Raw facts such as letters words and sounds are called

Questions and Answers

· 1.

The Operating System is a :

· A.

System Software

· B.

Application Software

· C.

Utility Software

· D.

Malware

· 2.

Files are Organized in:

· A.

RAM

· B.

Cache

· C.

Directories

· D.

None of the above

· 3.

Computer Hardware is:

Discuss

· A.

A medium for Data Communications

· B.

A Physical Device that driven by data

· C.

A Physical Device Driven by software

· D.

All of the Above

· 4.

Two types of Networks are :

Discuss

· A.

WAN and LAN

· B.

WAN and LAN

· C.

TAN and CAN

· D.

All of the above

· 5.

The Window’s Desktop is:

Discuss

· A.

An area that is used for viewing documents

· B.

An area that organizes your documents

· C.

An area that gives you quick access to files

· D.

All of the Above

· 6.

A graphic artist would use:

· A.

Accounting Software

· B.

Word Processing Application

· C.

Graphics Presentation Software

· D.

Antivirus Software

· 7.

Backing up of computer data is the process of:

Discuss

· A.

Reversing the files stored on the hard drive

· B.

Putting your computer in the back of the room

· C.

Storing an extra copy of data on the hard disk

· D.

Storing an extra copy on an external storage device

· 8.

The process of carrying out a command is called:

· A.

Fetching

· B.

Controlling

· C.

Storing

· D.

Executing

· 9.

A Database is used to:

· A.

Store and Organize data in records

· B.

Store and Organize papers

· C.

Store and Organize records in files

· D.

Store and Organize records in fields

· 10.

ABC Super Market has a new inventory system, what type of software is managing it?

Discuss

· A.

Communications Software

· B.

System Software

· C.

Accounting Software

· D.

Database Software

· 11.

Electronic mail is best used to:

· A.

Send and Receive messages over a network

· B.

Send and Receive messages via the Internet

· C.

Send and Receive messages via radio waves.

· D.

A and B

· 12.

The term Icon refers to:

· A.

A Picture of symbol that represents a command

· B.

A Photograph

· C.

A Leader

· D.

A Symbol of Power

· 13.

Word Processing and Desktop Publishing are Applications

· A.

True

· B.

False

· 14.

What does the “R” in RAM stands for?

· A.

Rewrite

· B.

Read

· C.

Readable

· D.

Random

· 15.

Which of the following is a multi-user, multi-tasking Operating System?

· A.

MSDOS

· B.

Windows 95/98

· C.

UNIX

· D.

Utility Software

· 16.

Which one of the following applications is used to manage non-numeric lists?

· A.

Database Management System

· B.

Spreadsheet

· C.

Graphics Software

· D.

Microsoft Disk Operating System

· 17.

Raw facts such as letters, words and sounds are called:

· A.

Commands

· B.

Data

· C.

User Response

· D.

Programs

· 18.

The first electronic digital computer was built in the:

· A.

1920’s

· B.

1940’s

· C.

1960's

· D.

1970's

· 19.

Modem is short for:

· A.

Modulation Demolition

· B.

Modulator Demodulator

· C.

A and B

· D.

None of the above

· 20.

The Main directory is otherwise called the _____________?

· A.

Truck Directory

· B.

C directory

· C.

Root Directory

· D.

LAN Directory

· 21.

Software development is most often done by:

· A.

Analyst

· B.

Programmer

· C.

End User

· D.

None of the Above

· 22.

C++ is a Programming Language

· A.

True

· B.

False

· 23.

DVD stands for ______________

· A.

Digital video data

· B.

Direct video

· C.

Digital versatile disc

· D.

Direct vertical disc

· 24.

GUI Stands for ____________________

· A.

Graphical User Interface

· B.

Greater User Interface

· C.

Graphical Utility Icon

· D.

Graphical Utility Interface

· 25.

The special formatting language used to create Web Pages is called:

· A.

HTML

· B.

COBOL

· C.

Perl

· D.

JAVA

· 26.

Skyquest Inc has a large science and research facility. They hope to improve their systems performance and simulations, the types of computers they are using are: I) Work Stations II) Terminals III) Main Frame IV) Super Computers

· A.

I and IV

· B.

II and III

· C.

I and III

· D.

I only

· 27.

An example of an Input device is a:

· A.

Digital Camera

· B.

Plotter

· C.

Optical Disc

· D.

Monitor

· 28.

An example of an Output device is a:

· A.

Scanner

· B.

Plotter

· C.

Tapes

· D.

Software

· 29.

The Stages of Storage are:

· A.

Primary, Secondary and Tertiary

· B.

Primary, Secondary, and Memory

· C.

Primary and Secondary

· D.

None of the above

· 30.

The most popular device for computer games is called:

· A.

Track Ball

· B.

Touch Screen

· C.

Glide Pad

· D.

Joystick

· 31.

Multimedia is similar to Multi-Tasking

· A.

True

· B.

False

· 32.

A computer Virus is a malicious program that affects the computer

· A.

True

· B.

False

· 33.

Which of the following is required to access the internet from a home location?

Discuss

· A.

Access to an Internet node or a service provider

· B.

Access to a LAN

· C.

Access to a mainframe computer

· D.

D) An E-mail address d) An E-mail address d) An E-mail address An Email Address

· 34.

ISP Stands for Internet Service Provider

· A.

True

· B.

False

· 35.

The main difference between a super computer and a main frame is

· A.

Processing speed and memory size

· B.

Architecture

· C.

Architecture

· D.

Number of users

· E.

All of the above

· 36.

The WWW and the INTERNET are the same thing

· A.

True

· B.

False

· 37.

1024 KB make 1MB

· A.

True

· B.

False

· 38.

Diagnosis Software is used to:

· A.

Monitor activity and health of software

· B.

Heal the sick

· C.

Stop Viruses

· D.

Format a disk

· 39.

The size of the computer’s memory is measured by the number of:

· A.

Memory Space

· B.

Bytes

· C.

RAM

· D.

ROM

· 40.

In Spread Sheets values, formulas and Labels are stored in :

· A.

Ranges

· B.

Functions

· C.

Labels

· D.

Cells

· 41.

The keyboard is output Device used to input data to the computer

· A.

True

· B.

False

· 42.

In Word Processing to Embolden means:

Discuss

· A.

To increase the size of the font

· B.

To Render the font

· C.

To increase the outline of the font

· D.

None of the Above

· 43.

Networks are always connected in the same building

· A.

True

· B.

False

· 44.

ENIAC stands for:

· A.

Electronic Networks Integrated Ace Computer

· B.

Electronic Numerical Integration and Calculation

· C.

Electronic Numerical Integer And Computing

· D.

Electronic November Is A Crossing

· 45.

Micro Computers are:

· A.

Devices that are only seen by a microscope

· B.

Large and Complex Machines for I/O processing

· C.

Single user devices used in Small Home Office Environment

· D.

None of the above

· 46.

A Network is:

· A.

Series of communication point connected by a nodes

· B.

A Series of points or nodes interconnected by communication paths

· C.

Series of nodes connecting paths and interconnections

· D.

A path on a Series of interconnecting points

· 47.

The WWW is:

· A.

World Wide Wig of collections

· B.

World Wide WAN of Computers

· C.

World Wide Web

· D.

None of the above

· 48.

A byte is a:

· A.

Scar that is inflicted by an animal of some kind

· B.

Single unit of a megabyte

· C.

Representation of a single character

· D.

All of the Above

· 49.

When it comes to database Records are:

· A.

Devices that store music

· B.

A combination of related fields

· C.

A storage system

· D.

None of the above

· 50.

The primary key is software used to open virtual doors

· A.

True

· B.

False

· 51.

Which storage device is considered portable?

· A.

Hard Disk

· B.

Magnetic Tape

· C.

Flash Drive

· D.

ROM

· 52.

A web portal is

· A.

A website that manage programs

· B.

A website that find information on other websites

· C.

A sports website

· D.

An all in one web resource and communication hub

· 53.

Which of the following is true regarding deleted files in Windows?

· A.

Once the files have been deleted, there is no scope left for recovering them

· B.

The last 100 files that have been deleted can be recovered

· C.

The deleted files are sent to a Recycle Bin

· D.

None of the Above

· 54.

You are preparing a letter in Notepad and your computer reboots without your saving the file, can you recover what you had written?

· A.

Yes

· B.

No

· 55.

Which of the following are extensions of graphics files?

· A.

.BMP

· B.

.TXT

· C.

.DOC

· D.

.EXE

· 56.

Select the ones you like

· A.

Option1

· B.

Option2

· C.

Option3

· D.

Option4