printed on merchandise that stores information about the item.

A

UPC

71
Q

A representation of an image as a matrix of pixels is called a _____ image.

A

bit-mapped

72
Q

In a cathode-ray tube monitor, which of the following three colors are combined to produce various shades?

A

red, green, and blue

73
Q

The quoted size of a monitor is determined by measuring it _______.

A

diagonally

74
Q

A laser printer is a high-resolution printer that uses which of the following types of technology?

A

Electrostatic

75
Q

A hard disk drive consists of several fixed, rapidly rotating disks called:

A

platters

76
Q

A random access storage device can go directly to the requested data without having to go through which of the following type of search sequence?

A

Linear

77
Q

A pie-shaped wedge of a hard disk is called which of the following?

A

Sector

78
Q

Damaged areas of a disk that can no longer hold data are called:

A

bad sectors.

79
Q

The amount of time it takes a device from the request for information to that information’s delivery is known as:

A

access time.

80
Q

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting hard disk performance?

A

The existence of disk partitions

81
Q

A flash drive is a type of storage that uses which of the following circuitry?

A

Solid-state

82
Q

______ is the maximum storage capacity for a CD-ROM.

A

700 MB

83
Q

____ is the maximum capacity for a DVD.

A

17gb

84
Q

____ uses the spin of electrons to store information, resulting in the ability of memory operation at much higher speeds.

A

Racetrack memory

85
Q

Which of the following is NOT an example of a solid state storage device?

A

cache memory

86
Q

The set of programs designed to manage the resources of a computer is the:

A

operating system.

87
Q

Like a traffic officer, the computer’s OS works at the intersection of:

A

application software, the user, and the computer’s hardware.

88
Q

The process of loading the OS to memory is which of the following?

A

Booting

89
Q

Starting a computer that is already turned on is called a:

A

warm boot.

90
Q

The ___ is the central part of the OS that consists of actions the OS uses most frequently, such as starting applications.

A

kernel

91
Q

The first OS function is:

A

starting the computer.

92
Q

Which of the following is true about RAM?

A

all of the above

- it is located on the motherboard.
- It holds all programs in use    - It holds documents in progress.
93
Q

The BIOS

A

equips the computer with the instructions needed to accept keyboard input and display information on the screen.

94
Q

Which of the following checks to see that the hardware is operating appropriately?

A

POST

95
Q

All of the following are involved in loading the operation system EXCEPT:

A

adjusting the setup program in the BIOS.

96
Q

An operating system that requires you to quit one application before starting a different application is referred to as a ____ operating system.

A

single-tasking

97
Q

Virtual memory is an enhanced way to utilize the main memory by:

A

using a hard disk to swapfile when memory is full

98
Q

The ____ is responsible for managing memory.

A

operating system

99
Q

The best way to improve the performance of your computer is to:

A

install more RAM in the computer because the random access memory works faster than the hard disk.

100
Q

Drivers for frequently used input and output devices are:

A

often included with most operating systems.

101
Q

Which of the following computer interfaces is the most popular?

A

GUI

102
Q

It is important to defragment your computer disk because fragmented files:

A

reduce disk performance.

103
Q

Compression enables faster downloads, but then you have to ____ the files after downloading.

A

decompress

104
Q

System utilities are used for all of the following purposes EXCEPT to:

A

serve as an internet interface with your internet browser.

105
Q

All of the following are true about embedded operating systems EXCEPT:

A

they are all designed to be used as a supplement to traditional operating systems.

106
Q

The ___ provides the environment in which the application software runs.

A

operating system

107
Q

Application software:

A

includes programs that you use to complete a specific task such as letters and presentations.

108
Q

____ include word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation graphics, and personal information management applications.

A

Personal productivity programs

109
Q

PowerPoint is an example of a:

A

presentation graphics program.

110
Q

_____ include desktop publishing and multimedia authoring programs, animation programs, image-editing programs and 3-D rendering programs.

A

Multimedia and graphics software

111
Q

Which of the following is the lossy file format used on the Web?

A

JPEG

112
Q

Which of the following type of graphic is created by a drawing program?

A

Vector

113
Q

Which of the following is the default Microsoft Windows sound file format?

A

WAV

114
Q

Which of the following is the name of the organization that sets Web standards?

A

W3C

115
Q

Because Web browsers can read ____ files, that form of animation is common on the Web.

A

GIF

116
Q

___, a new wave of office suites, makes it possible to share files with others, resulting in easier group collaboration.

A

Web-hosted technology

117
Q

Unlike other Web-hosted technology, ____ permits opening and editing files directly within the user’s Web browser.

A

Google Docs

118
Q

Spyware software can perform all of the following EXCEPT:

A

It can avoid compatibility problems.

119
Q

Programs that are designed for specialized fields or the business market are known as _____ applications.

A

tailor-made

120
Q

Which type of software would you install if you want the programs to share resources?

A

A software suite containing word processing, spreadsheet, and other programs

121
Q

The system requirements for a software program indicate the:

A

minimum level of equipment needed for the computer to run the software.

122
Q

Most software licenses included with programs that you purchase give you the right to install the program on:

A

one computer.

123
Q

Software that you can use on “try before you buy” basis is known as:

A

shareware

124
Q

Which of the following happens when you launch an application?

A

Program files are copied from the hard disk to the memory.

125
Q

An efficient way to reduce the chance of losing all of the work in your life as a result of a power failure is to:

A

activate the Autosave option and set it to save automatically every 10 minutes.

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