Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What happens when the computer is thrashing?

Accepted Answer

A)  A hacker is attempting to circumvent antivirus software and firewalls. 
B)  Items are being released from being stored in memory because the processor no longer requires them. 
C)  The computer is exchanging data between memory and storage. 
D)  The operating system spends too much of its time paging, instead of executing application software. 
A)  A hacker is attempting to circumvent antivirus software and firewalls. 
B)  Items are being released from being stored in memory because the processor no longer requires them. 
C)  The computer is exchanging data between memory and storage. 
D)  The operating system spends too much of its time paging, instead of executing application software.

Question 2

An Image ____________________ allows users to display, print, and copy the contents of a graphics file.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An Image ____________________ allows users to display,...

Question 3

A device-dependent program runs on computers provided by a variety of manufacturers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Chromebooks and Chromeboxes typically contain an SSD as their internal storage device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is an error in a program called?

Accepted Answer

A)  a germ 
B)  a bug 
C)  an error 
D)  a virus 
A)  a germ 
B)  a bug 
C)  an error 
D)  a virus

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about user interfaces?

Accepted Answer

A)  A user interface controls how you enter data and instructions. 
B)  A user interface instructs the computer how to display information on the screen. 
C)  Most computers today use a command-line interface. 
D)  GUI operating systems use menus and visual images such as buttons. 
A)  A user interface controls how you enter data and instructions. 
B)  A user interface instructs the computer how to display information on the screen. 
C)  Most computers today use a command-line interface. 
D)  GUI operating systems use menus and visual images such as buttons.

Question 7

In addition to being a desktop operating system, UNIX also is a server operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Critical Thinking Questions Case 9-1 You are in the market for a new computer, and you would really like to buy a Mac. However, you have a couple of applications that you must be able to use and they are available only for Windows. One of the steps you have to take in order to install Windows on your Mac is to create a section of storage or memory reserved for a specific program or application. What is the term for this section?

Accepted Answer

A)  partition 
B)  window 
C)  divider 
D)  keyspace 
A)  partition 
B)  window 
C)  divider 
D)  keyspace

Question 9

Like Linux, ____________________ is a multipurpose operating system because it is both a stand-alone and network operating system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Like Linux, ____________________ is a multipurpose operating...

Question 10

Which browser is included with the Mac OS?

Accepted Answer

A)  Firefox 
B)  Chrome 
C)  Internet Explorer 
D)  Safari 
A)  Firefox 
B)  Chrome 
C)  Internet Explorer 
D)  Safari

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is an open source operating system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Solaris 
B)  Linux 
C)  DOS 
D)  UNIX 
A)  Solaris 
B)  Linux 
C)  DOS 
D)  UNIX

Question 12

Who can establish standard user accounts that allow alterations to security settings?

Accepted Answer

A)  administrators 
B)  secured users 
C)  key users 
D)  any users 
A)  administrators 
B)  secured users 
C)  key users 
D)  any users

Question 13

The operating system that a computer uses sometimes is called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  base 
B)  platform 
C)  index 
D)  boot system 
A)  base 
B)  platform 
C)  index 
D)  boot system

Question 14

When connected to a network, an operating system on the network may assume some of the operating system functions on the client computer or mobile devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following consists of one or more chips on the motherboard that hold items such as data and instructions while the processor interprets and executes them?

Accepted Answer

A)  ROM 
B)  RAM 
C)  BIOS 
D)  POST 
A)  ROM 
B)  RAM 
C)  BIOS 
D)  POST

Question 16

Which of the following is a vendor of antivirus software?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mozilla 
B)  Google 
C)  Norton 
D)  Dell 
A)  Mozilla 
B)  Google 
C)  Norton 
D)  Dell

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the purpose of memory management?

Accepted Answer

A)  to store data in the most efficient manner 
B)  to optimize the use of RAM 
C)  to start the computer and operating system quickly 
D)  to allocate system resources stored in ROM 
A)  to store data in the most efficient manner 
B)  to optimize the use of RAM 
C)  to start the computer and operating system quickly 
D)  to allocate system resources stored in ROM

Question 18

A(n) ____________________ is a program that assesses and reports information about various computer resources and devices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a program that assesses...

Question 19

____________________ is a Linux-based open source operating system that runs on smartphones and tablets developed by Mozilla.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a Linux-based open source operating...

Question 20

Even if users are working on multiple programs simultaneously, it is impossible to run out of RAM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What happens when the computer is thrashing?

An Image ____________________ allows users to display, print, and copy the contents of a graphics file.

A device-dependent program runs on computers provided by a variety of manufacturers.

Chromebooks and Chromeboxes typically contain an SSD as their internal storage device.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is an error in a program called?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about user interfaces?

In addition to being a desktop operating system, UNIX also is a server operating system.

Like Linux, ____________________ is a multipurpose operating system because it is both a stand-alone and network operating system.

Which browser is included with the Mac OS?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is an open source operating system?

Who can establish standard user accounts that allow alterations to security settings?

The operating system that a computer uses sometimes is called which of the following?

When connected to a network, an operating system on the network may assume some of the operating system functions on the client computer or mobile devices.

Which of the following consists of one or more chips on the motherboard that hold items such as data and instructions while the processor interprets and executes them?

Which of the following is a vendor of antivirus software?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the purpose of memory management?

A(n) ____________________ is a program that assesses and reports information about various computer resources and devices.

____________________ is a Linux-based open source operating system that runs on smartphones and tablets developed by Mozilla.

Even if users are working on multiple programs simultaneously, it is impossible to run out of RAM.

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What happens when the computer is thrashing?

An Image ____________________ allows users to display, print, and copy the contents of a graphics file.

A device-dependent program runs on computers provided by a variety of manufacturers.

Chromebooks and Chromeboxes typically contain an SSD as their internal storage device.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is an error in a program called?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about user interfaces?

In addition to being a desktop operating system, UNIX also is a server operating system.

Like Linux, ____________________ is a multipurpose operating system because it is both a stand-alone and network operating system.

Which browser is included with the Mac OS?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is an open source operating system?

Who can establish standard user accounts that allow alterations to security settings?

The operating system that a computer uses sometimes is called which of the following?

When connected to a network, an operating system on the network may assume some of the operating system functions on the client computer or mobile devices.

Which of the following consists of one or more chips on the motherboard that hold items such as data and instructions while the processor interprets and executes them?

Which of the following is a vendor of antivirus software?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the purpose of memory management?

A(n) ____________________ is a program that assesses and reports information about various computer resources and devices.

____________________ is a Linux-based open source operating system that runs on smartphones and tablets developed by Mozilla.

Even if users are working on multiple programs simultaneously, it is impossible to run out of RAM.

Digital Literacy: Introducing a World of Technology

The Internet: Accessing, Searching, Sharing, and Communicating

Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities

Programs and Apps: Using Software at Work, School, and Home

Digital Safety and Security: Identifying Threats, Issues, and Defenses

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices: Exploring the Components

Input and Output: Examining Popular Devices

Digital Storage: Preserving on Media and on the Cloud

Communications and Networks: Sending and Receiving Digital Content

Information and Data Management: Organizing, Verifying, Maintaining, and Accessing

Information Systems and Program Development: Designing and Building Solutions

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