Deck 1: Getting Started

Question 1

Data has a more permanent home on storage media such as hard drives, USB flash drives, CDs, and DVDs.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The majority of computers run the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The term computer software usually refers to a computer and all the components that are connected to it.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

After a successful login, Windows displays the Login screen that provides access to software applications, files, and settings for customizing your computer work environment.

Question 5

An administrator account has access to all computer files and settings.

Question 6

Output devices are used to enter data for processing.

Question 7

Input devices, such as keyboards and mice, show the results of processing.

Question 8

A laptop computer is a portable computing device featuring a touch-sensitive screen that can be used as a writing or drawing pad.

Question 9

Function keys can be used to control volume, screen brightness, wireless network connections, and multiple display devices.

Question 10

After testing the hardware, the boot program looks for the operating system.

Question 11

A terabyte is equivalent to about one trillion characters of data.

Question 12

The shut down procedure ensures that all files are closed properly so data is not lost.

Question 13

The Switch User option serves the same purpose as shutting down your computer and then rebooting it.

Question 14

The operating system is hardware that manages a computer's internal operations and defines how you interact with the computer.

Question 15

The Start screen allows you to select a user account and log in to Windows.

Question 16

Strong passwords are at least five characters long.

Question 17

Windows saves all work to your hard drive and turns off your computer when it is in sleep mode.

Question 18

The keys in the bottom row on a computer keyboard are called function keys.

Question 19

A PC is a collection of software and data components that help you accomplish many different tasks.

Question 20

A computer and any equipment connected to it are called software.

Question 21

A computer's internal operations are managed by the ____.

A) operating system
B) hard disk drive
C) application software
D) safe mode

Question 22

The first account that you set up on a new Windows computer automatically becomes a(n) ____ account.

A) group
B) administrator
C) standard user
D) Microsoft

Question 23

A set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task is called software or ____.

A) hardware
B) a computer program
C) a component
D) a console

Question 24

The "brain" of the computer that carries out the commands issued when you create documents, draw pictures, or manipulate numbers is the ____________________.

A) storage device
B) software
C) RAM
D) microprocessor

Question 25

The ________ can be used to cancel an action or close a menu.

A) Esc key
B) CTRL key
C) Tab key
D) Enter key

Question 26

A collection of hardware and software components that help you accomplish many different tasks is a(n) ____.

A) hard drive
B) PC
C) printer
D) console

Question 27

Which of the following is a secure password?

A) iamhere
B) 051780
C) drowssap
D) Sju5on10

Question 28

The power switch is located on your computer ____.

A) monitor
B) keyboard
C) system unit
D) mouse

Question 29

The main storage device for most PCs is a high-capacity ____.

A) DVD
B) hard disk drive
C) CD
D) USB flash drive

Question 30

After testing the hardware, the ____ program looks for the operating system.

A) safe
B) testing
C) Microsoft Windows
D) boot

Question 31

In creating a secure password, avoid ____.

A) using your pet's name
B) using eight characters or more
C) combining uppercase and lowercase letters
D) replacing letters with numbers

Question 32

The ________ can be used to move to the next field when entering data into a form on the screen.

A) Esc key
B) CTRL key
C) Tab key
D) Enter key

Question 33

Keyboards and touchpads are ____.

A) storage devices
B) input devices
C) software
D) system units

Question 34

An account best used for routine activities such as word processing, e-mailing, and browsing the Web is a(n) ____.

A) administrator account
B) standard user account
C) guest account
D) user account

Question 35

A device that stores approximately a billion characters of data holds one ____.

A) megabyte
B) terabyte
C) gigabyte
D) byte

Question 36

When you type your password, it appears as ____.

A) the characters typed
B) a series of dots
C) a series of underlines
D) all cap characters

Question 37

A(n) ___________ account has access to all computer files and settings.

A) administrator
B) guest
C) group
D) standard

Question 38

Output devices include _______.

A) printers
B) touch screens
C) keyboards
D) mice

Question 39

Memory chips that temporarily store data are called ____.

A) storage devices
B) megabytes
C) gigabytes
D) RAM

Question 40

Programs that help you produce documents, make calculations, draw pictures, or maintain your to-do list are called ____.

A) diagnostic software
B) application software
C) operating system software
D) antivirus software

Question 41

Key components to a ____ computer are the system unit, mouse, keyboard, and display device.

A) desktop
B) laptop
C) notebook
D) tablet

Question 42

Notebook computers typically cost between ____ and US$4,000.

A) US$200
B) US$300
C) US$750
D) US$1,000

Question 43

The ____ procedure ensures that all your files are properly closed so that no data is lost when the computer powers down.

A) sleep
B) reboot
C) shut down
D) exit

Question 44

When you put your computer into sleep mode, Windows keeps all your work ____ and puts your computer in a low-power, energy-saving state.

A) in the hard drive
B) on a DVD
C) in memory
D) on a USB flash drive

Question 45

In the figure above, item 4 is pointing to the ____.

A) display device
B) speaker
C) mouse
D) CD/DVD drive

Question 46

Most desktop computer system units also provide several ____ ports that can be used to connect external devices.

A) add-on
B) expansion
C) external
D) internal

Question 47

A strong password contains at least ____ characters.

A) six
B) eight
C) ten
D) five

Question 48

In the figure above, item 1 is pointing to the ____.

A) floppy disk drive
B) CD/DVD drive
C) display device
D) speaker

Question 49

In the figure above, item 6 is pointing to the ____.

A) speaker
B) touchpad
C) CD/DVD drive
D) display screen

Question 50

In the figure above, item 2 is pointing to the ____.

A) display device
B) CD/DVD drive
C) mouse
D) expansion ports

Question 51

The ____ option closes files but the computer is not turned off.

A) Lock
B) Restart
C) Sign Out
D) Switch User

Question 52

If you have more than one user account on your computer, the ____ option allows another person to log on without requiring you to log off or close your files.

A) Lock
B) Restart
C) Log Off
D) Switch User

Question 53

Your ____ corresponds to a user ID allowing access to the user account.

A) passcode
B) password
C) lock
D) key

Question 54

The ____ enables you to close any non-responding applications.

A) Task Manager
B) Windows Explorer
C) Control Panel
D) New Program window

Question 55

In the figure above, item 1 is pointing to the ____.

A) touchpad
B) CD/DVD drive
C) display device
D) hard disk drive

Question 56

____ mode is a good option if you use your computer intermittently throughout the day.

A) Hybrid sleep
B) Safe
C) Sleep
D) Hibernate

Question 57

A ____ computer and its battery typically weigh between two and ten pounds.

A) notebook
B) tablet
C) personal
D) desktop

Question 58

A ____ has the ability to operate on battery power.

A) desktop computer
B) portable computer
C) display device
D) microprocessor

Question 59

Holding down the Ctrl, Shift, and Esc buttons at the same time opens the ____.

A) Windows Task Manager
B) Windows Explorer
C) Control Panel
D) New Program windows

Question 60

____ mode uses slightly less power than sleep mode, but it takes a bit longer to get all the files and programs loaded up.

A) Hybrid sleep
B) Hibernate
C) Safe
D) Reboot

Question 61

When you use the ____________________ option, the files you were using are closed, but the computer is not turned off.

Question 62

An increasingly popular type of personal computer offering even more portability than standard-size notebooks is a(n) ____________________.

Question 63

____________________ are used to enter data for processing.

Question 64

What happens when you put your computer into sleep mode?

Question 65

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Wyatt is thinking about purchasing his first computer. He wants to make sure that he buys a computer that fits his lifestyle. Wyatt has just purchased his first computer! When he hits the power button to turn the computer on, he navigates through several screens in the boot process. What is the correct order in which the screens appear?

A) Lock screen, Start screen, Login screen
B) Start screen, Lock screen, Login screen
C) Start screen, Login screen, Lock screen
D) Lock screen, Login screen, Start screen

Question 66

Windows keeps all your work in memory and puts your computer in a low-power, energy-saving state when you put the computer into ____________________.

Question 67

A(n) ____________________ is equivalent to about one trillion characters of data.

Question 68

Each user account includes a(n) ____________________.

Question 69

The power switch is located on your computer's ____________________.

Question 70

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Wyatt is thinking about purchasing his first computer. He wants to make sure that he buys a computer that fits his lifestyle. Wyatt wants to get a computer that he will be able to use at home for business and graphics applications. It would be best for him to buy a ____ computer.

A) desktop
B) notebook
C) tablet
D) personal

Question 71

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Wyatt is thinking about purchasing his first computer. He wants to make sure that he buys a computer that fits his lifestyle. Wyatt decides that it is a good idea to password protect his computer. His user name is TMWyatt. He decides that the most secure password he can use is ____.

A) TMWyatt
B) his birthday
C) T7Wya8tt
D) his dog's name

Question 72

When the ____________________ process is almost complete, Windows displays the Lock screen.

Question 73

You use the ____________________ to organize your files.

Question 74

____________________ down is the best way to conserve power and prevent battery drain.

Question 75

Describe how to make selections and issue commands when interacting with computers.