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Computer System review

Total questions: 82

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Software is a program which consists of a set of instructions that tells the computer how to perform an operation.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
System software is a type of software that enable a computer and its peripheral devices  to function smoothly.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
The two categories of software are system software and application software.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Database program, spreadsheet and graphics software are example of utility software.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Which of the following statements explains how the operating system provides user interface correctly?
a)
Controlling how user collect data
b)
There are two types of user interface
c)
Controlling how information is displayed
d)
Command-driven is a type of user interface
6.
A user is using the operating system facilities to restart a computer. The user is performing a ___________________ 
a)
Hot boot
b)
Cold boot
c)
Driver boot
d)
Warm boot
7.
A small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device is called _________
a)
device driver
b)
system driver
c)
device system
d)
operating driver
8.
When we start an application, the CPU loads the application from _________________ , 
a)
the CPU to the RAM
b)
the RAM to the hard disk
c)
the memory to the storage
d)
the storage to the memory
9.
Function of operating system 
a)
Protects a computer againt virus
b)
Perform maintenance-type tasks
c)
Coordinates all the activities among the computer hardware
d)
Compiles technical information about a computer's hardware
10.

The 2 types of Software are:

a)

Operating System

b)

System

c)

Business

d)

Application

11.

You should use disk defrag software on...

a)

HDDs (Hard Disk Drives).

b)

SSDs (Solid State Drives).

c)

RAM (Random Access Memory).

12.

Who invented the internet?

a)

Steve Jobs

b)

Bill Gates

c)

Ben Bentley

d)

Tim Berners Lee

13.

What is fragmentation?

a)

The storing of a file in several separate areas of memory scattered throughout a hard disk.

b)

A process that reduces the amount of fragmentation.

c)

Software was originally developed to detect and remove computer viruses.

d)

A large-scale DoS attack where the perpetrator uses more than one unique IP address

14.

When we start an application, the CPU loads the application from _________________ ,

a)

the CPU to the RAM

b)

the RAM to the hard disk

c)

the memory to the storage

d)

the storage to the memory

15.

Which software allows you to view web pages?

a)

Web Authoring

b)

Presentation

c)

Browser

d)

Video Editing

16.

Causes a display devices's screen to show a moving image or blank screen if no activity occurs for a specified time

a)

disk defragmenter

b)

personal firewall

c)

screen saver

d)

media player

17.

What is operating system?

a)

computer software designed to provide a platform to other software.

b)

software designed to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities for the benefit of the user.

c)

s an operating system that runs from a hard disk drive.

d)

software within an operating system that controls capacity allocation for storage arrays.

18.

What is application software?

a)

computer software designed to provide a platform to other software.

b)

software designed to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities for the benefit of the user.

c)

is an operating system that runs from a hard disk drive.

d)

software within an operating system (OS) that controls capacity allocation for storage arrays.

19.

What are examples of Graphical User Interface?

a)

Windows

b)

Icons

c)

Menus and Pointers

d)

All of the above

20.

What is open-source software?

a)

a type of computer software in which source code is released under a license in which the copyright holder grants users the rights to study, change, and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose.

b)

also known as "closed-source software" - a non-free computer software for which the software's publisher or another person retains intellectual property rights—usually copyright of the source code, but sometimes patent rights

c)

computer software designed to provide a platform to other software.

d)

is an operating system that runs from a hard disk drive.

21.

What is proprietary software?

a)

a type of computer software in which source code is released under a license in which the copyright holder grants users the rights to study, change, and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose.

b)

also known as "closed-source software" - a non-free computer software for which the software's publisher or another person retains intellectual property rights—usually copyright of the source code, but sometimes patent rights

c)

computer software designed to provide a platform to other software.

d)

is an operating system that runs from a hard disk drive.

22.

Select all the main categories of computer software ...

a)

Applications

b)

Utilities

c)

Systems

d)

Programming

23.

An operating system can be seen as an abstraction of a computer's hardware and software system.


Which is the BEST definition of abstraction?

a)

Taking a large complex problem and breaking down into several smaller simpler components

b)

A sequence of clearly defined steps that if followed accurately produce a guaranteed result

c)

The process of removing the dependency of a concept from a real-world object

d)

Hiding the complexity of a system by only exposing the relevant features to the user

24.

Choose all the main functions of a computer's operating system ...

a)

Memory management

b)

Input/Output control

c)

Resource management

d)

Web browsing

25.

Which is one of the main tasks of an OS, which involves allocating bursts of CPU time to running processes?

a)

Scheduling

b)

Resourcing

c)

Timetabling

d)

Planning

26.

All modern OSs allow multi-tasking. Choose the correct meaning of multi-tasking.

a)

When several processes can be run concurrently

b)

When several task bars can be shown on desktop

c)

When a user can have several documents open at the same time

d)

When the processor forms a queue of processes waiting to be run

27.

The process of proving to a computer that you actually are who you claim to be as a user?

a)

Authentication

b)

Verification

c)

Validation

d)

Clearing

28.

The job of a process scheduling algorithm in an operating system is to manage the allocation of which computing resource?

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

Disk space

d)

User access

29.

Storage device that stores digitally encoded data on rapidly rotating rigid disks with magnetic surfaces. The device is either permanently installed within the computer case or can be portable

a)

Hard Drive

b)

Input

c)

Byte

30.

8 bits equals

a)

1 terabyte

b)

2 gigabites

c)

a Byte

31.

Blu-ray is

a)

something anyone can operate

b)

the process of lading the operating system into temporary memory

c)

hardware components that allow the user to data, commands, and responses into a computer

d)

A type of high- capacity DVD that is commonly used for high definition video.

32.

Which is true about the statement...Starting up a computer from a halted or powered down condition is called

a)

logging on to word online

b)

creating a PowerPoint

c)

Shutting down you computer

d)

Boot Process

33.

Which choice best describe CDs and DVDs?

a)

database

b)

boot process

c)

optical discs

d)

output devices

34.

Device that projects images, gives sound, and basically gives out the info from the computer so the user can obtain it (ex: monitor, printer, projector, speakers).

a)

Byte

b)

Output

c)

GUI

d)

Input

35.

A type of DVD that canbe used for recording erasing, and recording again.

a)

DVD-RW

b)

Blu-ray

c)

DVD-ROM

d)

DVD-R

36.

True of False: Central Processing Unit (CPU)- a type of application software used to create, edit, format, and print documents.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

A light-sensitive stylus wired to a video terminal used to draw pictures or select menu options.

a)

Scanner

b)

Touch Screen

c)

Light Pen

d)

Digitizer Tablet

38.

A graphics drawing tablet used for sketching new images or tracing old ones. Also called a "graphics tablet," the user contacts the surface of the device with a wired or wireless pen or puck.

a)

Bar code reader

b)

Microphone

c)

Scanner

d)

Digitizer Tablet

39.

A device that can read text or illustrations printed on paper and translates the information into a form the computer can use.

a)

Scanning Devices

b)

Voice-Input Devices

c)

Pointing Devices

d)

Direct Entry

40.

A form of input that does not require data to be keyed by someone sitting at a keyboard.

a)

Direct Entry

b)

Keyboard Entry

c)

Both Direct and Keyboard Entry

d)

None of the two

41.

OMR is

a)

Optical Mark Reader

b)

Optical Magnetic Reader

c)

Optical maximum Reader

d)

Optical metal Reader

42.

MICR is used to read marks written in pen or pencil

a)

correct

b)

wrong

43.

An input device that is used to control a pointer or a cursor on a screen.

a)

Pointer

b)

Mouse

c)

Display

d)

Cables

44.

A process where scanned marks on a page are automatically converted to inputs.

a)

OCR

b)

OMR

c)

CAD

d)

AVR

45.
What does OMR stand for?
a)
Optical Mark Recognition
b)
Optical Meter Reader
c)
Operator Mark Recognition
d)
Online Meter Reader
46.
Which of these is OMR sometimes used for?
a)
Marking Exam Papers
b)
Controlling Characters in Computer Games
c)
Projecting a Presentation onto a big screen.
d)
Playing  an Audio File
47.
What does OCR stand for?
a)
Optical Character Reader
b)
Online Cloud Read
c)
Operating Command Recognition
d)
Online Cloud Recognition
48.
What does MICR stand for?
a)
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
b)
Magnetic Ink Computer Recognition
c)
Multimedia Internet Computer Recognition
d)
Memory Internet Character Reader
49.
What is MICR used for?
a)
Bank Cheques
b)
Bank Statements
c)
Payslips
d)
Shop Receipts 
50.
A printer that uses toner to burn text / images onto a page...
a)
Laser
b)
Plotter
c)
Inkjet
d)
Dot Matrix
51.
A large printer used to print CAD line drawings...
a)
Plotter
b)
Dot Matrix
c)
Laser
d)
Inkjet
52.
Printer that uses a printer head and ribbon to generate text / images...
a)
Dot Matrix
b)
Plotter
c)
Inkjet
d)
Laser
53.
A printer usually found in homes that uses cartridges and can produced high quality photos...
a)
Inkjet
b)
Plotter
c)
Dot Matrix
d)
Laser
54.
Printer found in shops and used to print receipts.
a)
Laser
b)
Plotter
c)
Dot Matrix
d)
Plotter
55.
Small light on the front of the computer that indicates if the computer is switched on...
a)
LED
b)
CRT
c)
TFT
d)
LCD
56.
High capacity storage device (48GB), used to store high definition movies.
a)
Blu-Ray
b)
CD-ROM
c)
DVD
d)
SSD
57.

A device used to select commands for people with restricted arm movements

a)

Mouse

b)

Tracker ball

c)

Joystick

d)

Driving wheel

58.

An input device which the user can use to type in numbers into a computer.

a)

QWERTY keyboard

b)

Concept keyboard

c)

Ergonomic keyboard

d)

Numeric keypad

59.

A mouse,touch-pad, and a trackball are all examples of:

a)

Scanning Device

b)

Voice-Input Devices

c)

Pointing Device

d)

Output Device

60.

Used to enter information on papers into a computer

a)

Printer

b)

Scanner

c)

QWERTY keyboard

d)

Touchpad

61.
Sequential access magnetic storage device used mainly for backups...
a)
Tape
b)
Hard Disk
c)
Flash
d)
DVD
62.
Which of the following is not an optical storage device?
a)
SSD
b)
CD-ROM
c)
Blu-Ray
d)
DVD-RW
63.

Data that has been processed into useful form called information

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

ALU

d)

CPU

64.

Data represented as either yes/no or true/false is called...

a)

Digital

b)

Analog

c)

Input

d)

Output

65.

Data that ranges on a continuous scale is called...

a)

Analog

b)

Sensor

c)

Digital

d)

Output

66.
Computers are made up of ________ and ________?
a)
Hardware and Software
b)
Bits and Pieces
c)
Inputs and Outputs
d)
Plastic and Metal 
67.

Drawbacks of a trackball

a)

May take some getting used to

b)

Can only be used on CAD software

c)

Really heavy

d)

Requires space to operate

68.

Benefits of a microphone

a)

Allows disabled users to give instructions to a computer

b)

Enables the use speech recognition software

c)

Allows voice calls and the audio in video calls

d)

Makes your voice louder so more people can hear it

69.
I can find the highest number in a range with the ... function
a)
MIN
b)
MAX
c)
AVERAGE
d)
COUNT
70.
To arrange your data in a certain order, is to __________. 
a)
sort
b)
organize 
c)
make better
d)
help
71.
A corporation lists all of its sales information for one product in a cell range of A1 to L1. Where is this information?
a)
column
b)
row
c)
cell address
d)
entry
72.
If you need to compute the total sales which function will you use?
a)
MIN
b)
Max
c)
Avg
d)
SUM
73.
The entire spreadsheet is composed of rows and columns of cells.
a)
True
b)
False
74.
What is a chart?
a)
Paper.
b)
Appears vertically in a worksheet and is identified by letters at the top of the worksheet window.
c)
A graphic representation of values and their relationships.
d)
Keeps row or column titles on the screen no matter where you scroll in the worksheet.
75.
the column letter, followed by the row number
a)
cell address 
b)
row 
c)
column
d)
cell
76.
Which way does a row go? 
a)
horizontal
b)
vertical
c)
diaginol 
77.
What is the name of this cell?
a)
B10
b)
5B
c)
B5
d)
you cannot know the name from this picture
78.

Mr. Esker wanted to see how the class did as a whole on the most recent test. Using spreadsheets he used the ______________ function to calculate the classes score as a whole.

a)

Sum

b)

Average

c)

Count

d)

Max

e)

Min

79.

Betty has a spreadsheet of sales for her bakery for a month. In one column she lists the amount of donuts sold each day. If she wanted to find out what day she sold the LEAST amount of donuts she would use the _________________ function.

a)

Sum

b)

Average

c)

Count

d)

Max

e)

Min

80.

Mr. Esker is looking over his quiz data again in his spreadsheet. He wanted to know how many students received an 80% on his latest quiz. In his spreadsheet he would use the ___________________ function.

a)

Sum

b)

Average

c)

Count

d)

Max

e)

Min

81.
Which of the following is a correctly named cell?
a)
8B
b)
B8
c)
8-B
d)
BB-8
82.

How do you select multiple rows in a worksheet?

a)

By selecting the rows while the Shift or Control key is pressed.

b)

You cannot select multiple rows.

c)

By selecting rows while the Enter button is pressed.

d)

By selecting rows while the Esc button is pressed.