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which of the following statements about the kernel is true?
a. kernel is part of rom b. kernel is loaded before OS c. kernel manages processor and all other system components d. kernel manages BIOS and POST |
C
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The startup system, also known as the-----, performs a system check when a computer starts up
a. POST b. kernel c. BIOS d. CMOS |
C
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which of the following is not shown when you look at your files in Details view?
a. file name b. file size c. file type d. file image |
D
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The narrator utility
a. displays a keyboard on the screen b. manages system resources and improves system efficiency c. creates a separate window that displays a magnified portion of the screen d. is a basic speech program that reads what is on the screen |
D
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what do you do to provide security and maintain your customized settings on a computer that is used by many people
a. deny access privileges b. enable screen savers c. create user accounts d. unplug the computer when you are not using it |
C
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if you purchase a used printer and the operating system is unable to recognize it
a. check manufacturer's website or download site for correct driver b. empty cache files c. purchase new printer d. reload the OS |
A
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which of the following is not part of boot process?
a. this BIOS checks that devices are connected and working b. power-on self-test is performed c. bios is activated d. interrupt signal is generated to check peripheral devices |
D
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when a computer with an insufficient amount of RAM uses its virtual memory too often, it can cause
a. boot drive failure b. the computer to enter safe mode c. the swap file to crash d. thrashing |
D
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the ---- contains all the configurations used by the OS, such as display settings for your monitor
a. registry b. bios c. POST d. kernel |
A
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which of the following is not true?
a. when you compress files, you can collect and group them together b. zipped files are smaller than unzipped files c. compressed files have better resolution d. by compressing files, FTP upload/download is faster |
C
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which of the following is not a reason to create user accounts?
a. to prevent hackers b. to maintain a customized environment c. to password-protect private files d. to limit installation of software |
A
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the operating system uses RAM to
a. temporarily store instructions and data b. store achieved files for backup purposes c. store the computer's startup instructions d. retrieve information lost during unexpected power failures |
A
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what is the purpose of the recycle bin?
a. to secure files on computer b. to reuse the contents of files c. to make copies of important files d. to retrieve files you deleted in error |
D
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which of the following file types ends to compress better than others?
a. word b. gif c. pdf d. jpeg |
A
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the bios is stored on the motherboard on a --- chip
a. rom b. kernel c. ram d. flash |
A
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which of the following is not an advantage of organizing files?
a. it separates user's data when using a shared computer b. it facilitates file sharing c. it allows for quicker backup of important data d. it increases time to find files |
D
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which of the following is not part of disk cleanup?
a. repairing damaged disks b. emptying the recycling bin c. compressing old files d. deleting temporary internet files |
A
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a swap file is stored
a. on hard drive b. in a cache file c. in ram d. in rom |
A
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used to control which part of the file is displayed, --- may be located at the side or bottom of a window.
a. title bars b. menu bars c. toolbars d. scrollbars |
D
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which of the following is not a reason to zip a file?
a. to protect the file from unauthorized access b. to take up less storage space c. to archive a collection of files together d. to transmit the file faster |
A
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which of the following statements is correct?
a. files are stored in folders b. my documents is a file c. the recycle bin is a file d. folders are stored in files |
A
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---- view displays files and folders as icons in list form
a. small icon b. details c. tiles d. large icon |
C
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receiving a nonsystem disk error message when an older computer is trying to start up probably means that
a. the hard drive has failes b. there's a floppy disk in the floppy drive c. the computer wasn't shut down properly and hard drive needs to be scanned d. you need to reinstall the OS |
B
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how can you identify zipped content?
a. by seeing it listed first in the documents folder b. by the transfer rate c. by the folder name d. by a folder icon |
D
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which of the following statement is not a correct file naming tip?
a. use file extensions of five or more letters to provide greater naming flexibility b. assign meaningful filenames for easier retrieval c. remember that files within the same folder must have unique filenames d. be aware of the file naming conventions for the OS in use |
A
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which of the following appears next to a folder in the left side of Windows Explorer if the folder is empty?
a. shaded caret b. plus sign c. minus sign d. nothing |
D
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which of the following tasks does not have to be done before running Disk Defragmenter?
a. remove antivirus software from system tray b. close active programs c. turn off screen saver d. restart computer |
D
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which of the following statements is not true about Disk Cleanup?
a. it can remove temporary internet files b. it can decompress zipped files c. it can compress old files d. it can remove temporary windows files |
B
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PDAs use which category of
operating system? a. Single-user, single task b. Multiuser, multitask c. Single-user, multitask d. Real-time |
A
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Which of the following would
be found in a GUI operating system? a. Icons b. Windows c. Scrollbars d. All of the above |
D
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Virtual memory is
a. unlimited in capacity. b. created by sectioning off an area of the hard drive. c. another name for RAM. d. synonymous with cache memory. |
B
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Plug and Play devices
a. don’t require drivers. b. have drivers included in the Windows OS. c. must be installed using Add or Remove Programs. d. None of the above |
B
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Which of the following is NOT
done during the boot process? a. Checks that all attached devices are in place and working b. Verifies the user’s login name and password c. Loads the OS from the hard drive d. Checks for customized settings put in place for the monitor and desktop |
B
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Which view option would be
best to sort files by date modified and type of application? a. Details b. Tiles c. Large Icons d. All of the above |
A
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Which of the following file
extensions indicates a file created by a program in the Office 2007 suite? a. bioreport.xlsx b. bioreport.docx c. bioreport.pptx d. All of the above |
D
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To return to a state when your
OS was previously stable, which utility would you use? a. System Restore b. Disk Defragmenter c. Windows Explorer d. Disk Cleanup |
A
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Which utility is NOT an accessibility
utility? a. Magnifier b. Narrator c. Windows Speech Recognition d. File Compression |
D
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