Introduction to Computers- Final Exam-
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Digital literacy - ANSWER-having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile
devices, the internet, and related technologies
Computer - ANSWER-electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own
memory (laptop, tablet, desktop, server)
Memory Card - ANSWER-removable flash memory, usually no bigger than 1.5 inches, that you
insert in and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card reader
Web Server - ANSWER-computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer or mobile
device
HDMI, USB, Lightening - ANSWER-ports that can be used for audio
Host - ANSWER-any computer that provides services and connections to other computers on a
network
Tools or utilities - ANSWER-programs that enable you to perform maintenance-type tasks usually
related to managing devices, media, and programs used by computers an mobile devices
Custom Software - ANSWER-software that performs functions specific to a business or industry
Trojan Horse - ANSWER-destructive program disguised as a real program
Resolving name, TLD, Root, DNS, authoritative - ANSWER-server types that are used when finding
an IP address using the DNS process
Information - ANSWER-conveys meaning and is useful to users
Software - ANSWER-consists of a series of related instructions that tells the computer what tasks to
perform and how to perform them
SSDs - ANSWER-memory that is very durable and shock resistant
VoIP - ANSWER-enables users to speak to other users over the internet
Byte - ANSWER-basic storage unit on a mobile device; represents a single character
gov, org, net - ANSWER-valid TLDs
Registar - ANSWER-organization that sells domain names
Tower - ANSWER-house of desktop's system; unit made of metal
Linux - ANSWER-operating system besides Windows and Mac OS
PDF - ANSWER-file type that Adobe Reader allows you to view
,Botnet - ANSWER-group of compromised computers connected to a network that attacks other
networks
DDoS Attack - ANSWER-a zombie army is used to attack computers or networks
Firewall - ANSWER-hardware/ software that protects a network's resources from intrusion
PIN - ANSWER-acronym for personal identification number
Keygen - ANSWER-can be used to create a software registration number, sometimes illegally
ARPANET - ANSWER-root of the Internet that became functional in 1969; linked scientific and
academic researchers across the US
DSL - ANSWER-technology that provides high-speed internet connection using the telephone
network
Megabyte - ANSWER-equal to approximately one million characters
Streaming - ANSWER-process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow, which allows
users to access and use a file while its transmitting
Blade Server - ANSWER-type of server that exists in the form of a single circuit board
MMS - ANSWER-term for the picture/video message service on smartphones and other mobile
devices
127 - ANSWER-number of peripheral devices that you can connect with a USB port
Personal Firewall - ANSWER-utility that detects and protects a computer from unauthorized
intrusions
Malware - ANSWER-viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits are classified by
Spoofing - ANSWER-technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear
legitimate to a victim computer or network
Backing Up - ANSWER-refers to making a copy of a file
Full Backup - ANSWER-copies all of the files in a computer
Spyware - ANSWER-collects information about users web browsing habits
Print Layout View - ANSWER-default view in Word
Font - ANSWER-defines the appearance and shape of letters, numbers, and special characters
11 - ANSWER-default font size in Word
.docx - ANSWER-identifies a Word 2013 document
Backspace - ANSWER-key to erase one character left of the insertion point
,Delete - ANSWER-key to erase one character to the right of the insertion point
Headers and Footers - ANSWER-can include text, graphics, current date, page number, and current
time
Horizontal Ruler - ANSWER-provides a quicker way to indent paragraphs
AutoCorrect - ANSWER-feature automatically corrects typing, spelling, capitalization, or grammar
errors as you type them
ESC - ANSWER-key to press if you want to remove AutoCorrect options button from the screen
(Office) Clipboard - ANSWER-temporary storage area
Synonym - ANSWER-word similar in meaning to a given word; found in a thesaurus
Clip Art - ANSWER-predefined graphic
Bullet - ANSWER-another name for a dot symbol
.5" - ANSWER-tabs are placed this far apart by default on the ruler
Something you know, something you have, something you are - ANSWER-3 forms of authenication
Manage Sources - ANSWER-located in the References tab; allows you to enter or edit sources that
you use in the paper
Insert Citation - ANSWER-located in the References tab; inserts a citation in the selected format
after the cursor
Placeholder - ANSWER-located in the References tab; inserted as parentheses when you don't feel
like entering the source information at that moment
Show All Bibliography Fields - ANSWER-located in the References tab; shows all of the available
options that can be filled in when creating a citation or source
Theme - ANSWER-located in the design tab; set of colors that are used in the document
Caption - ANSWER-typically under a picture or chart that may explain or list the source
Excel Worksheet - ANSWER-allows data to be summarized and charted easily
Left-Aligned - ANSWER-how the text in a cell is aligned by default
Colon - ANSWER-used to separate the beginning and end cell references in a range
CTRL+B - ANSWER-shortcut used to apply the bold font style
10 - ANSWER-number of chart types Excel offers
PowerPoint Presentation - ANSWER-can help deliver a dynamic, professional message to an
audience
, Document theme - ANSWER-specific design with coordinating colors, fonts, and special effects
Variants - ANSWER-alternate designs that exist for each theme
Title - ANSWER-PowerPoint assumes that every slide, except a blank side, has one of these
Demoting - ANSWER-creating a lower-level paragraph in a multilevel bulleted list
Contrast and Brightness - ANSWER-changed when a photo's color intensity is modified
WordArt Styles - ANSWER-allows you to type a new text or convert existing text into WorkArt
Solid Fill - ANSWER-one color used throughout the entire slide
Bring to Front - ANSWER-moves a stacked object to the top of the stack
Trim Video - ANSWER-allows you to set the timing for a video clip
Animation - ANSWER-includes special visual and sound effects applied to text or other content
Motion Path, Entrance, Emphasis, and Exit - ANSWER-four types of animations in PowerPoint
Solid State Drive - ANSWER-safest storage type for backing up a computer
Peripheral Device - ANSWER-examples of this device are keyboard, mouse, microphone, monitor,
printer, USB, flash drive, scanner, webcam, speakers
Authenication - ANSWER-process of identifying someone or making sure something is what it says it
is
Authorization - ANSWER-determines what is allowed to be done and by whom
Defragmenting - ANSWER-process of reorganizing files on a systems computer into unused space
on the hard disk; increases functionaility because files are easier to access and programs run faster
Productivity Software - ANSWER-helps the user to be more productive and efficient when tasks are
being completed on the compputer
Graphics and Media Software - ANSWER-designed for a specific field of work, but similar to
Productivity software
Personal Interest Software - ANSWER-designed for entertainment, lifestyle, medical, educational,
and other personal uses
Communications Software - ANSWER-used to help people share information with others in easier
and more effective ways
Security Software - ANSWER-used to protect a device (ex. firewall)
File and Disk Software - ANSWER-used to perform maintenance tasks, helping to manage the
computer
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Digital literacy - ANSWER-having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile
devices, the internet, and related technologies
Computer - ANSWER-electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own
memory (laptop, tablet, desktop, server)
Memory Card - ANSWER-removable flash memory, usually no bigger than 1.5 inches, that you
insert in and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card reader
Web Server - ANSWER-computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer or mobile
device
HDMI, USB, Lightening - ANSWER-ports that can be used for audio
Host - ANSWER-any computer that provides services and connections to other computers on a
network
Tools or utilities - ANSWER-programs that enable you to perform maintenance-type tasks usually
related to managing devices, media, and programs used by computers an mobile devices
Custom Software - ANSWER-software that performs functions specific to a business or industry
Trojan Horse - ANSWER-destructive program disguised as a real program
Resolving name, TLD, Root, DNS, authoritative - ANSWER-server types that are used when finding
an IP address using the DNS process
Information - ANSWER-conveys meaning and is useful to users
Software - ANSWER-consists of a series of related instructions that tells the computer what tasks to
perform and how to perform them
SSDs - ANSWER-memory that is very durable and shock resistant
VoIP - ANSWER-enables users to speak to other users over the internet
Byte - ANSWER-basic storage unit on a mobile device; represents a single character
gov, org, net - ANSWER-valid TLDs
Registar - ANSWER-organization that sells domain names
Tower - ANSWER-house of desktop's system; unit made of metal
Linux - ANSWER-operating system besides Windows and Mac OS
PDF - ANSWER-file type that Adobe Reader allows you to view
,Botnet - ANSWER-group of compromised computers connected to a network that attacks other
networks
DDoS Attack - ANSWER-a zombie army is used to attack computers or networks
Firewall - ANSWER-hardware/ software that protects a network's resources from intrusion
PIN - ANSWER-acronym for personal identification number
Keygen - ANSWER-can be used to create a software registration number, sometimes illegally
ARPANET - ANSWER-root of the Internet that became functional in 1969; linked scientific and
academic researchers across the US
DSL - ANSWER-technology that provides high-speed internet connection using the telephone
network
Megabyte - ANSWER-equal to approximately one million characters
Streaming - ANSWER-process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow, which allows
users to access and use a file while its transmitting
Blade Server - ANSWER-type of server that exists in the form of a single circuit board
MMS - ANSWER-term for the picture/video message service on smartphones and other mobile
devices
127 - ANSWER-number of peripheral devices that you can connect with a USB port
Personal Firewall - ANSWER-utility that detects and protects a computer from unauthorized
intrusions
Malware - ANSWER-viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits are classified by
Spoofing - ANSWER-technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear
legitimate to a victim computer or network
Backing Up - ANSWER-refers to making a copy of a file
Full Backup - ANSWER-copies all of the files in a computer
Spyware - ANSWER-collects information about users web browsing habits
Print Layout View - ANSWER-default view in Word
Font - ANSWER-defines the appearance and shape of letters, numbers, and special characters
11 - ANSWER-default font size in Word
.docx - ANSWER-identifies a Word 2013 document
Backspace - ANSWER-key to erase one character left of the insertion point
,Delete - ANSWER-key to erase one character to the right of the insertion point
Headers and Footers - ANSWER-can include text, graphics, current date, page number, and current
time
Horizontal Ruler - ANSWER-provides a quicker way to indent paragraphs
AutoCorrect - ANSWER-feature automatically corrects typing, spelling, capitalization, or grammar
errors as you type them
ESC - ANSWER-key to press if you want to remove AutoCorrect options button from the screen
(Office) Clipboard - ANSWER-temporary storage area
Synonym - ANSWER-word similar in meaning to a given word; found in a thesaurus
Clip Art - ANSWER-predefined graphic
Bullet - ANSWER-another name for a dot symbol
.5" - ANSWER-tabs are placed this far apart by default on the ruler
Something you know, something you have, something you are - ANSWER-3 forms of authenication
Manage Sources - ANSWER-located in the References tab; allows you to enter or edit sources that
you use in the paper
Insert Citation - ANSWER-located in the References tab; inserts a citation in the selected format
after the cursor
Placeholder - ANSWER-located in the References tab; inserted as parentheses when you don't feel
like entering the source information at that moment
Show All Bibliography Fields - ANSWER-located in the References tab; shows all of the available
options that can be filled in when creating a citation or source
Theme - ANSWER-located in the design tab; set of colors that are used in the document
Caption - ANSWER-typically under a picture or chart that may explain or list the source
Excel Worksheet - ANSWER-allows data to be summarized and charted easily
Left-Aligned - ANSWER-how the text in a cell is aligned by default
Colon - ANSWER-used to separate the beginning and end cell references in a range
CTRL+B - ANSWER-shortcut used to apply the bold font style
10 - ANSWER-number of chart types Excel offers
PowerPoint Presentation - ANSWER-can help deliver a dynamic, professional message to an
audience
, Document theme - ANSWER-specific design with coordinating colors, fonts, and special effects
Variants - ANSWER-alternate designs that exist for each theme
Title - ANSWER-PowerPoint assumes that every slide, except a blank side, has one of these
Demoting - ANSWER-creating a lower-level paragraph in a multilevel bulleted list
Contrast and Brightness - ANSWER-changed when a photo's color intensity is modified
WordArt Styles - ANSWER-allows you to type a new text or convert existing text into WorkArt
Solid Fill - ANSWER-one color used throughout the entire slide
Bring to Front - ANSWER-moves a stacked object to the top of the stack
Trim Video - ANSWER-allows you to set the timing for a video clip
Animation - ANSWER-includes special visual and sound effects applied to text or other content
Motion Path, Entrance, Emphasis, and Exit - ANSWER-four types of animations in PowerPoint
Solid State Drive - ANSWER-safest storage type for backing up a computer
Peripheral Device - ANSWER-examples of this device are keyboard, mouse, microphone, monitor,
printer, USB, flash drive, scanner, webcam, speakers
Authenication - ANSWER-process of identifying someone or making sure something is what it says it
is
Authorization - ANSWER-determines what is allowed to be done and by whom
Defragmenting - ANSWER-process of reorganizing files on a systems computer into unused space
on the hard disk; increases functionaility because files are easier to access and programs run faster
Productivity Software - ANSWER-helps the user to be more productive and efficient when tasks are
being completed on the compputer
Graphics and Media Software - ANSWER-designed for a specific field of work, but similar to
Productivity software
Personal Interest Software - ANSWER-designed for entertainment, lifestyle, medical, educational,
and other personal uses
Communications Software - ANSWER-used to help people share information with others in easier
and more effective ways
Security Software - ANSWER-used to protect a device (ex. firewall)
File and Disk Software - ANSWER-used to perform maintenance tasks, helping to manage the
computer
