Computer Applications
Exam Preparation Guide
Course Introduction
This course introduces students to fundamental computer applications, equipping them with practical skills in widely-used software tools. Topics include word processing, spreadsheet management, presentation design, database fundamentals, and internet navigation. Emphasis is placed on hands-on experience with common programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, enabling students to efficiently create documents, analyze data, develop presentations, and manage information. The course also covers essential concepts of computer literacy, digital communication, file management, and basic troubleshooting, providing a strong foundation for academic, professional, and personal computing tasks.
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Computing Essentials 2019 27th Edition by Timothy OLeary
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Q1) The equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the
A)typology
B)compiler
C)hardware
D)software
Answer: C
Q2) Employee records,including names,social security numbers,and related information,would typically be stored in what type of data file?
A)document
B)presentation
C)database
D)worksheet
Answer: C
Q3) System software might be described as end-user software.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: The Internet, the Web, and Electronic Commerce
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Q1) In addition to an Internet connection,users need browser software to easily display web pages.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) ________ cash is the Internet's equivalent to traditional cash.
A)Digital
B)Currency
C)Wiki
D)Bit Answer: A
Q3) News feed is the first page you see after logging into a social networking site.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Uploading is the process of copying a file from a website to your computer.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Application Software
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Q1) Microsoft Word cannot be used to create personalized web pages.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive,visually interesting presentations are called:
A)graphs
B)presentation software
C)diagrams
D)charts
Answer: B
Q3) Programs that allow you to mix text and graphics and focus on flexible page design and layout.
A)databases
B)desktop publishing
C)word processors
D)image galleries
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: System Software
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Q1) A(n)________ converts the programming instructions written by programmers into a language that the computer understands and processes.
A)language translator
B)device driver
C)app
D)utility
Q2) ________ operating systems are used to control and coordinate computers that are linked together.
A)Network
B)Embedded
C)Stand-alone
D)Real-time
Q3) How are Windows and Macintosh operating systems similar? How are they different?
Q4) There are several ways in which you can "catch" a computer virus.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Programs such as word processors and spreadsheets are known as utilities.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Describe the three categories of operating systems.
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Chapter 5: The System Unit
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Q1) The most widely used character encoding standard today is ________.
A)ASCII
B)CISC
C)EBCDIC
D)Unicode
Q2) A byte is formed by a group of ________.
A)4 bits
B)8 bits
C)12 bits
D)16 bits
Q3) For multicore processors to be used effectively,computers must understand how to divide tasks into parts that can be distributed across each core-an operation called
A)parallel processing
B)graphic coprocessing
C)multicore processing
D)micro processing
Q4) How is the multicore chip useful for personal computers?
Q5) Explain expansion slots and cards.
Q6) Compare and contrast the five most common types of system units.
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Chapter 6: Input and Output
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Q1) A stylus uses pressure to draw images on a screen.
A)True
B)False
Q2) ________ is the distance between pixels on a monitor.
A)Resolution
B)Bit size
C)Dot pitch
D)Contrast ratio
Q3) Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)are too expensive for anything but military budgets.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The most widely used audio-input device is the ________.
A)webcam
B)radio frequency card reader
C)microphone
D)stylus
Q5) An optical mouse uses light in order to detect movement.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Secondary Storage
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Q1) Disk caching uses a combination of hardware and software.
A)True
B)False
Q2) DVDs have replaced CDs as the standard optical disc.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Media are the actual physical material that holds the data and programs.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What is a storage area network?
Q5) The process of saving information to a secondary storage device is referred to as embedding.
A)True
B)False
Q6) An external hard disk ________.
A)is heavy
B)is hard to remove
C)cannot be used in addition to an internal hard disk
D)usually connects to a USB or Thunderbolt port
Q7) What causes a head crash to occur?
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Chapter 8: Communications and Networks
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Q1) A(n)________ is a private network within an organization that is designed to resemble the Internet.
A)intranet
B)ethernet
C)internet
D)extranet
Q2) Explain how intranets and extranets are useful in supporting communication in an organization?
Q3) A LAN set up for a household's personal use is called a ________ network.
A)home
B)client
C)gateway
D)servant
Q4) A prototype is a set of communication rules for the exchange of information.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Intrusion detection systems can recognize signs of a network attack and disable access before an intruder can do damage.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Privacy, Security, and Ethics
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Q1) Which among the following is a fraudulent or deceptive act designed to trick individuals on the Internet into spending time or money for little or no return?
A)malicious program
B)Internet scam
C)theft
D)data manipulation
Q2) The use of the Internet,smartphones,or other devices to send or post content intended to hurt or embarrass another person.
A)identity theft
B)auction fraud
C)cyberbullying
D)snoopware
Q3) People that collect and sell personal data are called ________.
A)direct marketers
B)fund-raisers
C)information resellers
D)government agencies
Q4) Explain how a web bug works.
Q5) How do firewalls work?
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Chapter 10: Information Systems
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Q1) The ________ keeps records of the number of each kind of part or finished good in the warehouse.
A)payroll
B)inventory control system
C)sales order processing
D)general ledger
Q2) ________ consists of programs designed to work behind the scenes to handle detailed operating procedures.
A)Internal data
B)Decision support
C)External data
D)System software
Q3) Middle-level managers are responsible for tactical planning and the implementation of long-term goals.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What are office automation systems?
Q5) Describe the flow of information within an organization and the different levels of information that is required.
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Chapter 11: Databases
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Q1) A(n)________ is a group of related characters.
A)record
B)field
C)entity
D)attribute
Q2) What are the advantages of having databases?
Q3) The logical view of data focuses on meanings and content of the data.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The scenario wherein many files about the same person exist across different departments within an organization is called data ________.
A)repetition
B)doubling
C)redundancy
D)duplication
Q5) Data consists of only numbers,letters,and symbols.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Describe the structure and functionality of a hierarchical database.
Q7) How does a relational database differ from a hierarchical database?
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Chapter 12: Systems Analysis and Design
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Q1) In Phase 2 of the systems life cycle,the primary concern is completing a new design.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A survey of user needs is part of the preliminary investigation phase.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A systems analyst uses the six-phase systems life cycle to improve and maintain information systems.
A)True
B)False
Q4) This is the final step of the systems implementation phase of the systems life cycle.
A)develop documentation
B)train users
C)select the conversion type
D)write the implementation report
Q5) What are the four questions that must be considered when choosing the best system during the systems design phase?
Q6) Discuss the systems audit and periodic evaluation activities.
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Chapter 13: Programming and Languages
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Q1) Agile software development starts by getting core functionality of a program working,and then expands on it until the customer is satisfied with the results.
A)True
B)False
Q2) In this logic structure,the outcome of the decision determines which of the two paths to follow.
A)IF-THEN-ELSE
B)DO UNTIL
C)DO WHILE
D)DO NEXT
Q3) This is the process of testing and eliminating errors in a program.
A)debugging
B)modularizing
C)coding
D)clarifying
Q4) Explain the purpose of a query language and list a commonly used query language.
Q5) C++ is a procedural language that is widely used by today's programmers. A)True
B)False
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