Question 1

Output methods include speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What type of window are you opening when you click the Start button on the Windows desktop, and then click the name of an app?

Accepted Answer

A)  folder window
B)  program window
C)  start window
D)  main window

Question 3

When you save a Microsoft Office file to OneDrive, where are you saving it?

Accepted Answer

A)  in a storage area located on a server
B)  on your hard drive
C)  on a flash drive
D)  at the Microsoft Office website

Question 4

_____ is data and instructions entered into the memory of a device.

Accepted Answer

A)  Input
B)  Output
C)  Cache
D)  Booting

Question 5

Sticky keys enable you to press keyboard shortcuts one key at a time instead of simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not an advantage of saving documents in the cloud?

Accepted Answer

A)  You can access the documents from any device connected to the Internet.
B)  You can easily share the documents with others.
C)  You can back up the documents to a secure, offsite location.
D)  You can access the documents when you are not connected to the Internet.

Question 8

Which of the following terms refers to the area of the hard drive used for virtual memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  virtual file
B)  data file
C)  swap file
D)  volatile file

Question 9

Dharma opens one window, does a little work, closes the window, and then opens a new one. Instead of opening and closing windows, what can Dharma do to work more efficiently?

Accepted Answer

A)  Point to the title bar of the open window, and then drag the window to a new location.
B)  Point to a border or corner of the window, and then drag the resizing pointer to make the window smaller or larger.
C)  Click the Minimize button to reduce the window to an icon on the taskbar, and then click the taskbar icon to redisplay the window.
D)  Close all windows except one, and then click the Maximize button on the remaining window.

Question 10

When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play?

Accepted Answer

A)  starts the word processing program
B)  provides tools for you to open the document
C)  saves your unsaved work to temporary storage
D)  finds the hard drive

Question 11

How can you display the main folders on a Windows computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open File Manager.
B)  Open the Start menu.
C)  Open Finder.
D)  Open the main Properties dialog box.

Question 12

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?

Accepted Answer

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 does not print either document.

Question 13

Dominic is left-handed and frustrated with his pointing device because the default settings are for right-handed people. You can help Dominic solve his problem by telling him which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Move his mouse to the other side of the computer.
B)  Adjust the settings for the mouse through the Settings dialog box.
C)  Adjust the sensitivity of the mouse for smoother movements.
D)  Purchase a new computer with a touch screen so he does not have to use a mouse.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Samantha has a file named vacation. jpg. What type of file is it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microsoft Word document
B)  text file
C)  graphics file
D)  webpage

Question 16

When does the boot process start?

Accepted Answer

A)  when you shut down your computer
B)  when you start an app
C)  when the computer is about to run out of RAM
D)  when you turn on your computer

Question 17

Which of the following is not a hardware device that controls the movement of the pointer on a computer screen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mouse
B)  Keyboard
C)  Trackball
D)  Finger

Question 18

Where can you pin frequently used apps for easy access?

Accepted Answer

A)  to the ribbon
B)  to the File menu
C)  to the Settings dialog box
D)  to the taskbar

Question 19

Folder names should _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  be as short as possible
B)  identify the content and purpose of the folder
C)  include an extension that indicates its contents
D)  contain more than 255 characters

Question 20

Charley likes to have everything organized and she is bothered by the long list of documents on her flash drive. She wants to create folders by semester, then by course. How can you help her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discuss how to zip and unzip files.
B)  Tell her about the Clipboard.
C)  Show her how to use File Manager.
D)  Explain how to maximize and restore windows.

Exam 4: Operating Systems and File Management

Folder names should _____.

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Output methods include speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards.

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Where can you pin frequently used apps for easy access?

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How can you display the main folders on a Windows computer?

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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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Samantha has a file named vacation. jpg. What type of file is it?

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When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play?

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_____ is data and instructions entered into the memory of a device.

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

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Which of the following is not a hardware device that controls the movement of the pointer on a computer screen?

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Dominic is left-handed and frustrated with his pointing device because the default settings are for right-handed people. You can help Dominic solve his problem by telling him which of the following?

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Charley likes to have everything organized and she is bothered by the long list of documents on her flash drive. She wants to create folders by semester, then by course. How can you help her?

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Dharma opens one window, does a little work, closes the window, and then opens a new one. Instead of opening and closing windows, what can Dharma do to work more efficiently?

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Which of the following terms refers to the area of the hard drive used for virtual memory?

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When you save a Microsoft Office file to OneDrive, where are you saving it?

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Sticky keys enable you to press keyboard shortcuts one key at a time instead of simultaneously.

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What type of window are you opening when you click the Start button on the Windows desktop, and then click the name of an app?

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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?

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When does the boot process start?

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Which of the following is not an advantage of saving documents in the cloud?

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