Computer One Liner
Computer One Liner
The technique that extends storage capacities of main memory beyond the
actual size of the main memory is called ____ - Virtual storage
Algorithm is used ------- -To describe a set of procedure by given result is obtained
________ will connect you to the Internet? -An Internet service provider
When more than one window is open, to switch to the next windowis the key combination. CTRL+F6
Where are data and program stored when the processor uses them ? - Main memory
Similar to a hub in an Ethernet network, a ______ helps relay data between wireless network
nodes. -Wireless access point wireless adapter
Cell phones use ____________ to access the Internet. - Micro browser software
In CSMA/CD, the computer sends a fixed unit of data called a(n)_______ . - Packet.
The uniform resource locator (URL) is case sensitive in the ____. - Directory
A global network made up of thousands of privately owned computers and networks is called the:
-Internet.
_____ is NOT a basic function of the operating system?- Provide the word processing system.
Virtual memory is? Memory on the hard disk that the CPU uses an extended RAM
What is the shortcut key to "Undo" the last action in a document? -Ctrl + Z
The programs which are as permanent as hardware and stored in ROM is known as Firmware
Computer uses the____number system to store data and perform calculations. -Binary
In word, when you indent a paragraph, you....-push the text in with respect to the margin
ASCII stands for ____. American Standard Code for Information Interchange
___________ is used by the browser to connect to the location of the Internet resources ? URL
______ is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors. Formatting
What is the permanent memory built into your computer called ? -ROM
Which computer memory is used for storing programs and data currently being processed by the
-Executing
CPU?
destination
What is a popular program for creating documents that can be read on both a PC and a
Macintosh computer? -Adobe Acrobat
What does dots per inch (DPI) measure? -density of the pixels ona computer screen
What type of software creates a smaller file that is faster to transfer over the Internet? Compression
A unit of computer information that contains data as well as all the procedures or operations is
called- An object.
The world's first truly cross-platform programming language is called ____. Java
The most widely used type of database management system is the - Relational database
What is the newest type of database, which is well suited for multimedia applications, called?
Object oriented database
The type of printer that prints by selectively unchanging static electricity from spots on a metal
drum is a(n) - Laser printer
A warm boot in older versions of Windows is caused by - Typing the Ctrl+ Alt+ Delete key
combination
____________ is the file system used by the operating system to identify the physical locations of
files on the hard drive. - FAT
_______software allows the user to speak into the computer rather than type in text. - Speech
recognition
What type of software must to be used to translate scanned text into a format that can be
manipulated?- OCR
A world wide web contains web pages ___ - Residing in manycomputers linked together
using HTML
Retail employees typically use ____________ terminals to process sales transactions. - point of
sale
The primary purpose of a computer is to process _____________ and convert it into information.-
data
The simultaneous processing of two or more programs by multiple processors is _____ multiprocessing
The.folder retains copies of messages that you have started but are not yetready to send. -
Drafts
The ___________ records the name and exact location of every file on a disk. - file allocation
table
Inheritance is the ability of an object to pass on its characteristics to its _______. - Subclasses
______extends data across networks rather than store it in one central site?.- Distributed
database
What should be used if a company wants to include its company name and logo at the bottom
of every page of a brochure?-Footer
A program that converts high level language to machine Language is _______ -Compiler
At a time how many operating system can be at work on a computer ? -Only one
Answer Sheets in bank POs/Clerks examinations are checked by using Optical Mark Reader
This device is used to connect your computer with a telephone line, so that can access
information from other servers and ordinary users too, said device is called ______ - Modem
Device on one network can communicate with devices on another network via___ - Gateway
What are the units used to count the speed of a printer ? - DPI
A set of rules for creating markup languages that enables programming to capture specific types
of data by
creating their own elements is called______. XML
Small plain text files that are written to your computer's hard disk by many of the Web sites
you visit are
called_______. - Cookies
Which backup method only backs up files that have been modified since the last backup?Incremental
backup
Which type of transmission media is known as regular telephone wire? - Twisted-pair wire
access
A disk's content that is recorded at the time of manufacture and that cannot be changed or
erased by the
useris_________ . - Read-only
In word, you can change Page Margins by ________ - Clicking the right mouse button on the
Ruler
Which key is used to delete one character to the left of the current position of the cursor ? Backspace
If you want to connect to your own computer through the Internet from another location,
you can use Telnet
A (n) .is a special visual and audio effect applied in Power-point to text or content. Animation
All of the following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT _______ - printers
Perforated paper used as input or output media is known as_____ - Paper tape
Computers process data into information by working exclusively with ______- characters
____________ Store data temporarily and pass it on as directed by the control unit. - Register
In most Microsoft programs, what does 'alt+f4' do? -Ends the program
A device that is used to transmit data from one location to another is known as ________ -
Carrier
Programs developed by an outside supplier and provided to the user in a machine readable form
is
knownas_______ -Canned programs
________ describe one or more characteristics of a modem computer - .An electronic device
Android Operating system is an example of which kind of Source Model?- Open Source
Which process checks to ensure the components of the computer and operating are connected
properly? Booting
What is the correct association between a hardware component and a computer function? Mouse > input
The sharing of a medium and its path by 2 or more devices is called ________. - Multiplexing
Programming language built into user programs such as Word and Excel are known as _____.visual programming languages
Codes consisting of lines of varying widths or lengths that are computerreadable are known
as______.- a bar code
Instructions and data that are processed by the CPU are located in_____. RAM
The commonly used UNIX commands like date, ls, cat etc. are stored in_____. - bin directory
A circuit with about 100 transistors fabricated on a single chip is called _____.- MSI
A computer checks the _____ of user names and passwords for a match before granting access.
- Data base
Computers that are portable and convenient for users who travel are known as _____ -Laptops
The _____ tells the computer how to use its components. - Operating system
When sending an e-mail, the _____ line describes the contents of the message. - Subject
. ........... Is a method in which multiple communication devices are connected to one another
efficiently. - Switching
............. is a collection of web - pages and .......... is the very first page that we see on opening of
a website - Website, Home page
Small application programs that run on a Web page and provide animation are
known as _________ - flash
The errors that can be pointed out by the compiler known as ______.- Syntax errors
A _______ contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm? -
syntax
A Proxy server is used for which of the following? - To process client requests for web pages
Storage that retains its data after the power is turned off is referred to as? - non-volatile storage
Which is the part of a computer that one can touch and feel? -Hardware
The operating system that is self-contained in a device and resident in the ROM is ______Embedded Operating System
To be able to 'boot', the computer must have a(n) .......... - Operating System
____________is the ability of a device to "jump" directly to the requested data. - Random
access
.........is the combination of keys to switch between the last four places that you have edited. ALT + CTRL + Z
Accessing data on tapes is much ....... than that accessing data on disks.- Slower
Who amongst the following is called the father of modern computing?- Charles Babbage
If you begin typing an entry into a cell and then realize that you don't want yourentry placed into a
cell, you
Press
the
_____. - Erase key
Superscript, subscript, outline, emboss, engrave are known as ______.- Font effects
Holding the mouse button down while moving an object or text is known as ___- Dragging
What is the difference between a CD-ROM and a CD-RW? - A CD-RW can be written to, but a
CD-ROM can only be read from
What happens when we try to delete the fries on the floppy ? - The files get deleted and can
restored again.
An educational institution would generally have the following in its domain name ...... - .edu
__________ can input graphical images and pictures for a computer? -Scanner
In Word you can force a page breakBy positioning your cursor at the appropriate place and
pressing
Ctrl +Enter
In 1983, this person was the first to offer a definition of the term 'computer virus'? -Frederick
Cohen
To minimize all open windows and display the desktop?- Windows logo +D
In MS-Word 'alt + shift + d' does what? - Automatically inserts the date
_________ deletes an item immediately without placing it in the recycle bin.- Shift +delete
________ best defines embedded system?-A computer and software system that controls a
machine
To see the document before the printout is taken, use........ - Print Preview
What are the four main aspects of data handling with a computer? - Input, processing, output,
and storage
Most cash registers are now computers that are known as ____________ Terminals. - POS
If you change Windows 98 to Windows XP, you are actually performing ........... .- upgrade
To make a copy of the current document to disk ........ - Use the 'save as' command
The main system board of a computer is called the ..........integrated circuit . - motherboard
Which contents are lost when the computer turns off ? - memory
When you save to this, your data will remain intact even when the computer is turned off
Secondary storage device
A central computer that holds collections of data and programs for many PCs, workstations, and
other computers is a(n) Server
The piece of hardware that converts your computer's digital signal to an analog signal that
can travel over telephone lines is called amodem
Mobile Commerce is best described asBuying and selling goods/services through wireless
Hand held devices
_ is a storage device that uses rigid, permanently installed magnetic disks to store
data/information.- hard disk
A computer program that converts an entire program into machine language atone time is called
a/ an ____ -compiler
The meaning of double-click is? - Pushing and releasing the main mouse button twice in
rapid succession when the on-tree mouse pointer is positioned over the desired item.
The access time refers to - Time required locating and retrieving stored data
The point at which the flow of text in a document moves to the top of a new
pagePage break
Non-document files areNon ASCII files that can be listed for any word processing software
When a file is saved for the first time-_____. -it must be given a name to identify it
The computers which are relatively rare because of their cost and size are - Super Computers
A mistake in an algorithm that causes incorrect results is called a ______. - Logical error
A(n) .... program is one that is ready to run and does not need to be altered in any way. Executable
As you create documents, graphs and pictures your computer holds the
data inMemory
processing is used when a large mail-order company accumulates orders
and processes them together in one large set.-Batch
Computer programs are written in a high-level programming language; however,
the human readable version of a program is calledsource code
What happens if you press Ctrl + Shift + F8?-It activates the rectangular selection
What is the short cut key to open the Open dialog box in ms word?- Ctrl + F12
How can you disable extended selection mode?- Press Esc to disable
Auto Calculate will quickly add selected cells if you.. - click the Auto Calculate button on the
toolbar
The operating system that is self-contained in a device and resident in the ROM is ....... Embedded Operating System
.......... is the key to close a selected drop - down list; cancel a command and close a dialog box. -
ESC
________ is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer? - analyzing
the data or information
A ............ is an additional set of commands that the computer displays after you make a selection
from the main menu - dialog box
A letter, memo, proposal or other file that is created using Microsoft Word is called as? Document
The ROM chip which can be rewritten several times and requires the action of ultraviolet
radiations to erase its contents is________Flash memory - EPROM
The memory which is utmost accessible to the processor is_____ -Cache memory
In which kind of disk does the read/write head physically touches the surface? - Floppy Disk
What is the correct syntax for typing a function into a cell? Equal sign, Function Name,
Matching brackets
If you see a small red triangle in the top right corner of a cell, it means there is something
attached to the call. What is it? - A comment
Beta Test
An E-mail protocol for storage, management and change, especially in corporate offices
Message handling service
The technique where digital signals are converted to its analog form for transmission over an
analog facility is calledModulation
Pop-ups are a form of ________on the World Wide Web? - Online Advertising
Which of the following is true about Operating System? - All are true
What is the keyboard shortcut for creating a chart from the selected cells? - F11
You cannot close MS Word application by - From File menu choose Close submenu
Where can you find the horizontal split bar on MS Word screen? - On the top of vertical scroll
bar
One of the functions of the arithmetic logic unit is to - receive data from the registers
What is defined as the number of bits that the CPU processes as a unit? - A computer word
__________ Systems use a light beam to scan input data and convert it into electrical signals, which are
sent to the computer for processing. - Optical recognition
__________ Devices accept the spoken word through a microphone and convert it into binary
code that can be understood by the computer. - Speech recognition
__________ Means that a transaction is processed fast enough for the result to come back and
be acted upon right away. - Real-time processing
__________ uses an area of memory to temporarily store data from disk that the program might
need soon.Disk caching
What is a device that prevents electrical problems from affecting computer data files? - A surge
protector
What is any text that can be keyed in, such as a memo? - A text document
What type of program lets you produce professional-looking documents containing both text and
graphics?
A desktop
publisher
The letter and number of the intersecting column and row is the - Cell address
What is the standard query language supported by most DBMSs? - Structured Query Language
(SQL)
____ are three fundamental characteristics that make a computer useful? - Speed, reliability,
and storage capability
Software used for database management can store data, update it, ____retrieve it, report it, and
print it - manipulate
________ helps describe the Windows .NET Server?- It is designed for different levels of
network complexity.
The process of analyzing large data sets in search of new, previously undiscovered relationships
is known as - data mining
The focus of the first phase of the systems development life cycle is to - Identify problems and
opportunities
_______ is a network in which computers are located physically close together, often in the
samebuilding?- LAN
modem
In the OSI model, the actual transmission of data is handled in the____________ layer. physical
________ is NOT true about laptop computers. - They cannot be connected to a PC.
What is the main difference between a mainframe and a super computer ? - Supercomputers
are
focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute
as
many programs concurrently.
Programs such as Mozilla Firefox that serve as navigable windows into the Web are called ..........
- Web browsers
A right click on the desktop itself will........ - open the Display Properties dialog box
You can convert existing Excel worksheet data and charts to HTML document by using the Internet Assistant Wizard
What is the shortcut key to Indent the paragraph in ms word? - None of these
The set of parallel electrical conducting lines through which different components on the mother
board of a PC unit are linked together are called ________. - Buses
A PDA's memory contents remain intact when it is turned off because - A battery keeps current
available for RAM
A network of geographically distant computers and terminals is called a-Wide area network
(WAN)
Saving files in HTML format - Makes it possible for anyone to view the file in a Web browser
_______ would NOT be performed with application software. - Hard disk cleanup
_______ statements is TRUE about the public switched telephone network (PSTN)? - PSTN is
comprised of a variety of physical media, including twisted pair and fiber optic cable
_______ best describes the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web? - The
Internet is the
physical network of global computers, while the World Wide Web is many hypertext documents
____ runs on a user's local computer and is used to request and display Web pages? - Web
browser
A modem is necessary if you want to-Connect to other computers or to the Internet using
phone line, cable, or wireless connections.
What is the flow of data between countries commonly called? -Trans border data flow
_______ is NOT a purpose of antivirus programs? - Copy the name of the virus and send it to
Microsoft for inspection
Which type of network requires HPNA adapters for communication between network nodes? Phone line
To analyze vast quantities of scientific data and display underlying patterns, you would use a Supercomputer
What term is used to describe software that monitors your online computer activities? - Spyware
______ is a memory management technique that makes the random access memory appear
largerthan it is? - Virtual memory
The two major components of system software are - The operating system and system utilities
________ may be necessary for you to do after you install new application software? - Do a
warm boot
The power-on self-test---------------- - Verifies that the computer hardware is working properly
Input, processing, output, and storage are collectively referred to as - The information
processing cycle
An example of a wireless medium that sends data through the air or space is - Microwaves.
To reverse the effect of your last action in word ------------ - Use the Undo command
Information that comes from an external source and fed into computer software is called
............... - Input
The basic unit of a worksheet into which you enter data in Excel is called a cell
All of the following are examples of real security and privacy risks EXCEPT - Spam
In Excel, this is a prerecorded formula that provides a shortcut for complex calculations.........
Function
The process of trading goods over the Internet is known as ............. - e-commerce
A device that connects to a network without the use of cables is said to befree
The 0 and 1 in the binary numbering system are called binary digits or .... -bits
The 7-bit ASCII code widely used - For data communication work
Several views are available in MS Front Page. ____ is NOT a valid view ? - Web Server View
One of the components of central processing unit (CPU) of the computer that performs
mathematical and logical operations is ... - ALU (arithmetic logical unit)
When you insert an Excel file into a Word document, the data are - Placed in a word table
A .......... shares hardware, software, and data among authorized users. - network
To produce a high - quality graphics (hardcopy) in color, you would want to use a - Plotter
What is the smallest and largest font size available in Font Size tool on formatting toolbar? - 8
and 72
Aligns the selected text or line to justify the screen press------- - Ctrl + J
When data changes in multiple lists and all lists are not updated, this causes? - data
inconsistency
Granting an outside organization access to internet web pages is often implemented using a(n)? extranet
The purpose of the primary key in a database is to - provide a map of the data
Using Windows Explorer, a plus (+) sign in front of a folder indicates - the folder contains
subfolders.
All of the following statements concerning windows are true EXCEPT windows are an
example of a command-driven environment.
What is usually used for displaying information at public places ? - Touch Screen Kiosks
Which key is used in combination with another key to perform a specific task ? - Control
____________ is a process that permits multiple computers to use the same IP address and hide
their actual IP addresses from the Internet. - Network address translation (NAT)
What characteristic of read-only memory (ROM) makes it useful? -Data in ROM is nonvolatile,
that is, it remains there even without electrical power.
Data representation is based on thenumber system, which uses two numbers to represent
all data. - binary
To what temporary area can you store text and other data, and later paste them to another
location? - The clipboard
______ correctly describes the CD-R and DVD-R discs? - You may record data to the disc
surface once
and
Use this when you want to make all letters capital without having to use the shift key for each
character -caps lock key
-------------------is a program that has been physically etched onto a chip. - Firmware
The type of memory that must have a constant power supply is - SDRAM.
What type of e-commerce is being used when a student buys a computer from Dell.com? - B2C
___ is the basic language of web page writing. - Hypertext markup language
The topology where all the nodes are attached in a circular wiring arrangement is called a - Ring
topology
Where are the Editing group and the Replace command found? - On the Home tab
What function displays row data in a column or column data in a row? - Transpose
To insert a word into the middle of a sentence-move the cursor to the desired location in the
sentence and type the new word
Grouping and processing all of a firm's transactions at one time is calledbatch processing
-------------- Types of virus that stays permanently in the RAM memory -Resident
_______ is not true for primary storage? -It is a part of the CPU
_______ is the advantage of Assembly language over Machine language? -All the above
_______ is true about Dial-up internet access? -It utilizes the existing telephone services
________ memories can be read directly by the computer processor? - Main Memory
The communication between a processor and other devices inside the computer is done through?
- Bus
Who is/are the founders of Microsoft? - Bill Gates and Allen Paul
What is the difference between a check box and Radio button? - In check boxes multiple
options can be selected whereas in radio buttons only single option can be selected
If a memory chip is volatile, it will....... - lose its contents if current is turned off
During the ____________ operation, the control unit determines what the program is telling the
computer to do. - decode
__________ has a large storage capacity, up to 17 GB if both layers and both sides are used. DVD-ROM
A __________ card connects each computer to the wiring in the network. - network interface
What is the initial page of the Web site? -The home page
What is the term for a set of step-by-step instructions that direct a computerto perform its tasks? program
To execute a given DOS program, you must type a(n) __________. - command
PC cards, flash memory cards, and smart cards are all examples of - Solid state storage
devices.
The ascending order of a data hierarchy is--------- - Data in more useful or intelligible form
What would you use for immediate, real-time communication with a friend? - Instant Messaging
Which operation you will perform if you need to move a block of text? - Cut and Paste
A.is the term used when a search engine returns a Web page that matches the search criteria.
Success
have
---- Is the Virus that overwrites the files or a few parts being replaced? - File infectors
The internet service that provides a multimedia interface to available resources is called--------------- World Wide Web
What is the short-cut key to display save -as dialog box in MS-Word? - F12
The backspace key is most often used to? - Delete a character to the left of the cursor
________ keyboard shortcuts is used to view the properties of a selected object? - Alt + Enter
What is the function of a Drop Cap in MS - Word? - It lets you begin a paragraph with a large
dropped Initial capital letter
for
_______ is true about CPU? - It makes the information resulting from processing available
use
Each Web address is actually a series of numbers, which is usually called as------------ - IP address
________ is true about URL. - It is a global address of documents and other resources on
World Wide Web
________ is true about Secondary Storage? - Does not require constant power