Unit 11, Unit 11 Quiz 3 Study Guide

instructions that tell a computer what to do

the background screen on a computer; the main work area

graphical user interface enabling users to easily interact with their computers

list of commands

performing more than one task at a time

rectangular area on a computer screen where the action takes place

What OS is most commonly used by businesses? 1. Linux 2. Macintosh 3. Microsoft 4. Windows

This provides an easy method for workers to use their computers. 1. DOS 2. FAT 3. GUI 4. RAM

Select the application software......... 1. graphical user interface 2. random access memory 3. spreadsheet 4. word processing

What is the function of the GUI? 1. coordinates the interaction of the computer's hardware and software 2. loads application software into the computer's memory 3. provides an interface between the user and the OS 4. updates the File Allocation Table

These are pictures that you can click on to tell your computer what to do. 1. menus 2. icons 3. peripherals 4. FATs

A(n) __________ is a list of commands that tell your computer what to do.

The desktops of computers running the same OS all look the same. True or False

When you open your word processing program, it opens in a _____. 1. field 2. form 3. menu 4. window

The instructions for the OS provided by application software are known as _____. 1. GUIs 2. interfaces 3. RAMs 4. system calls

The index used by the OS to manage computer files is called _____. 1. API 2. FAT 3. GUI 4. RAM

This type of file is created when you save your word processing document. 1. access 2. data 3. program 4. system

process of uniting split-up files so the pieces are saved next to each other on the hard drive

scrambling data so that it can be safely transmitted over the Internet

broken up computer file saved in multiple parts in different places on the hard drive

combination of text, graphics, animation, audio and video in one file

group of networked computers in a small office or home office; small office home office

computer device that records and plays digital audio files

a program that provides a service for a computer

The most common types of utility programs fall into these categories. 1. accessibility 2. calculation 3. communication 4. data entry 5. entertainment 6. file management 7. security

This type of utility moves data around so that the pieces of files can be stored next to each other on a computer disk. 1. defragmentation 2. encryption 3. firewall 4. reader

Mariah was working on a multimedia presentation that included both video and audio files. The file was huge, and she wanted to send it to her coworker in another office. She needed to reduce the size of the file so that it could be transmitted faster. The utility she used to do this was _____. 1. antivirus 2. defragmentation 3. file compression 4. reducer

Cameron, in the payroll department, works with sensitive employee information such as social security numbers and annual salaries. He knows that this information is safe because his computer has this type of utility. 1. antivirus 2. cleaner 3. data encryption 4. file wiping

Farah works in an office with two other employees. All three share a printer and an Internet connection. The utility that makes this possible is _____. 1. Defragger 2. QuickTime 3. SOHO 4. WinZip

Examples of utilities that make it possible for people to create and share multimedia files include _____. 1. audio recorders 2. encryptors 3. QuickTime 4. RealPlayer 5. remote controllers 6. video players

Lucia has difficulty understanding information that she reads. Things make more sense to her when she hears them. For this reason, she relies heavily on this computer utility to improve her productivity in the workplace. 1. Reader 2. On screen keyboard 3. Speech recognition 4. File wiping

Delia is a special education teacher. In her classroom, students use many different types of utility programs to make it easier for them to use their computers. This category of utility software is known as _____. 1. accessibility 2. automated 3. fragmentation 4. multimedia

A _____ is an instruction that tells a computer what to do. 1. direction 2. command 3. interaction 4. GUI

What operating system was most commonly used by early personal computers? 1. Apple 2. Mac 3. MS-DOS 4. Windows

Which OS does not provide users with a GUI? 1. Mac 2. Windows 3. MS-DOS 4. all of the above 5. none of the above

Why were computer users excited by the introduction of the first Macs? 1. They could click on pictures to launch applications. 2. They could now multitask. 3. They didn't have to memorize lots of commands. 4. They liked the Recycle Bin feature. 5. They could use a similar interface for different applications.

Which application begins to run when a Mac is booted up? 1. calculator 2. e-mail 3. Finder 4. word processor

This is the main work area on a Mac. 1. Desktop 2. Finder 3. GUI 4. Toolbox

This contains lists of commands that you can use to tell the computer what to do. 1. command prompt 2. Finder 3. folder 4. Menu bar

The Finder can be used to _____. 1. delete files 2. empty the Trash 3. locate files 4. open applications 5. organize computer folders and files 6. turn off the computer

Icons for the most commonly used applications on a Mac can be found here. 1. Dock 2. Menu bar 3. Toolbar 4. Toolbox

These icons cannot be removed from the Dock. 1. Finder 2. e-mail 3. music player 4. Trash

Ability of an operating system to run programs designed for older operating systems

An application that makes an operating system easier to use, also known as a shell

Section of a hard drive

Why was Windows 1.0 considered an operating environment rather than an operating system? 1. because it crashed frequently 2. because it didn't support the running of multiple programs 3. because it was only a shell; MS-DOS was still the operating system. 4. because users were unable to use a mouse to interact with the OS

What two features distinguished Windows 2.0 from Windows 1.0? 1. the ability to overlap windows 2. the taskbar 3. the use of icons 4. the use of the mouse

One difference between Windows 3.0 and Windows 2.0 was that users could no longer use MS-DOS commands to operate their computers. 1. True 2. False

What was the most notable contribution of Windows 3.11? 1. multitasking 2. networking capabilities 3. overlapping windows 4. recycle bin

When Sabrina began her career as an engineer, she needed an OS with networking capabilities, able to process vast amounts of data. For this reason, the OS she used was an upgrade to Windows for Workgroups. The OS she used was most likely _____. 1. Mac OS 2. MS-DOS 3. Windows 3.11 4. Windows NT

Several years ago, Jaime began to operate a small home business. He was very excited by the new features of Windows 95. These new features included _____. 1. backward compatibility 2. a GUI with animations and transparencies 3. the Start button 4. support for longer filenames 5. system restore 6. the taskbar

Trevor is a graphic designer. In the past, he had always used Mac computers. However, he purchased a Windows machine when this operating system was released because it supported the use of multiple monitors. 1. Windows 3.0 2. Windows 95 3. Windows 98 4. Windows for Workgroups

This OS integrated the processing power of Windows NT with the easy-to-use GUI of Windows 98. 1. Windows 2000 2. Windows 3.11 3. Windows for Workgroups 4. Windows Millennium Edition

This OS was basically an upgrade to Windows 98 that was designed for home users. 1. Windows 2000 2. Windows 2K 3. Windows ME 4. Windows New Technology

Charlotte was a big fan of her new operating system because she was able to use the same OS at home as she did at work. She liked the new Media Player it introduced and was thrilled with the ease that new hardware devices could be connected. Her new OS was most likely _____. 1. Windows 98 2. Windows NT 3. Windows ME 4. Windows XP

This OS introduced a very cool GUI that had animations and transparencies. 1. Windows 2K 2. Windows 98 3. Windows Vista 4. Windows XP

The newest Windows OS that provides a faster startup and new system search tools is called _____. 1. Windows 7 2. Windows ME 3. Windows New Technology 4. Windows Vista

software that can be downloaded from the Internet at no cost

the core of an operating system that controls its basic functions

program or code that is freely available for use or modification

privately developed and owned

modify, improve upon

Linux is distributed under GNU GPL. Why is this important? 1. It ensures that only Torvalds can profit from the sale of Linux. 2. It prevents unknowledgeable users from downloading programs they don't know how to operate. 3. It provides protection for the developers who created Linux. 4. It states that anyone can copy, modify, and share the program if changes are made public.

Advantages of Linux include _____. 1. a time table for customer support 2. cost 3. ease of use 4. security 5. the ability to tweak the application

Disadvantages to Linux include _____. 1. customer support provided by volunteers 2. frequency of updates make it expensive 3. frequent attacks by viruses 4. instability 5. not being user-friendly

Linux does not provide a GUI for its users. 1. True 2. False

area on the taskbar from which frequently used programs can be opened

an icon used to represent an application, a file, or a folder

list of programs that can be opened by clicking on their names or icons

area on the taskbar where icons representing programs that are always running are displayed

area that displays icons representing open applications

area on the taskbar from which frequently used programs can be opened

an icon used to represent an application, a file, or a folder

list of programs that can be opened by clicking on their names or icons

area on the taskbar where icons representing programs that are always running are displayed

area that displays icons representing open applications

Common icons found on the Windows desktop are _____. 1. Dock 2. My Computer 3. My Documents 4. Recycle Bin 5. Trash

How long do deleted items remain in the Recycle Bin? 1. forever 2. one week 3. until it is emptied 4. until you log off or shut down

Users can add items to the Windows desktop. True False

The Windows taskbar is generally found _____. 1. at the top of the screen 2. in the start menu 3. at the bottom of the screen 4. at the right of the screen

Clicking on this will minimize all open windows. 1. the Show Desktop icon 2. the start menu 3. the system tray 4. the taskbar

The taskbar can display a maximum of ten items. True False

Denny uses his word processing program a lot. In order to increase his productivity, he does this so he can access it easily. 1. creates a shortcut for it on Quick Launch 2. deletes it from the start menu 3. moves it to the Recycle Bin 4. puts it in his My Documents folder

The system tray contains _____. 1. the code that the operating system uses to communicate with the computer 2. the computer's hard drive 3. icons representing programs that are running when the computer is on 4. Quick Launch

Icons appearing in the taskbar _____. 1. can be used to display open items 2. can be used to minimize open items 3. can be used to delete open items 4. can be used to close open items 5. cannot be manipulated by users

the way users interact with their computers

automatic, something you do without thinking about it

Amelia filled in an online form but could not find how to submit it. This online form was very intuitive. True False

The start menu on Windows computers changes based on actions performed by their users. True False

The arrow next to All Programs indicates _____. 1. that this item cannot be selected 2. that this was the most recently used item 3. the importance of the item 4. the presence of a submenu

When an item in a menu is gray, it means that _____. 1. the item has been selected 2. the item is unavailable 3. the item has been deleted 4. the item only works with another application

The commands available from a menu change depending upon what you are doing. True False

An ellipse (three dots) following a menu item indicates that _____. 1. clicking on the item will display a dialog box 2. it will open the program 3. the item cannot be selected 4. you don't have the permissions to open the item

If you want help using drawing, word processing, and e-mail programs, the best place for you to find it is through the start menu. True False

the use of software to create high quality documents

area on a computer containing groups of files; folder

a set of data or complete entry in a database

This type of program does not display images. 1. presentation 2. spreadsheet 3. text editor 4. word processor

This type of program creates records. 1. database 2. desktop publishing 3. graphic 4. text editor

This type of program organizes information so it can be displayed to an audience. 1. database 2. presentation 3. spreadsheet 4. text editor

Programs can be opened from _____. 1. the start menu 2. the desktop 3. the All Programs submenu 4. all of the above 5. none of the above

These steps describe saving a newly created file. 1. Click on the Save icon. 2. Minimize the file. 3. Name the file. 4. Select Save from the File menu. 5. Select Save from the start menu.

Why should you delete files from your computer? 1. because only one hundred files can be saved in a directory 2. so that you will have less work to do 3. to improve your productivity 4. to increase the computer's efficiency

How do you print a document? 1. Click on Print in the system tray. 2. Click on the print icon at the top of the screen. 3. Select Print from the File menu. 4. Select Print from the start menu.

How do you close a file? 1. Click on the close icon on the desktop. 2. Click on the X at the top right of the screen. 3. Select Close from the All Programs submenu. 4 Select Close from the File menu.