Question 1

Generally, there are two types of computer software:

Accepted Answer

A)   Operating Systems and Applications
B)   Word Processing and Spreadsheets
C)   Programs and Applications
D)   Programs and Operating Systems A

Question 2

An Application is a software program that provides tools for performing a variety of tasks in a specific area. Examples include word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

An Interface is a linkage, usually ________ a computer and a user, or among computer programs.

Accepted Answer

A)   after
B)   between
C)   during
D)   before B

Question 4

By using pictures rather than words to represent the input and output of a program, a ________ displays icons, buttons and dialog boxes. The user controls the computer by moving a mouse or pointer around the screen and selects objects.

Accepted Answer

A)   Graphical User Interface
B)   Audio/Visual Peripheral Device
C)   Monitor
D)   Visual User Interface

Question 5

Firmware is software that is embedded in a hardware device that allows reading and executing the software, but does not allow modification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A monitor is a device that takes signals from a computer and creates a ________ display of data or information.

Accepted Answer

A)   Printed
B)   Visual
C)   Audio
D)   Static

Question 7

A magnetic data storage device that is usually inside a 3.5"hard plastic square is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   A Floppy Disk
B)   A DVD
C)   A CD-ROM
D)   A Hard Drive

Question 8

An internal area of a computer that accepts additional input/output boards to increase the capability of the computer is a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)   Central Processing Unit
B)   Expansion Slot
C)   Port
D)   Motherboard

Question 9

Speakers are devices that convert electrical energy to acoustic energy or sound.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A small device attached to the computer which allows the user to give commands to the computer. The ________ controls an arrow on the computer screen and allows the user to point and click to make selections.

Accepted Answer

A)   Speakers
B)   Mouse
C)   Microphone
D)   Keyboard

Question 11

An Operating System is software which manages the interaction between users and hardware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The part of a computer which accepts and acts on instructions and where calculations are done and communications controlled is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   The Input/Output Device
B)   The Central Processing Unit
C)   The Peripheral Device
D)   The Hard Disk

Question 13

The computer language used to represent English characters as numbers; with each letter assigned a number from 0 to 127 is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   Word Perfect
B)   American Standard Code for Information Interchange
C)   Universal English Number Information Exchange
D)   Binary Number Translation Code

Question 14

Technology that you can actually touch, hold and move best describes:

Accepted Answer

A)   Hardware
B)   Peripheral Device
C)   Mainframe
D)   Desktop Computer

Question 15

A peripheral device is a piece of equipment (usually attached to one of the computer's ports) that lets users send and receive data to and from a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A Binary Digit or Bit is the smallest unit of information contained within a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Pixel is an abbreviation of the term '________.' A pixel is the smallest picture element of a digital image.

Accepted Answer

A)   Picture Element
B)   Picture Image
C)   Picture Excellence
D)   Picture Expansion

Question 18

Nonvolatile memory whose contents are pre-programmed and therefore cannot be altered. Best describes technology used to store programs and fixed data sets called:

Accepted Answer

A)   Regionally Accessed Memory
B)   Random Access Memory
C)   Random Only Memory
D)   Read Only Memory

Question 19

A Modem is a device that converts ________ from a computer to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Analog Signals; Voice Commands
B)   Voice Commands; Digital Signals
C)   Digital Data; an Analog Signal
D)   Digital Data; Acoustic Waves

Question 20

A Flat File or Tab Delimited File is way in which data can be organized and stored on a computer so that it can be easily searched and retrieved by a computer program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Computer Basics

Generally, there are two types of computer software:

An Application is a software program that provides tools for performing a variety of tasks in a specific area. Examples include word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.

An Interface is a linkage, usually ________ a computer and a user, or among computer programs.

By using pictures rather than words to represent the input and output of a program, a ________ displays icons, buttons and dialog boxes. The user controls the computer by moving a mouse or pointer around the screen and selects objects.

Firmware is software that is embedded in a hardware device that allows reading and executing the software, but does not allow modification.

A monitor is a device that takes signals from a computer and creates a ________ display of data or information.

A magnetic data storage device that is usually inside a 3.5"hard plastic square is called:

An internal area of a computer that accepts additional input/output boards to increase the capability of the computer is a/an:

Speakers are devices that convert electrical energy to acoustic energy or sound.

A small device attached to the computer which allows the user to give commands to the computer. The ________ controls an arrow on the computer screen and allows the user to point and click to make selections.

An Operating System is software which manages the interaction between users and hardware.

The part of a computer which accepts and acts on instructions and where calculations are done and communications controlled is called:

The computer language used to represent English characters as numbers; with each letter assigned a number from 0 to 127 is called:

Technology that you can actually touch, hold and move best describes:

A peripheral device is a piece of equipment (usually attached to one of the computer's ports) that lets users send and receive data to and from a computer.

A Binary Digit or Bit is the smallest unit of information contained within a computer.

Pixel is an abbreviation of the term '________.' A pixel is the smallest picture element of a digital image.

Nonvolatile memory whose contents are pre-programmed and therefore cannot be altered. Best describes technology used to store programs and fixed data sets called:

A Modem is a device that converts from a computer to .

A Flat File or Tab Delimited File is way in which data can be organized and stored on a computer so that it can be easily searched and retrieved by a computer program.