Learning Mode - Computer

Computer

A computer's type, processor and operating system define its

A. Brand
B. Size
C. Platform
D. Speed

The CPU also called the … when talking about PCs, does the vast majority of the processing for a computer.

A. Microprocessor
B. RAM
C. Memory system
D. microprocessors

To navigate to a new web page for which you know the URL, type that URL in the browser's ____ and press Enter key.

A. Address bar
B. Domain bar
C. Address button
D. Name button

A device for changing the connection on a connector to a different configuration is

A. a converter
B. a competent
C. an attachment
D. an adapter

A mistake in an algorithm that causes incorrect results is called a

A. logical error
B. syntax error
C. procedural error
D. compiler error

Which of the following information systems focuses on making manufacturing processes more efficient and of higher quality?

A. Computer aided manufacturing
B. Computer integrated manufacturing
C. Computer aided software engineering
D. Computer aided system engineering

Which of the following must be contained in a URL?

A. A protocol identifier
B. The letters www.
C. The unique registered domain name
D. www. and the unique registered domain name

Which of the following cannot be part of an e-mail address?

A. Period
B. At sign
C. Space
D. Underscore

The search companion can

A. locate all files containing a specified phrase
B. restrict its search to a specified set of folders
C. locate all files containing a specified phrase and restrict its search to a specified set of folders
D. cannot locate all files containing a specified phrase or restrict its search to a specified set of folders

is a technique that is used to send more than one call over a single line.

A. Digital transmission
B. Infrared transmission
C. Digitizing
D. Multiplexing

Which of the following would you find on LinkedIn?

A. Games
B. Connections
C. Chat
D. Applications

A(n) allows you to access your e-mail from anywhere

A. forum
B. webmail interface
C. message board
D. weblog

Your business has contracted with another company to have them host and run an application for your company over the Internet. The company providing this service to your business is called an

A. Internet service provider
B. Internet access provider
C. Application service provider
D. Outsource agency

What is the significance of a faded (dimmed) command in a pull-down menu?

A. The command is not currently accessible
B. A dialog box appears if the command is selected
C. A help window appears if the command is selected
D. There are no equivalent keystrokes for the particular command

What is a URL?

A. A computer software program
B. A type of programming object
C. The address of a document or page on the World Wide Web
D. An acronym for Unlimited resources for Learning

software creates a mirror image of the entire hard disk, including the operating system, applications, files and data.

A. Operating system
B. Backup software
C. Utility programs
D. Driver imaging

The method of Internet access that requires a phone line, but offers faster access speeds than dial- up is the connection.

A. cable access
B. satellite access
C. fiber-optic service
D. modem

Which part of the computer is used for calculating and comparing?

A. ALU
B. Control unit
C. Disk unit
D. Modem

_____ is used by public and private enterprises to publish and share financial information with each other and industry analysis across all computer platforms and the Internet

A. Extensible Mark-up Language
B. Extensible Business Reporting Language
C. Enterprise Application Integration
D. Sales Force Automation Software

What refers to a set of characters of a particular design?

A. Keyface
B. Formation
C. Calligraph
D. Stencil

Computers that control processes accept data in a continuous

A. data traffic pattern
B. data highway
C. infinite loop
D. feedback loop

Which computer memory is used for storing programs and data currently being processed by the CPU?

A. Mass memory
B. Internal memory
C. Non-volatile memory
D. PROM

____ a document means the file is transferred from another computer to your computer

A. Uploading
B. Really Simple Syndication
C. Accessing
D. Downloading

Which of the following software could assist someone who cannot use their hands for computer input?

A. Video conferencing
B. Speech recognition
C. Audio digitizer
D. Synthesizer

Which of the following is the first step in sizing a window?

A. Point to the title bar
B. Pull down the view menu to display the toolbar
C. Point to any corner or border
D. Pull down the view menu and change to large icons