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,Practical PC 7 Chapter 1: Getting StartedTRUE/FALSE
1. A PC is a collection of software and data components that help you accomplish many different tasks.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 3
2. A terabyte is equivalent to about one trillion characters of data.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 3
3. Input devices, such as keyboards and mice, show the results of processing.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 3
4. After testing the hardware, the boot program looks for the operating system.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 4
5. The Start screen allows you to select a user account and log in to Windows.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 5
6. The keys in the bottom row on a computer keyboard are called function keys.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 6
7. Function keys can be used to control volume, screen brightness, wireless network connections, and
multiple display devices.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 6
8. Strong passwords are at least five characters long.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 8
9. The shut down procedure ensures that all files are closed properly so data is not lost.
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 10
10. Windows saves all work to your hard drive and turns off your computer when it is in sleep mode.
ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 11
MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE
1. A computer and any equipment connected to it are called software. _________________
ANS: F, hardware
PTS: 1 REF: 3
, 2. Data has a more permanent home on storage media such as hard drives, USB flash drives, CDs, and
DVDs. ____________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 3
3. Output devices are used to enter data for processing. ____________________
ANS: F, Input devices
PTS: 1 REF: 3
4. The operating system is hardware that manages a computer’s internal operations and defines how you
interact with the computer. ____________________
ANS: F, software
PTS: 1 REF: 4
5. The majority of computers run the Microsoft Windows operating system. ___________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 4
6. After a successful login, Windows displays the Login screen that provides access to software
applications, files, and settings for customizing your computer work environment.
____________________
ANS: F, Start screen
PTS: 1 REF: 5
7. An administrator account has access to all computer files and settings. ____________________
ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 7
8. The Switch User option serves the same purpose as shutting down your computer and then rebooting
it. ____________________
ANS: F, Restart
PTS: 1 REF: 10
9. A laptop computer is a portable computing device featuring a touch-sensitive screen that can be used
as a writing or drawing pad. ____________________
ANS: F, tablet computer
PTS: 1 REF: 14
10. The term computer software usually refers to a computer and all the components that are connected to
it. ____________________
ANS: F, computer system
, PTS: 1 REF: 12
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The power switch is located on your computer ____.
a. monitor c. system unit
b. keyboard d. mouse
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 4
2. A collection of hardware and software components that help you accomplish many different tasks is
a(n) ____.
a. hard drive c. printer
b. PC d. console
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 3
3. A set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task is called software or ____.
a. hardware c. a component
b. a computer program d. a console
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 3
4. The “brain” of the computer that carries out the commands issued when you create documents, draw
pictures, or manipulate numbers is the ____________________.
a. storage device c. RAM
b. software d. microprocessor
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 3
5. Memory chips that temporarily store data are called ____.
a. storage devices c. gigabytes
b. megabytes d. RAM
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 3
6. The main storage device for most PCs is a high-capacity ____.
a. DVD c. CD
b. hard disk drive d. USB flash drive
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 3
7. Keyboards and touchpads are ____.
a. storage devices c. software
b. input devices d. system units
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 3
8. Output devices include _______.
a. printers c. keyboards
b. touch screens d. mice
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 3
9. A device that stores approximately a billion characters of data holds one ____.
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