Computer Test

Front 1

1. Another word for software is program.
2. The two basic types of computer software are applications systems and software systems.
3. A group of programs that coordinate and control the resources of a computer system is called utility program
4. The user interface is the part of the operating system we interact with when using a computer.
5. DOS was first introduced with the IBM PC.

Back 1

1. The first step in programming is to develop machine language codes. FALSE
2. DOS is a multitasking operating system. FALSE
3. Debugging a program means looking for errors in the instructions to the computer.
4. Computer hardware is anything you can touch. TRUE
10. Multitasking means a computer user can work in several software applications at the same time.TRUE

Front 2

1. Desktop- the first screen you see when the operating system is up and fully running. It is called the desktop because the icons are intended to represent real objects on a real desktop.
2. Folder-a way to organize files into manageable groups.
3. Icons- graphic images or symbols that represent applications, files, disk drives, documents, embedded objects, or linked objects.
5. Menu-a list of commands or options grouped under specific headings or titles on a window’ menu bar.
8. Pointing device-device, such as a mouse or trackball, that allows the user to select objects on the screen.
10. Scroll Bar-bar on the right side or bottom of a window that you can click to bring different parts of a document to view.
11. Taskbar-the horizontal bar at the bottom of the desktop that includes the Start button, minimized window buttons, and a row of icons usually related to input and output devices.
13. Toolbar- a bar near the top of a window that has groups of icons or buttons that will execute certain comma

Back 2

1. Algorithm- a set of clearly defined, logical steps that solve a problem.
2. Applications- also called productivity software; helps you perform a specific task such as word processing, spreadsheets, and so fourth.
4. graphical user interface-an operating system with the graphical symbols representing files, programs, and documents.
7. multitasking- running two or more distinct computer operations simultaneously; one in the force ground, the other(s) in the background.
9. operating systems- systems software that provides an interface between the user or application program and the computer hardware.

Front 3

1. Word processing, database, spreadsheets, and telecommunications are types of technology used to solve problems.
4. Graphics software- Application used to create art-working with a computer.
5. Multimedia software- Application used to create out-put that integrates several different types of media such as text, images, audio, video, and animation
7. Presentation software- Software that is used to create and edit information to present in an electronic slide show format.
12. Spreadsheet software- Used to store, manipulate, and analyze numeric data.
13. Technology-The application of scientific discoveries to the production of goods and services that improve the human environment.

Back 3

1. Word processing, database, spreadsheets, and telecommunications are types of technology used to solve problems.
2. Computer programs used to create and modify video, animation, and music are called multimedia software.
3. Electronic communication, distance learning, and teleconferencing are examples of telecommunications tools for solving problems.
4. Spreadsheet software provides the ability to make what-if statements to perform forecasts.
6. technology means finding an old-fashioned solution to a modern problem F
7. The first step in the problem- solving process is to select a solution. F
8. Telecommunications is electronically transferring data. T
10. Presentation software is used to create slide shows to present information. T