Deck 4: Financial Functions, data Tables, and Amortization Schedules

Question 1

When you want to add information to a document,what role does your operating system play?

A) starts the word processing program
B) provides tools for you to open the document
C) saves your unsaved work to temporary storage
D) finds the hard drive

Answer 1

C

Question 2

You are describing the boot process to a friend and get to the step where the device loads the operating files into RAM,including the kernel.Your friend starts to laugh because she was not aware that there were kernels in her computer.What do you tell her?

A) The kernel triggers a series of steps and checks as the computer loads the operating system.
B) The kernel executes a series of test to check the components and identifies connected devices and checks their settings.
C) The kernel is a temporary storage area designed to help speed up processing time.
D) The kernel is the core of an operating system that manages memory,runs programs,and assigns resources.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The operating system is not part of the system software.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Dion's mother called and said that her computer would not run Microsoft Word anymore.Which of the following best explains why her computer would not be running Microsoft Word anymore?

A) There's a problem with the utility software that runs the computer.
B) There's a problem with operating system,which manages the complete operation of the computer and lets you interact with it,so when his mother wanted to run Microsoft Word,it would have started the program.
C) There's a problem with the app,which manages memory on your device.
D) Flash drives are needed to run word processing programs,so when his mother wanted to run Microsoft Word,she would have needed a flash drive.

Question 5

How is an executable file different from a data file?

A) Unlike a data file,you can manipulate an executable file.
B) Unlike a data file,executable files contain numbers,words and pictures.
C) Unlike a data file,you cannot open and read executable files.
D) Unlike a data file,executable files can be used for a presentation.

Question 6

What is the first step in the boot process?

A) The processor begins to run the bootstrap program.
B) The computer or device receives power from the power supply or battery and send it to the circuitry.
C) The bootstrap program executes a series of tests to check the components.
D) The computer or device loads the system configuration and prompts you for user verification.

Question 7

You are describing the boot process to a friend and get to the step where the device loads the operating files into RAM,including the kernel.Your friend starts to laugh because she was not aware that there were kernels in her computer.What do you tell her?

A) The kernel triggers a series of steps and checks as the computer loads the operating system.
B) The kernel executes a series of test to check the components and identifies connected devices and checks their settings.
C) The kernel is a temporary storage area designed to help speed up processing time.
D) The kernel is the core of an operating system that manages memory,runs programs,and assigns resources.

Question 8

You and your friend both send documents to the printer,but the printer can only print one document at a time.What does it do with the other document?

A) It places the document in a buffer.
B) It transfers the document to the Recycle Bin.
C) It rejects the document,so it needs to be sent again.
D) It encrypts the document and can only be printed once a key is entered.

Question 9

Which of the following may cause your computer to slow down?

A) Executing apps
B) Swapping
C) Paging
D) Caching

Question 10

Which of the following operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?

A) Linux
B) macOS
C) Windows
D) UNIX

Question 11

When Liam went to print his presentation,the boot process established the connection to the printer,sent the presentation to the printer,and let other software know the printer was busy.

Question 12

Output methods include speakers,headphones,and interactive whiteboards.

Question 13

What is the first step in the boot process?

A) The processor begins to run the bootstrap program.
B) The computer or device receives power from the power supply or battery and send it to the circuitry.
C) The bootstrap program executes a series of tests to check the components.
D) The computer or device loads the system configuration and prompts you for user verification.

Question 14

What would happen if you tried to open a file created in one app in a different app?

A) It will turn it into a graphic.
B) It will forever change the organization.
C) It will not open.
D) It will crash and destroy the file.

Question 15

Which part of the operating system enables you to interact with the device?

A) The graphical user interface
B) The utilities
C) The platform
D) The software as a service

Question 16

How can you determine if a device is an input device or an output device?

A) An input device allows you to enter data and instructions into the memory of a device.An output device is a useful form of the processed data.
B) An input device processes data into useful forms and an output device allows you to enter data and instructions into the memory of the device.
C) An input device displays on a screen or can be printed,while an output device is used to play games or scan.
D) An input device is used to post to social media or a website whereas an output device is used to pay for items for a credit or debit card.

Question 17

If several programs or apps are running simultaneously,your operating system may take virtual memory and swap it with ROM.

Question 18

A(n)_____ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.

A) file
B) data file
C) file extension
D) executable file

Question 19

When you ask Siri or Cortana a question,how will you know if the operating system is working?

A) Since Siri and Cortana work off of read-only memory,when they give you an answer,you know the operating system is working.
B) Since the operating system is what you interact with to get help,by asking them a question,when the answer is supplied,you know the operating system is working.
C) Siri and Cortana use the web not the operating system,so you do not need to know if the operating system is working.
D) Siri and Cortana are part of the boot process not the operating system process,so you will not know if the operating system is working.

Question 20

Kumar was working on his term paper and had not saved his work before the battery died on his laptop.He panics because the paper is due in less than hour and he does not have time to retype it.He calls you,his classmate,in a panic.What would be the best advice to give Kumar?

A) Ask the instructor for an extension and start typing it over.
B) The computer stored the file in RAM,so if he charges his laptop his paper should be fine.
C) Buy a new computer with a better battery.
D) The computer moved the file to the Recycle Bin,so he should restore all those files to find the one he needs.

Question 21

When you compress a file,it is called _____

A) passing
B) extracting
C) zipping
D) byting

Question 22

If you delete a shortcut from your desktop,have you also deleted the original file?

A) No,because a shortcut is a setting used to adjust the display,sounds,power battery,and storage.
B) No,because a shortcut is just an organizing icon for apps and files.
C) No,because a shortcut does not place the actual file,folder,or app on the desktop.
D) Yes,because a shortcut is linked to the actual file,folder,or app on the desktop.

Question 23

The operating system assigns the file its name,location,and size.

Question 24

The Close button reduces a window so that it only appears as a button on the taskbar.

Question 25

Simon has difficulty pressing and holding multiple command keys at a time,such as CTRL+ALT+DEL.What option does he have to still take advantage of using the shortcut keys?

A) Use the mouse
B) Enable sticky keys
C) Change the screen to touch screen
D) Move apps to the taskbar

Question 26

Which of the following is an advantage to saving a file to a flash drive?

A) You can access the file from any device connected to the Internet.
B) You can be assured that it saved your changes as you made them.
C) You can take it with you and then work on it on another computer.
D) You know that it is backed up on a hard drive in case you forget the file name.

Question 27

If you add a slideshow to play as your desktop theme,you have customized your system software.

Question 28

How is a program window different from a folder window?

A) A program window displays open devices and a folder window displays contents of a drive.
B) A program window displays contents of a drive,folder,or device a running program and a folder window displays a running program.
C) A program window displays open drives and a folder window only displays folders.
D) A program window displays a running program and a folder window displays contents of a drive,folder,or device.

Question 29

You are having trouble closing a program.You have tried to hit the Close button,the keyboard shortcut to close the program,and closing it from the taskbar.Before shutting down your computer,what other troubleshooting steps could you try?

A) You can hold down the power button and count to ten (10)so the computer will reset.
B) You can open your computer or device's version of the task manager to view running programs and shut down the app.
C) You can go to settings and uninstall the program that is stuck in the open mode.
D) You can drag the open window to the Recycle Bin or Trash icon on the desktop to close it.

Question 30

Tikenya was responsible for creating the PowerPoint presentation for the group project.When it was complete,she wanted to email it to all the group members,but her email service told her the file was too large.She compressed it and was then able to send it.How were the other members able to then see the PowerPoint presentation?

A) They had to attach to another file.
B) They had to zip it on their computer.
C) They had to drag it into a folder.
D) They had to unzip or extract it.

Question 31

Naomi wants to create a slideshow of pictures from her vacation to be her desktop theme.Which Windows setting would she select to make this change?

A) Personalization
B) Accounts
C) System
D) Apps

Question 32

When Jack takes a class,he saves all his work for that class with the name of the course.What is most likely happening to his saved files?

A) Because he is using the same name,the computer knows that the files are different so it adds a number to the name.
B) Because he is using the same name,each time he saves he is overwriting his previous work.
C) Because he is using the same name,the second document is put on the Clipboard until he selects a new name.
D) Because he is using the same name,the computer creates a new folder and saves it there.

Question 33

What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?

A) A disk cleanup utility
B) A shortcut menu
C) An administrator account
D) A virtual machine

Question 34

Samir is really bad about naming his files in a meaningful way to reflect the content.As a result,he cannot easily find the last file he worked on and wastes time and energy recreating the document.How could you help him find the document he needs and eliminate all this extra work?

A) Show him how to look at the file properties,such as the date modified,which is updated each time he saves a document.
B) Show him how to go into the Settings on his computer and adjust the operating system.
C) Show him how to view the file properties,such as the file size,and choose the largest because that is the most recent.
D) Show him how to read the dimensions as that is the data needed to identify the most recent work.

Question 35

Sticky keys enable you to press keyboard shortcuts one key at a time instead of simultaneously.

Question 36

If you have a file that has billions of bytes of data,then it would be measured in _____.

A) megabytes
B) gigabytes
C) terabytes
D) kilobytes

Question 37

Dominic is left-handed and frustrated with his pointing device because the default settings are for right-handed people.You can help Dominic solve his problem by telling him which of the following?

A) Move his mouse to the other side of the computer.
B) Adjust the settings for the mouse through the control panel.
C) Adjust the sensitivity of the mouse for smoother movements.
D) Purchase a new computer with a touch screen so he does not have to use a mouse.

Question 38

You are taking an online course and your instructor has assigned a group project.You do not how this will work as the file you are tasked to create will become very large in size.Plus,the students have conflicting schedules so are not able to be online at the same time.How could the students collaborate on the project and share their work in real time?

A) They could put the documents in the cloud,so the changes will be saved as they are made.
B) They could put the documents on a flash drive and overnight it through the mail to each other.
C) They could save the documents on a hard drive,so that each member can see it when they log in.
D) They could cut and paste their wok into emails and email changes every time they are made.

Question 39

Why is the date a file was modified useful?

A) It identifies the most recent version.
B) It identifies the day it was created.
C) It identifies the location of the file.
D) It identified the last day the file was opened.

Question 40

Which of the following statements is true about the Clipboard?

A) It is permanent storage until you choose to delete it.
B) It is temporary storage until you choose to remove it,even if you have already pasted it somewhere.
C) It is temporary storage that holds a selection until you paste it into a document or folder.
D) It is permanent storage similar to a flash drive or the cloud.

Question 41

During which step of the boot process does the computer or device load the operating system files into RAM?

A) First step
B) Second step
C) Third step
D) Fourth step

Question 42

A file manager is used for all of the following except ____.

A) to move files and folders
B) to reorder files and folders
C) to name files and folders
D) to navigate between folders

Question 43

Operating systems can only be run if they are installed on your computer or device.

Question 44

Andre cannot find the document he was just working on and he needs to find it fast.How would he use the file manager to find it?

A) He can navigate through all the folders looking for it.
B) He can use the search tool to locate it by name,content,or date.
C) He could restore old documents from the Recycle Bin in case it was accidentally deleted.
D) He could clear the cache as it might be interrupting his computers memory.

Question 45

What concerns are there about open source programs?

A) Programmers will add functionality and sell their versions.
B) Programmers will enhance the code faster than the computer hardware can keep up.
C) Programmers will hide the code enabling them to control and profit from the programs.
D) Programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system.

Question 46

Charley likes to have everything organized and she is bothered by the long list of documents on her flash drive.She wants to create folders by semester,then by course.How can you help her?

A) Discuss how to zip and unzip files.
B) Tell her about the Clipboard.
C) Show her how to use File Manager.
D) Explain to her the downloads function.

Question 47

What happens if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder?

A) It will encrypt the second file until you use a key to decode it,as the computer thinks it is a virus.
B) It will overwrite it unless you add a number,date,or initials to differentiate the files.
C) It will reject it and place a temporary version in the Recycle Bin.
D) It will place it on the Clipboard until you can find a new location for the second file.

Question 48

How do you know if a device is an input device or an output device?

A) An input device creates formats in text,graphics,audio,video,or any combination of these.An output device is a touchscreen or keyboard.
B) An input device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device.An output device is how the processed information is displayed.
C) An input device is how the processed information is displayed.An output device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device.
D) An input device includes speakers,headphones,and interactive whiteboards.An output device includes game controllers and webcams.

Question 49

Which property is assigned to a file by the operating system?

A) Date
B) Size
C) Location
D) Type

Question 50

Why are folders created?

A) To start a new document
B) To organize your files
C) To restore original work
D) To compress saved information

Question 51

Where are frequently used apps pinned for easy access?

A) To the ribbon
B) To the desktop
C) To the menu
D) To the taskbar

Question 52

Non-volatile memory is temporary and loses its contents when the power is turned off.

Question 53

Before you can open and edit a compressed file,you need to zip it.

Question 54

Dharma closes open windows,then opens a new window to do work,then closes it and reopens the first window to do more work.After watching him for a while,you explain that he can rearrange his windows and not close and then reopen them each time.Which of the following are the correct instructions to give Dharma?

A) Point to its title bar,then drag the window to its new location.If you drag it to the left or right side of the screen,it will snap to fill that half and then make the other windows thumbnails.
B) Point to a border or corner of the window,then drag the resizing pointer to make the window smaller or larger.Then click the Close button in the right corner.
C) In the right corner of the title bar,click the Minimize button.If you drag the window to the left or right side of the screen,it will snap to fill that half and then make the other windows thumbnails.
D) Point to the left corner and click the Maximize button.Then drag the window to its new location.Finally click the Minimize button and it will fill the entire screen again.

Question 55

The Clipboard saves the file or folder from the source file or folder until you delete it from the Clipboard.

Question 56

While working on a computer in the computer lab at school,a message popped up saying a new version of Java was ready to be installed.Trying to be helpful,Tomas clicked the Download Now button.What most likely happened next?

A) The program started to download and make the necessary updates to the computer.
B) The Setting button opened and displayed a list of updates needed.
C) An error warning came on,because he is not the administrator of the account.
D) The shortcut menu appeared and he selected Start from the box.

Question 57

What happens when you delete a folder?

A) It is permanently removed from the computer.
B) It is marked as destroyed on your computer.
C) It is emptied of its contents.
D) It goes the Recycle Bin or Trash folder.

Question 58

Describe how a user can interact with a computer so it does what they want.

A) Create executable files.
B) Use a menu.
C) Add file extensions.
D) Manipulate data files.