Exam 1 (word and computer basics) Flashcards
Which of the following is a reason to use Track Changes?
To keep track of all additions, deletions, and formatting changes to a document
An Alphabetical listing of topics of interest, but not necessarily sources, in a book or paper is a(n):
index
To enable Word to create a Table of Contents, you must ensure that which of the following is in place?
Heading styles are applied to headings at appropriate levels.
Where is a footnote shown?
At the bottom of the page in which the footnote is referenced.
All writing styles require a ____ indent for a bibliography or works cited page.
hanging
A purpose of a citation is to:
direct a reader to a source of information.
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?
Merge
To ensure that columns and rows are the same size and width, you should:
select Distribute Rows or Distribute Columns in the Cell Size group.
After a table structure is created, you can enter all of the following in a cell EXCEPT:
a header
What happens if you are in the last cell of a table and press Tab?
A new row is created
Which of the following is NOT a tab type in Word 2013?
Block
Default tab stops are set every _________.
half-inch
To apply formatting characteristics of a selected header to other headers, you can create and apply…
style
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.
Sections
A line that surrounds a paragraph, page, or a table is a:
border
Which of the following is a reason to use tabs in a document?
arrange text in columns
To set apart a lengthy quote in a research paper, you would apply which of the following indents?
Both left and right
Which of the following is the best choice of font for a typical business document?
Times New Roman 12 pt.
To force a page break where it would not normally occur:
press CTRL+Enter
The normal margin setting for all sides, which is in effect when you begin a new document is:
1”
How does watermark text usually display in a document?
As very light, washed-out text
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.
Nonbreaking space
To provide easy (one-click) access to a commonly used command, you might customize this feature.
Quick Access Toolbar
Which of the following is FALSE about headers and footers in Word 2013?
A document cannot display both a header and a footer
One reason to display nonprinting characters in a document is to:
troubleshoot a document.
The computer function in which raw data is received is known as:
input
The computer function in which raw data is converted into meaningful information is known as:
processing
The two main categories of software are:
system software and application software.
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:
application software
OS is an abbreviation for which of the following terms?
Operating System
The computer function where output is saved for later use is known as:
storage.
The CPU is often referred to as the _____ of the computer.
brain
The most important type of memory that a typical computer uses during the processing operation is _____ memory.
random access
A floppy disk is an example of:
legacy technology.
A(n) ______ is a series of steps that results in the solution to a problem.
Algorithm
Which of the following computers would be used in a large corporation to complete huge processing needs, such as airline reservations?
- minicomputer
- Mainframe
Spell checking a document is an example of the computer’s ability to perform the _____ function.
processing
Users connect to networks on PCs called:
clients
A server us a computer that:
makes programs and data available to people who are connected to a computer network.
A client that accesses the server but does most of the processing on the data in its own is called a(n):
fat client.
A _____ is a client that relies on the server for its processing ability.
thin client
Which of the following is a type of product that complements the human body’s best posture and functionality?
Ergonomic
Which of the following requires computer access to individuals with disabilities?
The Americans with disabilities Act of 1990
The recent branch of philosophy that deals with computer-related moral dilemmas is called:
computer ethics
When and entire job category is made obsolete by advances in technology, it is called:
structural unemployment.
A byte:
is the equivalent of eight binary digits.
computers count with _____ numbers.
binary
Of the following, which represents the largest amount of data?
petabyte
Approximately how much text is stored in a gigabyte?
1,000 books
Five bits result in __ possibilities.
32
Comparing a binary digit to a ____ is an easy-to-understand analogy.
light switch
A ____ is the smallest unit of information that a computer can work with.
bit
The most widely known used character code is:
ASCII
The ____ contains a computer’s main hardware components.
system unit
Which of the following components would NOT be found inside the system unit?
USB port
In the strictest sense of the term, the ___ contains the CPU.
motherboard
The central processing unit (CPU):
is an integrated chip capable of processing signals.
A processor’s instruction set:
is unique to the type of processor.
The four-step process of fetch, decode, execute, and store is called a(n):
machine cycle.
Which of the following subcomponents of the CPU takes instructions from memory and decodes the instructions?
microprocessor
The greater the number of ____ on a microprocessor, and proximity to each other, the faster the processing speed.
transistors
The number of operations per clock tick affects:
microprocessor performance.
A technique that uses more than one processor to execute a program called:
parallel processing.
RAM stands for:
random access memory.
Which of the following types of memory has L1, L2, and L3 levels of storage?
cache
Which of the following keys or key combinations is typically used to display onscreen help?
F1
The pointing device that look similar to a semi-blunt pen and is frequently used in CAD applications is referred to as a:
stylus
The most widely used pointing device is the:
mouse
which of the following types of software converts scanned text into a text file?
OCR
The ___ is a pattern of bars printed on merchandise that stores information about the item.
UPC
A representation of an image as a matrix of pixels is called a _____ image.
bit-mapped
In a cathode-ray tube monitor, which of the following three colors are combined to produce various shades?
red, green, and blue
The quoted size of a monitor is determined by measuring it _______.
diagonally
A laser printer is a high-resolution printer that uses which of the following types of technology?
Electrostatic
A hard disk drive consists of several fixed, rapidly rotating disks called:
platters
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?
Linear
A pie-shaped wedge of a hard disk is called which of the following?
Sector
Damaged areas of a disk that can no longer hold data are called:
bad sectors.
The amount of time it takes a device from the request for information to that information’s delivery is known as:
access time.
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting hard disk performance?
The existence of disk partitions
A flash drive is a type of storage that uses which of the following circuitry?
Solid-state
______ is the maximum storage capacity for a CD-ROM.
700 MB
____ is the maximum capacity for a DVD.
17gb
____ uses the spin of electrons to store information, resulting in the ability of memory operation at much higher speeds.
Racetrack memory
Which of the following is NOT an example of a solid state storage device?
cache memory
The set of programs designed to manage the resources of a computer is the:
operating system.
Like a traffic officer, the computer’s OS works at the intersection of:
application software, the user, and the computer’s hardware.
The process of loading the OS to memory is which of the following?
Booting
Starting a computer that is already turned on is called a:
warm boot.
The ___ is the central part of the OS that consists of actions the OS uses most frequently, such as starting applications.
kernel
The first OS function is:
starting the computer.
Which of the following is true about RAM?
all of the above
- it is located on the motherboard. - It holds all programs in use - It holds documents in progress.
The BIOS
equips the computer with the instructions needed to accept keyboard input and display information on the screen.
Which of the following checks to see that the hardware is operating appropriately?
POST
All of the following are involved in loading the operation system EXCEPT:
adjusting the setup program in the BIOS.
An operating system that requires you to quit one application before starting a different application is referred to as a ____ operating system.
single-tasking
Virtual memory is an enhanced way to utilize the main memory by:
using a hard disk to swapfile when memory is full
The ____ is responsible for managing memory.
operating system
The best way to improve the performance of your computer is to:
install more RAM in the computer because the random access memory works faster than the hard disk.
Drivers for frequently used input and output devices are:
often included with most operating systems.
Which of the following computer interfaces is the most popular?
GUI
It is important to defragment your computer disk because fragmented files:
reduce disk performance.
Compression enables faster downloads, but then you have to ____ the files after downloading.
decompress
System utilities are used for all of the following purposes EXCEPT to:
serve as an internet interface with your internet browser.
All of the following are true about embedded operating systems EXCEPT:
they are all designed to be used as a supplement to traditional operating systems.
The ___ provides the environment in which the application software runs.
operating system
Application software:
includes programs that you use to complete a specific task such as letters and presentations.
____ include word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation graphics, and personal information management applications.
Personal productivity programs
PowerPoint is an example of a:
presentation graphics program.
_____ include desktop publishing and multimedia authoring programs, animation programs, image-editing programs and 3-D rendering programs.
Multimedia and graphics software
Which of the following is the lossy file format used on the Web?
JPEG
Which of the following type of graphic is created by a drawing program?
Vector
Which of the following is the default Microsoft Windows sound file format?
WAV
Which of the following is the name of the organization that sets Web standards?
W3C
Because Web browsers can read ____ files, that form of animation is common on the Web.
GIF
___, a new wave of office suites, makes it possible to share files with others, resulting in easier group collaboration.
Web-hosted technology
Unlike other Web-hosted technology, ____ permits opening and editing files directly within the user’s Web browser.
Google Docs
Spyware software can perform all of the following EXCEPT:
It can avoid compatibility problems.
Programs that are designed for specialized fields or the business market are known as _____ applications.
tailor-made
Which type of software would you install if you want the programs to share resources?
A software suite containing word processing, spreadsheet, and other programs
The system requirements for a software program indicate the:
minimum level of equipment needed for the computer to run the software.
Most software licenses included with programs that you purchase give you the right to install the program on:
one computer.
Software that you can use on “try before you buy” basis is known as:
shareware
Which of the following happens when you launch an application?
Program files are copied from the hard disk to the memory.
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:
activate the Autosave option and set it to save automatically every 10 minutes.
