Module 4 Flashcards
What is the temporary Windows storage area that holds items you copy or cut called?
a.
the cloud
b.
the buffer
c.
the Library
d.
the Clipboard
D. the Clipboard
Reason: According to the notes, the Clipboard is a temporary storage area that stores items you copy or cut until they are pasted elsewhere
A data file contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps. True or false?
False
Reason: The notes distinguish between data files and executable files. Data files contain information you can manipulate (like documents or spreadsheets), whereas executable files contain instructions needed to run programs and apps
When you open the file manager you have access to frequently or recently opened files and folders, favorite files and folders, and the main folders on your computer or device. True or false?
True
Reason: File managers like File Explorer or Finder give access to frequently and recently used files, as well as main directories for easy navigation
Which of the following units measure millions of bytes of data?
A.
gigabytes
B.
megabytes
C.
kilobytes
D.
terabytes
B. megabytes
Reason: A megabyte (MB) is equivalent to one million bytes. This unit is used to measure relatively small data sizes compared to gigabytes or terabytes
______ is any data and instructions entered into the memory.
A.
Output
B.
Input
C.
Information
D.
Objection
B. Input
Reason: The notes define input as data or commands sent to the computer’s memory, which are then processed into output
CAPS LOCK is a sticky key. True or false?
False
Reason: Although the CAPS LOCK key can stay active until turned off, sticky keys are an accessibility feature that allows modifier keys like SHIFT or CTRL to remain active without being held down continuously
When you work on a file using a web app, changes are saved as you make them. True or false?
True
Reason: Web apps typically save changes automatically in real-time, minimizing the need for manual saving
The operating system manages interactions between hardware and software. True or false?
True
Reason: The notes explain that the operating system (OS) acts as an intermediary, managing interactions between hardware components and software applications
A shortcut icon puts the actual file, folder, or app on the desktop, removing it from the location where it is saved on your computer or device. True or false?
alse
Reason: A shortcut is merely a link to the original file, folder, or app. It does not move the original item from its storage location
The ______ window is the window you are currently using, which appears in front of any other open windows.
A.
active
B.
native
C.
forward
D.
default
A. active
Reason: The active window is the one currently being interacted with, usually appearing on top of other open windows
File properties are the same no matter what type of file. true or false?
False
Reason: Different file types have different properties. For example, an image file might include dimensions, while a text file includes word count
Which of the following is NOT true about RAM?
A.
Every program and app requires RAM.
B.
RAM is nonvolatile memory.
C.
The system can assign virtual memory to function as RAM.
D.
RAM stores open apps and document data while a computer or device is on.
B. RAM is nonvolatile memory.
Reason: The notes emphasize that RAM is volatile memory, meaning it loses its contents when the device is powered off
The kernel is the core of an operating system. True or false?
True
Reason: The kernel manages memory, processes, and hardware resources, forming the core of the operating system
An operating system is a program that manages the complete operation of your computer or mobile device and lets you interact with it. True or false?
True
Reason: The lecture notes describe the operating system as the software responsible for managing all system operations and user interactions
Moving or copying a folder affects all of the contents of the folder. True or false?
True
Reason: When a folder is moved or copied, all the files and subfolders within it are transferred or duplicated along with the folder itself
