Question 1

In Windows, the only way to copy or move files is to use the Clipboard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Jazmyn cannot find the paper that she wrote last night. She is in a panic and you want to help her. What advice would you give her?

Accepted Answer

A) Go to the Start menu or Dock to see if the operating system saved it there. 
B) Retype the paper and save it in a new folder. 
C) Use the search tool to locate the file by file name, content, or date. 
D) Restart the computer and wait for the document to open automatically. 
A) Go to the Start menu or Dock to see if the operating system saved it there. 
B) Retype the paper and save it in a new folder. 
C) Use the search tool to locate the file by file name, content, or date. 
D) Restart the computer and wait for the document to open automatically. C

Question 3

When Jack takes a class, he saves all his work for that class with the name of the course. What is most likely happening to his saved files?

Accepted Answer

A) Because he is using the same name, the computer knows that the files are different so it adds a number to the name. 
B) Because he is using the same name, each time he saves he is overwriting his previous work. 
C) Because he is using the same name, the second document is put on the Clipboard until he selects a new name. 
D) Because he is using the same name, the computer creates a new folder and saves it there. 
A) Because he is using the same name, the computer knows that the files are different so it adds a number to the name. 
B) Because he is using the same name, each time he saves he is overwriting his previous work. 
C) Because he is using the same name, the second document is put on the Clipboard until he selects a new name. 
D) Because he is using the same name, the computer creates a new folder and saves it there. B

Question 4

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 5

Digital information processed into a useful form is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A) spooling 
B) output 
C) input 
D) default 
A) spooling 
B) output 
C) input 
D) default

Question 6

Compressing a file is also called _____ the file.

Accepted Answer

A) passing 
B) extracting 
C) zipping 
D) byting 
A) passing 
B) extracting 
C) zipping 
D) byting

Question 7

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

Accepted Answer

A) to create data files you can edit 
B) to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer 
C) to display the content of webpages 
D) to create apps and other programs 
A) to create data files you can edit 
B) to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer 
C) to display the content of webpages 
D) to create apps and other programs

Question 8

What does the operating system do if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder?

Accepted Answer

A) It moves the new file to a different folder. 
B) It overwrites the original file unless you add a number, date, or initials to differentiate the files. 
C) It rejects the new file and places a temporary version in the Recycle Bin. 
D) It saves the new file on the Clipboard until you paste it in a new location. 
A) It moves the new file to a different folder. 
B) It overwrites the original file unless you add a number, date, or initials to differentiate the files. 
C) It rejects the new file and places a temporary version in the Recycle Bin. 
D) It saves the new file on the Clipboard until you paste it in a new location.

Question 9

A file manager is used for all of the following except ____.

Accepted Answer

A) to move files 
B) to reorder files within a folder 
C) to change the contents of files 
D) to navigate between folders 
A) to move files 
B) to reorder files within a folder 
C) to change the contents of files 
D) to navigate between folders

Question 10

Simon has difficulty pressing and holding more than one key at a time, such as CTRL+ALT+DEL. What setting can he change to make this task easier?

Accepted Answer

A) Change the toggle key settings. 
B) Enable sticky keys. 
C) Adjust the keyboard sensitivity. 
D) Turn off keyboard shortcuts. 
A) Change the toggle key settings. 
B) Enable sticky keys. 
C) Adjust the keyboard sensitivity. 
D) Turn off keyboard shortcuts.

Question 11

A(n)_____ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.

Accepted Answer

A) spreadsheet 
B) data file 
C) file extension 
D) executable file 
A) spreadsheet 
B) data file 
C) file extension 
D) executable file

Question 12

What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device?

Accepted Answer

A) graphical user interface 
B) file storage 
C) flash drive 
D) platform 
A) graphical user interface 
B) file storage 
C) flash drive 
D) platform

Question 13

Swapping items between memory and storage is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A) flashing 
B) thrashing 
C) paging 
D) caching 
A) flashing 
B) thrashing 
C) paging 
D) caching

Question 14

In Windows, you use _____ to reorder, move, and navigate between folders.

Accepted Answer

A) File Explorer 
B) Finder 
C) File Finder 
D) Folder Explorer 
A) File Explorer 
B) Finder 
C) File Finder 
D) Folder Explorer

Question 15

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 identifies the last time 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 identifies the last time the file was opened.

Question 16

What should you do the first time you save a file?

Accepted Answer

A) Name the file. 
B) Compress the file. 
C) Set the file size. 
D) Change the creation date of the file. 
A) Name the file. 
B) Compress the file. 
C) Set the file size. 
D) Change the creation date of the file.

Question 17

What is the most common type of volatile memory?

Accepted Answer

A) read-only memory (ROM) 
B) flash memory 
C) random access memory (RAM) 
D) hard disk 
A) read-only memory (ROM) 
B) flash memory 
C) random access memory (RAM) 
D) hard disk

Question 18

Which of the following operating systems includes a virtual assistant?

Accepted Answer

A) macOS 
B) Linux 
C) UNIX 
D) Chrome OS 
A) macOS 
B) Linux 
C) UNIX 
D) Chrome OS

Question 19

Which of the following is not an input device?

Accepted Answer

A) microphone 
B) scanner 
C) headphone 
D) keyboard 
A) microphone 
B) scanner 
C) headphone 
D) keyboard

Question 20

The Close button reduces a window so that it only appears as a button on the taskbar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In Windows, the only way to copy or move files is to use the Clipboard.

Jazmyn cannot find the paper that she wrote last night. She is in a panic and you want to help her. What advice would you give her?

When Jack takes a class, he saves all his work for that class with the name of the course. What is most likely happening to his saved files?

Digital information processed into a useful form is called _____.

Compressing a file is also called _____ the file.

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

What does the operating system do if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder?

A file manager is used for all of the following except ____.

Simon has difficulty pressing and holding more than one key at a time, such as CTRL+ALT+DEL. What setting can he change to make this task easier?

A(n)_____ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.

What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device?

Swapping items between memory and storage is called _____.

In Windows, you use _____ to reorder, move, and navigate between folders.

Why is the date a file was modified useful?

What should you do the first time you save a file?

What is the most common type of volatile memory?

Which of the following operating systems includes a virtual assistant?

Which of the following is not an input device?

The Close button reduces a window so that it only appears as a button on the taskbar.

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In Windows, the only way to copy or move files is to use the Clipboard.

Jazmyn cannot find the paper that she wrote last night. She is in a panic and you want to help her. What advice would you give her?

When Jack takes a class, he saves all his work for that class with the name of the course. What is most likely happening to his saved files?

Digital information processed into a useful form is called _____.

Compressing a file is also called _____ the file.

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

What does the operating system do if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder?

A file manager is used for all of the following except ____.

Simon has difficulty pressing and holding more than one key at a time, such as CTRL+ALT+DEL. What setting can he change to make this task easier?

A(n)_____ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.

What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device?

Swapping items between memory and storage is called _____.

In Windows, you use _____ to reorder, move, and navigate between folders.

Why is the date a file was modified useful?

What should you do the first time you save a file?

What is the most common type of volatile memory?

Which of the following operating systems includes a virtual assistant?

Which of the following is not an input device?

The Close button reduces a window so that it only appears as a button on the taskbar.

Impact of Digital Technology

The Web

Computer Hardware

Software and Apps

Security and Safety

Digital Media

Program and App Use and Development

Web Development

Networking

Digital Communication

Digital Transformation: Cloud, E-Commerce, and Ai

Databases

Digital Ethics and Lifestyle

Digital Literacy and Technology

Filters