M5 Formative

Question 1

Application software is said to be downward compatible, meaning it will run on a new version of an operating system

Answer 1

false

Question 2

The _____ is the core of an operating system that maintains the computer’s clock, starts applications, and assigns the computer’s resources, such as devices, programs, apps, data, and information?

Answer 2

kernel

Question 3

_____ is a program placed on a computer without the user’s knowledge or consent that secretly collects information about the user, often related to Web browsing habits

Answer 3

spyware

Question 4

The iPhone and iPod devices are multi-touch, meaning that they recognize multiple points of contact.

Answer 4

true

Question 5

Ghosting is a severe problem with today’s displays.

Answer 5

false

Question 6

The BIOS executes a series of tests, collectively called the _____, which checks the various system components including the buses, system clock, adapter cards, RAM chips, mouse, keyboard, and drives.

Answer 6

POST

Question 7

A _____ does not replicate itself to other computers

Answer 7

trojan

Question 8

A(n) _____ viewer is a utility that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file?

Answer 8

image viewer

Question 9

Operating systems rarely provide a means to establish Internet connections.

Answer 9

false

Question 10

With a _____, users interact with menus and visual images such as icons, buttons, and other objects to issue commands

Answer 10

graphical user interphase (GUI)

Question 11

In a ________ , a user types commands or presses special keys on the keyboard (such as function keys or key combinations) to enter data and instructions.

Answer 11

command-line interface

Question 12

Some operating systems include a Web browser and an e-mail program, enabling users to begin accessing the Web and communicating with others as soon as they set up the Internet connection.

Answer 12

true

Question 13

Even if users are working on multiple programs simultaneously, it is impossible to run out of RAM.

Answer 13

false

Question 14

If a hard disk is damaged, a computer can be booted from a(n) ________ disk, which is usually a CD that contains a few system files that will start the computer.

Answer 14

recovery

Question 15

A pop-up ________ is a filtering program that stops pop-up ads from displaying on Web pages.

Answer 15

blocker

Question 16

In Windows, the ________ contains a list of programs that open automatically when users boot the computer.

Answer 16

startup folder

Question 17

Palm users can exchange information with other Palm users wirelessly.

Answer 17

true

Question 18

Some devices with the Windows Mobile operating system support handwriting and voice input.

Answer 18

true

Question 19

A(n) ________ program is a utility that protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files.

Answer 19

antivirus

Question 20

By compressing files, a backup utility program requires more storage space for the backup files than for the original files.

Answer 20

false

Question 21

A screen ________ causes a monitor’s screen to display a moving image or blank screen if no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for a specified period of time.

Answer 21

saver

Question 22

Client operating systems can operate with or without a network.

Answer 22

true

Question 23

The ________ of the document window usually displays a document’s file name

Answer 23

title bar

Question 24

________ software allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group.

Answer 24

presentation

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of paint/image editing software for the professional?

Answer 25

Adobe Illustrator

Question 26

Which of the following is an example of multimedia authoring software?

Answer 26

Adobe Director

Question 27

________ software allows users to modify a segment of a video, called a clip.

Answer 27

video editing

Question 28

A(n) ________ is a window that provides information, presents available options, or requests a response.

Answer 28

dialog box

Question 29

When computer users _____ a document, the computer sends a copy of the document to a medium such as paper

Answer 29

print

Question 30

A(n) _____, such as Cambria, Arial, and Calibri, is a name assigned to a specific design of characters

Answer 30

fonts

Question 31

_____ software provides the capabilities of paint software and also includes the ability to enhance and modify existing images and pictures

Answer 31

image editing

Question 32

most mobile devices, among other features, have a _____ functionality

Answer 32

personal information manager PIM