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Used to keep data when the power to the computer is turned off is called
RAM
Storage
Memory
ROM
2
The subdirectory or subdivision, of a directory that can contain files or other directories is
Drawer
File
Folder
CD
3
Computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else
Logic Bomb
Trojan Horse
Tirgger Event
Time Bomb
4
Approximately 1 billion bytes =
Gigabyte
Megabyte
Kilobyte
Terabyte
5
How many bits make a byte?
4
6
2
8
6
Photo editing, graphic presentation, word processing, and spreadsheet programs are examples of
Operating Systems
Applicaiton Programs
Web Browsers
Utility Software
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All Rights Reserved gives which kind of permission from the owner?
Allowed to modify software and sell it under with new .
Install software on computer per license agreement.
Donate software to seniors croup for their free use.
Make copies to resell at at a reduced price.
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A hardware device mounted inside a computer and can permanently store data is called a(n)
Hard Drive
Operating System
Floppy Drive
Magnetic Storage
9
The user on-screen user interface with icons, manipulated by a mouse and known as gooey is
Grahic User Interface
Resolution
Application Software
Optical Storage
10
Which of these is an Input Device?
B, C & D
A, C & D
A, B & C
A, B & D
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What does "freeware" mean?
The software is free for a trial period
Software copyrighted & can't be changed; distribution free
The creator of an idea has given it to the world for free.
Software copyrighted; can't be changed, distribution free.
12
Approximately 1,000 bytes =
Terabyte
Megabyte
Kilobyte
Gigabyte
13
Which statement is true about hypertext links?
They frequently are used to infect your computer with germs.
They only work within a specific web site.
You can't go to any website not in your own state.
They connect you to other web pages anywhere on the web.
14
The area of storage on a computer that loses ALL DATA when the computer is turned off is the
ROM
RAM
Hard Drive
Modem
15
A computer connected to a network that distributes resources to other users is a
Disk Service
File Server
Hard Drive
Soft Drive
16
Which refers to a personal computer connected to a network?
Gas Station
Disk Drive
Hard Drive
Workstation
17
What does "Public Domain" mean?
The software is not free and may be bought and sold.
The software is still copyrighted, and can't be changed.
The software is free for a trial period.
The creator of an idea has given it to the world for free.
18
Storage device that uses laser technology to read data permanently stored on compact disks is
CD/DVD-ROM
Optical Storage
Magnetic Storage
Digital Audio Tape
19
What does "Shareware" mean?
The software is still copyrighted, and cannot be changed .
The software is free for a trial period.
The software is not free and may be bought and sold.
The creator of an idea has given it to the world for free.
20
Means of recording data as light & dark spots on CD/DVD with the use of a low-power laser light
Disk Storage
Optical Storage
Hard Drive
CD RAM
21
A set of computer programs that help a person carry out a task is called
Multi-tasking
Application Software
Platform
Operating System
22
A method for representing numbers using only two digits, 0 and 1 is called
Binary Numbers
Program Language
Answers
Codes
23
The software that controls the overall functions of a computer is called the
Operating System
Platform
Applicaiton Software
Program
24
Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output is
Memory
Sound Card
Network
Mouse
25
The number 1 or 0 in the binary code = a
byte
megabyte
bit
text
26
Devices where data can be read but new data cannot be stored are ____________ devices.
RAM
CPU
ROM
Hard Drive
27
A program that attaches itself to a file, reproduces itself, and/or spreads to other files
Computer Virus
Ants
Silicon Chip
Caterpillars
28
Which of these are examples of Output Devices?
A, B, & C
A, C, & D
A, B, & D
B, C, & D
29
A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium.
Folder
Box
Data
File
30
Which image has the units measuring storage capacity sorted correctly from Smallest to Largest?
C
A
B
D
31
Where the processing in a computer takes place, often called the brain of the computer.
Central Processing Unit
Mainframe
Server
Modem
32
A measurement used to describe the speed of the computer's CPU is
GigRoM
MegaHertz
MegaByte
KiloByte
33
What do you pay for when you buy a music CD from the store?
I own the music and do anything I want with it.
I can listen to the songs on the CD.
I can rip the tunes & burn as many CDs for sale to friends.
I can copy the music, change it a little & claim it as mine
34
Sequence of events that occurs you turn on a computer and before you can use it is called
Cold Start
Refresh
Alt + Ctrl + Delete
Boot Process
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What is a Network Acceptable Use Policy?
It outlines appropriate and inappropriate uses of computers.
It's a legal document.
All of these are correct.
You had to sign one at the beginning of the school year.
