Computer
A contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm
A.
Programming language
B.
Syntax error
C.
Programming structure
D.
Logic chart
Hardware includes
A.
All devices used to input data into a computer
B.
Sets of instructions that a computer runs or executes
C.
The computer and all the devices connected to it that are used to input and output data
D.
All devices involved in processing information including the central processing unit, memory and storage
A is a unique name that you give to a file of information
A.
Device letter
B.
Folders
C.
File name
D.
File name extension
When your turn on the computer, the boot routine will perform this test
A.
RAM test
B.
disk drive test
C.
memory test
D.
power on self test
A compiler translates a program written in a high-level language into
A.
Machine language
B.
An algorithm
C.
A debugged program
D.
Java
A directory within a directory is called
A.
Mini Directory
B.
Junior Directory
C.
Part Directory
D.
Sub Directory
The primary purpose of software is to turn data into
A.
Websites
B.
Information
C.
Programs
D.
Objects
You can keep your personal files/folders in
A.
My folder
B.
My documents
C.
My files
D.
My text
Office LANs that are spread geographically apart on a large scale can be connected using a corporate
A.
CAN
B.
LAN
C.
DAN
D.
WAN
The operating system determines the manner in which all of the following occurs except
A.
user creation of a document
B.
user interaction with the processor
C.
printer output
D.
data displayed on the monitor
Distributed processing involves
A.
solving computer component problems from a different computer
B.
solving computing problems by breaking them into smaller parts that are separately
processed by different computers
C.
allowing users to share files on a network
D.
allowing users to access network resources away from the office
A disk's content that is recorded at the time of manufacture and that cannot be changed or erased by the user is
A.
Memory only
B.
Write only
C.
Read only
D.
Run only
Which of the following statements is false concerning file names?
A.
Files may share the same name or the same extension but not both
B.
Every file in the same folder must have a unique name
C.
File extension is another name for file type
D.
None of these
Which of the following places the common data elements in order from smallest to largest?
A.
Character, file, record, field, database
B.
Character, record, field, file, database
C.
Character, field, record, file, database
D.
Bit, byte, character, record, field, file, database
are specially designed computer chips that reside inside o there devices, such as your car or your electronic thermostat
A.
Servers
B.
Embedded computers
C.
Robotic computers
D.
Mainframes
A website address is a unique name that identifies a specific on the web
A.
Web browser
B.
Website
C.
PDA
D.
Link
You organise files by storing them in
A.
Archives
B.
Folders
C.
Indexes
D.
Lists
All the deleted files go to
A.
Recycle bin
B.
Task bar
C.
Tool bar
D.
My computer
When sending an e-mail, the ____ line describe the contents of the message
A.
Subject
B.
To
C.
Contents
D.
CC
The process of a computer receiving information form a server on the Internet is known as
A.
Pulling
B.
Pushing
C.
Downloading
D.
Transferring
What is the term for how words will appear on a page?
A.
Text formatting
B.
Character formatting
C.
Point size
D.
Typeface
What is the difference between a CD-ROM and a CD-RW?
A.
They are the same just two different terms used by different manufacturers
B.
A CD-ROM can be written to and a CD-RW cannot
C.
A CD-RW can be written to, but a CD-ROM can only be read from
D.
A CD-ROM holds more information than a CD-RW
Computer programs are written in a high level programming language, however, the human readable version of a program is called
A.
cache
B.
instruction
C.
source code
D.
word size
The part of the CPU that accesses and decodes programme instructions, and coordinates the flow of data among various system components is the
A.
ALU
B.
Control unit
C.
Megahertz
D.
Motherboard
A kiosk
A.
is data organised and presented in a manner that has additional value beyond t he value of the data itself
B.
combines microscopic electronic components on a single integrated circuit that processes bits
according to software instructions
C.
is a computer station that provides the public with specific and useful information and service
D.
describes a computer's type, processor, and operating system