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#Introduction to computers
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1
Which program comes with the Windows operating system?
Word
Sketch Up
Illustrator
Paint
2
Ergonomics is?
Fitting the workplace to the workers
Place the desk at chin height
Not allowing workers to use the phone
Fitting your chair to you
3
To access the control panel in Windows, you must click on the ________?
File tab
Accessories tab
Open file
Start button
4
The mouse pointer may appear as a(n) _____ during the time you are waiting for a process.
Double arrow
Rotating circle
Hour Glass
Four headed arros
5
Which of the following is a common operating system?
IBM
Linux
Mac
Windows
6
For a higher level of security, ______ can be used to match unique characteristics to the user.
Passwords
Bio metric devices
Swipe card readers
Adoptive computer devices
7
What type of computer sits on, next to, or under an individual user's desk?
Smartphone
Desktop
Laptop
Server
8
When you delete a file it goes to the ________.
Onto the CPU
Recycle Bin
Black hole
Just goes away
9
A small program for one specific task is called ________.
Word processing software
Utility Program
Task Utility
Protective software
10
What is a CPU?
Centralized Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
11
If a file has been edited and a user immediately attempts to close it, what happens?
A backup file is automatically saved
The new, edited file is automatically saved
A warning displays asking if you want to save the changes
The file automatically closes
12
What are the major functions of a computer?
input, processing, storage, and output
processing, input, output, and memory
input, procssing and output
input, storage, and outpu
13
Computers on a network typically can share all except?
Hardware
Data
Processing
Software
14
The optical mouse uses?
Two roller balls
Reflected beams of light
A set of Rollers
Coordinates
15
To provide a higher level security, some systems require users to change this regularly.
Account name
Password
Logon
Internet access
16
Which type of software should be updated regularly?
file compression
disk maintenance
file backup
antivirus
17
If your computer freezes, pressing combination of Ctrl, Alt, ____________ should help.
F1
Enter
Delete
Shift
18
After a program is started, it will appear on the _______.
Task Bar
Title Bar
Status Bar
Ribbon
19
What is the proper way to lift something off the floor?
Lift
Bend and lift
Kneel and lift
Squat and lift
20
Term for various software programs that are sold together.
collection
group
package
suite
21
Where is Windows help and support located?
On the desktop
In the notification area
On the Task Bar
On the Start menu
22
The user must select the Save As option when the file should be ________.
Saved with a new name and/or location
Saved in a new location
Removed from the previous location
Saved with the old name in the same location
23
What is a monitor?
Output device
Input device
24
Cleaning your computer includes ________.
Use cleaner made only for your monitor
Taking it apart and vacuuming the inside
You never clean a computer
Using a dishwasher
25
________ are used to coordinate communication between the computer and peripheral devices.
CDLs
Administrators
Drivers
System source
26
What computer is dedicated to one function?
Accessory
Flash memory
Appliance
Optical media
27
A scanner and bar code reader are ________ devices.
Storage
Output and input
Output
Input
28
Which programs are displayed on the bottom of the start program?
Most expensive programs
Recently used programs
Manufacturer installed programs
Default programs
29
The quality and level of detail on a screen is determined by the ______?
Number of LCD panels
Pixel color
CRT size
Resolution
30
What is the most common office injury?
Poison
Bruises
Falls
Cuts
31
What is the term for a problem or malfunction in a computer program?
bug
error
glitch
fault
32
Files deleted from the hard disk can be recovered from the ________.
Recycle Bin
Navigation Pane
Desktop
Windows Explorer Window
33
USB stands for?
Universal System Bar
Universal serial bus
Universal Series Bus
Universal Swappable Bus
34
Which of the following platforms is free?
Windows
Mac
Linux
Sun Solaris
35
________ is a category of programs that are intended to do harm to your computer.
Spyware
Malware
Virus program
Adware
