Question 1

A(n) ____________________ is an electronic device that receives, processes, and stores data, and produces a result.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is an electronic device that...

Question 2

Tarun is researching various operating systems. Tarun discovers that the job of the operating system is to perform all of the following tasks EXCEPT: _____.

Accepted Answer

Providing anti-virus software is not a task typically performed by the operating system. This task is typically handled by additional software specifically designed for anti-virus protection.

Question 3

Using the _____ option to end a computer session will keep applications and the operating system running in a low-power state.

Accepted Answer

The Sleep option will keep the computer running in a low-power state while still allowing applications and the operating system to be quickly resumed where they were when the computer went to sleep. The Shut down option will completely close all applications and turn off the computer, while the Lock and Sign out options will log out the current user but not actually put the computer in a low-power state.

Question 4

A _____ administrator is responsible for managing computers that are connected to a shared printer.

Accepted Answer

A network administrator is responsible for managing computers that are connected to a shared printer, as they handle the management and maintenance of a network, including setting up and configuring network hardware and software, ensuring network security and troubleshooting network issues. System administrators, on the other hand, are responsible for managing individual computers, including installing and configuring software, setting up user accounts, and ensuring system security. Database administrators manage and maintain a company's databases, while technology administrators oversee the deployment and management of technology within an organization.

Question 5

RAM stands for ____ access memory.

Accepted Answer

RAM stands for Random Access Memory.

Question 6

Tarun is researching various operating systems. Tarun learns that Windows, Mac OS, and ____ are the most popular personal computer operating systems.

Accepted Answer

Windows, Mac OS, and Linux are the most popular personal computer operating systems.

Question 7

Another term to identify a computer's operating system is _____.

Accepted Answer

A platform is a term used to identify a computer's operating system.

Question 8

Windows 8 is a type of __________ software.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Windows 8 is a type of __________...

Question 9

In Windows 8, you can display the shutdown options using the _____ bar.

Accepted Answer

To display the shutdown options in Windows 8, you need to open the Charms bar by swiping from the right edge of the screen or pressing Windows key + C on your keyboard. From there, you can click on the Settings charm and then the Power option to access the shutdown options.

Question 10

Gemma starts her computer and begins working on a new Microsoft Word document. Gemma completes her document and is ready to print so she sends her work to the printer, where it is placed in the _____ waiting to be output.

Accepted Answer

The correct term for the waiting area for output tasks in the printing queue is a buffer. A buffer acts as a temporary holding area for data being transferred from one location to another.

Question 11

Mac iOS and Android are examples of _____.

Accepted Answer

Mac iOS and Android are both examples of mobile operating systems, which are specifically designed for use on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. CPUs, motherboards, and embedded operating systems are not the correct choices because they do not accurately describe these particular examples.

Question 12

Devices such as your monitor and printer that are connected to your computer are also known as ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Devices such as your monitor and printer...

Question 13

An iPad would most likely run on the _____ platform.

Accepted Answer

An iPad runs on Apple's proprietary operating system, iOS, which is designed specifically for Apple's mobile devices like the iPhone and iPad.

Question 14

On a laptop, the main area where productivity applications are run is called the _____.

Accepted Answer

The main area on a laptop where productivity applications are run is referred to as the desktop. The desktop is the visual display area that represents the computer's user interface and contains icons representing applications, files, folders, and more.

Question 15

Gemma starts her computer and begins working on a new Microsoft Word document. When Gemma starts Microsoft Word, the computer loads the word-processing instructions into ____.

Accepted Answer

RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, meaning any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes. When Gemma starts Microsoft Word, the word-processing instructions are loaded into the RAM, providing temporary storage for data being input or output to and from the processor.

Question 16

Your microwave oven uses a(n) __________ operating system to perform its tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your microwave oven uses a(n) __________ operating...

Question 17

All of the following are characteristics of an embedded operating system EXCEPT: _____.

Accepted Answer

The characteristics of an embedded operating system include being built into the device, meeting a specific purpose, and performing a single type of task. However, it does not always depend on user intervention to work. In fact, most embedded operating systems are designed to work automatically without user intervention.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT true about RAM?

Accepted Answer

RAM is generally measured in gigabytes (GB) or megabytes (MB), not megahertz (MHz).

Question 19

The _____ handles the instructions for your computer to start up before the operating system is loaded.

Accepted Answer

The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is responsible for initializing and testing hardware components, loading the boot loader, and providing the operating system with necessary information to start up. RAM (Random Access Memory) and CPU (Central Processing Unit) are components that are utilized after the operating system is loaded, and ROM (Read-Only Memory) stores permanent instructions but is not responsible for handling the startup process.

Question 20

A computer's operating system can automatically configure a newly connected device through a featured called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A computer's operating system can automatically configure...

Quiz 1: Computers and Computer Systems