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1
The operating system is a:
system software
utility software
malware
application software
2
The Main directory is otherwise called the ___.
Root directory
LAN directory
C: directory
truck directory
3
Approximately how many web pages are there on the internet? (2014)
10 billion
20 billion
5 billion
50 billion
4
ISP stands for Internet Service Provider
True
False
5
Which of the following is a multi-user, multi-tasking Operating System?
UNIX
Windows 95/98
Utility Software
MSDOS
6
What was the first domain name ever registered?
Westosha.com
WorldWideWeb.com
Symblolic.com
Me.com
7
Multimedia is similar to Multi-Tasking
True
False
8
The stages of Storage are:
Primary and Secondary
None of the above
Primary, Secondary and Tetiary
Primary, Secondary and Memory
9
DVD stands for ___.
Digital Video Data
Direct Video Device
Digital Versatile Disc
Direct Vertical Disc
10
What is RAM?
Dodge Trucks
Random Access Memory
Routing Automatic Memory
Recycled Automatic Memory
11
Raw facts such a letters, words, and sounds are called?
programs
commands
user response
data
12
A computer virus is a malicious program file that affects the computer.
False
True
13
What company invented computer disc?
IBM
Apple
Microsoft
Dell
14
The size of the computer's memory is measured by the number of:
memory space
ROM
RAM
Bytes
15
What does the "R" in RAM stand for?
Rewrite
Random
Read
Run
16
Networks are always connected in the same building.
False
True
17
Which of the following is required to access the internet from home?
an e-mail address
access to an internet not or service provider
access to a LAN
access to a mainframe computer
18
The process of carrying out a command is:
fetching
controlling
storing
executing
19
Two types of networks are:
WAN and LAN
TAN and CAN
FAN and BAN
IAN and SAM
20
The term Icon refers to:
a leader
a photograph
a picture or symbol that represents a command
a symbol of power
21
The most popular device for computer games is called:
joystick
track ball
glide pad
touch screen
22
The special formatting language used to create Web Pages is called:
HTML
JAVA
COBOL
PERI
23
Which of the following are extensions of graphics files?
.TXT
.EXE
.BMP
.DOC
24
The keyboard is an output device.
False
True
25
GUI stands for ___.
Graphical Utility Icon
Greater User Interface
Graphical Utility Interface
Graphical User Interface
26
An example of an Output device is a:
plotter
tapes
scanner
software
27
The windows desktop is:
All of the above
An area that gives you quick access to files
An area used for viewing documents
An area that organizes your documents
28
Approximately how many domain names are registered each month? (2014)
200,000
600,000
1,500,00
1,000,000
29
The first electronic digital computer was built in the:
1960's
1920's
1970's
1940's
30
Modem is short for?
Modulating Denominator
Modulation Demolition
Modern Democrat
Modulator Demodulator
31
An example of an input device is a:
plotter
optical disc
digital camera
monitor
32
Diagnosis Software is used to:
format a disk
stop viruses
monitor activity and health of a computer
heal the sick
33
what is CPU?
Central Placement Units
Computer Programing Units
Central Processing Units
Computer Port Unplugged
34
Backing up of computer data is the process of:
reversing the files stored on the hard drive
putting your computer in the back of the room
storing an extra copy of data on an external storage device
storing an extra copy of data on the hard disk
35
1024 KB makes 1MB
False
True
36
In work processing to embolden means:
to increase the outline of a font
to render the font
to increase the size of a font
none of the above
37
The first computer mouse was made out of what material?
Rubber
Metal
Wood
Fiberglass
38
Your cell phone has more processing power than the computers used in Apollo 11 moon landing.
False
True
39
Which company is the largest producer of software for pc?
IBM
Apple
Microsoft
Oracle
40
Word Processing and Desktop Publishing are Applications.
False
True
41
A byte is a:
all of the above
single unit of a megabyte
representation of a single character
scar that is infected by an animal of some kind
42
What storage device is considered portable?
hard disk
flash drive
magnetic tape
soft disk
43
A Database is used to:
store and organize records in files
store and organize records in fields
store and organize data in records
store and organize papers
44
Computer hardware is:
A medium for Data Communications
A physical device driven by software
All of the above
A physical device that is driven by data
45
Files are organized in:
None of the above
Cache
Directories
RAM
46
A graphic artist would use:
graphics presentation software
accounting software
antivirus software
word processing applications
