Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are using a tool on your computer to organize a variety of files in folders. What is the term for this kind of tool?

Accepted Answer

A)  file manager 
B)  search tool 
C)  image viewer 
D)  defragmenter 
A)  file manager 
B)  search tool 
C)  image viewer 
D)  defragmenter

Question 2

What kind of software helps users of all skill levels create web pages that include graphics, video, audio, animation, and other special effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  website authoring 
B)  website software 
C)  website publishing 
D)  website editing 
A)  website authoring 
B)  website software 
C)  website publishing 
D)  website editing

Question 3

Which of the following tools searches for and removes unnecessary files?

Accepted Answer

A)  disk defragmenter 
B)  uninstaller 
C)  disk cleanup 
D)  file manager 
A)  disk defragmenter 
B)  uninstaller 
C)  disk cleanup 
D)  file manager

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When data in a spreadsheet program is changed, what occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nothing; once entered, the data cannot be changed. 
B)  All calculations can be recalculated. 
C)  The worksheet is reorganized using preconfigured algorithms to conform to the formatting and hierarchical requirements of the spreadsheet program. 
D)  A new version of the spreadsheet is saved automatically so that both the old version and the new version are available. 
A)  Nothing; once entered, the data cannot be changed. 
B)  All calculations can be recalculated. 
C)  The worksheet is reorganized using preconfigured algorithms to conform to the formatting and hierarchical requirements of the spreadsheet program. 
D)  A new version of the spreadsheet is saved automatically so that both the old version and the new version are available.

Question 5

Which of the following adjusts the difference in appearance between light and dark areas of a photo?

Accepted Answer

A)  sharpness 
B)  crispness 
C)  brightness 
D)  contrast 
A)  sharpness 
B)  crispness 
C)  brightness 
D)  contrast

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In a spreadsheet program, how is data organized?

Accepted Answer

A)  in a notebook containing thousands of pages 
B)  in columns and cells collectively called a notebook 
C)  in rows and columns collectively called a worksheet 
D)  in rows and columns collectively called a spreadsheet 
A)  in a notebook containing thousands of pages 
B)  in columns and cells collectively called a notebook 
C)  in rows and columns collectively called a worksheet 
D)  in rows and columns collectively called a spreadsheet

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Windows, Mac OS, and which other operating system constitute three desktop operating systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  DOS 
B)  Linux 
C)  Amazon 
D)  Internet Explorer 
A)  DOS 
B)  Linux 
C)  Amazon 
D)  Internet Explorer

Question 8

Buying a collection of programs in a software suite usually costs significantly more than purchasing them individually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the term for a square-shaped coded graphic that corresponds to a web address or other information?

Accepted Answer

A)  ISBN code 
B)  bar code 
C)  USPS code 
D)  QR code 
A)  ISBN code 
B)  bar code 
C)  USPS code 
D)  QR code

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is product activation?

Accepted Answer

A)  a technique to ensure software is not installed on more computers than legally licensed 
B)  the method used by some software companies to guarantee that software purchased on the web will work on the computer on which the software was downloaded 
C)  the process of entering registration information so that users of the software will receive newsletters and other marketing materials regarding purchased software 
D)  a term used to describe starting application software purchased in a retail store 
A)  a technique to ensure software is not installed on more computers than legally licensed 
B)  the method used by some software companies to guarantee that software purchased on the web will work on the computer on which the software was downloaded 
C)  the process of entering registration information so that users of the software will receive newsletters and other marketing materials regarding purchased software 
D)  a term used to describe starting application software purchased in a retail store

Question 11

Clipping is the process of transferring an item from a clipboard to a specific location in a document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following kinds of programs displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window on webpages, email, or other Internet service?

Accepted Answer

A)  spyware 
B)  phishing 
C)  adware 
D)  trojan horse 
A)  spyware 
B)  phishing 
C)  adware 
D)  trojan horse

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Antivirus programs look for a specific pattern of virus code. What is this pattern called?

Accepted Answer

A)  virus map 
B)  virus signature 
C)  virus index 
D)  virus identifier 
A)  virus map 
B)  virus signature 
C)  virus index 
D)  virus identifier

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises: Detects and protects a computer and its data from unauthorized intrusions

Accepted Answer

The Answer of media sharing and browser and clip art is...

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If someone you know is purchasing word processing software, what features can she expect to find in the software?

Accepted Answer

A)  wordwrap, spell checker, clip art 
B)  search and replace, word adjust, collaboration 
C)  columns, templates, autowrite 
D)  mail merge, wrapcheck, thesaurus 
A)  wordwrap, spell checker, clip art 
B)  search and replace, word adjust, collaboration 
C)  columns, templates, autowrite 
D)  mail merge, wrapcheck, thesaurus

Question 16

Many worksheet cells like those in the accompanying figure contain a number that can be used in a calculation. What is the name for this?

Accepted Answer

A)  function 
B)  index 
C)  formula 
D)  value 
A)  function 
B)  index 
C)  formula 
D)  value

Question 17

Using tax preparation software, taxpayers can file their state and federal tax returns online, in a process called e-filing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The programmer of a virus, known as a virus author, intentionally writes a virus program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a utility that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file?

Accepted Answer

A)  graphics manager 
B)  JPEG utility 
C)  ·PNG player 
D)  image viewer 
A)  graphics manager 
B)  JPEG utility 
C)  ·PNG player 
D)  image viewer

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What was the original purpose of a screen saver?

Accepted Answer

A)  to prevent images from being permanently etched on a monitor's screen 
B)  to protect a computer by requiring a password to deactivate it 
C)  to prevent access by hackers and avoid viruses 
D)  to save energy by reducing the monitor activity 
A)  to prevent images from being permanently etched on a monitor's screen 
B)  to protect a computer by requiring a password to deactivate it 
C)  to prevent access by hackers and avoid viruses 
D)  to save energy by reducing the monitor activity

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are using a tool on your computer to organize a variety of files in folders. What is the term for this kind of tool?

What kind of software helps users of all skill levels create web pages that include graphics, video, audio, animation, and other special effects?

Which of the following tools searches for and removes unnecessary files?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When data in a spreadsheet program is changed, what occurs?

Which of the following adjusts the difference in appearance between light and dark areas of a photo?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In a spreadsheet program, how is data organized?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Windows, Mac OS, and which other operating system constitute three desktop operating systems?

Buying a collection of programs in a software suite usually costs significantly more than purchasing them individually.

What is the term for a square-shaped coded graphic that corresponds to a web address or other information?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is product activation?

Clipping is the process of transferring an item from a clipboard to a specific location in a document.

Which of the following kinds of programs displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window on webpages, email, or other Internet service?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Antivirus programs look for a specific pattern of virus code. What is this pattern called?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If someone you know is purchasing word processing software, what features can she expect to find in the software?

Many worksheet cells like those in the accompanying figure contain a number that can be used in a calculation. What is the name for this?

Using tax preparation software, taxpayers can file their state and federal tax returns online, in a process called e-filing.

The programmer of a virus, known as a virus author, intentionally writes a virus program.

Which of the following is a utility that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What was the original purpose of a screen saver?

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are using a tool on your computer to organize a variety of files in folders. What is the term for this kind of tool?

What kind of software helps users of all skill levels create web pages that include graphics, video, audio, animation, and other special effects?

Which of the following tools searches for and removes unnecessary files?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When data in a spreadsheet program is changed, what occurs?

Which of the following adjusts the difference in appearance between light and dark areas of a photo?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In a spreadsheet program, how is data organized?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Windows, Mac OS, and which other operating system constitute three desktop operating systems?

Buying a collection of programs in a software suite usually costs significantly more than purchasing them individually.

What is the term for a square-shaped coded graphic that corresponds to a web address or other information?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is product activation?

Clipping is the process of transferring an item from a clipboard to a specific location in a document.

Which of the following kinds of programs displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window on webpages, email, or other Internet service?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Antivirus programs look for a specific pattern of virus code. What is this pattern called?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If someone you know is purchasing word processing software, what features can she expect to find in the software?

Many worksheet cells like those in the accompanying figure contain a number that can be used in a calculation. What is the name for this?

Using tax preparation software, taxpayers can file their state and federal tax returns online, in a process called e-filing.

The programmer of a virus, known as a virus author, intentionally writes a virus program.

Which of the following is a utility that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What was the original purpose of a screen saver?

Introducing Today S Technologies

Connecting and Communicating Online

Computers and Mobile Devices

Digital Security Ethics and Privacy

Computing Components

Input and Output

Digital Storage

Operating Systems

Communicating Digital Content

Building Solutions

Working in the Enterprise

Focus on Web Development

Practice Test for Mindtap

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