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Keyboards,scanners, and microphones are example of____
input devices
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In a computer, how many bits does a nibble signify?
4
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How many kilobytes make a megabyte?
1024
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Excel is a program that is used to prepare a _____
Database
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The ALU performs______operations.
Arithmetic
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In order to choose the font for sentence in a WORD document_______
select Font in the Format menu
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The common name for a modulator demodulator is_____
Modem
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The computer abbreviation KB usually means_________
Kilo Byte
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Data is organized in a worksheet as_______
rows and coloumns
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In a computer most processing takes place in
CPU
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The operation of combining two cells into a single cell in Excel is referred to as
Merge Cells
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A computer's RAM is______
computer hardware
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A website ia collection of
web pages
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A portion of the worksheet displayed on the screen can be viewed through a_______
worksheet window
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The following is listed in order from largest to smallest?
TB,GB,MB,KB
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To move to the bottom of a WORD document, the following key(s) should be used____
Ctrl and End
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RAM is an example of
volatile memory
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Which toolbar displays the buttons for alignment and font size in word?
Formatting toolbar
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A cookie____
stores information about the user's web activity
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Excel documents are stored as files called_____
Workbooks
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What is the shortcut key for centering the text selected by the user in Word?
CTRL+E
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The keys on the keyboard which may be programmed to do special tasks are referred to as___
Functional keys
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BIT stands for
Binary Digit
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Which of the following operations is not performed by computer?
Understanding
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______of the worksheet appear vertically and are identified by letters at the top of the worksheet window.
Columns
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A page break means____
starting the next part of the document on a new page
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Trackball is an example of a ____
Pointing device
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An online backing storage system capable of storing larger quantities of data is
Mass storage
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An Excel spreadsheet has the extension____
.xls
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Which of the following should be used to move a paragraph from one place to another in a Word document?
Cut and Paste
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A device that copies or reproduces text and images is calleda____
Scanner
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A______typically identifies the type of file.
file extension
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The Internet allows you to
Send electronic mail, view web pages and connect to servers all around the world
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A Web site address is a unique name that identifies a specific_____on the web.
web site
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Unsolicited commercial email is commonly known as
Spam
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The___is responsible for performing calculations and contains decision making mechanisms.
Memory unit
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A computer system includes______
Hardware,software and peripheral devices
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Which is not a basic function of a computer?
Copy text
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Where is data saved permanently?
Storage
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A MODEM is connected in between a telephone line and a____
Computer
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The taskbar is located________.
At the bottom of the screen
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A____is a microprocessor-based computing device.
personal computer
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An area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed is_____
Memory
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C,BASCI,COBOL, and Java are examples of _______languages.
System programming
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The ______tells the computer how to use its components.
operating system
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When sending an e-mail, the _____line describes the contents of the message.
subject
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Passwords enable users to_______
retain confidentiality of files
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What is the permanent memory built into your computer called?
ROM
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Ctrl,Shift and Alt are called______keys
modifier
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Which key is used in combination with another key to perform a specific task?
control
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Physical components that make up your computer are known as________
Hardware
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Computers use the _______number system to store data and perform calculations.
binary
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Computer programs are also known as
applications
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The secret code that restricts entry to some programs_____
Password
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In programming, you use the following keys____
Arrow keys
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What menu is selected to change font and style?
Format
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Errors in a computer program are referred to as__________
bugs
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With a CD you can_____
Both Read and Write
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The _____,also called the Web, contains billions of documents.
World Wide Web
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The ability to find an individual item in a file immediately______
sequential access
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A(n)_______is text that you want printed at the bottom of the page.
footer
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To print a document, press______then press ENTER.
CTRL+P
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A word in a web page that, when clicked, opens another document.
Hyperlink
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A menu contains a list of
commands
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Each _____on a menu performs a specific action.
command
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You can use the tab key to____
move a cursor across the screen and indent a paragraph
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Copyrighted software that can be used for free is_________
freeware
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To make the number pad act as directional arrows, you press the ________key.
num lock
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A _______includes the file name and possibly a directory or folder.
file specification
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A(n)______is a small group of computers and peripherals linked in a small geographic area.
LAN
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_________is when the computer is turned on and the operating system is loading.
Booting
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What menu is selected to save or save as?
File
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A software package to perform calculations on data arranged in an array is_____
Electronic spreadsheet
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Fifth generation computers are likely to exhibit_____
Artificial intelligence, Heuristic behaviour and Advanced Parallel processing
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Which of the following are the two main components of the CPU?
Control unit and ALU
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The two kinds of main memory are______
RAM and ROM
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Which of the following is not currently a topic in computer science?
Thermodynamics
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The memory which ultraviolet erasable and electrically programmable is_____
EPROM
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EBCDIC can code up to how many different characters?
256
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A high speed device used in CPU for temporary storage during processing is called
A register
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A multi programming system is one that can_____
Share hardware resource with many program simultaneously
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Program designed to perform specific tasks is known as
Application software
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The software used to convert source program instructions to object instruction is known as
Language processor
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Which printer uses combination of laser-beam and electro photographic techniques?
Laser printer
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A medium for transferring data between two locations is called
Communication channel
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Which method is used to connect a remote computer?
Dial up
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ASCII Stands for_______
All purpose scientific code for information interchange
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A computer program that converts assembly language to machine language is_____
Assembler
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Which part interprets program instructions and initiate control operations?
Control unit
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Which of the following computer language is used for artificial intelligence?
PROLOG
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Who is the father of the computer?
Charles Babbage
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CPU stands for
Central Processing Unit
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Which part interprets program instructions and initiate control operations?
Control unit
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A computer program that converts assembly language to machine language is ....
Assembler
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ASCII stands for ....
All purpose Scientific Code for Information Interchange
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A medium for transferring data between two locations is called ....
Communication channel
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Program designed to perform specific tasks is known as ....
Application software
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The memory which ultraviolet erasable and electrically programmable is ....
EPROM
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The two kinds of main memory are ....
RAM and ROM
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Which are the two main components of the CPU?
Control unit and ALU