Question 1

The progression of input, processing, output, and storage is known as the _____.

	a.	output transmission cycle
	b.	input transfer cycle
	c.	secure storage cycle
	d.	information processing cycle

1.5 points

Question 2

Identify a true statement about an intellectual property.

	a.	It provides copyrights only for published works.
	b.	It uses the TM symbol for unregistered service marks.
	c.	It withdraws the protection rights for a work after its creator's death.
	d.	It includes original creative work such as movies and music.

1.5 points

Question 3

The term _____ refers to the use of computers in an environmentally friendly manner.

	a.	green computing
	b.	organic computing
	c.	bio computing
	d.	scene computing

1.5 points

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of hardware?

	a.	A web desktop
	b.	A device driver
	c.	A content management system
	d.	A mouse

1.5 points

Question 5

The Apple watch is an example of a _____.

	a.	mainframe computer
	b.	wireframe device
	c.	mobile device
	d.	supercomputer

1.5 points

Question 6

Mobile devices are powered by a rechargeable battery and include wireless connectivity to enable the device to connect to the Internet.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 7

_____ runs a computer and allows people to use the computer to perform specific tasks, such as creating letters, preparing budgets, managing inventory and customer databases.

	a.	Hardware
	b.	Network interface card
	c.	Expansion card
	d.	Software

1.5 points

Question 8

Which of the following is considered an intellectual property?

	a.	A plagiarized content
	b.	An ethic
	c.	A patent
	d.	An auction

1.5 points

Question 9

When data is processed into a meaningful form, it becomes information.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 10

Which of the following is true of an embedded computer?

	a.	It is a supercomputer embedded into a product designed to perform specific tasks or functions for that product.
	b.	It is a mainframe computer embedded into a product designed to perform specific tasks or functions for that product.
	c.	It is a personal computer embedded into a product designed to perform specific tasks or functions for that product.
	d.	It is a tiny computer embedded into a product designed to perform specific tasks or functions for that product.

1.5 points

Question 11

Smart cards can store personal identification data or funds.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 12

A flatbed scanner scans flat objects one page at a time.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 13

Which of the following refers to a measurement of the number of instructions that a CPU can process per second?

	a.	Clock speed
	b.	Hard disk space
	c.	RAM capacity
	d.	Run time

1.5 points

Question 14

A computer _____ is the amount of data that a CPU can manipulate at one time.

	a.	word
	b.	memory
	c.	register
	d.	process

1.5 points

Question 15

The buses in a computer that connect peripheral (typically input and output) devices to the motherboard are often called _____.

	a.	expansion buses
	b.	backside buses
	c.	cache buses
	d.	power buses

1.5 points

Question 16

A _____ is the smallest colorable area in an electronic image.

	a.	system unit
	b.	file
	c.	pixel
	d.	bit unit

1.5 points

Question 17

The accompanying image shows a(n) _____ that is the hardware located in a system unit.

	a.	memory slot
	b.	expansion card
	c.	drive bay
	d.	read-only memory (ROM)

1.5 points

Question 18

Case 2-2

Victor, an accounts manager at a firm, has drafted the financial report for the financial year. He needs to submit the hard copy of this report to his firm next week.

Victor sent the report to his office printer for printing. While taking out the prints from the printer, his hands were stained by flakes of powdered ink from the toner. Identify the printer Victor used.

	a.	Ink-jet printer
	b.	Impact printer
	c.	Laser printer
	d.	Thermal printer

1.5 points

Question 19

Pico projectors typically create a display up to about 10 feet wide in order to easily share information stored on the device without everyone having to crowd around a tiny screen.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 20

_____ built into the Windows operating system can check a hard drive for errors and optimize it.

	a.	File management utilities
	b.	Disk management utilities
	c.	Backup and recovery programs
	d.	Security programs

1.5 points

Question 21

Which of the following statements is true of virtual memory?

	a.	It stores some of the program during program execution.
	b.	It uses the whole of the hard drive as additional RAM.
	c.	It lets programs run faster than when they use the RAM.
	d.	It can store the information saved on it permanently.

1.5 points

Question 22

A computer cannot function without a(n) _____.

	a.	pointing device
	b.	application suite
	c.	operating system
	d.	optical drive

1.5 points

Question 23

When the amount of random access memory (RAM) required exceeds the amount of RAM available in a system, the operating system moves portions of data or programs from RAM to an external hard drive.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 24

Sound recorder software is used to capture sound from a microphone and _____ is used to capture sound from a CD.

	a.	authoring software
	b.	burning software
	c.	tracing software
	d.	ripping software

1.5 points

Question 25

Pages of programs or data are copied from random access memory (RAM) to the virtual memory area of the hard drive.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 26

Microsoft Access is a spreadsheet software.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 27

A computer's operating system is loaded into memory during the eviction process.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 28

Which of the following devices uses application software different from those in desktop computers?

	a.	Notebook
	b.	Laptop
	c.	Netbook
	d.	Mobile phone

1.5 points

Question 29

The amount of data that is actually transferred under real-life conditions is called _____.

	a.	latency
	b.	jitter
	c.	throughput
	d.	interplay data

1.5 points

Question 30

Identify a protocol that is used to retrieve emails.

	a.	Post Office Protocol (POP3)
	b.	Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
	c.	File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
	d.	Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

1.5 points

Question 31

The amount of data that is actually transferred under real-life conditions is called cardinality.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 32

Video data requires the most amount of bandwidth when compared to text data.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 33

Which of the following statements is true of a network adapter?

	a.	It is built into a device as a bridged card.
	b.	It is independent of the type of Internet access being used.
	c.	It prevents the conversion of signals from digital to analog, and vice versa.
	d.	It needs to support the type of cabling or signals being used.

1.5 points

Question 34

Most networking media send data using _____ in which data is represented by only two discrete states: 0s and 1s.

	a.	ramp signals
	b.	digital signals
	c.	contiguous signals
	d.	exponential signals

1.5 points

Question 35

In a client-server network, network clients provide access to software, files, and other resources that are being shared via the network.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 36

Which of the following is one of the key enhancements of Bluetooth 4.0?

	a.	Energy efficiency
	b.	Large-range connectivity
	c.	Use of Wi-Fi signals
	d.	Need of cables between devices for data transfer

1.5 points

Question 37

Which of the following statements is true of the global positioning system (GPS)?

	a.	It uses satellite technology to schedule meetings with clients.
	b.	It is used to avail work from home facilities.
	c.	It provides medical information and services worldwide.
	d.	It is used in determining exact geographic locations.

1.5 points

Question 38

_____ is an example of an online payment service.

	a.	E-portfolio
	b.	Fotki
	c.	Vonage
	d.	PayPal

1.5 points

Question 39

The type of device used, the type of Internet connection and service wanted, and the geographical location determine the Internet service provider (ISP) options.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 40

The biggest advantage of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is _____.

	a.	voice clarity
	b.	high-quality streaming of movies and television shows
	c.	cost savings
	d.	0% downtime

1.5 points

Question 41

Mobile wireless Internet access requires a DSL modem and is available only to users who are relatively close to a telephone switching station and who have telephone lines capable of handling DSL.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 42

Instant messaging is commonly referred to as _____.

	a.	chat
	b.	post
	c.	tweet
	d.	pin

1.5 points

Question 43

According to the online version of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the term _____ means "to steal and pass off the ideas or words of another as one's own."

	a.	peptonize
	b.	dualism
	c.	plagiarize
	d.	journalism

1.5 points

Question 44

To avoid plagiarizing Web page content, one should credit Web page sources when they are used in papers, on Web pages, or in other documents.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 45

Which of the following provides leadership in addressing issues that may impact the future of the Internet?

	a.	The Internet Society
	b.	The Internet Archive
	c.	The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
	d.	The Internet Standards Process

1.5 points

Question 46

Which of the following is a term used by individual providers for fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP)?

	a.	Netiquette
	b.	WiMAX
	c.	Verizon FOS
	d.	Podcast

1.5 points

Question 47

A sender's private key is used to acknowledge a document, and that key, along with the contents of the document, generates a unique _____.

	a.	digital signature
	b.	digital quotient
	c.	data report
	d.	business report

1.5 points

Question 48

_____ typically begins with online harassment, such as sending harassing or threatening email messages to a victim, posing as the victim to sign the victim up for pornographic or otherwise offensive email newsletters, publicizing the victim's home address and telephone number, or hacking into the victim's social media pages to alter the content.

	a.	Cyberstalking
	b.	Cybersquatting
	c.	Cybersailing
	d.	Cyberbonding

1.5 points

Question 49

The _____ grants additional authority to the FTC to help protect consumers from spam, spyware, and Internet fraud and deception.

	a.	Real WEB ID Act
	b.	U.S. SAFE WEB Act of 2006
	c.	Do Not Call Implementation Act
	d.	PROTECT Act of 2003

1.5 points

Question 50

The _____ has been controversial since it was passed in 1998, and, in fact, it has never been implemented.

	a.	Do Not Call Implementation Act
	b.	U.S. SAFE WEB Act
	c.	Homeland Security Act
	d.	Child Online Protection Act

1.5 points

Question 51

_____ is the use of an email message that appears to come from a legitimate organization, such as PayPal or a bank, but is actually sent from a person to trick the recipient into revealing sensitive personal information, such as Web site logon information or credit card numbers.

	a.	Pharming
	b.	Vishing
	c.	Phishing
	d.	Smishing

1.5 points

Question 52

A _____ is a software program that is installed without the permission or knowledge of the computer user, that is designed to alter the way a computer operates, and that can replicate itself to infect any new media to which it has access.

	a.	proxy
	b.	virus
	c.	firewall
	d.	digital signature

1.5 points

Question 53

A _____ creates a barrier between a computer or a network and the Internet in order to protect against unauthorized access.

	a.	Trojan horse
	b.	firewall
	c.	botnet
	d.	worm

1.5 points

Question 54

Unauthorized use of a Wi-Fi network is called Wi-Fi lashing, irrespective of the location of the hacker at that time.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 55

_____ refers to the act of breaking into a computer or network.

	a.	Encrypting
	b.	Authentication
	c.	Authorization
	d.	Hacking

1.5 points

Question 56

A maximized window can be repositioned.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 57

In the EASE OF ACCESS window, you can turn on the Narrator, which is a _____.

	a.	screen reader
	b.	color enhancer
	c.	theme developer
	d.	document reporter

1.5 points

Question 58

If a window is a program window, clicking the Close button can stop the program from running.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 59

When you drag a file or folder from one location to another on the same drive, _____.

	a.	the file or folder moves from its original location to the new location
	b.	the root directory asks you to rename the file or folder and then place it on the drive
	c.	the root directory creates a copy of the file or folder on every drive on the system
	d.	the file or folder has a copy of itself created in the new location

1.5 points

Question 60

_____ a file places it in a new location but does not remove it from its current location.

	a.	Transforming
	b.	Altering
	c.	Shifting
	d.	Copying

1.5 points

Question 61

You can make Windows 10 more accessible to someone with physical limitations by using the _____ window.

	a.	EASE OF ACCESS
	b.	PIPELINED BOOKMARKS
	c.	LIMITED USABILITY
	d.	COMFORT OF INTERFACING

1.5 points

Question 62

To close windows from _____, point to the window you want to close, and then click the Close button that appears.

	a.	Print View
	b.	Title View
	c.	Task View
	d.	Web View

1.5 points

Question 63

Permanently deleted files can be retrieved from the Recycle Bin by clicking the Restore All button on the Recycle Bin Tools Manage tab.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 64

The ribbon is an area at the top of File Explorer and some application windows that contains commands for working with the contents of the window.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 65

You can open only one tab at a time in Edge.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 66

Which of the following is true of the HISTORY pane in Microsoft Edge?

	a.	It lists Web addresses you have marked as favorites.
	b.	It lists the links related to the previous versions of Edge.
	c.	It lists the links related to history and evolution of Edge.
	d.	It lists Web addresses for the Web sites you have visited.

1.5 points

Question 67

The Print dialog box shows a preview of the printed page based on the current print settings.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 68

If you pin a Web page to the start menu, you:

	a.	can find the Web page as a tile on the right side of the menu.
	b.	need to first start Edge to open the Web page.
	c.	can open the Web page without Internet connection.
	d.	need to open the folder containing the Web page every time you want to access it.

1.5 points

Question 69

Which of the following is a difference between the Favorites list and a reading list in Microsoft Edge?

	a.	The Favorites list temporarily saves links to Web pages, whereas a reading list saves links to Web pages permanently.
	b.	The Favorites list can be organized into folders, whereas a reading list cannot be organized.
	c.	The Favorites list contains only Web pages, whereas a reading list contains only Web sites.
	d.	The Favorites list can be accessed by clicking a cross-shaped button, whereas a reading list can be accessed by clicking an arrow-shaped button.

1.5 points

Question 70

Which of the following items appears in the Folders list in the left pane of the Mail window?

	a.	Drafts
	b.	Calendars
	c.	Reminders
	d.	View settings

1.5 points

Question 71

Even if you delete messages from the Deleted Items folder, the messages are deleted temporarily.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 72

The file content of an attachment appears within the message body of an email.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 73

In the context of tabs, which of the following is true of Microsoft Edge?

	a.	Each tab in Edge forgets the Web pages that have been viewed on that tab.
	b.	Edge cannot open a link in a new tab.
	c.	Edge can open only one tab at a time.
	d.	When you start Edge, the start page appears in a tab in the application window.

1.5 points

Question 74

In the context of Microsoft Office 2016, which of the following statements is true of zooming?

	a.	It does not allow customization of magnification percentage.
	b.	It enhances readability.
	c.	It does not resize the content in a workspace.
	d.	It is exclusive to Microsoft Word.

1.5 points

Question 75

To select adjacent text in Microsoft Word 2016, after selecting the first block of the text, press and hold the Alt key and use the mouse to drag and select as many other blocks of text as required.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 76

In Microsoft Excel 2016, the Mini toolbar appears whenever you:

	a.	deselect a text.
	b.	press the Home key on the keyboard.
	c.	press the Insert key on the keyboard.
	d.	select a text.

1.5 points

Question 77

In the context of Microsoft Office 2016, which of the following statements is true of the system Clipboard?

	a.	It can function only when the Clipboard pane is opened.
	b.	It is a feature that is unavailable to all Windows 10 applications.
	c.	It can contain only the most recently cut or copied items.
	d.	It holds the deleted text or object when the Delete key is pressed.

1.5 points

Question 78

Which of the following is true of the Line and Paragraph Spacing button in Microsoft Word 2016?

	a.	It is a toggle button.
	b.	When clicked, the zoom option is highlighted.
	c.	When pointed to, the entire button is shaded.
	d.	It is a two-part button.

1.5 points

Question 79

In Microsoft Office 2016, to open a file, you need to first:

	a.	click the Home tab.
	b.	display the Mailing view.
	c.	display the Backstage view.
	d.	click the View tab.

1.5 points

Question 80

In Microsoft Office 2016, all of the commands on the Mini toolbar appear nowhere in the ribbon of an application.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 81

Backstage view in Microsoft Office 2016 hides the window containing the open file, including the ribbon.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 82

Which of the following is an example of a gallery in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016?

	a.	Variants gallery
	b.	Home gallery
	c.	Insert gallery
	d.	Review gallery

1.5 points

Question 83

_____ can be pressed to promote a subitem to a first-level bullet.

	a.	Tab+F8 keys
	b.	Shift+Tab keys
	c.	Ctrl+F keys
	d.	Alt+PageDown keys

1.5 points

Question 84

The larger text placeholder on the title slide is designed to hold a subtitle.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 85

Notes view was designed to make it easier to display a slide show using a second monitor or a projector screen.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 86

The page number appears in the header of notes and handouts by default.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 87

Which of the following is true of slide animations in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016?

	a.	After you apply an animation to an object on a slide, an animation sequence icon appears near the upper-right corner of the object.
	b.	The default animation type in PowerPoint is fly-by.
	c.	By default, animations are set to start On Click.
	d.	Multiple objects within a slide must use the same type of animation effect.

1.5 points

Question 88

Notes view displays slides one at a time and displays thumbnails of all the slides in the Slides pane on the left.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 89

Entrance, Emphasis, Exit, and Motion Paths are the four types of _____ in PowerPoint.

	a.	themes
	b.	patterns
	c.	transitions
	d.	animations

1.5 points

Question 90

Which of the following is true of Speaker Notes?

	a.	They are used to display each slide in the top half of the presentation window.
	b.	They make it easier to display a slide show using a second monitor or a projection screen.
	c.	They help the speaker remember what to say when a particular slide appears.
	d.	They display special effects applied to the text and graphics on each slide or to the slide itself.

1.5 points

Question 91

Printouts of PowerPoint slides in a presentation are called _____.

	a.	records
	b.	speaker notes
	c.	handouts
	d.	text placeholders

1.5 points

Question 92

Which of the following is true of transitions in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016?

	a.	The transition view displays each slide in the top half of the presentation window and the speaker notes for that slide in the bottom half.
	b.	After you apply a transition to an object on a slide, a transition sequence icon appears near the upper-left corner of the object.
	c.	You can modify transitions only in Slide Sorter view and Reading view.
	d.	The default transition is for one slide to disappear and the next slide to immediately appear on the screen.

1.5 points

Question 93

The font sizethe size of the textin subitems is larger than the size used for text in the level above.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 94

In Slide Master view, the slide numbers in a presentation that use a particular layout can be determined by _____.

	a.	pointing to the layout thumbnail
	b.	right clicking on the layout thumbnail
	c.	double clicking on the layout thumbnail
	d.	dragging the layout thumbnail

1.5 points

Question 95

Which of the following is a way to add graphics to a slide?

	a.	Entering the date on a slide
	b.	Typing text in a content placeholder
	c.	Drawing shapes on a slide
	d.	Inserting slide numbers on each slide

1.5 points

Question 96

When a text box is active, _____.

	a.	its border is a solid line
	b.	its border is a dotted line
	c.	it does not have a sizing handle
	d.	it does not have a border

1.5 points

Question 97

When you save a presentation as a PDF file, each slide becomes a page in the PDF file by default.

True

False

1.5 points

Question 98

Which of the following should be done if a graphic jumps from one location to another as you drag it and if you cannot position it exactly where you want it to be?

	a.	Press and hold the Ctrl key as you drag the graphic.
	b.	Press the Esc key after selecting the graphic.
	c.	Press and hold the Alt key as you drag the graphic.
	d.	Press the Tab key after selecting the graphic.

1.5 points

Question 99

Which of the following statements is true of formatting graphics?

	a.	The Remove Background tool is available to all shapes.
	b.	The Fill command is available only to shapes.
	c.	The Rotate option is available only to pictures.
	d.	The Change Shape command is available to all pictures.

1.5 points

Question 100

Options on the Color button menu are used to adjust the color saturation.

True

False