Short Answer
What is the name given to the volatile "working memory" in a computer?
RAM (Random Access Memory)
What is also known as the "brain" of the computer?
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Which of the following is MOST likely to to result in a damaged keyboard?
A. Exposure to temperatures of 90-100 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 24 hours
B. Exposure to direct sunlight for more than 12 hours
C. Exposure to a sticky beverage for one minute
D. Exposure to heavy smog for more than one month
C. Exposure to a sticky beverage for one minute
The dots that make up a computer screen are called ____
pixels
What is the first step in troubleshooting?
identify the symptoms
How are computer screens measured?
diagonally
What will reduce the number of files broken into data clusters and saved in various sectors, thus increasing efficiency of the hard drive?
disk defragmentation
While selecting a computer for gaming or video editing, the user will likely look for a _____.
A. dual-core or quad core processor
B. Laptop with a 15 inch screen
C. 32-bit operating system
D. Mouse
A. dual-core or quad core processor
Most public libraries now offer use of computers and ____ network access to patrons
Wi-Fi
By default, programs are found on which drive?
C: Drive
When did cloud computing begin?
Early 2000s
What is a file name in which the first letter of each word is capitalized with no spacing?
CamelCase
Which of these computer models is MOST likely to have a 24-inch flat screen monitor?
A. Desktop
B. Laptop
C. Tablet
D. Netbook
A. Desktop
____ law states that the number of transistors incorporated in computer chips doubles about every 24 months
Moore's
Eights bits equals how many bytes?
One
What symbol functions as a wildcard character when searching for a file?
*
What is a measure of the amount of data that can travel on a network?
bandwidth
Which of the following is a special folder used as a collection point for all deleted files and folders in Windows?
A. Recycle Bin
B. Restore Bin
C. Delete Folder
D. Trashcan
A. Recycle Bin
Computer-processing speed is measured in terms of _____
Hertz (Hz)
A document formatted as a Rich Text Format will have ____ as a file extension
.rtf
What are the 4 phases of the digital revolution?
giant computers, personal computers, networked computers, cloud computing
What is a software that can be installed and used, then purchases if you decide to keep using it?
shareware
Typical handheld digital devices rely on all of these transmissions EXCEPT ______
A. Microwave
B. Satellite
C. Coaxial Cable
D. Cellular
C. Coaxial Cable
____ is a three-letter acronym used to describe the method of interfacing between the user and the machine via graphics.
GUI
Completely powering down a computer is known as a ____ reboot.
Hard