Title: ITSC-Intro
Course: ITSC 1001.90008.C1Intro to PC

Q: Windows 7 is an example of a(n)
- application software
- browser
- operating system
- shareware
A: operating system

Q: The system component that controls and manipulates data in order to produce information is called the
- keyboard
- microprocessor
- monitor
- mouse
A: microprocessor

Q: This type of file is created by word processors.
- worksheet
- document
- database
- presentation
A: document

Q: A(n) _____ program provides access to Web resources.
- Web
- ISP
- browser
- URL
A: browser

Q: This type of software works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details.
- application software
- communications software
- system software
- Web software
A: system software

Q: The primary purpose of this type of software is to create text-based documents.
- spreadsheet
- presentation
- word  processing
- Web development
A: word  processing

Q: Numbers and formulas entered in a cell are called
- labels
- numeric entries
- intersection
- text
A: numeric entries

Q: Database _____ are primarily used to enter new records and to make changes to existing records.
- reports
- tables
- forms
- queries
A: forms

Q: Software that allows your computer to interact with the user, applications, and hardware is called
- application software
- word processor
- system software
- database software
A: system software

Q: GUI stands for:
- gnutella universal interface
- graphic uninstall/install
- graphical user interface
- general utility interface
A: graphical user interface

Q: _____ is the most widely used operating system.
- Windows
- Mac OS
- UNIX
- Linux
A: Windows

Q: Hardware used to translate words, sounds, images, and actions that people understand into a form that the system unit can process is known as
- device drivers
- device readers
- input devices
- output devices
A: input devices

Q: DVD stands for
- digital video data
- direct video disc
- digital versatile disc
- direct versatile disc
A: digital versatile disc

Q: Connectivity is a concept related to
- transmitting information, either by computer or by phone
- the interconnections within a computer
- using computer networks to link people and resources
- being in an active session with your computer
A: using computer networks to link people and resources

Q: Secret words or phrases used to gain access to a computer system are called
- encryption
- codes
- crackers
- passwords
A: passwords

Q: A collection of related tables is called a
- character
- database
- field
- record
A: database

Q: One of the advantages of the changes in information technology is
- data can be lost and/or stolen
- new businesses are created
- new skills are constantly in demand
- people are put out of work
A: new skills are constantly in demand

Q: ____ software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
- Application
- Development
- Utility
- System
A: Application

Q: Word processing software is used to ____.
- edit
- format
- print
- all of the above
A: all of the above

Q: ____ software is application software that allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group
- Word processing
- Database
- Presentation
- Publishing
A: Presentation

Q: ____ software allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations on the data.
- Accounting
- Spreadsheet
- Table
- Information
A: Spreadsheet

Q: A ____ is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data.
- database
- spreadsheet
- presentation
- word document
A: database

Q: A ____ , also called a laptop computer, is a portable, personal computer often designed to fit on your lap.
- notebook computer
- netbook computer
- mobile device
- smart device
A: notebook computer

Q: When an e-mail message is open in Outlook, it is displayed in a(n) ____ window.
- Inbox
- Outbox
- Sent Items
- Message
A: Message

Q: To obtain help about Windows 7, you can press the ____ key.
- F1
- F3
- F5
- F7
A: F1

Q: One cell on the worksheet, designated the ____ cell, is the one into which you can enter data.
- active
- entry
- open
- blinking
A: active

Q: Screen resolution indicates the number of ____ that the computer uses to display the letters, numbers, graphics, and background you see on the screen.
- inches
- pixels
- points
- colors
A: pixels

Q: When you delete a file from a hard disk, the deleted file is ____.
- deleted immediately
- stored in the Recycle Bin
- stored on the Clipboard
- stored in a backup area
A: stored in the Recycle Bin

Q: A scroll bar contains scroll arrows and ____ that enable you to view areas that currently cannot be seen.
- a scroll menu
- a scroll box
- a scroll status bar
- a scroll dialog box
A: a scroll box

Q: ____ is the process of finding a location on a storage device.
- Copying
- Navigating
- Clicking
- Moving
A: Navigating