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When you cut and then paste a file, what are you doing?

A
copying it and placing a duplicate in another location
B
compressing it and placing the compressed version in another location
C
renaming it, and then saving it with the new file name
D
removing it from its current location and placing it in another
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What do developers do to support software products?

A
explain to users which development process model was used to make the product
B
write an explanation of how the product functions and meets the requirements
C
revise the product’s specification document so that it’s updated and accurate
D
update software code to fix bugs, improve functionality, and add new features
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Read the following scenario, and then answer the question.A family is ready to buy a new computer to replace their 8-year-old machine. The old computer was a Macintosh, and they would like another. They don’t play many games or movies on the machine, but need access to the Internet. Which is the most important feature of a new computer for this family?

A
monitor size
B
operating system
C
memory
D
processing speed
4

What are the core components of a computer system?

A
CPU, RAM, ROM, I/O ports, keyboard
B
CPU, RAM, ROM, I/O ports, system bus
C
CPU, RAM, ROM, mouse, system bus
D
CPU, RAM, monitor, I/O ports, system bus
5

What hardware temporarily stores information when software is being used?

A
system bus
B
ROM
C
HDMI
D
RAM
6

Which of the following is an advantage of using proprietary licensed software?

A
The software’s source code can be easily modified.
B
The software is free for anyone who wants to use it.
C
The software is usually polished and has fewer bugs.
D
The software can be installed on unlimited computers.
7

Which scenario best demonstrates how the use of computers can support the idea of a “paperless society?”

A
Businesses use computer programs to generate paychecks.
B
Students use mainly textbooks, but occasionally research online.
C
Employees take classes to develop their computer skills.
D
Retailers offer to email digital receipts to customers.
8

How do productivity programs most benefit the way we work and live?

A
They enable us to save trees because we have become much less reliant on the use of paper at home and at work.
B
They provide us with ways to communicate, display, and work with information more quickly and accurately.
C
They push us into a new digital age in which all aspects of our lives will continue to become easier and less complicated.
D
They make us less tolerant of waiting and working for communication responses, research results, and mathematical calculations.
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What is the purpose of system software?

A
to perform specific useful computing tasks, like word processing and calculation
B
to provide basic operational functionality by coordinating hardware components
C
to perform operations inside a web browser in many different operating systems
D
to translate high-level software programming into machine language as it is run
10

One of the most common uses of spreadsheet programs are

A
communicating with others.
B
editing images and photos.
C
tracking and manipulating data.
D
creating meeting agenda notes.
11

What were the goals of the “paperless society” ideal?

A
to more easily access and save information and to reduce waste
B
to create more jobs for people who work in information technology careers
C
to make the Internet run faster and to help every home acquire a computer
D
to limit access of information to those who use computers for learning
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Read the following scenario, and then answer the question.A graphic design firm hired a new designer and needs a new computer for her; the new employee will be designing high-resolution images and some videos. Which of the following best describes the graphic designer’s needs?

A
the newest graphics card, an all-in-one machine, and new speakers
B
the newest software, a fast hard drive, and a large monitor
C
the newest CPU, as much RAM as will fit, and new speakers
D
the newest graphics cards, a fast processor, and a large monitor
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Why is it important for software developers to study Human-Computer Interaction?

A
to make sure a user interface is easy to use, which increases the value of software applications
B
to reduce the number of software applications on a computer so the computer runs slowly
C
to make sure that it’s not necessary for users to have a mouse or keyboard in order to use the software application
D
to see if users notice any bugs in the software application that need to be fixed
14

What software development model focuses on improving the product in small steps each time through the cycle?

A
agile process model
B
waterfall process model
C
iterative process model
D
spiral process model
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Why do software developers prefer to use high-level language to author programs?

A
It can be used on computers without microprocessors.
B
It prevents anyone from making changes to the software later.
C
It uses a more English-like syntax.
D
It’s less complicated because it only uses zeros and ones.
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When Jen is planning to upgrade to a monitor with a better resolution, what should she be looking for in the new monitor?

A
machine cycles / second
B
terabytes
C
pixels / square inch
D
gigahertz
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When you open a program, the hard drive

A
takes time to search the hard disk for data.
B
copies data that will be permanently preserved.
C
loads data into the RAM for high-speed access.
D
uses the CPU to immediately output information.
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Which troubleshooting procedure is most useful when the operating system reports that a file cannot be opened?

A
rebooting the computer
B
running the hard disk drive utility
C
moving the file to a different folder
D
renaming the file
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A file name extension provides what information about a file?

A
the file format
B
the file length
C
the file permissions
D
the file creation date
20

A deleted file or folder is not permanently deleted from a computer until which event occurs?

A
The computer is restarted.
B
The Recycle Bin or Trash is emptied.
C
The person who deleted it logs off.
D
The Event Viewer is cleared.

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