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WorksheetsModule 4 Vocab
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 44mins
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Class
Date
1.
The software that runs a computer, including the
operating system.
a)
System software
b)
multi-core processors
c)
Mercury
d)
Jupiter
e)
Pluto
2.
A program that manages the complete operation
of your computer or mobile device and lets you
interact with it.
a)
central processing unit (CPU)
b)
operating system (OS)
c)
Uranus
d)
Pluto
3.
The software, or operating system, a device
uses.
a)
processor cache
b)
control unit
c)
platform
4.
A collective term for all the ways you interact
with the device; a GUI controls how you interact
with menus, programs and apps, and visual
images such as icons by touching, pointing,
tapping, or clicking buttons and other objects to
issue commands
a)
processor cache
b)
graphical user interface (GUI)
5.
Apps or programs that enable you to perform
maintenance-type tasks related to managing the
computer or device
a)
utilities
b)
arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
c)
Comets
6.
Software that is distributed online for a monthly
subscription or an annual fee.
a)
Random access memory (RAM)
b)
Software as a Service (SaaS)
7.
Computers designed for personal use, as
opposed to commercial or industrial use.
(a)
8.
An operating system installed on a single
computer
a)
motherboard
b)
desktop operating system
c)
nonvolatile
9.
The operating systems for Microsoft machines;
supports the Cortana virtual assistant,
touchscreen input, HoloLens headsets, and
built-in apps such as the Microsoft Edge
browser
a)
Windows
b)
volatile
c)
motherboard
10.
The operating system for Apple desktop and
laptop computers; includes the Siri virtual
assistant, coordination with Apple mobile
devices, and cloud file storage
(a)
11.
Multitasking operating system with many
versions, as the code is licensed to different
developers
a)
UNIX
b)
firmware
c)
virtual memory
d)
swap file
12.
UNIX-based operating system for desktop
computers, laptops, and some tablets;
distributed under the terms of a General Public
License (GPL), which allows you to copy the OS
for your own use, to give to others, or to sell
a)
power-on self test (POST)
b)
Linux
c)
virtual memory
d)
swap file
13.
Operating system based on Linux that uses the
Google Chrome browser as its user interface,
and primarily runs web apps
a)
power-on self test (POST)
b)
firmware
c)
Chrome OS
d)
swap file
14.
An app stored on an Internet server that can be
run entirely in a web browser.
a)
power-on self test (POST)
b)
firmware
c)
virtual memory
d)
web apps
15.
Programs that keep all or some of the code
hidden, enabling them to control and profit from
the program they create
a)
Closed source
b)
input device
c)
output device
d)
binary system
16.
Programs and apps (including operating
systems) that have no restrictions from the
copyright holder regarding modification and
redistribution; users can add functionality and
sell or give away their versions to others
a)
bit
b)
Open source
c)
byte
d)
binary system
17.
Multiuser operating system because it controls a
single, centralized server computer that
supports many users on networked computers
a)
paging file
b)
input device
c)
server operating system
d)
ROM
18.
The practice of sharing computing resources,
such as servers or storage devices, among
computers and devices on a network
a)
byte
b)
input device
c)
output device
d)
Virtualization
19.
Microsoft server operating system that includes
advanced security tools and a set of programs
called Internet Information Services that
manage web apps and services
a)
Windows Server
b)
input device
c)
ROM
d)
binary system
20.
Server operating system that supports all sizes
of networks and servers; lets authorized users
access servers using their iPhones or other
Apple devices
a)
paging file
b)
macOS Server
c)
output device
d)
ROK
21.
An Internet computer that stores webpages.
a)
web servers
b)
Cloud storage
c)
hard drive
d)
all-in-one computer
22.
Has features similar to those of a desktop
operating system, but is focused on the needs
of a mobile user and the capabilities of the
device
a)
ASCII
b)
mobile operating system
c)
all-in-one computer
d)
Optical media
23.
Operating system developed by Google based
on Linux, and designed to be run on many types
of smartphones and tablets
a)
Cloud storage
b)
Optical media
c)
Android
d)
solid state drive (SSD)
24.
Mobile device operating system that runs only
on Apple devices, including the iPhone, iPad,
and iPod; derived from macOS
a)
ASCII
b)
Unicode
c)
Optical media
d)
iOS
25.
An operating system screen that contains icons
for programs and files, as well as toolbars,
taskbars, menus, and buttons you can use to
start programs and apps
a)
desktop
b)
Unicode
c)
Optical media
d)
Optical media
26.
A rectangular-shaped work area that displays an
app or a collection of files, folders, and Windows
tools.
a)
all-in-one computer
b)
window
c)
hard drive
d)
solid state drive (SSD)
27.
A list of related items, including folders,
applications, and commands.
a)
ASCII
b)
Unicode
c)
menu
d)
solid state drive (SSD)
28.
A window with controls that lets you tell
Windows how you want to complete an
application program’s command.
a)
ASCII
b)
Unicode
c)
hard drive
d)
Dialog boxes
29.
A collection of information stored on your
computer, such as a text document,
spreadsheet, photo, and song.
a)
fiile
b)
Cloud storage
c)
SSD
d)
ROM
30.
In Computer Concepts, a file that contains
words, numbers, and pictures that you can
manipulate. A spreadsheet, a database, a
presentation, and a word processing document
all are data files.
a)
ASCII
b)
data file
c)
hard drive
d)
solid state drive (SSD)
31.
Contains the instructions your computer or
device needs to run programs and apps
a)
executable file
b)
platform
c)
form factor
d)
USB hub
32.
The organization and layout of data in a file
a)
peripheral device
b)
file format
c)
hard drive
d)
ROM
33.
A three- or four-letter sequence, preceded by a
period, at the end of a filename that identifies
the file as a particular type of document, such as
.docx or .xlsx.
a)
tablet
b)
port
c)
file extension
d)
laptop
34.
A named location on a storage medium that
usually contains related documents.
a)
ROM
b)
platform
c)
USB hub
d)
folder
35.
In Windows, a special folder that catalogs
specific files and folders in a central location,
regardless of where the items are actually
stored on your device.
a)
library
b)
platform
c)
form factor
d)
port
36.
Consists of electronic components that store
instructions waiting to be executed by the
processor, data needed by those instructions,
and the results of processing the data into
information
a)
tablet
b)
Memory
c)
form factor
d)
platform
37.
Memory that is temporary, and loses its contents
when the power is turned off
a)
tablet
b)
platform
c)
Volatile memory
d)
laptop
38.
Permanent memory whose contents remain on
the computer or device even when it is turned
off
a)
peripheral device
b)
platform
c)
form factor
d)
Nonvolatile memory
39.
The storage location that is part of every
computer and that temporarily stores open apps
and document data while a computer is on.
a)
RAM (random access memory)
b)
port
c)
laptop
d)
SSD
40.
A holding area where your browser keeps a
copy of each webpage you view. This temporary
storage area helps speed up processing time.
a)
peripheral device
b)
cache
c)
USB hub
d)
keyboard
41.
The amount of information temporarily stored in
a paging file.
a)
Virtual memory
b)
scanner
c)
touchscreen
d)
Multitouch screens
42.
Permanently installed memory on your
computer attached to the motherboard. The
ROM chip contains the BIOS, which tells your
computer how to start.
a)
touchpad
b)
ROM (read-only memory)
c)
stylus
d)
Multitouch screens
43.
A type of nonvolatile memory that can be erased
electronically and rewritten
a)
touchpad
b)
Unicode
c)
Flash memory
d)
keyboard
44.
Triggers a series of steps and checks as the
computer loads the operating system
a)
scanner
b)
trackball
c)
cameras
d)
boot process
45.
A built-in startup program that executes a series
of tests to check components, including the
RAM, keyboard, and storage, and identifies
connected devices, and checks their settings
a)
bootstrap program
b)
trackball
c)
touchscreen
d)
SSD
46.
The core of an operating system; memory, runs
programs, and assigns resources
a)
cameras
b)
kernel
c)
touchscreen
d)
Multitouch screens
47.
Any data and instructions entered into the
memory of a device.
a)
touchpad
b)
trackball
c)
Input
d)
ROM
48.
Information processed into a useful form such
as text, graphics, audio, video, or any
combination of these
a)
touchpad
b)
stylus
c)
touchscreen
d)
Output
49.
An area of memory that stores data and
information waiting to be sent to an input or
output device
a)
buffer
b)
trackball
c)
touchscreen
d)
Multitouch screens
50.
Placing data into a buffer
a)
touchpad
b)
spooling
c)
mouse
d)
Multitouch screens
51.
Standard settings that control how the screen is set up and how a document looks when you first start typing
a)
Default settings
b)
Headsets
c)
gamepad
d)
form factor
52.
Link to a file, folder, or app that appears on the desktop
a)
wheel
b)
shortcuts
c)
Optical media
d)
dance pad
53.
A hardware device that lets you interact with your computer by controlling the movement of the mouse pointer on your computer screen; examples include a mouse, trackball, touchpad, pointing stick, onscreen touch pointer, a tablet, or for touch-enabled devices, your hand or finger.
a)
game controller
b)
headphones
c)
pointing device
d)
platform
54.
Input device that contains not only characters such as letters, numbers, and punctuation, but also keys that can issue commands.
a)
earbuds
b)
joystick
c)
Input
d)
keyboard
55.
On the right side of a window’s title bar, the center button of three buttons; used to expand a window so that it fills the entire screen.
a)
Maximize button
b)
dance pad
c)
Speakers
d)
USB hub
56.
On the right side of a window’s title bar, the
leftmost button of three buttons; use to reduce a
window so that it only appears as an icon on the
taskbar.
a)
joystick
b)
Minimize button
c)
hard drive
d)
Headphones
57.
In a Windows title bar, the rightmost button;
closes the open window, app, or document.
a)
wheel
b)
Unicode
c)
Close button
d)
earbuds
58.
On the right side of a maximized window’s title
bar, the center of three buttons that reduces a
window to its last non-maximized size; in a
restored window, this button changes to the
Maximize button.
a)
gamepad
b)
motion-sensing controller
c)
port
d)
Restore Down button
59.
The window you are currently using, in front of
any other open windows.
a)
active window
b)
platform
c)
Speakers
d)
game controller
60.
On a desktop or laptop computer, displays a
running program
a)
wheel
b)
program window
c)
touchscreen
d)
Headphones
61.
A File Explorer window that displays the contents of a folder, drive, or device.
a)
folder window
b)
trackball
c)
voice synthesizer
d)
keyboard
62.
On a computer system, the components
required to perform work, such as the processor,
RAM, storage space, and connected devices
a)
stylus
b)
resources
c)
unicode
d)
plug-and-play
63.
In PowerPoint, a button on a Power View
navigation strip that is used to group data.
a)
printer
b)
digital pen
c)
tile
d)
SSD
64.
A small picture that represents a program, file,
or hardware device
a)
webcams
b)
projectors
c)
ROM
d)
icon
65.
Icons you click to execute commands you need
to work with an office app.
a)
button
b)
wheel
c)
cycle
d)
dance pad
66.
Program that finds and removes unnecessary
files, such as temporary Internet files or files in
the Recycle Bin, and frees up disk space by
reorganizing data
a)
earbuds
b)
disk cleanup utility
c)
gamepad
d)
bus width
67.
A collection of utility programs that determines
how Windows appears and performs on your
computer.
a)
device driver
b)
headphones
c)
Control Panel
d)
Multitouch screens
68.
A Windows 10 app containing nine touch_x0002_friendly categories of the most commonly used Windows settings; more advanced settings are found in the Control Panel desktop app.
a)
touchpad
b)
clock speed
c)
projector
d)
Settings app
69.
A list of frequently used commands that relate to
an object, typically displayed by right-clicking;
the commands on a shortcut menu are related
to the item you right-clicked.
a)
shortcut menu
b)
clock speed
c)
cycle
d)
form factor
70.
Enables a computer or device to run another
operating system in addition to the one installed
a)
device driver
b)
virtual machine
c)
headphones
d)
bus width
71.
Identifies to Windows the resources, such as apps and storage locations, a user can access when working with the computer.
a)
User accounts
b)
trackball
c)
restore (browser)
d)
ROM
72.
Provides full access to the computer; additional responsibilities associated with an administrator account include installing programs and apps, adjusting security settings, and managing network access
a)
joystick
b)
administrator account
c)
cycle
d)
video card
73.
Thousands of bytes of data
a)
uninterruptable power supply (UPS)
b)
stylus
c)
kilobytes (KB)
d)
keyboard
74.
Millions of bytes of data
a)
scanner
b)
surge suppressor
c)
earbuds
d)
megabytes (MB)
75.
Approximately 1 billion bytes of data.
a)
gigabytes (GB)
b)
wheel
c)
touchscreen
d)
plug-and-play
76.
A storage area located on a server that you access through the Internet or a network.
a)
printer
b)
cloud
c)
unicode
d)
bus width
77.
A temporary Windows storage area that holds the selections you copy or cut so you can use them later.
a)
touchpad
b)
resources
c)
Clipboard
d)
SSD
78.
A window with controls that lets you tell Windows how you want to complete an application program’s command.
a)
webcams
b)
clock speed
c)
restore (browser)
d)
Dialog boxs
79.
Multiuser operating system because it controls a single, centralized server computer that supports many users on networked computers
a)
server OS
b)
trackball
c)
kilobytes (KB)
d)
Headphones
80.
Link to a file, folder, or app that appears on the desktop
a)
shortcut menu
b)
Shortcut
c)
cycle
d)
bus width
81.
Apps or programs that enable you to perform maintenance-type tasks related to managing the computer or device
a)
utility
b)
digital pen
c)
earbuds
d)
platform
82.
An app stored on an Internet server that can be run entirely in a web browser.
a)
drip
b)
web app
c)
file extension
d)
play
83.
An Internet computer that stores webpages
a)
rice
b)
water
c)
web server
d)
SSD
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