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Questions from 1.01

Question 1  Software packages used to create financial statements using mathematical calculations are: Word processing. Electronic Spreadsheet. Database Computer graphics.

Question 2  Information that leaves the computer is called: Programs. Input. Graphics. Output.

Question 3  What equipment is used like a copy machine to allow information to be input into the computer? Light pen Keyboard Scanner Mouse

Question 4  Data that appears on the monitor is called: Language. Softcopy. Hardcopy. Programs.

Question 5  The components that make up a computer system are: Programs. Language. Hardware. Software.

Question 6  Which device is used to enter data into a computer? Input device Output device Microprocessor Storage

Question 7  The physical parts of a computer system are called: Hardware. Languages. Applications. Programs.

Objective 1.02

Question 8  What system software controls the computer operations? Formatting Language Program System

Question 9  The operating system capability that permits more than one program to run simultaneously is called: Multi-cycle. Multi-purpose. Multi-string. Multitasking.

Question 10  The operating system functions do NOT include: Managing input and output. Providing user with a password. Supervising other components. Providing software and hardware management.

Question 11  Which utility is used to locate and disinfect a virus? Antiviral Data compression Data recover Translator

Question 12  The acronym MS-DOS stands for: Macintosh Disk Operating System. Microsoft Disk Operating System. Microsoft Operating System. Microsoft Output System.

Questions for 1.03

Question 13  Which is NOT a characteristic of copyrighted software? An individual or a business copyrights it. It is given freely and it can be copied by anyone. Permission is needed in order to copy software. Programs are accompanied by supporting documents.

Question 14  The technology used to scramble information so that only the sender and receiver can read the data is called: Encryption. Password. Public domain. Virus.

Question 15  To protect the computer from detecting a virus the user should install a/an: Database program. Spreadsheet program. User password. Anti-virus program.

Question 16  Which is a destructive computer code or virus that is designed to activate at a specific time? Bomb Hoax Trojan horse Worm

Question 17  Which is NOT a virus known to destroy or cause damage to computer files? Bomb Hacker Trojan Horse Worm

Question 18  Which software allows the user to pay a small fee after the trial period? Copyrighted Freeware Public domain Shareware

Question 19  Which is NOT considered a security measure? Backing up data regularly Giving your password to your friends Protecting data with an anti-viral program Protecting files with a password