Question 1

Andre cannot find the document he was just working on and he needs to find it fast.How would he use the file manager to find it?

Accepted Answer

A)  He can navigate through all the folders looking for it. 
B)  He can use the search tool to locate it by name,content,or date. 
C)  He could restore old documents from the Recycle Bin in case it was accidentally deleted. 
D)  He could clear the cache as it might be interrupting his computers memory. 
A)  He can navigate through all the folders looking for it. 
B)  He can use the search tool to locate it by name,content,or date. 
C)  He could restore old documents from the Recycle Bin in case it was accidentally deleted. 
D)  He could clear the cache as it might be interrupting his computers memory. B

Question 2

How is an executable file different from a data file?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unlike a data file,you can manipulate an executable file. 
B)  Unlike a data file,executable files contain numbers,words and pictures. 
C)  Unlike a data file,you cannot open and read executable files. 
D)  Unlike a data file,executable files can be used for a presentation. 
A)  Unlike a data file,you can manipulate an executable file. 
B)  Unlike a data file,executable files contain numbers,words and pictures. 
C)  Unlike a data file,you cannot open and read executable files. 
D)  Unlike a data file,executable files can be used for a presentation. C

Question 3

You are having trouble closing a program.You have tried to hit the Close button,the keyboard shortcut to close the program,and closing it from the taskbar.Before shutting down your computer,what other troubleshooting steps could you try?

Accepted Answer

A)  You can hold down the power button and count to ten (10)so the computer will reset. 
B)  You can open your computer or device's version of the task manager to view running programs and shut down the app. 
C)  You can go to settings and uninstall the program that is stuck in the open mode. 
D)  You can drag the open window to the Recycle Bin or Trash icon on the desktop to close it. 
A)  You can hold down the power button and count to ten (10)so the computer will reset. 
B)  You can open your computer or device's version of the task manager to view running programs and shut down the app. 
C)  You can go to settings and uninstall the program that is stuck in the open mode. 
D)  You can drag the open window to the Recycle Bin or Trash icon on the desktop to close it. B

Question 4

What happens if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder?

Accepted Answer

A)  It will encrypt the second file until you use a key to decode it,as the computer thinks it is a virus. 
B)  It will overwrite it unless you add a number,date,or initials to differentiate the files. 
C)  It will reject it and place a temporary version in the Recycle Bin. 
D)  It will place it on the Clipboard until you can find a new location for the second file. 
A)  It will encrypt the second file until you use a key to decode it,as the computer thinks it is a virus. 
B)  It will overwrite it unless you add a number,date,or initials to differentiate the files. 
C)  It will reject it and place a temporary version in the Recycle Bin. 
D)  It will place it on the Clipboard until you can find a new location for the second file.

Question 5

How do you know if a device is an input device or an output device?

Accepted Answer

A)  An input device creates formats in text,graphics,audio,video,or any combination of these.An output device is a touchscreen or keyboard. 
B)  An input device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device.An output device is how the processed information is displayed. 
C)  An input device is how the processed information is displayed.An output device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device. 
D)  An input device includes speakers,headphones,and interactive whiteboards.An output device includes game controllers and webcams. 
A)  An input device creates formats in text,graphics,audio,video,or any combination of these.An output device is a touchscreen or keyboard. 
B)  An input device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device.An output device is how the processed information is displayed. 
C)  An input device is how the processed information is displayed.An output device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device. 
D)  An input device includes speakers,headphones,and interactive whiteboards.An output device includes game controllers and webcams.

Question 6

Which property is assigned to a file by the operating system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Date 
B)  Size 
C)  Location 
D)  Type 
A)  Date 
B)  Size 
C)  Location 
D)  Type

Question 7

Which of the following operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Linux 
B)  macOS 
C)  Windows 
D)  UNIX 
A)  Linux 
B)  macOS 
C)  Windows 
D)  UNIX

Question 8

You are describing the boot process to a friend and get to the step where the device loads the operating files into RAM,including the kernel.Your friend starts to laugh because she was not aware that there were kernels in her computer.What do you tell her?

Accepted Answer

A)  The kernel triggers a series of steps and checks as the computer loads the operating system. 
B)  The kernel executes a series of test to check the components and identifies connected devices and checks their settings. 
C)  The kernel is a temporary storage area designed to help speed up processing time. 
D)  The kernel is the core of an operating system that manages memory,runs programs,and assigns resources. 
A)  The kernel triggers a series of steps and checks as the computer loads the operating system. 
B)  The kernel executes a series of test to check the components and identifies connected devices and checks their settings. 
C)  The kernel is a temporary storage area designed to help speed up processing time. 
D)  The kernel is the core of an operating system that manages memory,runs programs,and assigns resources.

Question 9

Dion's mother called and said that her computer would not run Microsoft Word anymore.Which of the following best explains why her computer would not be running Microsoft Word anymore?

Accepted Answer

A)  There's a problem with the utility software that runs the computer. 
B)  There's a problem with operating system,which manages the complete operation of the computer and lets you interact with it,so when his mother wanted to run Microsoft Word,it would have started the program. 
C)  There's a problem with the app,which manages memory on your device. 
D)  Flash drives are needed to run word processing programs,so when his mother wanted to run Microsoft Word,she would have needed a flash drive. 
A)  There's a problem with the utility software that runs the computer. 
B)  There's a problem with operating system,which manages the complete operation of the computer and lets you interact with it,so when his mother wanted to run Microsoft Word,it would have started the program. 
C)  There's a problem with the app,which manages memory on your device. 
D)  Flash drives are needed to run word processing programs,so when his mother wanted to run Microsoft Word,she would have needed a flash drive.

Question 10

Non-volatile memory is temporary and loses its contents when the power is turned off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the first step in the boot process?

Accepted Answer

A)  The processor begins to run the bootstrap program. 
B)  The computer or device receives power from the power supply or battery and send it to the circuitry. 
C)  The bootstrap program executes a series of tests to check the components. 
D)  The computer or device loads the system configuration and prompts you for user verification. 
A)  The processor begins to run the bootstrap program. 
B)  The computer or device receives power from the power supply or battery and send it to the circuitry. 
C)  The bootstrap program executes a series of tests to check the components. 
D)  The computer or device loads the system configuration and prompts you for user verification.

Question 12

When you want to add information to a document,what role does your operating system play?

Accepted Answer

A)  starts the word processing program 
B)  provides tools for you to open the document 
C)  saves your unsaved work to temporary storage 
D)  finds the hard drive 
A)  starts the word processing program 
B)  provides tools for you to open the document 
C)  saves your unsaved work to temporary storage 
D)  finds the hard drive

Question 13

If you add a slideshow to play as your desktop theme,you have customized your system software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Simon has difficulty pressing and holding multiple command keys at a time,such as CTRL+ALT+DEL.What option does he have to still take advantage of using the shortcut keys?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use the mouse 
B)  Enable sticky keys 
C)  Change the screen to touch screen 
D)  Move apps to the taskbar 
A)  Use the mouse 
B)  Enable sticky keys 
C)  Change the screen to touch screen 
D)  Move apps to the taskbar

Question 15

Which of the following may cause your computer to slow down?

Accepted Answer

A)  Executing apps 
B)  Swapping 
C)  Paging 
D)  Caching 
A)  Executing apps 
B)  Swapping 
C)  Paging 
D)  Caching

Question 16

Tikenya was responsible for creating the PowerPoint presentation for the group project.When it was complete,she wanted to email it to all the group members,but her email service told her the file was too large.She compressed it and was then able to send it.How were the other members able to then see the PowerPoint presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  They had to attach to another file. 
B)  They had to zip it on their computer. 
C)  They had to drag it into a folder. 
D)  They had to unzip or extract it. 
A)  They had to attach to another file. 
B)  They had to zip it on their computer. 
C)  They had to drag it into a folder. 
D)  They had to unzip or extract it.

Question 17

What concerns are there about open source programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Programmers will add functionality and sell their versions. 
B)  Programmers will enhance the code faster than the computer hardware can keep up. 
C)  Programmers will hide the code enabling them to control and profit from the programs. 
D)  Programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system. 
A)  Programmers will add functionality and sell their versions. 
B)  Programmers will enhance the code faster than the computer hardware can keep up. 
C)  Programmers will hide the code enabling them to control and profit from the programs. 
D)  Programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system.

Question 18

Why is the date a file was modified useful?

Accepted Answer

A)  It identifies the most recent version. 
B)  It identifies the day it was created. 
C)  It identifies the location of the file. 
D)  It identified the last day the file was opened. 
A)  It identifies the most recent version. 
B)  It identifies the day it was created. 
C)  It identifies the location of the file. 
D)  It identified the last day the file was opened.

Question 19

What would happen if you tried to open a file created in one app in a different app?

Accepted Answer

A)  It will turn it into a graphic. 
B)  It will forever change the organization. 
C)  It will not open. 
D)  It will crash and destroy the file. 
A)  It will turn it into a graphic. 
B)  It will forever change the organization. 
C)  It will not open. 
D)  It will crash and destroy the file.

Question 20

Kumar was working on his term paper and had not saved his work before the battery died on his laptop.He panics because the paper is due in less than hour and he does not have time to retype it.He calls you,his classmate,in a panic.What would be the best advice to give Kumar?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask the instructor for an extension and start typing it over. 
B)  The computer stored the file in RAM,so if he charges his laptop his paper should be fine. 
C)  Buy a new computer with a better battery. 
D)  The computer moved the file to the Recycle Bin,so he should restore all those files to find the one he needs. 
A)  Ask the instructor for an extension and start typing it over. 
B)  The computer stored the file in RAM,so if he charges his laptop his paper should be fine. 
C)  Buy a new computer with a better battery. 
D)  The computer moved the file to the Recycle Bin,so he should restore all those files to find the one he needs.

Andre cannot find the document he was just working on and he needs to find it fast.How would he use the file manager to find it?

How is an executable file different from a data file?

You are having trouble closing a program.You have tried to hit the Close button,the keyboard shortcut to close the program,and closing it from the taskbar.Before shutting down your computer,what other troubleshooting steps could you try?

What happens if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder?

How do you know if a device is an input device or an output device?

Which property is assigned to a file by the operating system?

Which of the following operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?

You are describing the boot process to a friend and get to the step where the device loads the operating files into RAM,including the kernel.Your friend starts to laugh because she was not aware that there were kernels in her computer.What do you tell her?

Dion's mother called and said that her computer would not run Microsoft Word anymore.Which of the following best explains why her computer would not be running Microsoft Word anymore?

Non-volatile memory is temporary and loses its contents when the power is turned off.

What is the first step in the boot process?

When you want to add information to a document,what role does your operating system play?

If you add a slideshow to play as your desktop theme,you have customized your system software.

Simon has difficulty pressing and holding multiple command keys at a time,such as CTRL+ALT+DEL.What option does he have to still take advantage of using the shortcut keys?

Which of the following may cause your computer to slow down?

What concerns are there about open source programs?

Why is the date a file was modified useful?

What would happen if you tried to open a file created in one app in a different app?

Kumar was working on his term paper and had not saved his work before the battery died on his laptop.He panics because the paper is due in less than hour and he does not have time to retype it.He calls you,his classmate,in a panic.What would be the best advice to give Kumar?

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Andre cannot find the document he was just working on and he needs to find it fast.How would he use the file manager to find it?

How is an executable file different from a data file?

You are having trouble closing a program.You have tried to hit the Close button,the keyboard shortcut to close the program,and closing it from the taskbar.Before shutting down your computer,what other troubleshooting steps could you try?

What happens if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder?

How do you know if a device is an input device or an output device?

Which property is assigned to a file by the operating system?

Which of the following operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?

You are describing the boot process to a friend and get to the step where the device loads the operating files into RAM,including the kernel.Your friend starts to laugh because she was not aware that there were kernels in her computer.What do you tell her?

Dion's mother called and said that her computer would not run Microsoft Word anymore.Which of the following best explains why her computer would not be running Microsoft Word anymore?

Non-volatile memory is temporary and loses its contents when the power is turned off.

What is the first step in the boot process?

When you want to add information to a document,what role does your operating system play?

If you add a slideshow to play as your desktop theme,you have customized your system software.

Simon has difficulty pressing and holding multiple command keys at a time,such as CTRL+ALT+DEL.What option does he have to still take advantage of using the shortcut keys?

Which of the following may cause your computer to slow down?

What concerns are there about open source programs?

Why is the date a file was modified useful?

What would happen if you tried to open a file created in one app in a different app?

Kumar was working on his term paper and had not saved his work before the battery died on his laptop.He panics because the paper is due in less than hour and he does not have time to retype it.He calls you,his classmate,in a panic.What would be the best advice to give Kumar?

Creating a Worksheet and a Chart

Formulas, functions, and Formatting

Working With Large Worksheets, charting, and What-If Analysis

Working With Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks

Creating, sorting, and Querying a Table

Creating Templates, importing Data, and Working With Smartart, images, and Screenshots

Working With Trendlines, pivot Table Reports, pivotchart Reports, and Slicers

Formula Auditing, data Validation, and Complex Problem Solving

Data Analysis With Power Tools and Creating Macros

User Interfaces, visual Basic for Applications Vba, and Collaboration Features in Excel

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