1.
You can download a version of Linux from the Internet for free.
2.
Which is TRUE about mainframe computer
A. 
They perform complex calculations rapidly.
B. 
They support hundreds of users simultaneously
C. 
They execute many programs at a first pace.
D. 
They excel at running a few programs quickly.
3.
When virtual memory is in use, the condition of excessive paging is referred to asthrashing
4.
The __________ language consists of just two digits: 0 and 1
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
5.
What enables your computer to connect with other computers ?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
6.
A ________ enables your computer to connect to other computers or to the Internet
A. 
B. 
Network interface card (NIC)
C. 
D. 
7.
Eight bits equal one byte
8.
Safe Boot is a special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occurduring the boot process
9.
__________ is the set of computer programs that enables the hardware to perform different tasks
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
10.
All of the following can be used in a Windows file name EXCEPT
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
11.
In Windows, which character is used as a path separator?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
12.
Which holds the instructions the computer needs to start up ?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
13.
Which of the following does NOT occur during the power-on self-test?
A. 
The video card and video memory are tested.
B. 
C. 
The OS is moved into RAM.
D. 
14.
The CPU clock speed determines the performance of the CPU.
15.
During the virtual memory process, the operating system moves data to a temporarystorage area on the hard drive called the ROM file.
16.
Devices such as monitors and printers that are connected to the computer are called ____
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
17.
The combination of operating system and processor in a computer is referred to as acomputer's ________.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
18.
Installing a device driver can sometimes cause system instability.
19.
Gadgets are easy-to-use mini desktop programs that give you information at a glance orquick access to frequently used tools including weather information, calendar items, orgames.
20.
Which of the following is NOT a step in the boot process?
A. 
The BIOS is activated by powering on the CPU.
B. 
The antivirus program checks all files for viruses.
C. 
Configuration and customization settings are checked.
D. 
The operating system is loaded into RAM.
21.
Boot Camp is a utility that allows you to run Windows and Mac OS X at the same time
22.
Which of the following is a single-user, multitask operating system
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
23.
The ________ manages the flow of data and information through the computer system bycoordinating the hardware, software, user interface, processor, and system memory
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
24.
Which of the following statements about a graphical user interface is FALSE?
A. 
A GUI uses windows, which are rectangular boxes displayed on the screen.
B. 
Icons represent an object such as a software application, a file, or a folder
C. 
A GUI uses menus, which are lists of commands that appear on the screen
D. 
A GUI is a command-driven interface.
25.
__________ is a form of permanent memory that holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up
A. 
B. 
C. 
D.