Compressed files, sometimes called _________.

ZIPPED FILES, USUALLY HAVE A ZIPPED EXTENSION

A NAMED COLLECTION OF STORED DATA

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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING

Question	Answer
TRUE OR FALSE: A shortcut is an icon on the desktop or in a folder that provides a user with immediate access to a program or file.	TRUE
During a cold boot on a personal computer, the POST (power-on self-test) results are compared with data in a ________ chip.	CMOS
A(n) ________ is a private combination of characters associated with a username that allows access to certain computer resources.	PASSWORD
TRUE OR FALSE: Client operating systems can operate with or without a network.	TRUE
A program called a print ________ intercepts documents to be printed from the operating system and places them in the queue.	SPOOLER
________ means the operating system automatically configures new devices as users install them.	PLUG AND PLAY
________ software, such as operating systems and utility programs, consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices.	SYSTEM
TRUE OR FALSE: The advantage of device-dependent operating systems is that users can retain existing application software and data even if they change computer models or vendors.	FALSE
In a ________ , a user types commands or presses special keys on the keyboard (such as function keys or key combinations) to enter data and instructions.	COMMAND-LINE INTERFACE
TRUE OR FALSE: Some operating systems include a Web browser and an e-mail program, enabling users to begin accessing the Web and communicating with others as soon as they set up the Internet connection.	TRUE
A(n) ________ is the intersection of a column and row in a worksheet.	CELL
A(n) ________ is application software that includes an appointment calendar, address book, notepad, and other features to help users organize personal information.	PIM
Which of the following is an example of Web page authoring software?	ADOBE DREAMWEAVER
________ software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.	APPLICATION
________ software allows users to create, access, and manage a database.	DATABASE
________ software is software that allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations on the data.	SPREADSHEET
________ software enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page and then save the page as part of a notebook.	NOTE TAKING
A(n) ________ is a rectangular area of the screen that displays data and information.	WINDOW
________ software allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics.	WORD PROCESSING
A(n) ________ contains a list of commands from which a user makes selections.	MENU
A(n) ________ program is a utility that protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files.	ANTIVIRUS
A ________ does not replicate itself to other computers.	TROJAN HORSE
A(n) ________ utility allows users to copy selected files or an entire hard disk to another storage medium.	BACKUP
In Windows Operating System, the Windows ________ feature protects your computer from malwares as well as spyware.	DEFENDER
A(n) ________ is a unique combination of characters, such as letters of the alphabet or numbers, that identifies one specific user.	USERNAME
________ software is privately owned software and limited to a specific vendor or computer model.	PROPRIETARY
The ________ is the core of an operating system that maintains the computer’s clock, starts applications, and assigns the computer’s resources, such as devices, programs, data, and information.	KERNEL
TRUE OR FALSE: Users today typically run multiple programs concurrently.	TRUE
A(n) ________ is a window that provides information, presents available options, or requests a response.	DIALOG BOX
To help organize a presentation, you can view ________ versions of all the slides similarly to how 35mm slides look on a photographer’s light table.	THUMBNAIL
When computer users ________ a document, the computer transfers the document from memory to a storage medium.	SAVE
________ software allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group.	PRESENTATION
________ software provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user.	DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT
Which of the following is an example of desktop publishing software for the professional?	ADOBE INDESIGN
________ software allows users to modify a segment of a video, called a clip.	VIDEO EDITING
TRUE OR FALSE: A disadvantage of preemptive multitasking is the operating system loses control if one program stops operating properly.	FALSE
Compressed files, sometimes called _________.	ZIPPED FILES, USUALLY HAVE A ZIPPED EXTENSION
Linux is ________ software, which means its code is provided for use, modification, and redistribution.	OPEN SOURCE
A personal ________ is a utility that detects and protects a computer from unauthorized intrusions.	FIREWALL
Which of the following is an example of photo editing software for the professional?	ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
When using spreadsheet software, the rows and columns collectively are called a(n) ________.	WORKSHEET
A ________ is an instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action.	COMMAND
The top of a window has a(n) ________, which is a horizontal space that contains the window’s name.	TITLE BAR
TRUE OR FALSE: Regardless of the size of the computer, most operating systems provide similar functions.	TRUE
The purpose of memory ________________ is to optimize the use of random access memory (RAM).	MANAGEMENT
TRUE OR FALSE: Some parts of the operating system are resident; that is, these instructions remain on the hard disk until they are needed.	FALSE
A file is ________.	A NAMED COLLECTION OF STORED DATA
A(n) ________________ operating system supports two or more processors running programs at the same time.	MULTIPROCESSING
________ software assists people in becoming more effective and efficient while performing their daily business activities.	BUSINESS
With virtual memory, a ________________ is the amount of data and program instructions that can swap at a given time.	PAGE
With ________________ memory, the operating system allocates a portion of a storage medium, usually the hard disk, to function as additional RAM.	VIRTUAL
A font ________, such as bold, italic, and underline adds emphasis to a font.	STYLE
The kernel is memory ________, which means it remains in memory while the computer is running.	RESIDENT
TRUE OR FALSE: When you purchase a computer, it usually includes a boot disk.	TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Using tax preparation software, taxpayers can file their state and federal tax returns online, in a process called e-filing.	FALSE
In the Windows operating system, the ________ is an on-screen work area that has a graphical user interface.	DESKTOP
Networks, servers, mainframes, and supercomputers allow hundreds to thousands of users to connect at the same time, and thus are	MULTIUSER
TRUE OR FALSE: Most personal finance software includes financial planning features, such as analyzing home and personal loans, preparing income taxes, and managing retirement savings.	TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: All sizes of computers typically use the same operating system.	FALSE
With ________________ multitasking, the operating system interrupts a program that is executing and passes control to another program waiting to be executed.	PREEMPTIVE
TRUE OR FALSE: Operating systems rarely provide a means to establish Internet connections.	FALSE
A(n) ________ viewer is a utility that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file.	IMAGE
The BIOS executes a series of tests, collectively called the ________, which check the various system components including the buses, system clock, adapter cards, RAM chips, mouse, keyboard, and drives.	POST
Word processing software includes a(n) ________, which reviews the spelling of individual words, sections of a document, or the entire document.	SPELLING CHECKER
A screen ________ causes a monitor’s screen to display a moving image or blank screen if no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for a specified period of time.	SAVER
_____ software helps companies record and report their financial transactions.	ACCOUNTING
TRUE OR FALSE: Because virtual memory is faster than RAM, users may notice the computer speeding up while it uses virtual memory,	FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Like other operating systems, Linux is a proprietary software.	FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: A device-dependent programs runs on computers provided by a variety of manufacturers.	FALSE
The _____ is firmware that contains a computer's startup instructions.	BIOS
A(n) _____ system is set of programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources.	OPERATING
TRUE OR FALSE: Even if uses are working on multiple programs simultaneously, it is impossible to run out of RAM.	FALSE
A pop-up _____ is a filtering program that stops pop-up ads from displaying on Web pages.	BLOCKER
A file _____ utility is a utility that shrinks the size of a file(s).	COMPRESSION
A(n) _____ is a small image displayed on the screen that represents a program, a document or some other object	ICON
If a hard disk is damaged, a computer can be booted from a(n) _____ disk which is usually a CD that contains a few system files that will start the computer.	RECOVERY
In the event a backup files is used, a(n) _____ program reverses the process and returns backed up files to their original form.	RESTORE
TRUE OR FALSE: Microsoft has continually updated its Windows operating system, incorporating new features and functions with each subsequent version.	TRUE
A software _____ is a collection of individual programs sold as a single package.	SUITE
TRUE OR FALSE: Stand-alone utilities typically offer improvements over those features built into an operating system or provide features not included in an operating system.	TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Few operating systems include any utility programs.	FALSE
The set of instructions entered into a computer that uses the command-line interface is called the ______ language.	COMMAND
With an operating system _____ can include fixes to bugs, enhancements to security, modifications to devices, drivers, and the like.	AUTOMATIC UPDATES
A(n) _____ is a private combinations of characters associated with a username that allows access to certain computer resources.	PASSWORD
A(n) _____ is a utility that removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files.	UNINSTALLER
TRUE OR FALSE: If the username and password entered match the username and password kept on file, a network operating system denies access to the user	FALSE
_____ software provides the capabilities of paint software and also includes the ability to enhance and modify existing image and pictures.	IMAGE EDITING
____ is mass produced, copyrighted retail software that needs the needs of a wide variety of users, not just a single user or company	PACKAGED SOFTWARE
A feature, called _____, allows users of word processing software to type words continually without pressing the enter key at the end of each line	WORDWRAP
A(n) ____ is an online area where users have written discussions.	NEWSGROUP / MESSAGE BOARD
_____ is the electronic equivalent of a user manual.	ONLINE HELP
Simplified accounting program that helps home users and small office/home office users to balance their checkbooks, pay bills, etc	PERSONAL FINANCE SOFTWARE
_____________________ is an application that can guide individuals, families, or small businesses through the process of filing federal taxes.	TAX PREPARATION SOFTWARE
Which kind of software allows users to draw pictures, shapes, and other graphical images with various on-screen tools such as a pen, brush, and eyedropper?	PAINT
A(n) ________ is a specific named location on a storage medium that contains related documents.	FOLDER
A spyware ________ is a program that detects and deletes spyware and other similar programs.	REMOVER
The kernel is memory ________, which means it remains in memory while the computer is running.	RESIDENT
A(n) ________ viewer is a utility that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file.	IMAGE
Which of the following is an example of paint/image editing software for the professional?	ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
A(n) ________ is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data.	DATABASE
A cross-platform program is one that runs __.	THE SAME ON MULTIPLE OPERATING SYSTEMS
The operating system that a computer uses sometimes is called the ____.	PLATFORM
In Windows Vista, the ____ consists of several files that contain the system configuration information.	REGISTRY
In Windows Vista, the ____ contains a list of programs that open automatically when users boot the computer.	START UP FOLDER
Windows Vista ____ offers the Aero interface (shown in the accompanying figure) to basic users.	HOME PREMIUM
A single user/single ____ operating system allows only one user to run one program at a time.	TASKING
A single user/____ operating system allows a single user to work on two or more programs that reside in memory at the same time	MULTITASKING
Smart phones and other small computing devices often use a ____ operating system.	SINGLE USER/SINGLETASKING
_________ operating system enables two or more users to run programs simultaneously.	MULTIUSER
_________ operating system supports two or more processors running programs at the same time.	MULTIPROCESSING
The area of the hard disk used for virtual memory is called a(n) ____ file because it exchanges data, information, and instructions between memory and storage.	SWAP
With virtual memory, which is illustrated in the accompanying figure, the technique of swapping items between memory and storage, called ____, is a time-consuming process for the computer.	PAGING
____________ is a computer that continues to operate when one of its components fails, ensuring that no data is lost.	FAULT-TOLERANT COMPUTER
_____________ is a segment of memory or storage, such as the disk in the accompanying figure, in which items are placed while waiting to be transferred from an input device or to an output device.	BUFFER
A process called ____, which is illustrated in the accompanying figure, sends documents to a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer.	SPOOLING
In the accompanying figure, multiple documents line up in a(n) ____ in the buffer.	QUEUE
____ operating system is an operating system that organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on a network.	SERVER
The latest version of the Macintosh operating system, Mac ____, is a multitasking operating system available only for computers manufactured by Apple.	OS X
Windows ____ is Microsoft’s fastest, most reliable and efficient operating system to date, offering quicker application start up, built-in diagnostics, automatic recovery, improved security, and enhanced searching and organizing capabilities.	VISTA
____ is a multitasking operating system developed in the early 1970s by scientists at Bell Laboratories.	UNIX
Novell’s ____ is a server operating system designed for client/server networks.	NETWARE
________ is someone who tries to access a computer or network illegally	HACKER
Windows ____ is an operating system that includes functionality, applications, and a user interface designed for specific types of devices.	MOBILE
The term, computer ____, describes a potentially damaging computer program that affects, or infects, a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works without the user’s knowledge or permission.	VIRUS
A ____ is malware that copies itself repeatedly, for example in memory or over a network, using up system resources and possibly shutting the system down	WORM
__________ is software that acts without a user’s knowledge and deliberately alters a computer’s operations.	MALWARE
__________ is malware that hides within or looks like a legitimate program, such as a screen saver.	TROJAN HORSE
An _______ program is a filtering program that attempts to remove spam before it reaches a user’s inbox.	ANTI-SPAM
A program that removes or blocks certain items from being displayed.	FILTER
A file ____ utility is a utility that transforms the contents of a file or data from one format to another.	CONVERSION
TRUE OR FALSE: The boot process is very different for large and small computers.	FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: A warm boot is the process of using the operating system to restart a computer.	TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Application software is said to be downward compatible, meaning it will run on a new version of an operating system.	FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Network administrators can set up a network to decrypt data as it travels over a network to prevent unauthorized users from reading the data.	FALSE
__________ is a collection of electronic drawings- photos- and other images that can be inserted into documents.	CLIP ART
TRUE OR FALSE: Some parts of the operating system are resident; that is, these instructions remain on the hard disk until they are needed.	FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: When a computer is turned on, the charge of electricity causes the processor chip to reset itself and find the ROM chip(s) that contains the BIOS.	TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The nexus is the core of an operating system that manages memory and devices.	FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Command-line interfaces like the one in the accompanying figure give a user less control to manage detailed settings.	FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: A disadvantage of Linux is that it is available only in a command-line version like the one in the accompanying figure	FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: A disadvantage of preemptive multitasking is the operating system loses control if one program stops operating properly.	FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Some personal computer maintenance utilities continuously monitor a computer while it is used and repair problems before they occur.	TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: A compressed file takes up more storage space than the original file.	FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: When you receive a compressed file, you must zip it.	FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Some operating systems such as Windows Vista include uncompress capabilities.	TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: One sign of a virus infection is that available memory is less than what should be available.	TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The programmer of a virus, known as a virus author, intentionally writes a virus program.	TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Ghosting is a severe problem with today’s displays.	FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: When users press a key or move the mouse, a screen saver disappears and the screen returns to the previous state.	TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Instead of backing up to a local disk storage device, some users opt to back up their files using online storage.	TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: By compressing files, a backup utility program requires more storage space for the backup files than for the original files.	FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The iPhone and iPod devices are multi-touch, meaning that they recognize multiple points of contact.	TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Some devices with the Windows Mobile operating system support handwriting and voice input.	TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: A server operating system typically resides on a client.	FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Most editions of Windows Server 2008 include Hyper-V, which is a virtualization technology.	TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: In addition to being a stand-alone operating system, UNIX also is a network operating system.	TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Power users seldom work with UNIX because of its rigidity and vulnerability.	FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: When programmers move application software from one UNIX version to another, they sometimes have to rewrite some of the programs.	TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Because virtual memory is faster than RAM, users may notice the computer speeding up while it uses virtual memory.	FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Windows Vista Ultimate includes all features of Windows Vista Home Premium and provides additional features designed to make mobile users’ computers more secure and easier to network.	TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: In Windows Vista, the Windows SideShow feature connects to personalized mini-applications, called gadgets, such as weather, photos, or headline news.	FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: In Windows Vista, the Windows Sidebar allows viewing of messages on a powered-off notebook computer equipped with a secondary display.	FALSE
A(n) ________ drive is the drive from which a personal computer starts.	BOOT
Reorganizing a disk so that the files are stored in contiguous sectors, thus speeding up disk access and the performance of the entire computer.	DEFRAGMENTING
Utility program that writes text, graphics, audio, and video files to a recordable or rewriteable CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc.	DISK BURNING SOFTWARE
Utility that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer's hard disk so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster.	DISK DEFRAGMENTER
Small program that tells an operating system how to communicate with a specific device.	DRIVER
The operating system that resides on a ROM chip inside most PDAs and small devices.	EMBEDDED OPERATING SYSTEM
Utility that performs functions related to file management.	FILE MANAGER
Operating system function that saves any open documents and programs to a hard disk before removing power from the computer.	HIBERNATE
Utility program that allows you to view images and animation, listen to audio, and watch video files.	MEDIA PLAYER
Operating system program that assesses and reports information about various computer resources and devices.	PERFORMANCE MONITOR
Scam in which a perpetrator attempts to obtain your personal and/or financial information.	PHISHING
Utility program that attempts to locate a file on your computer based on criteria you specify.	SEARCH
Operating system that organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on a network.	SERVER OPERATING SYSTEM
Free downloadable software updates provided by the software manufacturer to users who have registered and/or activated their software.	SERVICE PACK
Operating system function that saves any open documents and programs to RAM, turns off all unneeded functions, and then places the computer in a low-power state.	SLEEP MODE
Unsolicited e-mail message or newsgroups posting sent to many recipients or newsgroups at once.	SPAM
The __________ is a small symbol displayed on the screen that moves as a user moves the mouse.	POINTER
The ________ of the document window usually displays a document’s file name.	TITLE BAR

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