Question

1. All major PC operating systems feature a graphical user interface.

Yes

No

2.

How can you determine if a device is an input device or an output device?

A. An input device allows you to enter data and instructions into the memory of a device. An output device is a useful form of the processed data.

B. An input device processes data into useful forms and an output device allows you to enter data and instructions into the memory of the device.

C. An input device displays on a screen or can be printed, while an output device is used to play games or scan.

D. An input device is used to post to social media or a website whereas an output device is used to pay for items for a credit or debit card.

3.

Which of the following describe the purpose of the operating system? Select all that apply.

A. Directs internal components to manage and complete a task

B. Coordinates the resources and activities on a computer

C. Enters data and adjusts the keyboard settings

D. Manages interactions between hardware and software

4.

A buffer stores input or output data in/on an area of the computer's ____.

A. memory

B. hard drive

C. clipboard

D. printer

5.

When purchasing a new electronic device, you should consider _____. Select all that apply.

A. selling or donating your old device

B. buying a used device that still functions

C. disposing of your old device in the trash

D. locating an electronics recycler near you

6.

How is a program window different from a folder window?

A. A program window displays open devices and a folder window displays contents of a drive.

B. A program window displays contents of a drive, folder, or device a running program and a folder window displays a running program.

C. A program window displays open drives and a folder window only displays folders.

D. A program window displays a running program and a folder window displays contents of a drive, folder, or device.

8.

Compressed files have the ____ file extension.

A. .exe

B. .arc

C. .sit

D. .zip

9.

A hypervisor manages the creation and running of a virtual machine.

Yes

No

10.

To copy by dragging in Windows, hold the ____ key while you drag.

A. ESC

B. SHIFT

C. ALT

D. CTRL

Answer 1

All major PC operating systems feature a graphical user interface.

Yes

How can you determine if a device is an input device or an output device?

A. An input device allows you to enter data and instructions into the memory of a device. An output device is a useful form of the processed data.

Which of the following describe the purpose of the operating system? Select all that apply.

A. Directs internal components to manage and complete a task

B. Coordinates the resources and activities on a computer

D. Manages interactions between hardware and software

A buffer stores input or output data in/on an area of the computer's ____.

A. memory

When purchasing a new electronic device, you should consider _____. Select all that apply.

A. selling or donating your old device

B. buying a used device that still functions

D. locating an electronics recycler near you

How is a program window different from a folder window?

D. A program window displays a running program and a folder window displays contents of a drive, folder, or device.

Compressed files have the ____ file extension.

D. .zip

A hypervisor manages the creation and running of a virtual machine.

Yes

To copy by dragging in Windows, hold the ____ key while you drag.

D. CTRL