El Rancho - Windows 8.1 Intro To Computers Final Exam

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This is the Final exam for the class Introduction to Computers

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1.

The parts of the computer you can touch are called _____, and the programs are called ______.
- A.
  
  Software, Hardware
- B.
  
  Memory, Mainframe
- C.
  
  Hardware, Software
- D.
  
  Desktop, Software
2.

Kilobyte, megabyte, and gigabyte refer to _____________, respectively.
- A.
  
  Thousand bytes, billion bytes, million bytes
- B.
  
  Thousand bytes, million bytes, billion bytes
- C.
  
  Million bytes, billion bytes, thousand bytes
- D.
  
  Billion bytes, thousand
3.

What is RAM?
- A.
  
  RAM is temporary memory
- B.
  
  When the computer powers down, RAM loses its data
- C.
  
  Random Access Memory
- D.
  
  All of the above
4.

A microprocessor's speed is usually measured in _____.
- A.
  
  Millions of cycles per second (MHz)
- B.
  
  RAM cycles
- C.
  
  Circuitry cycles
- D.
  
  Billions of cycles per second (GHz)
5.

Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer are examples of ______.
- A.
  
  User files
- B.
  
  Operating systems
- C.
  
  Application software
- D.
  
  Researching software
6.

Saving a new document requires _____.
- A.
  
  Printing the document
- B.
  
  Copying the document
- C.
  
  Sending the document to an email address
- D.
  
  Naming the document
7.

Where can you store files?
- A.
  
  USB flash drive
- B.
  
  CD
- C.
  
  Harddrive
- D.
  
  All of the above
8.

Folders are tools for organizing ______.
- A.
  
  Tool-bars
- B.
  
  Menus
- C.
  
  Files
- D.
  
  All of the above
9.

A gigabyte (GB) is larger than a megabyte (MB).
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

An example of screen resolution is 1360 x 768.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

If you can hold it in your hand, then the computer system component is hardware.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

The most important single component in a computer system is its _____.
- A.
  
  RAM
- B.
  
  Hard drive
- C.
  
  Processor
- D.
  
  Monitor
13.

Which of the following is not a role of an operating system?
- A.
  
  Controlling hardware
- B.
  
  Preventing computer virus infections
- C.
  
  Running application programs
- D.
  
  None of the above
14.

Random access memory (RAM) serves as the computer's _____.
- A.
  
  Brain
- B.
  
  Storage vault
- C.
  
  File system
- D.
  
  Workbench
15.

What are the two types of software?
- A.
  
  Operating system, application programs
- B.
  
  Windows, Word
- C.
  
  Operating system, storage drives
- D.
  
  Operating system, Excel
16.

What is a virus?
- A.
  
  Software that attaches itself to another file and when the file is opened it runs and causes damage.
- B.
  
  Software that runs independently doing damage to your computer
- C.
  
  Software that masquerades as something it isn’t in an effort to trick the user
- D.
  
  Software that sends information about you to someone else
17.

What is Malware?
- A.
  
  Software that protects your computer from viruses
- B.
  
  Software that protects your computer from spyware and adware infections
- C.
  
  Software that updates your computers operating system
- D.
  
  Software that may harm your computer
18.

What is Phishing?
- A.
  
  Web pages you have visited that are stored on your hard drive
- B.
  
  Text files some websites use to identify users
- C.
  
  A scam to get confidential information
- D.
  
  A form where you type confidential information
19.

What is the purpose of a phishing scam?
- A.
  
  To install malware
- B.
  
  To trick users into revealing personal information
- C.
  
  To flood networks with spam
- D.
  
  To collect signatures for bogus petitions
20.

What is a patch?
- A.
  
  A fix to a specific bug, or software problem
- B.
  
  A software virus
- C.
  
  A security criteria allowing only users with authorization to use program
- D.
  
  A cover up for hardware device
21.

What is an update?
- A.
  
  The latest information
- B.
  
  The latest version of software to fix a bug or software problem
- C.
  
  Major feature additions
- D.
  
  Software that provides more features and is bigger and better
22.

Which of the following can be categorized as spam?
- A.
  
  Jokes
- B.
  
  Chain letters
- C.
  
  Bogus virus warnings
- D.
  
  All of the above
23.

What damage can be caused by malware?
- A.
  
  Computer crashes
- B.
  
  The compromising personal information, which may lead to identity theft
- C.
  
  Permanent deletion
- D.
  
  All of the above
24.

Which of the following is not effective in preventing malware infections?
- A.
  
  Opening email attachments
- B.
  
  Turning on Windows Automatic Updates
- C.
  
  Installing anti-virus software
- D.
  
  Setting Internet Explorer's security setting to medium-high
25.

Which of the following may result in a malware infection?
- A.
  
  Opening an email attachment
- B.
  
  Downloading a file from a website
- C.
  
  Clicking on an infected link
- D.
  
  All of the above