CPT 101 Concepts Exam #2 Questions And Answers
Adding software - Answer-Installing a program
/.Adobe Indesign - Answer-An example of desktop publishing software
/.application software - Answer-the software you use to do everyday tasks at home, school, and work
/.Cache memory - Answer-de...
/.Adobe Indesign - Answer-An example of desktop publishing software
/.application software - Answer-the software you use to do everyday tasks at home,
school, and work
/.Cache memory - Answer-defined by the chip's proximity to the CPU
/.CAD - Answer-Computer-aided design used by engineers to create automated
designs, technical drawings, and 3-D model visualizations
/.CD ripping - Answer-encoding CDs to MP3 format
/.Choices when installing software - Answer-Full installation or Custom installation
/.CMOS - Answer-- complementary metal-oxide semi-conductor
- a special kind of memory that uses almost no power
/.Command driven - Answer-- you enter commands to communicate with the computer
- first used by MS-DOS
/.Compare desktop computers to laptops - Answer-Desktops
- are more reliable
- more computing power
Laptops
- more mobile
- lighter
/.copyrighted software - Answer-Software that is legally protected against copying or
being used without paying for it.
/.CPU - Answer--Central Processing Unit
- Consists of the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit
- located on motherboard
- processes instructions
- performs calculations
- manages flow of information
, /.CPU speed - Answer-clock speed - how many instructions the CPU can process each
second
/.Custom installation - Answer-you can decide which features you want installed on your
hard drive
/.Database software - Answer-use to store and organize data
(Example: Access)
/.Device drivers - Answer-Each device attached to your computer comes with a special
program called a ___________ that facilitates communication between the device and
the OS.
/.Discounted software - Answer-Software that students can buy at a reduced price from
a campus bookstore or campus computer store
/.Disk Defragmenter - Answer-Windows utility program that arranges pieces of files on
your hard drive in sequential order
/.eSATA - Answer-External Serial advanced technology attachment - an external
interface for SATA. Transfer rate of 3Gbps
/.ExpressCard - Answer-Laptops are often equipped with an _______________ slot that
allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash, memory sticks, and
secure digital cards.
/.File extension - Answer-File type that follows a file name and a period or dot (.)
(Example: .docx is added automatically in Microsoft Word)
/.File path - Answer-The location of a file is specified by its ______________.
(Example: C:\Documents\Spring 2012\ CIS 101\ Term Paper\ Computer Technology)
/.FireWire - Answer-Fast data transfer rate. Good for external hard drives and digital
video cameras.
/.Freeware - Answer-A copyrighted software that you can use for free
/.Full installation - Answer-referred to as typical installation; copies all or the most
commonly used files and programs from the distribution disc to your computer's hard
drive
/.Functions of presentation software - Answer-to create a slide show; embed online
videos, add effects, and trim video clips
/.Gadgets - Answer-Which Windows component can be used to display information
such as weather forecasts, time, and news headlines on the desktop?
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