Question 1

_____ are standard settings that control how the screen is set up and how a document looks when you first start typing.

Accepted Answer

A) Default settings 
B) Customized settings 
C) Startup settings 
D) Productivity settings 
A) Default settings 
B) Customized settings 
C) Startup settings 
D) Productivity settings

Question 2

Which of the following helps you more easily locate the files and folders you need?

Accepted Answer

A) storing each file in a separate folder 
B) saving all your files on the desktop 
C) grouping similar subfolders together in a folder 
D) grouping all your files in one folder 
A) storing each file in a separate folder 
B) saving all your files on the desktop 
C) grouping similar subfolders together in a folder 
D) grouping all your files in one folder

Question 3

Samir has saved a file named Project.docx in various locations on his hard drive and needs to work with the most recent version. What file property should he examine to find the most recent version of Project.docx?

Accepted Answer

A) Date Modified 
B) Date Created 
C) Date Accessed 
D) Date Taken 
A) Date Modified 
B) Date Created 
C) Date Accessed 
D) Date Taken

Question 4

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.

Question 5

During the boot process, what does the processor do after the computer circuits receive power?

Accepted Answer

A) It begins to run the bootstrap program. 
B) It loads all startup programs. 
C) It loads the operating system into RAM. 
D) It turns on all connected devices. 
A) It begins to run the bootstrap program. 
B) It loads all startup programs. 
C) It loads the operating system into RAM. 
D) It turns on all connected devices.

Question 6

An operating system is also called a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A) platform 
B) utility 
C) desktop 
D) version 
A) platform 
B) utility 
C) desktop 
D) version

Question 7

A(n)_____ protects your device against unauthorized access.

Accepted Answer

A) virtual machine 
B) user account 
C) personalization app 
D) administrative tool 
A) virtual machine 
B) user account 
C) personalization app 
D) administrative tool

Question 8

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 9

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 10

Operating systems can run only if they are installed on a hard drive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following features is a way to make a computer do what you want it to do?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Before you can open and edit a compressed file, you need to zip it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is an advantage to saving a file to a flash drive?

Accepted Answer

A) You can access the file from any device connected to the Internet. 
B) You can be assured that it saved your changes as you made them. 
C) You can take it with you and then work on it on another computer. 
D) You know that it is backed up on a hard drive in case you forget the file name. 
A) You can access the file from any device connected to the Internet. 
B) You can be assured that it saved your changes as you made them. 
C) You can take it with you and then work on it on another computer. 
D) You know that it is backed up on a hard drive in case you forget the file name.

Question 14

What happens when you delete a folder?

Accepted Answer

A) It is permanently removed from the computer. 
B) It is marked as destroyed on your computer. 
C) It is emptied of its contents. 
D) It goes the Recycle Bin or Trash folder. 
A) It is permanently removed from the computer. 
B) It is marked as destroyed on your computer. 
C) It is emptied of its contents. 
D) It goes the Recycle Bin or Trash folder.

Question 15

The bootstrap program executes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) startup apps that display the desktop 
B) tests that check components such as RAM and storage 
C) vital security protections 
D) stored user preferences 
A) startup apps that display the desktop 
B) tests that check components such as RAM and storage 
C) vital security protections 
D) stored user preferences

Question 16

A(n)_____ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device.

Accepted Answer

A) pic 
B) icon 
C) pointer 
D) shortcut 
A) pic 
B) icon 
C) pointer 
D) shortcut

Question 17

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 18

If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ROM 
B) RAM 
C) kernel 
D) libraries 
A) ROM 
B) RAM 
C) kernel 
D) libraries

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

On a desktop, the _____ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows.

Accepted Answer

A) program window 
B) active window 
C) minimized window 
D) restored window 
A) program window 
B) active window 
C) minimized window 
D) restored window

_____ are standard settings that control how the screen is set up and how a document looks when you first start typing.

Which of the following helps you more easily locate the files and folders you need?

Samir has saved a file named Project.docx in various locations on his hard drive and needs to work with the most recent version. What file property should he examine to find the most recent version of Project.docx?

How is an executable file different from a data file?

During the boot process, what does the processor do after the computer circuits receive power?

An operating system is also called a(n)_____.

A(n)_____ protects your device against unauthorized access.

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

What concerns are there about open source programs?

Operating systems can run only if they are installed on a hard drive.

Which of the following features is a way to make a computer do what you want it to do?

Before you can open and edit a compressed file, you need to zip it.

Which of the following is an advantage to saving a file to a flash drive?

What happens when you delete a folder?

The bootstrap program executes which of the following?

A(n)_____ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device.

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

If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available _____.

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

On a desktop, the _____ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows.

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_____ are standard settings that control how the screen is set up and how a document looks when you first start typing.

Which of the following helps you more easily locate the files and folders you need?

Samir has saved a file named Project.docx in various locations on his hard drive and needs to work with the most recent version. What file property should he examine to find the most recent version of Project.docx?

How is an executable file different from a data file?

During the boot process, what does the processor do after the computer circuits receive power?

An operating system is also called a(n)_____.

A(n)_____ protects your device against unauthorized access.

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

What concerns are there about open source programs?

Operating systems can run only if they are installed on a hard drive.

Which of the following features is a way to make a computer do what you want it to do?

Before you can open and edit a compressed file, you need to zip it.

Which of the following is an advantage to saving a file to a flash drive?

What happens when you delete a folder?

The bootstrap program executes which of the following?

A(n)_____ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device.

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

If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available _____.

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

On a desktop, the _____ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows.

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