What does a file extension do?

It determines the default application the OS will use to open it

What does an email software let you do?

Lets you send and receive emails

It controls a specific of hardware in the computer

What does an incremental backup do?

Save the files that have been added or changed since the last backup

What are the five main types of Operation Systems?

Open-Source, Text-Based, Commercial, Visual, Embedded

How is Apple MacOS different from other operating systems?

It can only be accessed on an Apple device

Which of these is NOT an important step to take when testing backup?

Restart your computer before creating a backup

Module 7.1: What is an operating system?

A computer system that manages the device's hardware and resources

Module 6.2: How has productivity software transform businesses

It allows companies to get more work done in less time

What does a software license let you do?

Run the software you obtained legally without facing legal punishment

How do you change which applications start when the computer turns on?

In the Startup tab in the Task Manager

How does a file system directory help organize data?

By keeping track of where files and directories are in the computer

Module 7.3: What is Defragmentation?

The process that scans every file on the drive and groups them together

Why would companies want to replace interpersonal communication with communication apps?

It makes working from home a lot easier

What is an interface?

It is what allows the user to interact with the computer

What kind of information does the Task Manager display

The software, processes, and services running on your computer

What is a CON of cloud storage?

Requires an internet connection and a lot of bandwidth

What does an Access Control List (ACL) do?

Records which users can read, write, or control each file or folder

Finish the sentence: While open source software allows anyone to edit the code of the program, proprietary software...

Requires you to have a license to edit the code

What is NOT a benefit of file sharing?

Removes the need for physical copies of documents

What potential risks are associated with outdated software?

The software might get infected with a virus or hacked

What is a PRO of cloud storage?

Good for offsite backups and modifications

What does the Task Scheduler do in Windows?

Automatically starts an application if a certain condition is met

Module 7.4: Why is it important to back up your data?

So that your data doesn't get lost or stolen

What is a Startup Application?

Applications that start automatically when the computer is turned on

Module 6.1: What is software

Set of instructions that tells the computer what to do

What does Instant Messaging software let you do?

Communicate with each other in real time and with no delay

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Module 7.2: A Plug and Play device is a device that works automatically without any installation
False
True
2
What does a file extension do?
It determines the default application the OS will use to open it
It determines where the file will be saved on the computer
Makes the file require less disk space
It determines the drive the OS will use to open it
3
What does an email software let you do?
Lets you send and receive emails
Surf the Web or Internet
Install programs to your computer
Monitor programs running on your computer
4
What tool lets you uninstall apps you usually can't uninstall on your own
Recycle Bin
Revo Uninstaller
Device Manager
Task Manager
5
What is a driver?
It is what makes the computer drive
It controls a specific of hardware in the computer
It allows the user to use USBs and external hard drives
It is what makes the computer run programs
6
What does a web browser software let you do?
Install programs to your computer
Surf the Web or Internet
Lets you send and receive emails
Monitor programs running on your computer
7
What does an incremental backup do?
Encrypts your file
Compresses your file
Save you data to a new file
Save the files that have been added or changed since the last backup
8
What are the five main types of Operation Systems?
Embedded, Open-Source, Close-Source, Text-Based, Visual
Text-Based, Embedded, External, Open-Source, Visual
Commercial, Non-Commercial, Open-Source, Embedded, Visual
Open-Source, Text-Based, Commercial, Visual, Embedded
9
How is Apple MacOS different from other operating systems?
It can be accessed on any device
It can only be accessed on an Apple device
It is the only operating system owned by a tech company
It updates on an unregular basis
10
Which of these is NOT an important step to take when testing backup?
Restart your computer before creating a backup
Make sure that all the data is there and being backed up as expected
Try to detect and solve problems in the backup media or configuration
Test if you can restore your backups and save it to a different folder
11
Module 7.1: What is an operating system?
A computer system that manages the device's hardware and resources
A computer system that lets you run programs
A computer sytem that lets you connect to the internet
A computer system that manages startup applications
12
Module 6.2: How has productivity software transform businesses
Removed the need to go into work
Gave people less work and more time to themselves
It allows companies to get more work done in less time
It makes time management a lot easier
13
What does a software license let you do?
Apply for the at the company that owns the software
Run the software you obtained legally without facing legal punishment
Modify the software however you want without any restrictions
Delete the file from your computer
14
How do you change which applications start when the computer turns on?
In the Startup tab in the Task Manager
Use different versions of your Operating System
Enabling and disabling the appropriate driver for the application
By setting a default program or application for certain files
15
How does a file system directory help organize data?
By keeping track of where files and directories are in the computer
By telling the computer where to store files
By deciding what systems should run on startup
By keeping track of where drivers are in the computer
16
Every device that uses an operating system comes with a web browsing software that the company owns
True
False
17
Module 7.3: What is Defragmentation?
Hacking into the system
Removing unused applications from your computer to boost performance
To check for malware on your computer
The process that scans every file on the drive and groups them together
18
Why would companies want to replace interpersonal communication with communication apps?
To improve employee's communication skills
Remove the need to go into work
It makes working from home a lot easier
Give more work to employees
19
Browser versions of email software are known as Software as a Service where everyone’s emails are hosted on a server
True
False
20
What is an interface?
It is what allows the user to run programs
It is what allows the user to manage the device's hardware and resources
It is what allows the user to manage drivers
It is what allows the user to interact with the computer
21
What kind of information does the Task Manager display
drivers and connected devices on your computer
The software, processes, and services running on your computer
Your work schedule for this week
Due dates and upcoming events for this week
22
What is a CON of cloud storage?
Not scalable
Data is very rarely available
Requires an internet connection and a lot of bandwidth
You need to be at the worksite to store data
23
What is an example of Software as a Service (SaaS) email software?
Firefox
Microsoft Outlook
Gmail
Google Chrome
24
What does an Access Control List (ACL) do?
Tells the user what files can and cannot be modified
Records which users can log into the computer
Records which users can read, write, or control each file or folder
Shows the user options for each file and folder
25
Finish the sentence: While open source software allows anyone to edit the code of the program, proprietary software...
Doesn't let anyone outside the company to edit the code
Requires you to have a license to edit the code
Only allows people inside the company to edit it
Can't be modified by anyone
26
What is NOT a benefit of file sharing?
Easier to share large files
Removes the need for physical copies of documents
Make changes to a file without waiting for someone to send it back
Automatically saves changes to the file
27
You may want to compress a file to save up disk space and not lose any data from the file
True
False
28
There is only one type of interface
False
True
29
Which of these is NOT an operation system?
Microsoft Windows
Linux
MacOS
Google Chrome
30
What potential risks are associated with outdated software?
Takes up too much space on your computer
Can make your computer unable to update
May lower your computer's performance
The software might get infected with a virus or hacked
31
What is a PRO of cloud storage?
Requires little internet bandwidth
Reduce the risks of cyber attacks
Good for offsite backups and modifications
Store data faster
32
What is the two things that make a file unique on a computer
Color of the file and the data in the file
Date it was created and the User who created it
Filename and Path
File size and File type
33
What does the Task Scheduler do in Windows?
Automatically starts an application if a certain condition is met
Displays due dates and upcoming events for this week
Starts an application when the computer is turned on
Determines what time the computer will turn off
34
Module 7.4: Why is it important to back up your data?
So that your data doesn't get lost or stolen
To pass the time
Increase disk space on your computer
To prevent your original file from being corrupted
35
Deleting a file is the same on all operating systems
True
False
36
What is a Startup Application?
Applications that run when the computer is turned off
Programs that require no installation to run
Applications that start automatically when the computer is turned on
Programs that your OS runs all the time
37
Module 6.1: What is software
It is what manages the device's hardware and resources
A program that runs on startup
Set of instructions that tells the computer what to do
A program that allows the user to interact with the computer
38
You may want to encrypt a file to allow every user on the computer to see it
False
True
39
What does Instant Messaging software let you do?
Run programs
Send and receive emails
Install programs onto your device
Communicate with each other in real time and with no delay
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Module 6.3: It's important to use trusted sources for software so that you don't run the risk of a cyber attack
True
False

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