Introduction To Computer Applications Final Exam

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The fastest, most powerful, and most expensive category of computers is the

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Supercomputer

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A type of handheld computer that has become widely used in recent years is a

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PDA

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The most important piece of software in a personal computer system is the

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operating system

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A software program that enables a user to locate and retrieve specific information on the World Wide Web is known as

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search engine

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Data that has been processed into a useful form is called

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information

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The processor and memory chips are housed in the computer’s

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motherboard

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The primary storage of a computer is its

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Memory

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A CPU (Central Processing Unit) contains

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a control unit and an arithmetic/logic unit

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On a personal computer all processing functions are contained on a single electronic chip called the

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microprocessor

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A holding area that stores the data and instructions most recently called by the processor from RAM is called

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Cache memory

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Machine language uses binary numbers, zeros and ones, known as bits. Eight bits equal

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one byte

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Processing speed in microprocessors is measured in

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hertz/megahertz

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Some output devices, such as printers, produce output in

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Hard copy form

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Processed data that can be used immediately or stored in computer-usable form for later use is

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Output

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The number of pixels in a display determines the quality of the text and graphics you see and is known as

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resolution

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Laser printers and ink jet printers are examples of

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non-impact printers

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Permanent storage is also known as

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Secondary storage
Auxiliary storage
External storage

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A file name is typically followed by a period (.) and a set of characters called a file extension which identifies the type of file. Examples are:

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docx – Microsoft Word 2007
xlsx – Microsoft Excel 2007
pptx – Microsoft PowerPoint 2007

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A piece of equipment or device that looks like a printer or copy machine but which provides a variety of capabilities including printing, scanning, copying and faxing is a

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Multifunctioning device(MFD)

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Printers and monitors are examples of

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Output devices

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A CD-R (compact disc, recordable) drive allows a user to record or “burn” information on a CD-R disc using a storage device called a

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CD burner

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CD-ROM, CD-RW and DVD are all examples of

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optical disc format

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An option that has been built in or preprogrammed by a software publisher under the assumption that this option is the choice favored most by users is the

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default

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A rectangular area of the screen used to display a program or various kinds of data, such as text and numbers, is called a

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window

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Graphical user interfaces uses these kinds of boxes to provide information and to prompt/request responses

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dialogue boxes

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A section of memory used to hold information or data waiting to be transferred to or from an input or output device is called

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buffer

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These small programs enable the operating system to communicate with peripheral devices, including the keyboard, monitor, mouse, modem, printer and disk drives.

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driver

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DOS, a command-line interface used by early personal computer operating systems, stands for

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disc operating system

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High level programming languages include

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COBOL
DOS basic
Java

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Graphical User Interfaces or GUIs typically include

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Icons
dialogue boxes
drop down menus

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A foundation or standard around which software is developed is a

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platform

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A screen on which graphical elements such as icons, buttons, windows, links, and dialog boxes are displayed, much as manila folders, pens, scissors, and paper might be arranged on a desk is a

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desktop

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Some commercial software vendors bundle and sell a group of software programs as a single package called a

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software suite

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This method of moving information from one software suite program to another allows the user to change or update information in one program and share it with another program, such as linking an Excel worksheet to a PowerPoint file so that updating the Excel worksheet also updates the PowerPoint file is

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Object linking and embedding(OLE)

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This software is developed by an individual or software publisher who retains ownership of the product and makes it available for a small “contribution” fee

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shareware

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This software is designed to improve efficiency and performance on the job and at home, and is the largest category of application software for individual use

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productivity software

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This software is used to create professional-quality publications

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Desktop Publication Program(dTp)

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Previously designed and stored forms save time because they contain formatting choices and other elements that work well together. These are called

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templates

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This checks a document for common errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. While this is no substitute for a careful review by the writer, this can be useful for identifying run-on sentences, sentence fragments, missing spaces, and commas

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grammar checker

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A visual representation of data that often makes it easier to read and understand that data is a

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chart

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This low cost, high speed method of transmission and receipt of messages over a worldwide system of communications networks is

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E-mail

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Software versions of the ruled worksheets accountants used in the past that provide a means of organizing, calculating, and presenting financial, statistical and other numerical information are

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electronic spreadsheets

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A collection of data organized in one or more tables consisting of fields and records allowing users to manage data more efficiently is known as

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database

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A comprehensive reference work containing detailed articles covering a broad range of subjects that can appear in print form, on CD, or through the World Wide Web is called

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encyclopedia

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A technology that enables people to communicate with other users over the Internet in real time is

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instant messaging

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This software allows people to share information and collaborate on various project such as designing a new product or preparing employee manuals.

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groupware