IT Fundamentals Final Exam Review

what is the language of computers? - answer-ones and zeros your operating system and your __________ combine to form a complete system that determines what your computer can do. - answer-computer hardware what is the software that communicates with your computer's hardware and executes all software programs on your computer? - answer-operating system what part of a computer is the primary data processing component? - answer-cpu what is a program called when it secretly attaches to a document or program and then executes when the document or program is opened? - answer-computer virus what are output devices that produce audio from your computer called? - answer-speakers what type of cable connects peripheral devices to a computer through a universal serial bus port? - answer-usb cable a company that provides internet service for a monthly fee is called an _______? - answer-internet service provider which device receives signals from a computer and displays them onto a screen? - answer-monitor which term describes the use of web applications that allow you to create, save, and play games online? - answer-cloud computing which of the following is a free, cloud-based word processor that allows you to create, edit, and collaborate in real-time with other users? - answer-google docs what is an input device that produces a digital image file to be saved onto a computer called? - answer-scanner what is a malicious computer virus designed to damage a computer called? - answer-malware what is the most widely used operating system for personal computers? - answer-microsoft windows which of the following refers to a small, portable plug-n-play device used for storing files that plugs into a usb port? - answer-usb drive what kind of software program allows you to create, edit, and print text documents? - answer-a word processor which of the following is a network cable that allows information to travel between wired devices? - answer-ethernet cable what stores all software and files on your computer and reads and writes data onto a spinning magnetic or optical disk? - answer-hard drive what is the latest mac operating system? - answer-osx what is a hand-controlled electronic device used to manipulate the cursor on your computer screen called? - answer-mouse which of the following is a type of software that stores an organized collection of data on a computer? - answer-database which of the following is defined as a set of instructions executed by a computer? - answer-computer software what is the output that usually produces text and graphics onto paper called? - answer-printer which of the following refers to a portable plug-n-play device used as a backup storage device? - answer-external hard drive which of the following refers to input or output devices that are used to communicate with a computer? - answer-peripheral devices what does the abbreviation usb stand for? - answer-universal serial bus why did the hdmi connection grow in popularity? - answer-it can handle both video and sound everything appears to be normal, and your monitor is working, but you cannot seem to type on your keyboard. what should you check first? - answer-make sure the keyboard cord is securely in place what does ram actually stand for? - answer-random access memory if you try to run several programs at once and they are sluggish, what is something that you may consider adding to your device to make it run faster? - answer-extra ram memory starting and loading programs quickly is most impacted by the ____________ - answer-hard drive speed and capacity what is a peripheral device? - answer-an external device that your computer can run without what is the main function of the motherboard? - answer-it is the main circuit board that connects essentially every part of the computer in some capacity what is built into computers that help keep internal components cool? - answer-fan what does it mean if you say something has "bluetooth capabilities"? - answer-the device can use radio technology to wirelessly connect to other devices what happens when you enable airplane mode on your device? - answer-this action disables all wireless tranmission functions what connects directly to the internet source and is usually set up by the service provider? - answer-modem what is the first step in pairing a new bluetooth device? - answer-using the settings on your device, turn on the bluetooth capabilities what device allows you to set up your home wifi connections? - answer-router what is known as the most important software that runs on a computer? without this software, the computer would not be able to do anything. - answer-operating system what feature lets you use the mouse to click icons, buttons, menus, and much more? - answer-graphical user interface (gui) the operating system does not manage computer memory, processes, hardware, and software - answer-false what is the most common way to obtain new software? - answer-internet download what is an open source operating system? - answer-a free source, open to the public, that can be accessed and modified to suit an individual's needs what is an application? - answer-software that allows you to perform specific tasks what is a closed source operating system? - answer-a closed source, not open to the public that cannot be accessed or modified to suit an individual's needs what is the official name of an application on a desktop or laptop? - answer-desktop application what do security patches do? - answer-covers security holes so that hackers can not access your data what does gui stand for? - answer-graphical user interface what is running more than one application at a time called? - answer-multi-tasking what are the three most common operating systems? - answer-linux, mac osx, microsoft windows if an application freezes while running on your PC, what keys would you use to access the task manager? - answer-ctrl + alt + delete if an application freezes while running on your Mac, what keys would you use to access the task manager? - answer-command + option + esc when an application is running slowly, what is the first thing you should check for ? - answer-whether your apllication has been updated recently if you notice that your entire computer system seems to be running extremely slow, what is the first step you should take to diagnose the issue? - answer-run a virus scanner. you may have malware running in the background that is slowing things down