Question 1

A(n) ____________________ is a display that while showing you the output, allows you to touch it with your finger or a stylus to input commands.

Accepted Answer

touchscreen

Question 2

Operating environments provide a textual user interface (TUI) that acts as a liaison between the user and all of the computer's hardware and software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

MATCHING
-A network without a server

Accepted Answer

A) quad-core 
B) CPU cache 
C) firewall 
D) mobile device 
E) DSL
F)eSATA
G)Blu-ray disc
H)cell
I)peer-to-peer
J)stylus
K)byte
L)resolution 
A) quad-core 
B) CPU cache 
C) firewall 
D) mobile device 
E) DSL
F)eSATA
G)Blu-ray disc
H)cell
I)peer-to-peer
J)stylus
K)byte
L)resolution I

Question 4

The term GB stands for ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term GB stands for ____________________....

Question 5

A keyboard and mouse connect to a computer via either PS/2 ports or ____ ports.

Accepted Answer

A)  USB 
B)  cache 
C)  BIOS 
D)  RJ-45 
A)  USB 
B)  cache 
C)  BIOS 
D)  RJ-45

Question 6

____ is the set of instructions that tells a computer to initialize the motherboard, how to recognize devices connected to the computer, and to start the boot process.

Accepted Answer

A)  Virtual memory 
B)  CMOS 
C)  BIOS 
D)  SDRAM 
A)  Virtual memory 
B)  CMOS 
C)  BIOS 
D)  SDRAM

Question 7

____ is a computer's ability to start and run more than one program at a time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperthreading 
B)  Hypertexting 
C)  Synchronous networking 
D)  Multitasking 
A)  Hyperthreading 
B)  Hypertexting 
C)  Synchronous networking 
D)  Multitasking

Question 8

The pointing device most likely to be found on a notebook computer is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  touchpad 
B)  optical mouse 
C)  trackball 
D)  RF mouse 
A)  touchpad 
B)  optical mouse 
C)  trackball 
D)  RF mouse

Question 9

The Internet is the largest network in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A ____ connects devices on a network so all the devices can access network components.

Accepted Answer

A)  router 
B)  trafficker 
C)  token 
D)  peer 
A)  router 
B)  trafficker 
C)  token 
D)  peer

Question 11

A firewall can be either hardware or software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The rules that establish an orderly transfer of data between sender and receiver are called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  protocols 
B)  channels 
C)  NICs 
D)  priorities 
A)  protocols 
B)  channels 
C)  NICs 
D)  priorities

Question 13

-You can connect to another computer, a LAN, a modem, or sometimes directly to the Internet using port ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  C 
B)  L 
C)  M 
D)  A 
A)  C 
B)  L 
C)  M 
D)  A

Question 14

A monitor is a(n) ____ device.

Accepted Answer

A)  output 
B)  input 
C)  storage 
D)  pointing 
A)  output 
B)  input 
C)  storage 
D)  pointing

Question 15

-Port ____ in the accompanying figure is a high-speed port that is not dedicated to any particular peripheral device. It can come as either 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0.

Accepted Answer

A)  H 
B)  A 
C)  G 
D)  I 
A)  H 
B)  A 
C)  G 
D)  I

Question 16

Picasa and Adobe Photoshop are examples of ____________________ application software.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Picasa and Adobe Photoshop are examples of...

Question 17

Harvey has started a new consulting business, and wants to outfit his new Windows 8 computer with a wide array of software to help him perform the tasks he needs.
-Harvey needs a program that will allow him to write and format documents. Of the following, ____ would be the most likely choice.

Accepted Answer

A)  spreadsheet software 
B)  desktop publishing software 
C)  PowerPoint 
D)  Adobe Premier 
A)  spreadsheet software 
B)  desktop publishing software 
C)  PowerPoint 
D)  Adobe Premier

Question 18

MATCHING
-High-speed connections over phone lines

Accepted Answer

A) quad-core 
B) CPU cache 
C) firewall 
D) mobile device 
E) DSL
F)eSATA
G)Blu-ray disc
H)cell
I)peer-to-peer
J)stylus
K)byte
L)resolution 
A) quad-core 
B) CPU cache 
C) firewall 
D) mobile device 
E) DSL
F)eSATA
G)Blu-ray disc
H)cell
I)peer-to-peer
J)stylus
K)byte
L)resolution

Question 19

____ are laptops that are smaller and less powerful than typical laptop computers but have a longer battery life.

Accepted Answer

A)  Netbooks 
B)  Lifebooks 
C)  Smartphones 
D)  Tablets 
A)  Netbooks 
B)  Lifebooks 
C)  Smartphones 
D)  Tablets

Question 20

Harvey has started a new consulting business, and wants to outfit his new Windows 8 computer with a wide array of software to help him perform the tasks he needs.
-Harvey has purchased all the following software (among others). Which of these four programs is a different category than the other three?

Accepted Answer

A)  Norton Utilities 
B)  Microsoft Office 
C)  Adobe Premier 
D)  Adobe Director 
A)  Norton Utilities 
B)  Microsoft Office 
C)  Adobe Premier 
D)  Adobe Director

A(n) ____________________ is a display that while showing you the output, allows you to touch it with your finger or a stylus to input commands.

Operating environments provide a textual user interface (TUI) that acts as a liaison between the user and all of the computer's hardware and software.

MATCHING -A network without a server

The term GB stands for ____________________.

A keyboard and mouse connect to a computer via either PS/2 ports or ____ ports.

____ is the set of instructions that tells a computer to initialize the motherboard, how to recognize devices connected to the computer, and to start the boot process.

____ is a computer's ability to start and run more than one program at a time.

The pointing device most likely to be found on a notebook computer is a(n) ____.

The Internet is the largest network in the world.

A ____ connects devices on a network so all the devices can access network components.

A firewall can be either hardware or software.

The rules that establish an orderly transfer of data between sender and receiver are called ____.

-You can connect to another computer, a LAN, a modem, or sometimes directly to the Internet using port ____.

A monitor is a(n) ____ device.

-Port ____ in the accompanying figure is a high-speed port that is not dedicated to any particular peripheral device. It can come as either 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0.

Picasa and Adobe Photoshop are examples of ____________________ application software.

Harvey has started a new consulting business, and wants to outfit his new Windows 8 computer with a wide array of software to help him perform the tasks he needs. -Harvey needs a program that will allow him to write and format documents. Of the following, ____ would be the most likely choice.

MATCHING -High-speed connections over phone lines

____ are laptops that are smaller and less powerful than typical laptop computers but have a longer battery life.

Creating a Database

Building a Database and Defining Table Relationships

Maintaining and Querying a Database

Creating Forms and Reports

Getting Started With Excel

Formatting Workbook Text and Data

Calculating Data With Formulas and Functions

Analyzing and Charting Financial Data

Exploring the Basics of Windows 8

Integrating Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint

Internet Basics and Information Literacy

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Managing Your Files

Creating a Presentation

Adding Media and Special Effects

Creating and Editing a Document

Navigating and Formatting a Document

Creating Tables and a Multipage Report

Enhancing Page Layout and Design

Filters

Exam 5: Essential Computer Concepts

A(n) ____________________ is a display that while showing you the output, allows you to touch it with your finger or a stylus to input commands.

Operating environments provide a textual user interface (TUI) that acts as a liaison between the user and all of the computer's hardware and software.

MATCHING -A network without a server

The term GB stands for ____________________.

A keyboard and mouse connect to a computer via either PS/2 ports or ____ ports.

____ is the set of instructions that tells a computer to initialize the motherboard, how to recognize devices connected to the computer, and to start the boot process.

____ is a computer's ability to start and run more than one program at a time.

The pointing device most likely to be found on a notebook computer is a(n) ____.

The Internet is the largest network in the world.

A ____ connects devices on a network so all the devices can access network components.

A firewall can be either hardware or software.

The rules that establish an orderly transfer of data between sender and receiver are called ____.

-You can connect to another computer, a LAN, a modem, or sometimes directly to the Internet using port ____.

A monitor is a(n) ____ device.

-Port ____ in the accompanying figure is a high-speed port that is not dedicated to any particular peripheral device. It can come as either 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0.

Picasa and Adobe Photoshop are examples of ____________________ application software.

Harvey has started a new consulting business, and wants to outfit his new Windows 8 computer with a wide array of software to help him perform the tasks he needs. -Harvey needs a program that will allow him to write and format documents. Of the following, ____ would be the most likely choice.

MATCHING -High-speed connections over phone lines

____ are laptops that are smaller and less powerful than typical laptop computers but have a longer battery life.

Creating a Database

Building a Database and Defining Table Relationships

Maintaining and Querying a Database

Creating Forms and Reports

Getting Started With Excel

Formatting Workbook Text and Data

Calculating Data With Formulas and Functions

Analyzing and Charting Financial Data

Exploring the Basics of Windows 8

Integrating Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint

Internet Basics and Information Literacy

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Managing Your Files

Creating a Presentation

Adding Media and Special Effects

Creating and Editing a Document

Navigating and Formatting a Document

Creating Tables and a Multipage Report

Enhancing Page Layout and Design

Filters