COSC 100 FINAL EXAM 2024-2025
CORRECT ANSWERS(GRADING A+)
A ________ is a system that has four basic functions: input, processing, output, and storage.
(answer)A ________ is a system that has four basic functions: input, processing, output, and
storage.
When you are typing on a keyboard, the keyboard acts as an ________. (answer)input device
The part of the computer that processes data is the ________. (answer)CPU
When printing a document, the printer acts as the ________ device. (answer)output
A ________ computer is portable with a built-in screen, keyboard, and touchpad. (answer)laptop
A ________ computer is portable and built around a single touchscreen. (answer)tablet
A thermostat in a car is a type of ________ computer. (answer)embedded
The operating system is the ________ between the computer hardware and application software.
(answer)gateway
A ________ is made up of icons, buttons, tiles, windows, dialog boxes, menus, and ribbons.
(answer)GUI
The software that acts like a housekeeper is ________ software. (answer)utility
________ is categorized as open source software. (answer)Linux
The wireless technology that uses radio waves to connect devices is ________.
(answer)Bluetooth
The ________ controls the position of the pointer on the screen. (answer)mouse
A ________ is a device that resembles a pen. (answer)stylus
________ acts as a temporary storage location. (answer)RAM
A ________ is a drive that permanently stores data using electricity. (answer)HDD
A(n) ________ is equal to one trillion bytes. (answer)terabyte
,A(n) ________ is equal to million terabytes or one billion gigabytes. (answer)exabyte
________ software allows you to store large amounts of data. (answer)Database
________ software allows you to organize information in a tabular structure.
(answer)Spreadsheet
Microsoft Office is a ________ of productivity programs. (answer)suite
A ________ network can operate without a server. (answer)peer-to-peer
A device that aides in connecting networks is a ________. (answer)router
You need to install a ________ if you want to connect devices on a network. (answer)switch
To access the Internet, you need to sign up for service with a(n) ________. (answer)ISP
________ is a cloud-based video and music service that stores the files in the cloud.
(answer)Streaming media
Programs that run in a web browser are called ________. (answer)online apps
If you can open a file, but are unable to make changes to it, you have been given ________.
(answer)read privileges
If no password is needed to open a shared file, the file is considered to be ________.
(answer)public
All of the following are online activities driven by social media EXCEPT ________.
(answer)shopping
The cloud-based version of the Microsoft Office suite is called ________. (answer)Office 365
All of the following are programs that are included with most Office versions EXCEPT
________. (answer)Publisher
Which of the following Office programs does NOT have a web app version? (answer)Access
Which of the following is NOT true about Office 365? (answer)There is not a version available
for Mac users.
A private network that you can only access if you are a member of an organization is a(n)
________. (answer)intranet
CPU speed is measured in calculations per ________. (answer)second
, Most computers have ________ processor(s). (answer)one
CPU ________ are storage areas that are devoted to the processor. (answer)cache
Your computer should have at least ________ of RAM to prevent the computer from running
slowly. (answer)4 GB
When a computer that is running Windows 10 is turned on, ________ appears. (answer)the lock
screen
When a password is entered, the characters are ________ for security purposes. (answer)masked
You can sign into Windows 10 by using a password or ________. (answer)PIN
An icon that is included on your desktop is called a(n) ________. (answer)button
________ an object on a touch screen device is comparable to clicking an object with a mouse.
(answer)Tapping
The toolbar located at the bottom of the desktop is called the ________. (answer)Taskbar
The box that is located on the taskbar, which is used to find items such as applications or files, is
the ________ box. (answer)Search
Weather is an example of a ________. (answer)Windows 10 Store app
Which of the following is NOT true about Cortana? (answer)Your personal preferences are
stored in Cortana & Search settings.
The process of opening and ________ files from a zipped folder is called unzipping.
(answer)extracting
You can use the ________ to view, find, and organize files and folders. (answer)File Explorer
________ display(s) a file list on the right and a Navigation pane on the left. (answer)Folder
windows
You can ________ a window on either half of the screen by dragging its title bar and the pointer
to one of the screen's edges. (answer)snap
You can find deleted items in the ________. (answer)Recycle Bin
The ________ can notify you of any updates available along with the status of various settings
and apps. (answer)Action Center
CORRECT ANSWERS(GRADING A+)
A ________ is a system that has four basic functions: input, processing, output, and storage.
(answer)A ________ is a system that has four basic functions: input, processing, output, and
storage.
When you are typing on a keyboard, the keyboard acts as an ________. (answer)input device
The part of the computer that processes data is the ________. (answer)CPU
When printing a document, the printer acts as the ________ device. (answer)output
A ________ computer is portable with a built-in screen, keyboard, and touchpad. (answer)laptop
A ________ computer is portable and built around a single touchscreen. (answer)tablet
A thermostat in a car is a type of ________ computer. (answer)embedded
The operating system is the ________ between the computer hardware and application software.
(answer)gateway
A ________ is made up of icons, buttons, tiles, windows, dialog boxes, menus, and ribbons.
(answer)GUI
The software that acts like a housekeeper is ________ software. (answer)utility
________ is categorized as open source software. (answer)Linux
The wireless technology that uses radio waves to connect devices is ________.
(answer)Bluetooth
The ________ controls the position of the pointer on the screen. (answer)mouse
A ________ is a device that resembles a pen. (answer)stylus
________ acts as a temporary storage location. (answer)RAM
A ________ is a drive that permanently stores data using electricity. (answer)HDD
A(n) ________ is equal to one trillion bytes. (answer)terabyte
,A(n) ________ is equal to million terabytes or one billion gigabytes. (answer)exabyte
________ software allows you to store large amounts of data. (answer)Database
________ software allows you to organize information in a tabular structure.
(answer)Spreadsheet
Microsoft Office is a ________ of productivity programs. (answer)suite
A ________ network can operate without a server. (answer)peer-to-peer
A device that aides in connecting networks is a ________. (answer)router
You need to install a ________ if you want to connect devices on a network. (answer)switch
To access the Internet, you need to sign up for service with a(n) ________. (answer)ISP
________ is a cloud-based video and music service that stores the files in the cloud.
(answer)Streaming media
Programs that run in a web browser are called ________. (answer)online apps
If you can open a file, but are unable to make changes to it, you have been given ________.
(answer)read privileges
If no password is needed to open a shared file, the file is considered to be ________.
(answer)public
All of the following are online activities driven by social media EXCEPT ________.
(answer)shopping
The cloud-based version of the Microsoft Office suite is called ________. (answer)Office 365
All of the following are programs that are included with most Office versions EXCEPT
________. (answer)Publisher
Which of the following Office programs does NOT have a web app version? (answer)Access
Which of the following is NOT true about Office 365? (answer)There is not a version available
for Mac users.
A private network that you can only access if you are a member of an organization is a(n)
________. (answer)intranet
CPU speed is measured in calculations per ________. (answer)second
, Most computers have ________ processor(s). (answer)one
CPU ________ are storage areas that are devoted to the processor. (answer)cache
Your computer should have at least ________ of RAM to prevent the computer from running
slowly. (answer)4 GB
When a computer that is running Windows 10 is turned on, ________ appears. (answer)the lock
screen
When a password is entered, the characters are ________ for security purposes. (answer)masked
You can sign into Windows 10 by using a password or ________. (answer)PIN
An icon that is included on your desktop is called a(n) ________. (answer)button
________ an object on a touch screen device is comparable to clicking an object with a mouse.
(answer)Tapping
The toolbar located at the bottom of the desktop is called the ________. (answer)Taskbar
The box that is located on the taskbar, which is used to find items such as applications or files, is
the ________ box. (answer)Search
Weather is an example of a ________. (answer)Windows 10 Store app
Which of the following is NOT true about Cortana? (answer)Your personal preferences are
stored in Cortana & Search settings.
The process of opening and ________ files from a zipped folder is called unzipping.
(answer)extracting
You can use the ________ to view, find, and organize files and folders. (answer)File Explorer
________ display(s) a file list on the right and a Navigation pane on the left. (answer)Folder
windows
You can ________ a window on either half of the screen by dragging its title bar and the pointer
to one of the screen's edges. (answer)snap
You can find deleted items in the ________. (answer)Recycle Bin
The ________ can notify you of any updates available along with the status of various settings
and apps. (answer)Action Center
