Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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A CPU
is: a. | The Common Port
Unit | c. | The power
supply | b. | The "brains" of the computer | d. | The port where the monitor attaches | | | | |
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An Analog
Modem: a. | Controls power
surges | c. | allows internet
connection without the use of cables | b. | allows internet connection via telephone
lines | d. | can store up to 1.4
megabytes of information | | | | |
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3.
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A floppy
disk: a. | Is a flexible magnetic
disk | c. | Is accessed using the
hard drive | b. | Can store more information than a hard
disk | d. | Is permanently
installed into the computer | | | | |
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4.
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A computer
that manages resources over a network is a: a. | Standalone | c. | Server | b. | Patch
pane | d. | Local
Drive | | | | |
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Soft
copies are on: a. | A hard
drive | c. | A
CD | b. | A
CD | d. | All of the
above | | | | |
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6.
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Disk
drives, monitors, keyboards, mice and scanners are: a. | Peripherals | c. | Ports | b. | Hardware | d. | Both A & B | | | | |
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Macintosh computers: a. | Use a mouse with a right-click
function | c. | Use Windows as
an operating system | b. | Are manufactured by many
companies | d. | Are manufactured
only by Apple | | | | |
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An
electronic spike: a. | Is a surge of
power over 120 volts | c. | Protects against
power surges | b. | Is a digital image stored on a floppy
disk | d. | None of the
above | | | | |
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9.
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This
term referes to devices and other resources physically located at your work station. a. | Network
drive | c. | CPU | b. | Local drive | d. | Compact disk | | | | |
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10.
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In
addition to affecting the number of files that can be opened at one time, the RAM in your
computer: a. | Stands for
Random Access Memory | c. | All of the
above | b. | Dissapears when the power is
cut | d. | None of the
above | | | | |
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Surge
protectors will: a. | Protect you from
large waves | c. | Create a backup
copy | b. | Protect your
computer from electronic spikes | d. | None of the
above | | | | |
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12.
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The
purpose of UPS is to: a. | Deliver packages | c. | Provide brief backup power | b. | Create data
backups | d. | None of the
above | | | | |
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13.
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ROM
has: a. | A local
drive | c. | A CD
drive | b. | Pre-recorded data | d. | A plutonium core | | | | |
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A
sound card is: a. | An extension
board that enables a computer to manipulate and output sounds | c. | An attachement site for headphones on a personal
computer | b. | A microphone attachment used for recording
sound | d. | A and
B | | | | |
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A
place on a computer where peripherals can be plugged in is called a(n): a. | UPS | c. | Park | b. | Port | d. | Upload | | | | |
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Broadband: a. | Is a type of memory speed | d. | B and C only | b. | Is a term
referring to data transmission speed | e. | All of the above | c. | Can carry
several channels at once | | | | |
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Computer processing that is done immediatly is said to be done in: a. | No
time | c. | Immediate
time | b. | Real
time | d. | Quick
time | | | | |
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A T1
line is: a. | Faster than a T3
line | d. | B and C
only | b. | The type of
Internet connection used at Redwood High School | e. | A and C only | c. | Faster than an
ISDN line | | | | |
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DSL: a. | Uses modulation schemes to pack data onto copper
wires | c. | Is a term
referring to the speed of a microprocessor | b. | Is a term referring to data storage
techniques | d. | None of the
above | | | | |
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A
cable modem: a. | Is another word
for Analog modem | d. | All of the
above | b. | Operates over cable TV lines | e. | None of the above | c. | Is faster than a
T3 line | | | | |
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Megahertz a. | Is a measure of microprocessor
speed | d. | All of the
above | b. | Determines the amount of instructions per second that can be
executed | e. | None of the
above | c. | Is slower than gigahertz | | | | |
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Megabyte: a. | Is a measure of microprocessor
speed | c. | Is bigger than a
terabyte | b. | Is a measure of data storage | d. | Is equal to approximately 1000 bytes | | | | |
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Distinct peices of information existing as numbers or text on pieces of paper or as
bits and bytes stored in electronic memory are called: a. | Text | c. | Images | b. | Data | d. | Hertz | | | | |
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Linux: a. | Is an operating system that functions on Macintosh and PC
machines | c. | Is an implement
of UNIX | b. | Is free and popular among programmers because it can be
manipulated and changed | d. | All of the
above | | | | |
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MacOS a. | Is the official operating system for Macintosh
computers | d. | Is an example of
systems software | b. | Is the official operating system for
PCs | e. | A and D are
correct | c. | Is a hardware device used for additional data
storage | | | | |
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26.
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Which
of the following is NOT an example of application software? a. | Operating
systems | c. | Database
programs | b. | Word processors | d. | Spreadsheets | | | | |
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FTP
is: a. | A method of
transferring fiels over the internet | c. | NOT available for use at Redwood | b. | A system on the
Internet similar to Instant Messenger | d. | A program that converts sound files to text
files | | | | |
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28.
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What
should you do to help protect your computer from getting a virus? a. | Do not open
e-mail messages from unknown sources | d. | B and C only | b. | Install
anti-virus software on your computer | e. | All of the above | c. | Update your
anti-virus software regularly | | | | |
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29.
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Which
of the following is not a valid ending for a graphics file? a. | .mid | d. | .gif | b. | .jpg | e. | .psd | c. | .tif | | | | |
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30.
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Which
of the following is not a valid ending for a sound file? a. | .au | d. | .mid | b. | .wav | e. | .tif | c. | .snd | | | | |
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31.
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When
you are trying to find information on household pets using an online search engine, which of the
following will get you the GREATEST NUMBER of results? a. | Cats AND Dogs
AND Birds | c. | Cats NOT Dogs
NOT Birds | b. | Cats OR Dogs OR Birds | d. | None of the above | | | | |
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32.
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.gif
and .jpg file extensions relate to each other in what ways? a. | They are both
formats for storing text files | d. | The are both
recognized be the WWW and work well with Web browers | b. | .gifs are
usually best for images with only a few colors, whereas .jpg are usually best for images with many
gradients of color | e. | Both B and D are
correct | c. | They are both formats for storing sound
files | | | | |
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33.
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The
difference between shareware and freeware is? a. | Freeware is always free. There will eventually be a charge to
use shareware. | d. | Shareware and
freeware refer to the same type of software. | b. | Shareware is
always free. There will eventually be a charge to use freeware. | e. | Shareware can be legally manipulated by the user. Freeware
cannot. | c. | Shareware is legally copyrighted. Freeware is
not. | | | | |
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34.
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The
term "bitmap" refers to: a. | .wav,.snd and other sound file
extensions | d. | the proper way
to save text files in programs such as Microsoft Word | b. | A representation
of rows and columns of dots which store graphics in computer memory. | e. | B and C are correct | c. | Files containing
the extensions .bmp, .gif and .tif | | | | |
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35.
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Which
of the following is true about folders,directories and files? a. | A folder can
contain a directory, but not a file. | d. | A file can contain files, directories and
folders. | b. | A folder can contain a file, but not a
directory. | e. | A file and a
directory are the same thing. | c. | A folder can contain a directory and a
file. | | | | |
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36.
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Why
is it important that the files included on Web pages have proper suffixes (file
extensions)? a. | File extensions
make it easier for people to determine the type of a given file. | d. | All of the above | b. | Some web browers
will not let you download and save graphic images properly if the do not end in an extension (ex.
.gif or.jpg) that is compatible with web pages | e. | None of the above | c. | Web pages
sometimes will not load properly if HTML files do not end with .htm or
.html | | | | |
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37.
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A
plugin is: a. | The electrical
outlet used as a power souce for computers | c. | Hardware or software that adds a specific feature or service to
a larger system | b. | The same as a port | d. | A and B are both correct | | | | |
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