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Were can you save a file?


A) In the cloud
B) On the device itself
C) On a flash drive
D) On the screen

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Which of the following is a description of what happens when you open an app on your computer?


A) It automatically becomes part of a folder window.
B) It appears on the desktop.
C) It is in an active window.
D) The contents are displayed in the center of the window.

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Kumar was working on his term paper and had not saved his work before the battery died on his laptop. He panics because the paper is due in less than hour and he does not have time to retype it. He calls you, his classmate, in a panic. What would be the best advice to give Kumar?


A) Ask the instructor for an extension and start typing it over.
B) The computer stored the file in RAM, so if he charges his laptop his paper should be fine.
C) Buy a new computer with a better battery.
D) The computer moved the file to the Recycle Bin, so he should restore all those files to find the one he needs.

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Which of the following operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?


A) Linux
B) macOS
C) Windows
D) UNIX

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The bootstrap program executes which of the following?


A) Tests to check the components
B) Checks the settings of connected devices
C) Identification of connected devices
D) Loads the operating system

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What happens if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder?


A) It will encrypt the second file until you use a key to decode it, as the computer thinks it is a virus.
B) It will overwrite it unless you add a number, date, or initials to differentiate the files.
C) It will reject it and place a temporary version in the Recycle Bin.
D) It will place it on the Clipboard until you can find a new location for the second file.

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How can you determine if a device is an input device or an output device?


A) An input device allows you to enter data and instructions into the memory of a device. An output device is a useful form of the processed data.
B) An input device processes data into useful forms and an output device allows you to enter data and instructions into the memory of the device.
C) An input device displays on a screen or can be printed, while an output device is used to play games or scan.
D) An input device is used to post to social media or a website whereas an output device is used to pay for items for a credit or debit card.

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During which step of the boot process does the computer or device load the operating system files into RAM?


A) First step
B) Second step
C) Third step
D) Fourth step

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You are taking an online course and your instructor has assigned a group project. You do not how this will work as the file you are tasked to create will become very large in size. Plus, the students have conflicting schedules so are not able to be online at the same time. How could the students collaborate on the project and share their work in real time?


A) They could put the documents in the cloud, so the changes will be saved as they are made.
B) They could put the documents on a flash drive and overnight it through the mail to each other.
C) They could save the documents on a hard drive, so that each member can see it when they log in.
D) They could cut and paste their wok into emails and email changes every time they are made.

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You and your friend both send documents to the printer, but the printer can only print one document at a time. What does it do with the other document?


A) It places the document in a buffer.
B) It transfers the document to the Recycle Bin.
C) It rejects the document, so it needs to be sent again.
D) It encrypts the document and can only be printed once a key is entered.

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Before you can open and edit a compressed file, you need to zip it.

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What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?


A) A disk cleanup utility
B) A shortcut menu
C) An administrator account
D) A virtual machine

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Which part of the operating system enables you to interact with the device?


A) The graphical user interface
B) The utilities
C) The platform
D) The software as a service

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What would happen if you tried to open a file created in one app in a different app?


A) It will turn it into a graphic.
B) It will forever change the organization.
C) It will not open.
D) It will crash and destroy the file.

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Non-volatile memory is temporary and loses its contents when the power is turned off.

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When Liam went to print his presentation, the boot process established the connection to the printer, sent the presentation to the printer, and let other software know the printer was busy.

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What is the first step in the boot process?


A) The processor begins to run the bootstrap program.
B) The computer or device receives power from the power supply or battery and send it to the circuitry.
C) The bootstrap program executes a series of tests to check the components.
D) The computer or device loads the system configuration and prompts you for user verification.

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Operating systems can only be run if they are installed on your computer or device.

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Where are frequently used apps pinned for easy access?


A) To the ribbon
B) To the desktop
C) To the menu
D) To the taskbar

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You are describing the boot process to a friend and get to the step where the device loads the operating files into RAM, including the kernel. Your friend starts to laugh because she was not aware that there were kernels in her computer. What do you tell her?


A) The kernel triggers a series of steps and checks as the computer loads the operating system.
B) The kernel executes a series of test to check the components and identifies connected devices and checks their settings.
C) The kernel is a temporary storage area designed to help speed up processing time.
D) The kernel is the core of an operating system that manages memory, runs programs, and assigns resources.

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