True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Computer simulations are used for gaming purposes, but they are not yet accurate
enough for criminal investigations.
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2.
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Artists use computers for the business side of their work—for example,
advertising or record keeping—but computers are not useful artistic tools.
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3.
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Ranchers tag their cattle and use computer systems to track and record their
movements.
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4.
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In many hospitals, infants are “chipped,” or injected with a small,
computerized tracking device, so that nurses can monitor their location and keep them safe.
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5.
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The terms data and information can be used interchangeably.
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6.
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The CPU is located on the ROM board.
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7.
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Data is stored in the same manner on hard drives, CDs, and flash memory
cards.
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8.
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When you buy software, it’s yours to do whatever you’d like,
including making a copy for a friend to have.
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9.
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Restore points can be set manually.
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10.
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All files deleted from any device end up in the Recycle Bin.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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11.
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Which of the following is NOT a use of computers in the legal
environment?
a. | Creating animations that simulate the crime for use in the courtroom | c. | Predicting criminal
behavior patterns | b. | Tracking criminal behavior
patterns | d. | Conducting
interviews with suspects |
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12.
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Affective computing is the science of relating computers and _____.
a. | effective organizational skills | c. | emotional and social
skills | b. | results-oriented outcomes | d. | the calculation of interest rates |
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13.
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Automotive technology requires an understanding of computers to _____.
a. | properly bill customers | c. | keep carburetor settings at the
optimal positions | b. | control computerized pneumatic
tools | d. | be able to run sensor
and CPU diagnostics for the many computerized subsystems |
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14.
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A device that tracks movement is _____.
a. | a PSS | c. | a PDA | b. | an RFID tag | d. | a patient
simulator |
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15.
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Which of the following is NOT a good reason to learn more about
computers?
a. | To keep your home system secure | c. | To get attention from your friends
when their systems break down | b. | To increase your career
options | d. | To make informed
purchasing decisions |
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Infrared scanners CANNOT _____.
a. | scan packages and detect unusual objects | c. | translate a bar code into a
computer data file | b. | be worn on the wrist | d. | be used by shipping companies to track
packages |
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17.
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Computer forensics _____.
a. | uses computer technology to gather potential legal evidence | c. | investigates a
suspect’s home computer for evidence | b. | helps identify the remains of
bodies | d. | all of the
above |
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18.
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Robotic surgery devices help physicians because _____.
a. | they make more accurate incisions | c. | they monitor and make suggestions
to the surgeon during the procedure | b. | the doctor does not have to be involved in the
actual surgery | d. | if the
operation runs into complications, they can suggest alternatives |
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Which of the following devices are considered output devices?
a. | Keyboard and mouse | c. | Hard drives and speakers | b. | Monitor and
printer | d. | Microphone and
CD-ROM drive |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four major functions of a
computer?
a. | Computation | c. | Processing | b. | Storage | d. | Input |
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Which of the following is NOT an output device?
a. | Mouse | c. | Monitor | b. | Printer | d. | Speakers |
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The resolution of a monitor is governed by the _____.
a. | size of the screen | c. | number of pixels on the screen | b. | cost of the
monitor | d. | contrast of the
pixels on the screen |
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23.
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Restarting the system while the computer is running is called _____.
a. | a warm boot | c. | hibernation | b. | a standby start | d. | a cold boot |
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24.
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Which of the following devices is considered the “brains” of the
computer?
a. | ROM | c. | RAM | b. | Motherboard | d. | CPU |
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25.
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Which of the following statements about hard drives is FALSE?
a. | Hard drives are not always installed inside the system unit of a
computer. | c. | External hard drives are often used for backups. | b. | Hard drives are
considered volatile storage devices. | d. | Hard drives are considered nonvolatile storage
devices. |
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26.
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The amount of RAM recommended for most systems today is measured in
_____?
a. | Gigabytes | c. | Megahertz | b. | Gigahertz | d. | Kilobytes |
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27.
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When evaluating CPU performance, which is NOT a feature you need to
consider?
a. | Amount of cache memory | c. | Speed of the front side bus | b. | Speed of the
processor | d. | Size of the
processor |
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28.
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RAM is classified as what kind of storage in a computer system?
a. | Volatile | c. | Permanent | b. | Nonvolatile | d. | Flash |
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29.
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Physical memory is _____.
a. | the amount of RAM that is actually sitting on memory modules in your
computer | c. | the amount of space on the hard drive to temporarily store data when there
isn’t enough RAM | b. | the memory needed to run the key components of
the operating system | d. | the
memory stored on the hard drive |
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30.
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Flash memory cards are NOT a form of storage for what kind of devices?
a. | Portable media players | c. | Digital cameras | b. | Notebook computers | d. | Personal digital
assistants |
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31.
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Which of the following is becoming the most common port on a computer system
because most peripheral devices connect to is?
a. | Parallel port | c. | USB 2.0 port | b. | Ethernet port | d. | Firewire port |
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Which of the following should you do to ensure the reliability of your
system?
a. | run disk Defragmenter | c. | install software upgrades and patches | b. | run Disk
Cleanup | d. | all of the
above |
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Application software _____.
a. | is another name for system software | c. | includes products such as Microsoft
Office, tax software, and editing packages | b. | helps maintain the resources of the
computer | d. | both A and
C |
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34.
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Which of the following is an example of a software suite?
a. | Microsoft SharePoint | c. | WordPerfect Office X3 | b. | Google
Docs | d. | None of the
above |
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35.
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A web-based software program is _____.
a. | a stand-alone program developed to work exclusively for one company | c. | a program that
helps you design Web pages | b. | an application designed specifically for a
Web-based business or industry | d. | an application that does not need to be installed but is run directly from the
Web |
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An integrated software application such as Microsoft Works is _____.
a. | an individual program | c. | sold in specific collections, which reduces the
price | b. | meant only for business purposes | d. | only available in open source
format |
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37.
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The type of software you would use to help you coordinate many people on a
single project is _____.
a. | project management | c. | database | b. | spreadsheet | d. | system |
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38.
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What software is the best for creating a newsletter?
a. | Word-processing software | c. | Computer-aided design
software | b. | Desktop publishing software | d. | Media management software |
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39.
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The ESRB is responsible for providing _____.
a. | licensing of entertainment software | c. | ratings for game
software | b. | educational software standards | d. | resolution of complaints about software
products |
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40.
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Which of the following is true?
a. | MP3 files contain audio data | c. | Windows Media player is able to
organize large collections of audio files | b. | MP3 files are the only recognized format for
digital audio | d. | Only A and C
are true |
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Where can you find help on how to use the software and solve specific software
problems?
a. | An index or subject directory found in the Help menu | c. | Resources on the
Web | b. | documents of frequently asked questions | d. | All of the
above |
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Once you install a shareware software program, you _____.
a. | have to pay an introductory fee | c. | can lend it to your friends as long
as they are using it for academic purposes only | b. | can install it on all computers in your
home | d. | can use the software
legally until the trial period expires |
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43.
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Which of the following would be found in a GUI operating system?
a. | Icons | c. | Scrollbars | b. | Windows | d. | All of the
above |
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44.
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Virtual memory is _____.
a. | unlimited in capacity | c. | another name for RAM | b. | created by sectioning off an area of the hard
drive | d. | synonymous with cache
memory |
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45.
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Plug and Play devices _____.
a. | don’t require drivers | c. | must be installed using Add or
Remove Programs | b. | have drivers included in the Windows OS | d. | None of the
above |
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46.
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Which of the following is NOT done during the boot process?
a. | Checks that all attached devices are in place and working | c. | Loads the OS from
the hard drive | b. | Verifies the user’s login name and password | d. | checks for the customized settings put in place
for the monitor and desktop |
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47.
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Swapping files from virtual memory back to RAM is known as _____.
a. | thrashing | c. | caching | b. | multitasking | d. | paging |
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48.
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Which view option would be best to sort files by date modified and type of
application?
a. | Details | c. | Large Icons | b. | tiles | d. | All of the
above |
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49.
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Which of the following file extensions indicates a file created by a program in
the Office 2007 suite?
a. | bioreport.xlsx | c. | bioreport.pptx | b. | bioreport.docx | d. | All of the
above |
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50.
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To return to a state when your OS was previously stable, which utility would you
use?
a. | System Restore | c. | Windows Explorer | b. | Disk Defragmenter | d. | Disk Cleanup |
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