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One kilobyte equals approximately __________ memory locations.
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1,000
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____ computers are a good option if you work mostly in one place and have plenty of space in your work area.
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Desktop
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Today, most computers use an operating system that has a graphical user interface.
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True
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Which of the following is a computer designed to be used in large organizations (such as hospitals, corporations, and universities) that need to manage large amounts of centralized data?
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mainframe computer
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Items that are placed in the Recycle Bin on the computer desktop _____.
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can be recovered unless you empty the Recycle Bin
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The ____ unit is the main case of a computer.
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system
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Help and Support is available when using Windows XP, or when using any application program running under Windows XP.
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True
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Through the user interface, you are able to _____.
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make selections on the computer, request information from the computer, communicate with the computer, control the computer
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A floppy disk is a type of magnetic disk, which means it uses magnetic patterns to store items such as data, instructions, and information on the disk’s surface.
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True
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A user interface is the combination of hardware and devices that is used to communicate with and control the computer.
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False
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Which of the following are components of the central processing unit?
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arithmetic/logic, control
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Desktop computers usually conform to one of three standards: PC compatible, Macintosh, or UNIX.
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False
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The Systems Tasks area contains a title and three tasks associated with the My Computer window.
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True
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A shortcut menu _____.
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displays when an object is right-clicked
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The menu bar, which is the horizontal bar above the title bar of the window, contains a list of menu names for the My Computer window.
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False
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To expand a folder means _____.
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to display the folders it contains
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Scripting languages such as HTML indicate where text, images, hyperlinks, and other elements on a Web page should be displayed and how they should look by the use of special codes called tags that are inserted in the appropriate locations in the Web page
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False
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It is not possible to _____ in Microsoft Excel 2007.
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add a new slide
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If you know the name or partial name of a file, you can use _____ Companion to locate the file.
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Search
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Each command on a menu performs a specific action, such as searching for files or obtaining Help.
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True
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The disadvantages of mobile computers, such as lower processor speeds, poor-quality monitors, weight, short battery life, and significantly higher prices, prevent companies from buying these computers for their staffs even today.
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False
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The Start button contains buttons to indicate which windows are open on the desktop.
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False
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The replacement of the transistor with integrated circuits (ICs) marked the beginning of the ____ generation of computers.
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third
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Optical mark readers input data from special forms to score or tally exams, questionnaires, and ballots.
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True
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Although available in nonremovable form, most hard disks can be removed from the computer.
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False
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All of the following except __________ are commonly used application system software.
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operating system software
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____ memory has begun to replace ROM for system information, such as a PC’s BIOS information.
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RAM
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A(n) _____ is a set of computer instructions that carries out a task on the computer.
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program
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To access a Web page, the user can type its Internet address into the appropriate location on the Web browser screen.
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True
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A button identified by a double down arrow indicates the area is expanded.
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False
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The arithmetic/logic unit is the part of the central processing unit (CPU) that performs the logical and arithmetic processes.
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True
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A(n) _____ is a short on-screen note associated with the object you are pointing to.
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Tooltip
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The Details area contains the window title and the folder type of the My Computer Window.
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True
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Users can use a _____ shortcut such as CTRL+C for operations they perform frequently.
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keyboard
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The drive and folder to which the files are copied are called the source drive and source folder.
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False
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When data is recorded onto a CD or DVD disc, a high-intensity laser either permanently burns tiny depressions into the disc’s surface or temporarily changes the ____ of the disc’s surface, depending on whether or not the disc can be erased and reused.
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Reflectivity
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Business to business e-commerce involves one customer selling directly to another.
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False
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The Microsoft IntelliMouse only contains two buttons; the primary mouse button and the secondary mouse button.
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False
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Magnetic disks use magnetic particles to store items such as data, instructions, and information on a disk’s surface.
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True
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The commands on the Start menu can be used to _____.
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connect to and browse the Internet, obtain Help on thousands of topics, store and search for documents
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_____ Explorer allows you to view the contents of the computer, the hierarchy of drives and folders on the computer, and the files and folders in each folder.
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Windows
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Which of the following are types of mobile storage media?
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USB Drive, Smart card
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Scrolling can be accomplished by _____.
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All of the above
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The difference between copying a file and moving a file is _____.
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when you copy a file, you end up with two identical copies
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Computers perform four basic operations — input, process, output, and communication.
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False
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The control unit is the part of the central processing unit (CPU) that interprets the instructions.
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True
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LAN stands for ____.
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Local Area Network
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In order to see the help information in the topic pane of the Help and Support Center, you must always click the Display button.
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False
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____ refers to chip-based storage used by the computer.
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Memory
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On the Start menu, the list of commands below the separator line, called the most frequently used programs list, contains the most frequently used programs.
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True
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People around the world are making use of the Internet to __________.
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All of the above
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A left pointing arrow following a command on the Start menu indicates that pointing to the command will display a submenu.
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False
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition is an operating system designed for entertainment and home use.
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True
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The Details area contains the window title and the folder type of the My Computer Window.
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True
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Which of the following are types of e-commerce?
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Consumer to consumer, Business to business, Business to consumer
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A(n) _____ Search box is a text box in which you can type a term which then can be searched for by a search engine.
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Instant
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People who use the computer directly or use the information it provides are called computer users, end users, or sometimes, just users.
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True
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The functions of the wheel button on a mouse depend upon the software application being used.
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True
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Two types of auxiliary storage devices more often used on personal computers are __________.
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floppy disks and hard disks
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When the mobile communications device is based on a wireless phone, it is sometimes referred to as a ____ phone.
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Smart
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The process of loading the operating system into the computer's memory from auxiliary storage is called ________.
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booting
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The fees for using an online service usually are slightly lower than the fees for using an Internet service provider (ISP).
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False
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Floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs are examples of ____ media, while hard drives are typically ____ media systems.
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removable, fixed
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If you decide you need a better name to identify a file, you can _____ the file.
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rename
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Both ISPs and OSPs provide access to the Internet.
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True
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A(n) _____ is a collection of computers and devices connected together for the purpose of sharing information between computer users.
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network
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A command has a submenu, when _____.
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there is a right arrow immediately following it on the menu
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Which of the following is NOT an example of e-commerce?
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a person searching the Internet for the latest news
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When a window is maximized, the Restore Down button replaces the maximize button on the title bar.
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True
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When a file is deleted from a removable media, _____.
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the file is deleted forever
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_____ off the computer closes any open applications and allows you to save any unsaved documents.
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Logging
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The Standard Buttons toolbar is used to perform often-used tasks more quickly than with the menu bar.
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True
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A shortcut menu _____.
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appears when an object is right-clicked
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Which of the following is a third-generation programming language?
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FORTRAN
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_____ Explorer is a Web browsing program that allows you to search for and view Web pages.
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Internet
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The data on a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM can be erased, changed, or added to.
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False
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In most cases, you must point to an item before you double-click.
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True
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A shortcut menu _____.
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appears when an object is right-clicked
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Windows XP Help and Support can be launched by _____.
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Using the Start menu
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A key advantage of word processing software is that users easily can make changes in documents, such as correcting spelling; changing margins; and adding, deleting, or relocating entire paragraphs.
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True
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The active window is the window that is currently in use or currently selected.
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True
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A Web site is identified by a _____.
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URL
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The ____ is the largest and most well known computer network in the world.
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Internet
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In the Help and Support Center window, the Pick a task area contains only three tasks, Windows Update, System Restore, and Tools.
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False
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When a window is maximized, the Restore Down button replaces the maximize button on the title bar.
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True
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ASCII is a universal coding system that can be used regardless of the language or alphabet being used.
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False
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The taskbar contains the Start button, taskbar button area, and notification area.
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True
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To __________ data means to manipulate data according to specified rules.
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Process
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____-generation computers were powered by vacuum tubes and were enormous, often taking up entire rooms.
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First
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The thin blue line, or window border, surrounding the My Computer window determines its shape and size.
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True
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In the Help and Support Center window, the Pick a task area contains only three tasks, Windows Update, System Restore, and Tools.
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False
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Free software has value only if it would not have been purchased if it had not come with the computer.
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False
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Underlined text, such as a task or folder names, is referred to as a hyperlink.
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True
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A Web site is identified by a _____.
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URL
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Many Internet resources are in the form of Web pages and are accessed using a ____, a special program designed to view Web pages.
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Web Browser
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Backup is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors.
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False
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It is possible to _____ in Microsoft Access 2007.
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create forms and reports
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All devices used with a computer need to be connected to which of the following in one way or another?
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Motherboard
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Anything (a document, program, digital photograph, song, etc.) stored on a storage medium is called a file.
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True
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A user interface is the combination of hardware and devices that is used to communicate with and control the computer.
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False
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A keyboard shortcut consists of _____.
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Both a and b
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____ refers to chip-based storage used by the computer.
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Memory
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A Web browser program is used to create graphic presentations for display on a computer.
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False
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Desktop computers usually conform to which of the following standards?
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Windows and Macintosh
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A command has a submenu, when _____.
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there is a right arrow immediately following it on the menu
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A network that connects computers in a limited geographic area, such as a school computer laboratory, office, or group of buildings, is called a wide area network (WAN).
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False
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_____ is the operating system designed for businesses of all sizes and for advanced home computing.
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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Presentation graphics software allows users to create documents called slides to be used in making presentations.
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True
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Electronic spreadsheet software allows users to __________.
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add, subtract, and perform user-defined calculations on rows and columns of numbers
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A(n) _____ is a set of computer instructions that carries out a task on the computer.
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Program
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Though computers have been used in the workplace for years, their role is continually evolving.
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True
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When copying files, the drive and folder containing the files to be copied are called the destination drive and destination folder.
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False
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The data on a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM can be erased, changed, or added to.
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False
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The Start button contains buttons to indicate which windows are open on the desktop.
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False
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Clicking a drive or folder icon in the My Computer window displays the contents of the drive or folder in the left pane and details about the drive or folder in the areas in the right pane.
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False
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A shortcut menu _____.
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displays when an object is right-clicked
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When copying files, the folder containing the files to be copied is called the _____ folder.
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Source
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Windows XP is used to run application programs, which are programs that perform an application-related function.
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True
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An input ____ is any piece of equipment that is used to input data into the computer.
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device
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The term shareware refers to the programs or instructions used to tell the hardware in a computer system what to do.
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False
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The surface of a floppy disk is organized into circular rings called ____, and pie-shaped sectors.
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tracks
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A(n) _____ is a computer that controls access to the hardware and software on a network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.
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server
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The Help and Support Center Index contains a list of _____ entries.
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alphabetized
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A left pointing arrow following a command on the Start menu indicates that pointing to the command will display a submenu.
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False
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A kilobyte (KB) is equal to ____ bytes.
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1024
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The menu bar, which is the horizontal bar above the title bar of the window contains a list of menu names for the My Computer window.
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False
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All of the following are operations in the information processing cycle except __________.
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Communication
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Which of the following storage systems use nonmoving chips and circuitry?
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Flash memory
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A URL consists of a protocol, domain name, and sometimes the path to a specific Web page or location in a page.
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True
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Items that are placed in the Recycle Bin on the computer desktop _____.
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can be recovered unless you empty the Recycle Bin
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Windows XP Help and Support can be launched by _____.
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Using the Start menu
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Laser printers form images by spraying tiny drops of ink onto the page.
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False
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A personal digital assistant is a type of ____.
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handheld computer
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The ability to place an increasing number of transistors on a single chip led to the invention of the microprocessor in 1971, which ushered in the ____ generation of computers.
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Fourth
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To expand a folder means _____.
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to display the folders it contains
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____ programs are used for creating collections of related data and organizing them so meaningful information can be retrieved.
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Database
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A(n) _____ is displayed whenever Windows XP needs to supply information to you or wants you to enter information or select among several options.
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dialog box
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The ____ is the largest and most well known computer network in the world.
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Internet
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On the Start menu, the list of commands above the separator line at the top of the left column, called the pinned items list, consists of the default Web browser program and the default e-mail program.
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True
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The commands on the Start menu can be used to do all of the following except _____.
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publish files to the Internet
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If you know the name or partial name of a file, you can use _____ Companion to locate the file.
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Search
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When a window is maximized, the Restore Down button replaces the Maximize button on the title bar.
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True
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External pieces of hardware are plugged into connectors called ____, located on the exterior of the system unit, unless they are wireless devices.
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ports
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One kilobyte (K or KB) equals approximately one million memory locations, and one megabyte (M or MB) equals approximately 1,000 memory locations.
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False
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Most laser printers use just black toner powder, though relatively expensive color laser printers are available.
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True
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ASCII normally represents each character as a unique combination of ____ bits.
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8
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The main processing device for a computer system is the ____.
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CPU
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Passive-matrix screens display high-quality color that is viewable from all angles.
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False
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The Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 only contains two buttons: the primary mouse button and the secondary mouse button.
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False
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Business to business e-commerce involves one customer selling directly to another.
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False
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Passive-matrix screens display high-quality color that is viewable from all angles.
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False
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Plan to buy a computer that will last you for ____ year(s).
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Two to Three
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When you have finished working on the computer, it is not necessary to log off.
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False
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With the exception of computers designed to use only network storage devices (such as network computers and some Internet appliances), virtually all PCs come with a hard drive that is used to store most programs and data.
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True
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One billion bytes is called a __________, and typical hard disk sizes range from 10 to 75 billion bytes.
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Gigabyte GB
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Which of the following are types of built-in wireless network connections?
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Bluetooth, WiMAX
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Which of the following operations can be defined as entering data into the computer?
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input
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_____ to the computer opens your user account and makes the computer available for use.
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Logging on
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Help and Support is available when using Windows XP, or when using any application program running under Windows XP.
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True
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The central processing unit (CPU) __________.
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contains the electronic circuits that cause processing to occur
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition is an operating system designed for entertainment and home use.
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Search
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____ storage refers to using a storage device that is not directly a part of your PC system.
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Detached
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Diagnostic tools help test system components monitor system resources such as memory and processing power, undo changes made to system files, and more.
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True
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PCs are computers designed to be shared by a group of users at a time.
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False
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Once a file is stored inside a folder, it cannot be moved to another folder.
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False
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A(n) _____ is a named location on a disk where files are stored.
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folder
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Software, which can be used easily by individuals with limited training, is called _____.
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user friendly
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The drive and folder to which the files are copied are called the source drive and source folder.
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False
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Networks that cover a small geographical area (such as a room or building) are called logical area networks or LANs.
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False
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Which of the following is a third-generation programming language?
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Fortran
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When a new program is launched, its name is added to the most frequently used programs list unless that list is full, in which case _____.
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its name is added, replacing the name of a less-frequently used program
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A keyboard is a pointing device used with Windows XP that is attached to the computer by a cable.
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False
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Being a registered user not only can cost time and money when calling with a support question, it also makes a computer buyer ineligible for special pricing on software upgrades.
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False
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In the Help and Support Center window, the Pick a task area contains only three tasks, Windows Update, System Restore, and Tools.
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False
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____ conveys meaning and is useful to one or more people.
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Information
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When an icon is deleted from the desktop it is gone forever.
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False
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Before buying a computer system, the purchaser should do some research on the __________.
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All of the above
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Many credit cards now offer purchase protection and extended warranty benefits that cover a computer buyer in case of loss of or damage to purchased goods.
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True
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Whether the printer uses dots of ink or flecks of toner powder or some other print method, printer quality is typically measured in dots per ____.
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inch
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Specific hardware is associated with each of the five computer operations, namely, input, processing, output, storage, and communications.
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True
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Regardless of the technology used, the screen of a display device is divided into a fine grid of small areas or dots called grids.
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False
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The notification icon in the notification area provides quick access to programs on the computer.
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True
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The Other Places area contains a title and links to five folders associated with the My Computer folder.
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False
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The thin blue line, or window border, surrounding the My Computer window determines its shape and size.
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True
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A command followed by an ellipsis indicates more information is required to execute the command.
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True
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A(n) _____ controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on the network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.
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server
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Distance learning allows students ____.
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All of the above
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Web pages are stored on computers throughout the world.
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True
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A word processing program is an application program that is used to create written documents.
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True
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Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 is a powerful communications and scheduling program that is used to communicate with others, keep track of contacts, and organize busy schedules.
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True
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The _____ screen shows the names of every computer user on the computer.
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Welcome
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The PC uses a file drive such as FAT, FAT32, or NTFS to record where each document is physically stored and what filename the user has assigned to it.
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False
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Recordable DVDs have not yet reached a single standard, so there are competing formats that are not necessarily compatible with each other or with all DVD+RW devices.
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True
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The _____ pane displays the hierarchy of folders and drives on your computer.
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Folders
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ASCII normally represents each character as a unique combination of ____ bits.
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8
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