Computer Skills – Final Exam Study Guide with Key
Concepts and Practice Questions
The operating system with the largest share of the market (the most users) is
_______________. - correct answer ✔✔ Windows
Which of the following operating systems is open-source? - correct answer ✔✔ -Linux
A _____ is a computer that stores content and can give content to other computers on a
network. - correct answer ✔✔ server
Software is the programs and other operating information in a computer. - correct answer ✔✔
true
Select all of the following which are classified as "hardware".` - correct answer ✔✔ -The mouse
-The keyboard
-The monitor
-The cable that connects the monitor to the computer
_____ computers are handheld computers that are even more portable than laptops. Instead of
a keyboard and mouse, they use a touch-sensitive screen fr typing and navigation. - correct
answer ✔✔ tablet
GUI stands for General User Interface. - correct answer ✔✔ false
An _____ _____ is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the
computer's memory and processes as well as all of its software - correct answer ✔✔ operating
system
, Which of the following is an example of a mobile operating system? - correct answer ✔✔
Android
When an operating system is _____-_____, it means it can be modified and distributed by
anyone around the world. - correct answer ✔✔ open source
The front of a computer case usually contains which of the following. Select all that apply. -
correct answer ✔✔ -Optical Drive
-On/off button
The computer monitor connects to the _____ _____, which is located inside the computer case.
- correct answer ✔✔ video card
Why are CRT computer monitors obsolete and ineffecitve. Select all that apply. - correct answer
✔✔ -They are large
-They take up a lot of space
-They are heavy
Which of the following is the main reason that people would prefer a trackball or a touchpad to
a conventional mouse? - correct answer ✔✔ They take less space on the desk since they do not
need to move.
The _____ keys (F1-F12) are located at the top of the keyboard. - correct answer ✔✔ function
When filling out an online form, what key is used to switch to the next field? - correct answer
✔✔ tab
Concepts and Practice Questions
The operating system with the largest share of the market (the most users) is
_______________. - correct answer ✔✔ Windows
Which of the following operating systems is open-source? - correct answer ✔✔ -Linux
A _____ is a computer that stores content and can give content to other computers on a
network. - correct answer ✔✔ server
Software is the programs and other operating information in a computer. - correct answer ✔✔
true
Select all of the following which are classified as "hardware".` - correct answer ✔✔ -The mouse
-The keyboard
-The monitor
-The cable that connects the monitor to the computer
_____ computers are handheld computers that are even more portable than laptops. Instead of
a keyboard and mouse, they use a touch-sensitive screen fr typing and navigation. - correct
answer ✔✔ tablet
GUI stands for General User Interface. - correct answer ✔✔ false
An _____ _____ is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the
computer's memory and processes as well as all of its software - correct answer ✔✔ operating
system
, Which of the following is an example of a mobile operating system? - correct answer ✔✔
Android
When an operating system is _____-_____, it means it can be modified and distributed by
anyone around the world. - correct answer ✔✔ open source
The front of a computer case usually contains which of the following. Select all that apply. -
correct answer ✔✔ -Optical Drive
-On/off button
The computer monitor connects to the _____ _____, which is located inside the computer case.
- correct answer ✔✔ video card
Why are CRT computer monitors obsolete and ineffecitve. Select all that apply. - correct answer
✔✔ -They are large
-They take up a lot of space
-They are heavy
Which of the following is the main reason that people would prefer a trackball or a touchpad to
a conventional mouse? - correct answer ✔✔ They take less space on the desk since they do not
need to move.
The _____ keys (F1-F12) are located at the top of the keyboard. - correct answer ✔✔ function
When filling out an online form, what key is used to switch to the next field? - correct answer
✔✔ tab
