computer exam questions

QUESTIONS FOR CMP 103CHAPTER.1
A printer is an example of computer: B
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input device.
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hardware.
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software.
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programs.A modem is necessary if you want to: D
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have voice mail added to your regular telephone service.
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display digital camera photographs on your computer screen.
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add a scanner to your computer system.
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connect to the Internet over analog phone lines.Input, processing, output, and storage are collectively referred to as: C
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communications.
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the system unit.
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the information processing cycle.
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the systems cycle.Storage devices are included in: B
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the central processing unit.
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the system unit.
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the microprocessor.
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RAM.Of the following computer types, which one is the most powerful? A
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Professional workstation
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Desktop computer
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Internet appliance
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Network computer Checking the spelling in a word processed document is an example of which of the four computer operations?A
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Processing
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Output
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Storage
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InputWhich of the following statements is considered a disadvantage of using a computer? CStorage devices are inadequate to hold data and programs.Computers are unreliable.People generate more information from computers than they can possibly use.Computers work with text and graphics only.Which one of the following options is considered data? B
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Program
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Sounds
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Peripheral
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InformationWhich of the following is the most frequently used input device? D
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Touch screen
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Microphone
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Scanner
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Keyboard

To analyze huge amounts of scientific data and display underlying patterns, you would use a: C
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minicomputer
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mainframe.
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supercomputer.
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server The Internet is needed in all of the following instances EXCEPT: B
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using the WWW to research ways to treat poison ivy.
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sending an original physical copy of a letter to a customer.
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conducting business with an e-tailer.
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sending and receiving instant messages with your best friend.Which of the following statements regarding computer ethics is NOT true? C
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Computer ethics is associated with your moral beliefs.
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Computer ethics defines right and wrong principles for computer professionals.
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Standards for computer ethics support copying programs and digital music.
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Computer ethics is a new branch of philosophy.
CHAPTER 2
The two major components of system software are: A
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the operating system and system utilities.
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application software and system utilities.
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primary memory and storage.
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the operating system and applications software.Which of the following may be necessary for you to do after you install new application software? D
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Press Shift + Alt + Del.
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Turn the computer power switch off and then back on.
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Do a cold boot.
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Do a warm boot.The power-on self-test: B
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is able to provide detailed on-screen instructions that the user finds easy to follow to correct hardware problems.
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verifies that the computer hardware is working properly.
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is conducted before the BIOS instructions are placed in the memory.
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checks for upgrades to the application software.The options in the setup program needed for the BIOS to find the operating system are stored in: B
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a driver.
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CMOS.
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the kernel.
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the registry.Microsoft Windows stores your computer configuration information regarding installed hardware and softwarein a: D
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catalog.
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boot.
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device driver.
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registry.In order to see a custom system utility in Microsoft Windows after loading the operating system, you: A
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can right-click the small icon at the right side of the taskbar.
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have to load the utility from storage and then right-click on the icon at the bottom left of the screen.
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can click on the utility icon and then press F8.

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can click on the utility name that displays at the top of the screen.The authentication process: A
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involves typing your name and your password to log into the system.
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is something that is required on your home computer.
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keeps track of who logs into your computer.
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has to be completed before the operating system completes its loading.Which of the following is a memory management technique that makes the random access memory appear larger than it is? B
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Caching
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Virtual memory
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Preemptive multitasking.
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Read-only memoryWhich of the following displays additional options following a menu choice? A
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Dialog box
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Menu-driven user interface
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User interface
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Command-line interfaceWhat makes Windows NT different from other earlier Windows operating systems? B
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It works on mobile computing devices.
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It was specifically designed to work on networked computers.
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It cannot prevent users from accessing confidential data.
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It requires the administrator to configure each workstation individually rather than remotely.Which operating system shows the most rapid growth in the number of Intel-based computer users? C
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UNIX
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Linux
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Mac OS XWhich of the following is a disadvantage of the Linux operating system? D
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It works on only a few types of computers.
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Linux is powerful but very costly to purchase.
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It doesn’t have a graphical-user interface.
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It isn’t able to run some software products such as Microsoft Office.
CHAPTER.3
Which of the following would NOT be performed with application software? C
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Charts for a sales meeting presentation
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Customer list used for mailing invoices
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Hard disk cleanup
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Financial report sent to investorsWhat kind of program would you choose to use to create computer files that you share with other people in your company? D
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Vertical
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Videoconferencing
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Utility
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ProductivityWhich of the following is an advantage of a software suite? A
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The individual applications share the same resources
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The suite includes the operating system