Comp. Tech Midterm 2024

What is the main software that manages all hardware and software on a computer?

• Operating System
• File Management
• Troubleshooting
• Hardware
• Software

What refers to the way files are organized, stored, and accessed on a computer?

• Operating System
• File Management
• Troubleshooting
• Hardware
• Software

What is the process of identifying and fixing problems with a computer?

• Operating System
• File Management
• Troubleshooting
• Hardware
• Software

What refers to the physical components of a computer that you can touch, such as the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and internal parts like the hard drive?

• Operating System
• File Management
• Troubleshooting
• Hardware
• Software

What is the name for the programs and applications that run on a computer?

• Operating System
• File Management
• Troubleshooting
• Hardware
• Software

What is the primary function of an operating system?

• Storing data securely
• Managing hardware and software resources
• Designing websites
• Creating documents

Which of the following is an example of file management?

• Printing a document
• Organizing files into folders
• Typing a paragraph
• Watching a video

What should you do first if your computer screen is frozen?

• Throw it out
• Call technical support immediately
• Restart the computer
• Install new software

Which of the following is NOT considered hardware?

• Monitor
• Keyboard
• Word processing software
• Printer

What is a backup used for?

• Speeding up a computer
• Protecting data from loss
• Running multiple programs
• Displaying images