Computer Essentials Practice Test

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• Two-factor authentication requires two separate verification methods to access accounts. Which combination is typical?
• Explain the purpose of web browsers and what HTTPS means.
• Which types of files are created by electronic spreadsheets to analyze things like budgets and to predict sales?
• Which of the following is an example of general-purpose application software?
• Which elements are interrelated in a Ribbon GUI?
• Categories of operating systems include which of the following?
• Which statement about NTFS is accurate?
• Specialized programs designed to make computing easier are referred to as _____ programs.
• Which statement is NOT true about virtualization?
• What is a drawback of cloud storage?
• What is the proper method to safely eject removable storage on Windows or macOS?
• Which set of terms is associated with computer connectivity?
• What is a motherboard and name two components it connects.
• When evaluating a website for validity, which of the following should you investigate?
• What is the effect of hiding the SSID on a wireless network?
• Which statement is associated with virtualization?
• Which feature is commonly associated with UEFI but not with older BIOS?
• Which statement about cloud collaboration tools is true?
• Which statement accurately differentiates hardware firewalls from software firewalls?
• Which statement correctly identifies the two major categories of software?
• Which statement best differentiates RAM and ROM in terms of volatility and their use?
• Which file system is designed for cross-platform compatibility and supports larger files?
• Which statement about virtual machines is true?
• Approximately how many mobile apps are available on Google Play according to the material, and which categories are among the most widely used?
• Which of the following lists the hardware components mentioned as part of the material?
• Which of the following is an example of a cloud office suite?
• According to the textbook, which of the following are methods used to interact with a GUI?
• Which type of software is typically used to present information to an audience with slides?
• Which statement best describes the role of an operating system?
• Which type of files are created by word processors to save documents?
• In cloud computing, which element provides access to services over the Internet?
• Which statement best describes metadata's role in file management?
• Which of the following are functions provided by the operating system?
• What is the purpose of a reset or factory reset and when to use?
• Define a strong password and list at least three best practices for password security.
• Which of the following is NOT a desktop operating system?
• Which of the following is a function commonly provided by the operating system?
• Which platform is cited as a popular social media site?
• Which statement best describes a productivity suite?
• Which of the following are considered the two major types of software?
• Which of the following is a mobile operating system?
• Which statement describes a wide-area network (WAN)?
• Where is a firewall typically located in a network?
• Which statement about RAM is true?
• Which statement best describes a web browser?
• Which type of files are created by word processors to save documents such as memos, term papers, and letters?
• In computing, raw, unprocessed facts, including text, numbers, images, and sounds is referred to as _____.
• Which of the items listed below are considered application software?
• Which of the following are input devices?
• Which of the following are considered general-purpose software applications?
• Which of the following uses the Internet and the web to shift many computer activities from the user's computer to other computers on the Internet?
• Which of the following would be considered an essential utility program?
• What is the role of updates/patches in system security?
• Which option lists common word processing programs?
• Which of the following are common types of software suites?
• What is a device driver and why is it important.
• In cloud computing, which element provides access to services over the Internet?
• What are the three basic components of cloud computing?
• Which of the following describes characteristics of spreadsheets for structuring data in financial reports?
• Define virtualization and give one example of its use in computing basics.
• Which statement best describes a capability shared by both hardware and software firewalls?
• Which of the following is a category of operating systems?
• Which of the following is an example of application software?
• Which statement about virtualization software is true?
• Why should you test restores regularly in a backup strategy?
• Programs that provide access to web resources and offer a simple interface to the Internet are referred to as web ___.
• Which of the following are considered parts of an information system?
• Which platform is listed as a popular social media site?
• Which of the following best describes specialized applications?
• What is the purpose of antivirus/anti-malware software, and how does it differ from a firewall?
• Which of the following are considered computer hardware components?
• What is search engine indexing and how can you improve search results?
• What is a VPN and when would you use one?
• Metadata is data about data. Which of the following is a typical example of metadata?
• Web authoring programs are also known as (aka).
• Which item is listed as contributing to technology's impact on daily life?
• Which of the following is considered system software?
• What is the 3-2-1 backup rule for personal data?
• Which of the following are considered popular social media sites?
• Which of the following are ways users can connect to an ISP?
• What is a differential backup?
• Background software that helps the computer manage its own internal resources is called _____ software.
• Which two formats are commonly used to compress multiple files into a smaller archive for sharing, with other formats such as 7z also available?
• Select the true statement about the Internet of Things (IoT).
• A collection of separate application programs bundled together and made available as a group is referred to as what?
• The portion of the application that allows you to control and to interact with the program is referred to as a user _____?
• Which of the following are specialized programs that allow particular input or output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system?
• Which of the following are types of data?
• Which of the following are listed as popular mobile apps?
• Which function computes the mean of numeric data in spreadsheets?
• Which of the following is NOT typically considered an essential utility program?
• As identified in the text, which of the following are considered types of computers?
• What is the difference between a local printer and a network printer?
• Which option is NOT metadata?
• Which file type would you open to work with budgets and sales forecasts in a spreadsheet program?
• Which statement describes virtualization software's role?
• What is one benefit of cloud storage?
• What is a productivity suite and name three types of applications?
• Which statement about portable software is true?
• Which terms are associated with photo editors?
• Search services maintain databases about web information. Which of the following are types of information stored in these databases?
• Which of the following items are considered types of applications software?
• Which of the following are desktop operating systems?
• How does an SSD differ from an HDD in terms of performance and durability?
• Which option lists common presentation software programs?
• Which statement best describes mobile operating systems?
• Which statement about the Internet is true?
• What is a key benefit of using an online account (such as Microsoft/Apple ID)?
• What does WYSIWYG stand for in the context of editors?
• Besides Zip and Rar, which other compression format is mentioned as being used?
• Which file system has a 4 GB file size limit?
• Which of the following are considered essential utility programs?
• Which of the following are considered components of an email message?
• Which of the following perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources?
• What term describes a collection of applications designed to work together to increase productivity?
• Uptime is defined as:
• Defragmentation is most relevant for which type of storage, and what does it accomplish?
• ARPANET was an early project funded by which country to develop a computer network that evolved into the Internet?
• What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer system?
• Which statement best describes a full backup?
• Which statement describes the difference between a local user account and a Microsoft/Apple ID account?
• What is a firewall rule?
• Approximately how many mobile apps are available on Google Play?
• What is the primary function of a web browser?
• Define input and output devices and give two examples of each.
• Application software is often described as end-user software. Three types of application software include which of the following?
• Which of the following are considered categories of application software?
• To access the Internet you must have an
• The step-by-step instructions that tell the computer how to do its work is called a _____ program.
• Which statement about the Internet of Things (IoT) is true?
• Which of the following is not an example of system software?
• Which type of commerce involves the sale of a product or service from one business to another and is typically a manufacturer-supplier relationship?
• Which of the following is not considered a common presentation software program?
• Which term describes the component of software that enables interaction with the user, such as menus and dialog boxes?
• What is the primary use of a password manager?
• Explain BIOS vs UEFI and a key difference.
• According to the Textbook, which of the following are considerations for evaluating website content?
• Identify the three largest cloud office suites as identified in the textbook. (Alternate option)
• Identify the three largest cloud office suites as identified in the textbook.
• Which of the following are peripheral devices?
• Which web generation is characterized by the innovation of the Semantic Web?
• Describe the difference between binary and hexadecimal number systems and their typical use in computing.
• Which of the following would be considered an essential utility program?
• What is the purpose of device hygiene and safe browsing practices?
• Which statement about WPA2/WPA3 encryption is true?
• What is a best practice for wireless network security?
• Cloud collaboration tools allow multiple users to work on documents in real time via the cloud. Which is a common example?
• What is the primary purpose of a backup in computer systems?
• Which terms are associated with computer connectivity?
• Which type of e-commerce involves the sale of a product or service to the general public or end users and is the fastest-growing type of e-commerce?
• Specialized programs that assist you in locating information on the web and the Internet are called search ___.
• Which of the following are considered generations of the World Wide Web (WWW)?
• Which of the following are features common to most operating systems?
• What is a browser cache and why might you clear it?
• Which of the following are valid examples of output devices?
• Which of the following are mobile operating systems?
• What is the primary purpose of the SUM function in spreadsheets?
• Accessibility features help users with disabilities interact with devices. Which of the following is an example of an accessibility feature?
• Which of the following are considered secondary storage devices?
• Digital citizenship involves best practices in computing. Which statement best reflects digital citizenship?
• According to the material, which of the following are things that are driving the impact of technology on our lives?
• Web 2.0 applications that help ordinary people communicate across the web include which of the following?
• What is the difference between RAM and storage in terms of speed and usage?
• Which of the following are valid examples of input devices?
• What is storage virtualization and one common use case?
• Which partition scheme is most commonly associated with BIOS-based systems?
• Which statement about IP addresses and DNS is false?
• Which type of software is primarily used to create and format documents?
• Which statement is true about restoring data from incremental backups?
• Which term describes a system designed to help locate information on the web?
• Explain the difference between installed software and portable software.
• Which statement best describes ROM in a computer system?
• Which of the following best describes a device driver?
• Which of the items below are considered system software?
• What is the primary function of a firewall?
• What is phishing and how can users recognize and avoid it?
• In basic disk management, what is a partition?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical category of application software?
• Which generations of the World Wide Web (WWW) are mentioned in the material?
• System software works with which of the following to handle the majority of technical details?