Question 1 : ____ is storage space for recently or frequently used data in a place that is quick and easy to access.
a. Cache
b. SRAM
c. EEPROM
d. SSD
Question 2 : Software publishers often distribute beta, or test, versions of their software to select users so they can help identify problems before final software is released.
True
False
Question 3 : A multicore processor is generally slower and less powerful than a single core processor.
True
False
Question 4 : To use the ____ of mobile devices, you press the image of a key with your finger, a digital pen, or a stylus.
a. joystick
b. touch screen keyboard
c. mouse
d. motion-sensing controller
Question 5 : The ____ includes the instructions for starting up your computer as it performs the power-on self test.
a. RAM
b. L2 cache
c. RFID
d. BIOS
Question 6 : ____ software finds and removes malware from your computer and scans incoming and outgoing email messages to identify threats.
a. Firewall
b. Application
c. Program
d. Antivirus
Question 7
A ____ is a test run by a laboratory or other organization to determine processor speed and other performance factors.
a. file swap
b. power-on self test
c. machine cycle
d. benchmark
Question 8
A user ____ gives instructions on using the program's features and troubleshooting common problems.
a. algorithm
b. library
c. platform
d. manual
Question 9
The motherboard is the main circuit board that houses much of a computer's electronics.
True
False
Question 10
____ speed is measured in hertz.
a. Swap file
b. Printer
c. Word
d. Clock
Question 11
Software publishers periodically introduce new versions, or____, of their software products with entirely new features.
a. patches
b. software development kits
c. updates
d. upgrades
Question 12
Acquiring custom software is less time consuming and expensive than purchasing packaged software.
True
False
Question 13
____ software blocks electronic junk mail from entering your email inbox.
a. Firewall
b. Antivirus
c. Antispyware
d. Antispam
Question 14
Assembly language uses 1s and 0s, or binary code, which can run directly on the processor.
True
False
Question 15
Some large-format printers called ____ use charged wires to produce high-quality drawings for professional applications.
a. mobile printers
b. plotters
c. laser printers
d. scanners
Question 16
When your device does not respond to common recovery techniques, you may need to ____ your operating system to a previous version.
a. restore
b. format
c. reboot
d. install
Question 17
A fast-growing field called informatics combines information technology with social science.
True
False
Question 18
Random access memory (RAM) is stored on a set of chips called a memory ____.
a. bus
b. platter
c. control unit
d. module
Question 19
Display devices labeled 1080p or 1080i show images and video in high definition (HD), which has a resolution of 1920 × 1080.
True
False
Question 20
When an operating system uses ____, it swaps files between RAM and the hard drive to avoid running out of RAM.
a. EEPROM
b. cloud storage
c. virtual memory
d. firmware
Question 21
____ software controls a computer and its peripherals, such as its keyboard and mouse.
a. Application
b. Productivity
c. Embedded
d. System
Question 22
A software license is a contract between the software publisher and the user.
True
False
Question 23
A gamepad is a handheld console with buttons and other input mechanisms you typically press with your thumbs to play a game.
True
False
Question 24
The ____ is the brain of a computer.
a. LED
b. SSD
c. ALU
d. CPU
Question 25
Computer memory holds data and programs as they are being processed by the hard drive.
True
False
Question 26
A magnetic hard drive is made up of one or more disks called ____ that spin on a spindle.
a. platters
b. SSDs
c. optical media
d. compact discs
Question 27
Match each term with its correct definition.
A pointing device that fits under your hand.
A small plastic or metal device shaped like a pen that you use with an on-screen keyboard.
A flat surface usually built into laptop keyboards.
An older pointing device with a ball anchored inside a casing.
A visual display that responds to the touch of your finger, hand, stylus, or digital pen.
a. touchpad
b. mouse
c. trackball
d. stylus
e. touch screen
Question 28
____ is installed on your computer and can be used indefinitely.
a. SaaS
b. DRM
c. Perpetual software
d. EULA
Question 29
Software programs are based on ____.
a. algorithms
b. platforms
c. comments
d. gadgets
Question 30
A(n) ____ is a small, flat computer with a touch-sensitive screen that accepts input from a digital pen, a stylus, or your fingertips.
a. desktop computer
b. tablet
c. all-in-one desktop
d. laptop
Question 31
A software ____ grants a user rights to use of the software in specified ways.
a. certificate
b. algorithm
c. development kit
d. license
Question 32
A ____ is a pointing device with a ball anchored inside a casing.
a. scroll wheel
b. touchpad
c. trackball
d. stylus
Question 33
Touch and release an object two times to complete the ____ gesture.
a. stretch
b. press-and-hold
c. pinch
d. double-tap
Question 34
Windows 10 provides a free security program named Windows Defender, which protects against malware.
True
False
Question 35
When you select a menu option, you give the computer output.
True
False
Question 36
Match the following terms with the correct definitions.
Tool used to test programs for errors.
Parts of computer code that give other programmers an overview of the program and identify the purpose of each section of code.
Collections of programming tools designed for specific types of applications or programming languages.
A language expressed in 1s and 0s that can run directly on the computer processor.
A language that uses symbols and abbreviations known as "op codes."
a. comments
b. software development kits (SDKs)
c. debugger
d. machine language
e. assembly language
Question 37
The part of the hard disk used by virtual memory is called a ____ file.
a. swap
b. volatile
c. cloud
d. static
Question 38
When troubleshooting a computer problem, it can be important to note whether you can ____ the problem.
a. authenticate
b. replicate
c. update
d. assemble
Question 39
Most wired mice connect through a(n) ____.
a. serial port
b. input jack
c. VGA port
d. USB port
Question 40
____ lets you store your data remotely and access it with any device connected to the Internet.
a. Cloud storage
b. Flash memory
c. Volatile memory
d. ROM
Question 41
The ____ methodology focuses on flexibility; program designs and specifications change and evolve as a project moves forward.
a. open source
b. public domain
c. waterfall
d. agile
Question 42
Users can copy, modify, and customize open source software, with certain restrictions.
True
False
Question 43
____ languages create source code using words and structures similar to spoken language.
a. Native
b. High-level
c. Low-level
d. Agile
Question 44
The ____ keypad lets you move around a document and scroll up and down.
a. navigation
b. numeric
c. function
d. media control
Question 45
A ____ is an audio output device that converts text to speech.
a. voice synthesizer
b. sampler
c. headset
d. multifunction device
Question 46
Computers come with ____ software, software that is already on the machine.
a. web-based
b. preinstalled
c. replicated
d. post-loaded
Question 47
____ is the fourth step in the computer machine cycle.
a. Fetch
b. Store
c. Execute
d. Decode
Question 48
Solid state storage uses spinning disc technology.
True
False
Question 49
Code ____ contain modules of customizable code for common functions such as accessing files or issuing the Print command.
a. development kits
b. compilers
c. interpreters
d. libraries
Question 50
Many videos include the option to turn on subtitles, or closed captions so that users can watch the action on screen and read what is being said in the voice-over.
True
False