computing essentials exam questions &
answers 2023/2024
which of the following is not considered a form of secondary storage? - ANSWER-RAM
which of the following are too important components of the system unit? - ANSWER-microprocessor and
memory
This computer component holds the program and data that is currently being processed. - ANSWER-ram
a microcomputer that is smaller, lighter, and less powerful than a notebook, and that has a touch
sensitive screen, is called a - ANSWER-tablet
the purpose of software is to convert data into information - ANSWER-true
A financial budget would be created in what type of data file? - ANSWER-worksheet
which of the following is not an example of a document file created by a word processor? - ANSWER-
spreadsheet
Which part of an information system consists of the rules or guidelines for people to follow? - ANSWER-
procedures
Antivirus programs protect your computer system from viruses or malicious programs. This is an example
of which type of software? - ANSWER-utilities
System software includes all of the following except:
-browsers
-stand-alone operating systems
-utilities
,-real-time operating systems - ANSWER-browsers
Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the
computer, and runs applications. - ANSWER-operating system
The equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the _______. - ANSWER-
hardware
the internet is the largest blank in the world - ANSWER-network
"background" software that helps the computer manage its own internal resources is called - ANSWER-
system software
Identify the four basic categories of hardware in a personal computer system. - ANSWER-system unit,
input/output, secondary storage, and communication
This hardware houses most of the electronic components that make up a computer system. - ANSWER-
system unit
Desktop, laptop, and tablet computers, and mobile devices are classified as _______. - ANSWER-
personal computers
Employee records, including names, social security numbers, and related information, would typically be
stored in what type of data file? - ANSWER-database
a collection of programs rather than a single program - ANSWER-system software
blank are the most important part of any information system - ANSWER-people
The type of media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is _______. - ANSWER-optical
disk
, which of the following computers is also referred to as a server and is used to support end users for
things such as retrieving data from a database or providing access to application software? - ANSWER-
midrange
the most widely used handheld computers are - ANSWER-smartphones
what are the two major software types? - ANSWER-system software and application software
This type of e-commerce often resembles the electronica version of the classifieds ads or an auction -
ANSWER-C2C
Programs that automatically start and operate as a part of your browser are called blank - ANSWER-plug-
ins
This version of the web evolve to support more dynamic content creation and social interaction -
ANSWER-Web 2.0
Which of the following is a website specifically designed to allow visitors to use their browser to add edit
or delete the sites content? - ANSWER-Wiki
A webpage typically contains blank, which contains the formatting instructions for displaying the
webpage - ANSWER-Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
For browsers to connect to resources on the Internet the location of the resources must be specified
through address is called blank - ANSWER-uniform resource locators (URLs)
These special programs continually look for new information update the database is used by search
services - ANSWER-Spiders
The web was introduced in blank - ANSWER-1991
answers 2023/2024
which of the following is not considered a form of secondary storage? - ANSWER-RAM
which of the following are too important components of the system unit? - ANSWER-microprocessor and
memory
This computer component holds the program and data that is currently being processed. - ANSWER-ram
a microcomputer that is smaller, lighter, and less powerful than a notebook, and that has a touch
sensitive screen, is called a - ANSWER-tablet
the purpose of software is to convert data into information - ANSWER-true
A financial budget would be created in what type of data file? - ANSWER-worksheet
which of the following is not an example of a document file created by a word processor? - ANSWER-
spreadsheet
Which part of an information system consists of the rules or guidelines for people to follow? - ANSWER-
procedures
Antivirus programs protect your computer system from viruses or malicious programs. This is an example
of which type of software? - ANSWER-utilities
System software includes all of the following except:
-browsers
-stand-alone operating systems
-utilities
,-real-time operating systems - ANSWER-browsers
Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the
computer, and runs applications. - ANSWER-operating system
The equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the _______. - ANSWER-
hardware
the internet is the largest blank in the world - ANSWER-network
"background" software that helps the computer manage its own internal resources is called - ANSWER-
system software
Identify the four basic categories of hardware in a personal computer system. - ANSWER-system unit,
input/output, secondary storage, and communication
This hardware houses most of the electronic components that make up a computer system. - ANSWER-
system unit
Desktop, laptop, and tablet computers, and mobile devices are classified as _______. - ANSWER-
personal computers
Employee records, including names, social security numbers, and related information, would typically be
stored in what type of data file? - ANSWER-database
a collection of programs rather than a single program - ANSWER-system software
blank are the most important part of any information system - ANSWER-people
The type of media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is _______. - ANSWER-optical
disk
, which of the following computers is also referred to as a server and is used to support end users for
things such as retrieving data from a database or providing access to application software? - ANSWER-
midrange
the most widely used handheld computers are - ANSWER-smartphones
what are the two major software types? - ANSWER-system software and application software
This type of e-commerce often resembles the electronica version of the classifieds ads or an auction -
ANSWER-C2C
Programs that automatically start and operate as a part of your browser are called blank - ANSWER-plug-
ins
This version of the web evolve to support more dynamic content creation and social interaction -
ANSWER-Web 2.0
Which of the following is a website specifically designed to allow visitors to use their browser to add edit
or delete the sites content? - ANSWER-Wiki
A webpage typically contains blank, which contains the formatting instructions for displaying the
webpage - ANSWER-Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
For browsers to connect to resources on the Internet the location of the resources must be specified
through address is called blank - ANSWER-uniform resource locators (URLs)
These special programs continually look for new information update the database is used by search
services - ANSWER-Spiders
The web was introduced in blank - ANSWER-1991
