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1. Which of the following converts all the statements in a program in a single batch and the resulting collection of instructions is placed in a new file?

(a)compiler (b)interpreter (c) converter (d)instruction(e)None of these

2. Digital photos and scanned images are typically stored as _______graphics with extensions such as bmp,. Png,. Jpg,. Tif or gif.

(a)vector (b)bitmap(c)either vector or bitmap(d)neither vector nor bitmap(e)None of these

3. Which of the following contains information about a single “entity in the database-like a person, place, event, or thing??

(a)query(b)form(c)record(d)table(e)None of these

4. When of install a new program on your computer, it is typically added to the ______menu

(a)all programs(b)select programs (c)start programs (d)desktop programs (e)None of these

5. After a user has saved and deleted many files, many scattered areas of stored data remained that are too small to be used efficiently, causing______

(a)disorder (b)turmoil (c)disarray (d)fragmentation (e)None of these

6. Which of the following is the communications protocol that sets the standard used by every computer that accesses Web-based information?

(a)XML (b)DML (c)HTTP (d)HTML (e)None of these

7. A ________ is a computer attached to the Internet that runs a special Web server software and can send Web pages out to other computers over the internet.

(a)Web client (b)Web system (c)Web pages (d)Web server (e)None of these

8. ________ are a type of inexpensive digital camera that remains tethered to a computer and used for videoconferencing, video chatting, and live Web broadcast.

(a)Webcams (b)Webpics (c)Browsercams (d)Browserpics (e)None of these

9. Which one of the following is a key function of a firewall?

(a)Monitoring (b)Deleting (c)Copying (d)Moving (e)None of these

10. The standard protocol of the Internet is ________

(a)TCP/IP (b)Java (c)HTML (d)Flash (e)None of these

11. A program that generally has more user-friendly interface than a DBMS is called a _______

(a)front end (b)repository (c)back end (d)form (e)None of these

12. The acronym HTML stands for _______

(a)High Transfer Machine Language (b)High Transmission Markup Language (c)Hypertext Markup Language (d)Hypermedia Markup language (e)None of these

13. Computers connected to LAN can_______

(a)run faster (b)Share-information and /or share peripheral equipment (c)e-mail (d)go online (e)None of these

14. Input, output, and processing devices grouped together to represent a(n)……………

(a)mobile device (b)information processing cycle (c)circuit board (d)computer system (e)None of these

15. Most Web sites have a main page, the ………….., which acts as a doorway to the rest of the Web site page.

(a)search engine (b)home page (c)browser (d)URL (e)None of these

16. Which of the following system components is the brain of the computer?

(a)Circuit board (b)CPU (c)Memory (d)Network card (e)None of these

17. A …………. Shares hardware, software, and data among authorized users.

(a)network (b)protocol (c)hyperlink (d)transmitter (e)None of these

18. Another word for software is………..

(a)input (b)output (c)program (d)system (e)None of these

19. The abbreviation ISP stands for

(a)International Spy project (b)Indian Social planning (c)Internet solution Provider (d)Internet Service Provider (e)None of these

20. This component is required to process data into information and consists of integrated circuits

(a)Hard disk (b)RAM (c)CPU (d)ROM (e)None of these

21. A ………….. typically connects personal computers within a very limited geographical area usually within a single building.

(a)LAN (b)BAN (c)TAN (d)NAN (e)None of these

22. Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called………….

(a)utilizing (b)batching (c)upgrading (d)processing (e)None of these

23. An e-mail address typically consists of a user ID followed by the ………… sign and the name of the e-mail server that manages the user’s electronic post office box.

(a)@ (b)# (c)& (d)˜ (e)None of these

24. Software apples………….., also called algorithms, to process data.

(a)arithmetic (b)procedures (c)objects (d)rules (e)None of these

25. A file extension is separated from the main file name with a (n) …………. but no spaces.

(a)question mark(b)exclamation mark(c)underscore (d)period (e)None of these

26. An adhoc query is a ………….

(a)pre-planned question (b)pre-scheduled question (c)spur-of-the-moment question (d)question that will not return any results (e)None of these

27. A Web…………. Consists of one or more Web pages located on a Web server.

(a)hub (b)site (c)story (d)template (e)None of these

28. A computer…………. Is a set of program instructions that can attach itself to a file, reproduce itself, and spread to other files.

(a)worm (b)virus (c)trojan horse (d)phishing scam (e)None of these

29. The desktop contains small graphics called……………….

(a)windows (b)logos (c)icons (d)pictures (e)None of these

30. C, BASIC, COBOL, and java are examples of …………. Languages.

(a)low-level (b)computer (c)system programming(d)high-level (e)None of these

31. A (n)…………… camera is a peripherai device used to capture still images in a digital format that can be easily transferred into a computer and manipulated using graphics software.

(a)digital (b)analog (c)classic (d)film (e)None of these

32. ………. Makes it possible for shoppers to make purchases using their computers.

(a)E-world (b)E-commerce (c)E-spend (d)E-business (e)None of these

33. Networks are monitored by security personnel and supervised by –who set(s) up accounts and passwords for authorized network users.

(a)ITmanagers (b)the government (c)network admin.(d)password administrators(e)None of these

34. Application software is designed to accomplish…………….

(a)real-world task(b)computer-centric tasks(c)gamin tasks(d)operating system tasks(e)None of thes

35. A telephone number, a birth date, and a customer name are all examples of ………….

(a)a record (b)date (c)a file (d)a database (e)None of these

36. The human-readable version of a program is called………….

(a)source code (b)program code (c)human code (d)system code (e)None of these

37. A ………….. computer (also referred to as a laptop), is a small, lightweight personal computer that incorporates the screen, the keyboard, storage, and processing components into a single portable unit.

(a)notebook (b)jounal (c)diary (d)briefcase (e)None of these

38. _______ is the result produced by a computer.

(a)Data (b)Memory (c)Output (d)Input (e)None of these

39. Programs such as Internet Explorer surge protection, but also furnishes your computer with battery backup power during a power outage.

(a)Hypertext (b)Networks (c)Internet (d)Web browsers (e)None of these

40. A ___ is a device that not only provides surge protection, but also furnishes your computer with battery backup power during a power outage.

(a)surge strip (b)USB (c)UPS (d)battery strip (e)None of these

41. When you save to ______, your data will remain intact even when the computer is turned off.

(a)RAM (b)motherboard (c)secondary storage device

(d)primary storage device (e)None of these

42. The motherboard is the _______

(a)circuit board that houses peripheral devices (b)same as the CPU chip

(c)the first chip that is accessed when the computer is turned on

(d)circuit board that contains a CPU and other chips (e)None of these

43. A computer-intensive problem runs on a _________.

(a)server (b)main frame (c)supercomputer (d)super PC (e)None of these

44. A (n)_______ converts and executes one statement at a time.

(a)compiler (b)interpreter (c)converter (d)instructions (e)None of these

45. The term________ designates equip-ment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its functionality.

(a)digitaldevice (b)system add-on (c)disk pack (d)peripheral device (e)None of these

46. Approximately how many bytes make one Megabyte?

(a)One thousand(b)Ten thousand (c)One hundred (d)One Million (e)None of these

47. What is MP3?

(a)A mouse (b)A printer (c)A sound format(d)A scanner (e)None of these

48. All the deleted files go to _________

(a)Recycle Bin (b)Task Bar (c)Tool Bar (d)My Computer (e)None of these

49. _______ this is the act of copying or downloading a program from a network and making multiple copies of it.

(a)Network piracy(b)Plagiarism (c)Software piracy(d)Site-license piracy (e)None of these

50. A directory within a directory is called________

(a)Mini Directory(b)junior Directory(c)Part Directory(d)SubDirectory (e)None of these

51. Which is the best definition of a software package?

(a)An add-on for your computer such as additional memory(b)A set of computer programs used for a certain function such as word processing(c) A protection you can buy for a computer(d)The box,manual and license agreement that accompany commercial software (e)None of these

52. In MICR, C stands for_________

(a)Code (b)Colour (c)Computer (d)Character (e)None of these

53. Fax machines and imaging systems are examples of ________

(a)bar-code readers(b)imaging systems(c)scanning devices(d)pen-based systems (e)None of these

54. When writing a document, you can use the _______ feature to find an appropriate word or an alternative word if you find yourself stuck for the right word.

(a)dictionary (b)word finder (c)encyclopedia (d)thesaurus (e)None of these

55. Which key is used in combination with another key to perform a specific task?

(a)function (b)Control (c)Arrow (d)Space bar (e)None of these

56. A disk’s content that is recorded at the time of manufacture and that cannot be changed or erased by the user is _________

(a)read-only (b)memory-only (c)run-only (d)write-only (e)None of these

57. In an information system, alphanumeric data normally takes the form of_________

(a)Sentences and paragraphs (b)Numbers and alphabetical characters (c)Graphic shapes and figures (d)Human voice and other sounds (e)None of these

58. A web site’s main page is called its_________

(a)home page (b)browser page (c)search place (d)bookmark (e)None of these

59. When installing_________, the user must copy and usually decompress program files from a CD-ROM or other medium to the hard disk.

(a)programming software (b)system hardware

(c)application hardware (d)application software (e)None of these

60. A collection of interrelated files in a computer is a _________

(a)file manager(b)field (c)record (d)database (e)None of these

61. A ________ computer is a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.

(a)server (b)mainframe (c)desktop (d)tablet (e)None of these

62. The trend in computer systems is toward the use of graphical user interfaces (GUIs). In these operating systems, a trackball is described as

(a)a roller ball which moves the cursor (b)a pen-shaped device which allows data to be entered through the CRT screen (c)a figure which resembles a familiar office device

(d)an outdated inpuit device (e)None of these

63. Various applications and documents are represented on the Windows desktop by________

(a)Symbols (b)Lables (c)Graphs (d)Icons (e)None of these

64. What is usually used for displaying information at public places?

(a)Monitors (b)OverheadProjection (c)Monitors and Overhead Projection

(d)TouchScreen Kiosks (e)None of these

65. The real business and competitive value of information technology lies in_______

(a)The software applications that are used by many companies (b)The capabilities of the software and value of the information a business acquires and uses (c)The infrastructure of hardware, networks,and other IT facilities that are commonly used by most companies (d)The capabilities of the hardware and the speed at which it processes information (e)None of these

66. Companies use which of the following vendors to provide access to software and services rather than purchasing the applications and maintaining the applications themselves?

(a)Open source vendors (b)alliances(c)application service providers(d)allof the above(e)None of these

67. Which one of the following would be considered as a way that a computer virus can enter a compute system?

(a) Opening an application previously installed on the computer (b)Borrowed copies of software (c)Viewing a website without causing any additional transactions

(d)Running antivirus programs (e)None of these

68. Collecting personal information and effectively posing as another individual is known as the crime of____

(a)spooling (b)identity theft (c)spoofing (d)hacking (e)None of these

69. The first step in the transaction processing cycle is _________

(a)database operations(b)audit (c)data entry (d)use inquiry (e)None of these

70. In the information systems concept, the output function involves_________

(a)Capturing and assembling elements that enter the system to be processed

(b)transformation and assembling elements that convert input into output

(c)transformation elements that have been produced by a transformation process to their ultimate destination (d)Monitoring and evaluating feedback to determine whether a system is moving toward the achievement of its goal (e)None of these

71. When a computer runs a program, the _______ processes through the program’s sequence of instructions.

(a)AMD (b)ASCII (c)CPU (d)transistor (e)None of these

72. The computer needs additional components called __________ to accomplish its input, output, and storage functions.

(a)mice (b)specifications (c)architecture (d)peripherals (e)None of these

73. Bytes combined to represent a named collection of instructions or data stored in the computer or digital deice is a (n)_____

(a)digitalization(b)kilobyae (c)record (d)file (e)None of these

74. ________ is a type of high-speed memory that a processor can access more rapidly than RAM.

(a)Cachememory (b)Magnetic-storage

(c)Read-only memory(ROM) (d)Solidstate storage (e)Noneof these

75. To contact people using the Internet, you most often use their_______.

(a)domain names(b)e-mail addresses(c)usernames (d)passwords (e)None of these

76. The trend of digital electronic devices becoming smaller and increasingly powerful has fully supported the move to an increasingly__________ workforce.

(a)desktop (b)intelligent (c)server (d)mobile (e)None of these

77. _______ hard drives are permanently located inside the system unit and are not designed to be rremoved, unless they need to be repaired or replaced.

(a)Static (b)Internal (c)External (d)Remove (e)None of these

78. A barcode is __________ code that represents data with bars of varying widths or heights.

(a)read/write (b)magnetic (c)optical (d)laser (e)None of these

79. The Internet allows you to__________

(a)send electronic mail (b)view Web pages

(c)connect to servers all around the world (d)All of the above (e)None of these

80. The name that the User gives to a document is referred to as _________

(a)name given (b)document given (c)file name (d)document identity (e)None of these

81. Editing a document consists of reading through the document you’ve created, then________

(a)correcting your errors(b)printing it (c)saving it (d)deleting it (e)None of these

82. Which of the following controls the manner of interaction between the user and the operating system?

(a)User interface (b) Language translator (c) platform (d) Screen saver (e) None of these

83. What type of software is most useful for the creation of brochures, posters, and newsletters?

(a)Spreadsheet software (b) Web authoring software (c) Multimedia authoring software

(d)Desktop publishing software (e) None of these

84. The quickest and easiest way in Word, to locate a particular word or phrase in a document is to user the _________ command.

(a)Replace (b)Find (c)Lookup (d)Search (e)None of these

85. One or more defects or problems that prevent the software from working as intended or working at all is a (n).

(a)bug (b)bot (c)programming language (d)fuzzy logic (e)None of these

86. _______ shows the files, folders, and drives on your computer, making it easy to navigate from one location to another within the file hierarchy.

(a)Microsoft Internet Explorer (b) Windows Explorer (c) My Computer

(d)Folders Manager (e)None of these

87. A (n)________ provides commands for writing software that is translated to the detailed step-by-step instructions executed by the processor to achieve an objective or solve a problem.

(a) Programming language (b) software patch (c) presentation language

(d) All language (e)None of these

88. A program written in a high level language is referred to as

(a)source code (b)object code (c)machine code (d)assembly code (e)None of these

89. In order to save an existing document with a different name you need to _________

(a)Retype the document and give it a different name (b)Use the Save as command (c)Copy and paste the original document to a new document and then save(d)Use Windows Explorer to copy t he document to a different location and then rename it (e)None of these

90. The piece of hardware that converts your computer’s digital signal to an analog signal that can travel over telephone lines is called a _______________

(a) red wire (b)blue cord (c)tower (d)modem (e)None of these

91. ________ is the part of the computer that does the arithmetical calculations.

(a)Memory (b) OS (c) CPU (d) ALU (e)None of these

92. A ________ can make it easier to play games.

(a)mouse (b)joystick (c)keyboard (d)pen (e)None of these

93. File extensions are used in order to________

(a) Name the file (b) ensure the filename is not lost (c) identify the file

(d) Identify the file type (e)None of these

94. Password enable user to________

(a)get into the system quickly (b)make efficient use of time (c)retain confidentiality of files

(d) Simplify file structures (e)None of these

95. In page preview mode________

(a)You can see all pages of your document (b)You can only see the title page of your document

(c)You can only see pages that do not contain graphics (d) You can only see the title page of your document (e)None of these

96. To navigate to a new Web page for which you know the URL, type that URL in the brower’s ______ and press Enter

(a)Address bar (b) Domain bar (c) Address button (d)Name button (e)None of these

97. The CPU, also called the _______ when talking about PCs, does the vast majority of the processing for a computer.

(a)microprocessor(b)RAM (c)Memory system(d)microprocessor (e)None of these

98. A computer’s type, processor, and operating system define its_______

(a) Brand (b) size (c) platform (d) speed (e)None of these

99. A kiosk______________

(a)is data organized and presented in a manner that has additional value beyond the value of the data itself. (b) Combines microscopic electronic components on a single integrated circuit that process bits according to software instructions. (c) is a computer station that provides the public with specific and useful information and services. (d) Describes a computer’s type, processor, and operating system (e) None of these

100.The part of the CPU that accesses and decodes program instructions, and coordinates the flow of data among various system components is the ________

(a)ALU (b) control unit (c) megahertz (d) motherboard (e) None of these

101. Computer programs are written in a high-level programming language; however, the human-readable version of a program is called------

(a)cache (b)instruction set (c)source code (d)word size (e)None of these

102. What is the difference between a CD-ROM and a CD-RW?

(a)They are the same-just two different terms used by different manufacturers(b)A CD-ROM can be written to and a CD-RW cannot (c)A CD-RW can be written too, but a CD-ROM can only be read from(d)A CD –ROM holds more information than a CD-RW (e)None of these

103. What is the term for how words will appear on apage?

(a)text formatting(b)Character formatting(c)point size(d)typeface (e)None of these

104. The process of a computer receiving information from a server on the Internet is known as---

(a)pulling (b)pushing (c)downloading (d)transferring (e)None of these

105. When sending an e-mail, the __________ line describes the contents of the message

(a)subject (b)to (c)contents (d)cc (e)None of these

106. All the deleted files go to------

(a)Recycle Bin (b)Task Bar (c)Toll bar (d)My Computer (e)None of these

107. You organize files by storing them in ----

(a)archives (b)folders (c)indexes (d)lists (e)None of these

108. A Web site address is a unique name that identifies a specific ______ on the Web

(a)Web browser (b) Web site (c) PDA (d) link (e) None of these

109. ________ are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices, such as your car or your electronic thermostat

(a)Servers (b) Embedded computers(c) Robotic computers (d) Mainframes (e) None of these

110. Which of the following places the common data elements in order from smallest to largest?

(a)Character, file, record, field, database. (b)Character, record, field, file, database.(c)Character, field, record, file, database(d) Bit, byte, Character, field, record, field, file, database(e)None of these

111. Which of the following statements is false concerning file names?

(a)files may share the same name or the same extension but not both(b)Every file in the same folder must have a unique name (c)File extension is another name for file type.(d)The file extension comes before the dot(.) followed by the file name (e)None of these

112. A disk’s content that is recorded at the time of manufacture and that cannot be changed or erased by the user is------

(a)memory-only(b)write-only (c)read-only (d)run-only (e)None of these

113. Distributed processing involves--------

(a)solving computer component problems from a different computer

(b) Solving computing problems by breaking them into smaller parts that are separately processed by different computers.(c) Allowing users to share files on a network

(d) Allowing users to access network resources away from the office (e) None of these

114. The operating system determines the manner in which all of the following occurs except-------

(a)user creation of a document (b)user interaction with the processor (c)printer output

(d)data displayed on the monitor (e)None of these

115. Office LANs that are spread geographically apart on a large scale can be connected using a corporate---------

(a)CAN (b)LAN (c)DAN (d)WAN (e)TAN

116. The taskbar is located………….

(a) On the Start menu(b)at the bottom of the screen(c)on the Quick Launch toolbar

(d) At the top of the screen (e)None of these

117. Generally, you access the Recycle Bin through an icon located………..

(a) On the desktop (b) on the hard drive(c)on the shortcut menu

(d) In the Properties dialog box (e) None of these

118. The physical arrangement of elements on a page is referred to as a document’s……...

(a)features (b)format (c)pagination (d)grid (e)None of these

119. Where is data saved permanently?

(a)Memory (b) Storage (c) CPU (d) printer (e) None of these

120. Which of the following is not true about computer files?

(a)They are collections of data saved to a storage medium (b) Every file has a filename(c) A file extension is established by the user to indicate the file’s contents

(d)Files usually contain data (e)None of these

121. What type of computer could be found in a digital watch?

(a)Mainframe computer (b) Super computer (c)Embedded computer

(d)Notebook computer (e)None of these

122. Which is not a basic function of a computer?

(a)Copy text (b) Accept input (c) process data (d)Store data (e)None of these

123. The ………………. Is the box that houses the most important parts of a computer system

(a)software (b)hardware (c)input device (d)system unit (e)None of these

124. A ……….. is a collection of information saved as a unit

(a)folder (b)file (c)path (d)file extension (e)None of these

125. Peripheral devices such as printers and monitors are considered to be……….

(a) Hardware (b) software (c) data (d) information (e) None of these