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WorksheetsBusiness Computer Applications Mid-Term Review
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
Open source software is software for which the source code, or instructions that tell the program how to function, is available to anyone who wants it.
True
False
PDF is short for _______________.
Preserve document format
Portable document file
Portable document format
Preserve document file
___________ is a free image editor.
LibreOffice
GIMP
Thunderbird
Dropbox
Ctrl+A is a command keyboard shortcut to select all.
True
False
Antivirus software can remove all viruses without a problem.
True
False
___________ is utility software that will help get rid of temporary and unnecessary files.
Time Capsule
Disk defragmenter
Disk Cleanup
Virus scan
These simple steps can extend the lifetime of your computer system. Except ______.
Installing the latest browser.
Shut down your computer at least a few times a week.
Disable program from running on startup unless they are necessary.
Uninstall programs you no longer use.
Downloading means sending data or a file from your computer to somewhere on the Internet.
True
False
The desktop application’s purpose is to manage the computer’s memory and hardware components and allow communication with the computer.
True
False
Antivirus and anti-malware program scan for slightly different things but they work similarly.
True
False
Ctrl+A is a command keyboard shortcut for Undo.
False
True
A processor’s speed is measured in MB or GB.
False
True
A heat ___________ is an object that absorbs heat from the CPU.
Widget
Device
Sink
Chip
The browser must ______________ the contents of a file to display the web page.
Boot up
Upload
Download
Log
Some of the main reasons to use the cloud are convenience and reliability.
True
False
When a computer does not have enough ___________, your computer will slow down quite a bit when you have too many programs running.
Drivers
ROM
Storage
RAM
The physical structure that makes up a computer system is called:
data
peripheral devices
hardware
software
A(n) ___ is a graphical representation of a file, folder, or drive.
widget
icon
path
directory
For essential software like web browsers and antivirus software, security updates are not as critical as operating system updates.
False
True
After software is acquired, it must typically be installed before it can be used.
True
False
The mouse or trackball controls the ___________ on the screen.
Icons
Prompt
Buttons
Pointer
Open source software has customer support services that are easier to access than closed source software.
True
False
Ctrl+B is a command keyboard shortcut for Undo.
True
False
When you no longer need a file or a folder you can use the ___ command to remove it from your drive.
install
backup
cleanup
delete
Proprietary software has customer support services that are easier to access than open source software.
False
True
PC stands for ____________.
Power consuming
Personal consuming
Personal computer
PC compatible
Cable broadband connection is provided by your local __________ company.
Mobile telephone
Telephone
Satellite
Cable
A three or four letter identifier found at the end of a filename and following a period is called a(n)
document
fields
file extension
pdf file
The most noticeable type of memory for a PC user is called ___, which acts like an electronic scratch pad inside the computer.
NIC
ROM
CPU
RAM
The most noticeable type of memory for a PC user is called ___, which acts like an electronic scratch pad inside the computer.
NIC
CPU
RAM
ROM
The monitor needs a _____________ to display images and text on the screen.
Video card
Game card
Monitor card
Sound card
The ___ is the primary storage device of a personal computer.
RAM
hard drive
ROM
compact disc
___ is a set of instructions that makes the computer perform tasks. In other words, it tells the computer what to do.
Software
Data
Information
Hardware
The optical ___ is the most common pointing device for desktop computers.
scanner
stylus
mouse
disc
A __________ allows a user to record sound or talk with someone else over the Internet.
Speaker
Microphone
Headset
Scanner
The numeric ___ area of a keyboard is very useful for numeric entry and calculations, as it contains the numbers 0 - 9 and four basic mathematical operators.
cursor
modifier
function
keypad
_____________ means fixing issues with computer problems.
Troubleshooting
Flaming
Diagnostics
Hacking
A ____________ lets users capture pictures and videos in a digital format.
Microphone
Digital camera
Digital pen
Scanner
A PS/2 port is ____________ in shape.
Triangular
Round
Square
Rectangular
The computer’s main circuit board is called a _______.
Motherboard
Monitor
Bluetooth card
Hard drive
___ keyboards, which are designed to be comfortable and tailored for the human body, have keys which are angled and a palm rest at the base to keep your wrists straight.
Alphanumeric
Haptic
Biometric
Ergonomic
Windows, MacOS, and Linux are examples of ________.
Web browsers
Operating systems
Internet service providers
Mobile devices
On a PC the _____________ allows you to force quit an application.
Finder
Taskbar
Task Manager
Windows Explorer
Which of the following is not a threat to your computer system?
Compressed air
Malware
Hard drive failure.
Viruses
The _________ key allows you to stop a function or action.
Return
End
Home
Escape
The _______________ converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer.
Power supply
CPU
CMOS
Motherboard
A(n) _____________ scans your computer for temporary files and other files that can be deleted.
Backup
Disk cleanup
Disk defragmenter
Anti-virus
To shut down Windows, click the Start button, then select Shut down.
True
False
To shut down Windows, click the Apple icon, then select Shut down.
True
False
_________ is one of the oldest Internet services for communication.
My Space
Instant Messaging
A(n) __________ is an object on a computer that stores data, information, or settings.
App
Operating system
File
Folder
Creating a shortcut duplicates a copy of the file or folder.
True
False
Which keyboard shortcut can be used to select all files in a folder simultaneously?
Ctrl+V
Ctrl+X
Ctrl+A
Ctrl+C
The main workplace of a Windows computer is called the __________.
Shortcut
Desktop
Folder
Taskbar
The taskbar is found in the ____________ operating system.
Mac OS
Android
Linux
Windows
The shortcut key to bold words is ___________.
Ctrl+b
Alt+b
Alt+d
Ctrl+d
The latest version of Windows is less stable and secure than past versions.
True
False
Many keyboard shortcuts, such as Ctrl+C, Ctrl+X, and Ctrl+V, are universal, and can be used in a wide variety of applications.
True
False
When you move a file to the Recycle Bin, it will be immediately deleted from your computer.
False
True
Using keyboard shortcuts is not faster than using a mouse.
False
True
Windows is a(n) __________ created by Microsoft.
Word processor
Computer
Web browser
Operating system
The below are all tips for finding files except
Try different search terms
Open the last application used to edit the file
Check the recycle bin
Move and rename the file after finding it
The shortcut key to cut is ___________.
Alt+c
Alt+x
Ctrl+c
Ctrl+x
If you want to remove a file from your flash drive, click and drag the file to the Recycle Bin.
True
False
When creating a shortcut of a folder on your desktop, it creates a copy of the folderto the desktop.
True
False
The default browser that comes with Windows 10 is __________.
Firefox
Safari
Edge
Chrome
There is no Start menu in Windows 8.
False
True
There is no Start menu in Windows 10.
False
True
The shortcut key to paste is ___________.
Alt+v
Ctrl+v
Ctrl+p
Alt+p
To avoid damaging files on a flash drive, a user should format the drive.
True
False
A user cannot tell from the icon that a file or folder is a shortcut.
True
False
To select multiple specific files simultaneously, hold down the __________ key while clicking on the files.
Shift
Control
Alt
Escape
Sleep mode does all the following except
Stops all computer processes
Starts up more quickly
Remembers which files were open
Restarts the computer
If a program you were using freezes or becomes unresponsive, you can often end the process (and close the program) by using __________.
File Explorer
Task Manager
Finder
Windows
A user can select multiple files by doing the following except ___________.
Dragging the mouse and drawing a box around the file you want.
Select a file and hold the shift key to mark the last file in sequence.
Holding the control key on your keyboard when you select files.
Using the Ctrl+S keyboard shortcut to select all the files.
