Programs allow you to mix text and graphics to create publications of professional quality.

CSC 105 � Sample Exam 1 � Name:______________________________________

1.        After a period of time, a hard disk becomes highly 
A. contiguous.
B. fragmented.
C. disbursed.
D. sectored.

2.        A _____ is a design tool that shows the overall flow of a multimedia presentation. 
A. graphical map
B. Gantt chart
C. link
D. story board

3.        Which of the following is not an example of a document file? 
A. Term paper
B. Spreadsheet
C. Memo
D. Letter

4.        One limitation of a bitmap image is that 
A. it is described using complete mathematical functions only.
B. when it is expanded, it becomes pixilated.
C. it can be saved only in the BMP format.
D. it is a very small file.

5.        Another name for a knowledge-based system is 
A. a perception system.
B. an expert system.
C. a database management system.
D. a conventional system.

6.        Which of the following is not a function of the operating system? 
A. Load and run applications
B. Manage resources
C. Internet access
D. Provide a user interface

7.        This version of UNIX is receiving a lot of attention recently. 
A. Windows
B. Linux
C. Netware
D. Macintosh

8.        Rules for exchanging data between computers are called 
A. protocols.
B. hyperlinks.
C. programs.
D. procedures.

9.        This type of software can be described as end user software and is used to accomplish a variety of tasks. 
A. System software
B. Application software
C. Utility software
D. Communications software

10.     Programs that automatically start and operate as a part of your browser are called 
A. readers.
B. ActiveX Controls.
C. pop-ups.
D. plug-ins.

11.     A computer can become infected with viruses in the following ways, except 
A. by downloading files from the web.
B. by opening attachments to e-mail messages.
C. by creating a new folder on your computer.
D. by downloading software from the Internet.

12.     This type of animation is usually full-screen, highly dynamic and interactive. 
A. Story board
B. Flash
C. Illustrator
D. Photoshop

13.     Which of the following is not a required part of an information system? 
A. Internet
B. Data
C. People
D. Procedures

14.     Which program, among the following, allows a user to eliminate unwanted file fragments and maximize on optimizing computer operations? 
A. Application software
B. Operating system
C. System software
D. Utilities

15.     The most common output device would be a(n) 
A. USB drive.
B. optical disc.
C. set of speakers.
D. monitor.

16.     "Background" software that allows the computers to work is called 
A. shareware.
B. application software.
C. desktop.
D. system software.

17.     URL is an acronym for 
A. Uniformed Resource locator
B. Universal Resolution List
C. Universal Remote Location
D. Uniform Resource Locator

18.     In a spreadsheet, a cell is defined as the 
A. intersection of a row and column.
B. intersection of a table and a tuplet.
C. intersection of a field and a record.
D. intersection of a file and a database.

19.     One difference between desktop publishing and word processing is 
A. that word processors work at the command line, while desktop processors work with graphics.
B. that word processing allows the user to add graphics to a document, while desktop publishing doesn't.
C. that the first uses graphics, while the second uses text.
D. that desktop publishing allows you to create documents that have professional quality layout and type styles.

20.     In a network operating system, this computer coordinates all communication between the other computers. 
A. Server
B. Terminal
C. Mode
D. Client

21.     This is a character-effect. 
A. Numbered list
B. Bullets
C. Color
D. Find and replace

22.     What are the two major software types? 
A. System analysis and data warehousing
B. Database management and application
C. System and application
D. Operating and utilities

23.     The _____ can be correlated to a giant highway that connects one to millions of other people and organizations located throughout the world. 
A. network
B. Internet
C. system
D. Web

24.     Apple computers use which operating system? 
A. Linux
B. Be O/S
C. Windows
D. Mac OS

25.     When surfing the Web, the browser interprets the HTML command found in a document file, and displays it as a(n) 
A. Applet page.
B. domain page
C. Web page.
D. Java page.

26.     The electronic equivalent of a file cabinet is a 
A. database.
B. table.
C. word processor.
D. spreadsheet.

27.     To safely remove a program from your computer, you might want to use this type of utility. 
A. Backup program
B. Uninstall program
C. File compression program
D. Troubleshooting program

28.     Launched in 1969 as a U.S funded project that developed a national computer network, the Internet was initially called __________. 
A. ARPANET
B. NSFNet
C. Intranet
D. World Wide Web

29.     Specialized graphic programs used for editing digital photographs are called 
A. image editors.
B. digital scanners.
C. multimedia authoring programs.
D. blogs.

30.     When additional information requested appears in the form of visual presentations of what the final result would be, then this list is referred to as 
A. galleries.
B. ribbons.
C. contextual tabs.
D. buttons.

31.     Programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive, visually interesting presentations are called 
A. presentation graphics.
B. graphs.
C. diagrams.
D. charts.

32.     Vector images are 
A. slightly more difficult to manipulate than other images.
B. composed of thousands of dots.
C. composed of objects such as lines, rectangles, and ovals.
D. composed of pixels.

33.     If you need to create documents that consist primarily of text, you need this software. 
A. Spreadsheets
B. Database management
C. Presentation graphics
D. Word processor

34.     These types of commercial Internet service providers are the most widely used. 
A. Centralized service providers
B. Decentralized service providers
C. National service providers
D. Regional service providers

35.     Although basic application software programs may include multimedia features, the user interaction in them is very limited because 
A. they cannot be accessed by the users directly.
B. they are accessed in a linear fashion.
C. users don't know about them.
D. they are not compatible with the program.

36.     Which of the following does not pertain to a knowledge-based system? 
A. It is a type of artificial intelligence.
B. It uses a database containing facts and rules to relate these facts.
C. The sequence of processing is not determined by the interaction of the user and the knowledge base.
D. It uses fuzzy logic.

37.     A storage device that consists of rigid metallic platters used to store programs and very large data files is called a(n) 
A. DVD.
B. floppy disk.
C. optical disk.
D. hard disk.

38.     System software would include all of the following except 
A. device drivers.
B. utilities.
C. operating systems.
D. desktop publishing.

39.     Programs that automatically submit your search request to several search engines simultaneously are called ____. 
A. metasearch engines
B. Webcrawlers
C. spiders
D. hits

40.     Which of the following will not retain data after the computer is turned off? 
A. RAM
B. DVD
C. Hard drive
D. ROM

41.     In a computer system, data and programs are stored as 
A. files.
B. records.
C. annals.
D. archives.

42.     Which of the following search types would be best suited for finding out who was touring drummer for Marty Robbins in 1965? 
A. Keyword search
B. Reference search
C. Directory search
D. In-site search

43.     In many application programs, this feature is used to provide information or request input. 
A. Menus
B. Windows
C. Pointer
D. Dialog boxes

44.     When you change one or more numbers in a spreadsheet, all related formulas will automatically update and charts will be recreated. This is called 
A. recalculation.
B. refreshing.
C. sensitivity.
D. what-if.

45.     In the Web address "", what is the domain name? 
A. justincase
B. .org
C. The whole address is called the domain name.
D. usource.org

46.     Most applications developed in the market are typically run on 
A. Windows.
B. Netware.
C. Macintosh.
D. Linux.

47.     Connections to other documents or to other locations within a Web site are 
A. plug-ins.
B. filters.
C. hyperlinks.
D. bots.

48.     The purpose of this software program is to manipulate numeric data. 
A. Spreadsheet
B. Database manager
C. Math Function
D. Presentation

49.     The physical equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the 
A. software.
B. compiler.
C. typology.
D. hardware.

50.     In the newest 2007 Microsoft Office version menus and toolbars have been replaced by 
A. ribbons.
B. galleries.
C. contextual tabs.
D. buttons.

Sample Exam 1 Key
 

1. (p. 136-137) After a period of time, a hard disk becomes highly 
a. contiguous.
B. fragmented.
c. disbursed.
d. sectored.

Hard disk becomes highly fragmented.

 Difficulty: Medium
OLeary - 005 Chapter... #21
 

2. (p. 106) A _____ is a design tool that shows the overall flow of a multimedia presentation. 
a. graphical map
b. Gantt chart
c. link
D. story board

A story board is a design tool used to record the intended overall logic, flow, and structure of a multimedia presentation.

 Difficulty: Medium
OLeary - 004 Chapter... #15
 

3. (p. 14) Which of the following is not an example of a document file? 
a. Term paper
B. Spreadsheet
c. Memo
d. Letter

Spreadsheets are classified as worksheet files.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 001 Chapter... #21
 

4. (p. 99) One limitation of a bitmap image is that 
a. it is described using complete mathematical functions only.
B. when it is expanded, it becomes pixilated.
c. it can be saved only in the BMP format.
d. it is a very small file.

One limitation of bitmap images is that when they are expanded, the images can become pixilated, or jagged on the edges.

 Difficulty: Medium
OLeary - 004 Chapter... #6
 

5. (p. 111) Another name for a knowledge-based system is 
a. a perception system.
B. an expert system.
c. a database management system.
d. a conventional system.

Knowledge-based systems are also known as expert systems.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 004 Chapter... #23
 

6. (p. 129) Which of the following is not a function of the operating system? 
a. Load and run applications
b. Manage resources
C. Internet access
d. Provide a user interface

Operating systems do not provide Internet access.

 Difficulty: Medium
OLeary - 005 Chapter... #3
 

7. (p. 133) This version of UNIX is receiving a lot of attention recently. 
a. Windows
B. Linux
c. Netware
d. Macintosh

There are a large number of different versions of UNIX. One receiving a great deal of attention today is Linux.

 Difficulty: Medium
OLeary - 005 Chapter... #12
 

8. (p. 32) Rules for exchanging data between computers are called 
A. protocols.
b. hyperlinks.
c. programs.
d. procedures.

Protocols are rules for exchanging data between computers.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 002 Chapter... #8
 

9. (p. 64) This type of software can be described as end user software and is used to accomplish a variety of tasks. 
a. System software
B. Application software
c. Utility software
d. Communications software

Application software is designed to accomplish a variety of different tasks.

 Difficulty: Medium
OLeary - 003 Chapter... #1
 

10. (p. 46) Programs that automatically start and operate as a part of your browser are called 
a. readers.
b. ActiveX Controls.
c. pop-ups.
D. plug-ins.

Plug-ins are programs that automatically start and operate as a part of your browser.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 002 Chapter... #24
 

11. (p. 137-138) A computer can become infected with viruses in the following ways, except 
a. by downloading files from the web.
b. by opening attachments to e-mail messages.
C. by creating a new folder on your computer.
d. by downloading software from the Internet.

You can "catch" a computer virus many ways, including by opening attachments to e-mail messages and downloading software from the Internet.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 005 Chapter... #23
 

12. (p. 108) This type of animation is usually full-screen, highly dynamic and interactive. 
a. Story board
B. Flash
c. Illustrator
d. Photoshop

Flash (from Adobe Systems) is a highly dynamic and interactive animation that is usually full-screen.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 004 Chapter... #17
 

13. (p. 4) Which of the following is not a required part of an information system? 
A. Internet
b. Data
c. People
d. Procedures

An information system has five parts: people, procedures, software, hardware, and data.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 001 Chapter... #1
 

14. (p. 8) Which program, among the following, allows a user to eliminate unwanted file fragments and maximize on optimizing computer operations? 
a. Application software
b. Operating system
c. System software
D. Utilities

Utilities (service programs) perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources.

 Difficulty: Hard
OLeary - 001 Chapter... #8
 

15. (p. 13) The most common output device would be a(n) 
a. USB drive.
b. optical disc.
c. set of speakers.
D. monitor.

A monitor would be the most common output device.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 001 Chapter... #17
 

16. (p. 8) "Background" software that allows the computers to work is called 
a. shareware.
b. application software.
c. desktop.
D. system software.

System software is "background" software that helps the computer manage its own internal resources.

 Difficulty: Medium
OLeary - 001 Chapter... #6
 

17. (p. 32) URL is an acronym for 
a. Uniformed Resource locator
b. Universal Resolution List
c. Universal Remote Location
D. Uniform Resource Locator

Web addresses are called uniform resource locators (URLs).

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 002 Chapter... #6
 

18. (p. 71) In a spreadsheet, a cell is defined as the 
A. intersection of a row and column.
b. intersection of a table and a tuplet.
c. intersection of a field and a record.
d. intersection of a file and a database.

Cell is the intersection of a row and column.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 003 Chapter... #13
 

19. (p. 98-99) One difference between desktop publishing and word processing is 
a. that word processors work at the command line, while desktop processors work with graphics.
b. that word processing allows the user to add graphics to a document, while desktop publishing doesn't.
c. that the first uses graphics, while the second uses text.
D. that desktop publishing allows you to create documents that have professional quality layout and type styles.

Desktop publishing allows you to mix text and graphics to create publications of professional quality.

 Difficulty: Hard
OLeary - 004 Chapter... #2
 

20. (p. 130) In a network operating system, this computer coordinates all communication between the other computers. 
A. Server
b. Terminal
c. Mode
d. Client

The network server coordinates all communication between the other computers.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 005 Chapter... #7
 

21. (p. 68) This is a character-effect. 
a. Numbered list
b. Bullets
C. Color
d. Find and replace

Color is a character-effect.

Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 003 Chapter... #8
 

22. (p. 7) What are the two major software types? 
a. System analysis and data warehousing
b. Database management and application
C. System and application
d. Operating and utilities

There are two major kinds of software: system software and application software.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 001 Chapter... #4
 

23. (p. 16) The _____ can be correlated to a giant highway that connects one to millions of other people and organizations located throughout the world. 
a. network
B. Internet
c. system
d. Web

The largest network in the world is the Internet. It is like a giant highway that connects you to millions of other people and organizations located throughout the world.

 Difficulty: Medium
OLeary - 001 Chapter... #25
 

24. (p. 133) Apple computers use which operating system? 
a. Linux
b. Be O/S
c. Windows
D. Mac OS

Apple computers use the Mac OS.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 005 Chapter... #16
 

25. (p. 32) When surfing the Web, the browser interprets the HTML command found in a document file, and displays it as a(n) 
a. Applet page.
b. domain page
C. Web page.
d. Java page.

The browser interprets the HTML commands and displays the document as a Web page.

 Difficulty: Medium
OLeary - 002 Chapter... #14
 

26. (p. 76) The electronic equivalent of a file cabinet is a 
A. database.
b. table.
c. word processor.
d. spreadsheet.

A database is the electronic equivalent of a file cabinet.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 003 Chapter... #18
 

27. (p. 134) To safely remove a program from your computer, you might want to use this type of utility. 
a. Backup program
B. Uninstall program
c. File compression program
d. Troubleshooting program

Uninstall programs allow you to safely and completely remove unneeded programs and related files.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 005 Chapter... #19
 

28. (p. 30) Launched in 1969 as a U.S funded project that developed a national computer network, the Internet was initially called __________. 
A. ARPANET
b. NSFNet
c. Intranet
d. World Wide Web

The Internet was originally called Advanced Research Project Agency Network (ARPANET).

Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 002 Chapter... #1
 

29. (p. 99) Specialized graphic programs used for editing digital photographs are called 
A. image editors.
b. digital scanners.
c. multimedia authoring programs.
d. blogs.

Image editors, also known as photo editors, are specialized graphics programs for editing or modifying digital photographs.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 004 Chapter... #5
 

30. (p. 65) When additional information requested appears in the form of visual presentations of what the final result would be, then this list is referred to as 
A. galleries.
b. ribbons.
c. contextual tabs.
d. buttons.

Galleries simplify the process of making a selection from a list of alternatives by replacing many dialog boxes with visual presentations of potential results.

 Difficulty: Hard
OLeary - 003 Chapter... #6
 

31. (p. 79) Programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive, visually interesting presentations are called 
A. presentation graphics.
b. graphs.
c. diagrams.
d. charts.

Presentation graphics are programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive, visually interesting presentations.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 003 Chapter... #22
 

32. (p. 100) Vector images are 
a. slightly more difficult to manipulate than other images.
b. composed of thousands of dots.
C. composed of objects such as lines, rectangles, and ovals.
d. composed of pixels.

Vector images use geometric shapes or objects.

 Difficulty: Hard
OLeary - 004 Chapter... #9
 

33. (p. 68) If you need to create documents that consist primarily of text, you need this software. 
a. Spreadsheets
b. Database management
c. Presentation graphics
D. Word processor

Word processor is used to create document files.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 003 Chapter... #9
 

34. (p. 31) These types of commercial Internet service providers are the most widely used. 
a. Centralized service providers
b. Decentralized service providers
C. National service providers
d. Regional service providers

National service providers such as AOL are the most widely used.

 Difficulty: Medium
OLeary - 002 Chapter... #5
 

35. (p. 104) Although basic application software programs may include multimedia features, the user interaction in them is very limited because 
a. they cannot be accessed by the users directly.
B. they are accessed in a linear fashion.
c. users don't know about them.
d. they are not compatible with the program.

Although basic applications include multimedia features, they create documents that are generally accessed in a linear fashion and provide very limited user interaction.

 Difficulty: Hard
OLeary - 004 Chapter... #13
 

36. (p. 111) Which of the following does not pertain to a knowledge-based system? 
a. It is a type of artificial intelligence.
b. It uses a database containing facts and rules to relate these facts.
C. The sequence of processing is not determined by the interaction of the user and the knowledge base.
d. It uses fuzzy logic.

In an expert system (knowledge-based system), the sequence of processing is determined by the interaction of the user and the knowledge base.

 Difficulty: Medium
OLeary - 004 Chapter... #24
 

37. (p. 13) A storage device that consists of rigid metallic platters used to store programs and very large data files is called a(n) 
a. DVD.
b. floppy disk.
c. optical disk.
D. hard disk.

Hard disks use a rigid metallic platter. They are typically used to store programs and very large data files.

 Difficulty: Medium
OLeary - 001 Chapter... #19
 

38. (p. 8) System software would include all of the following except 
a. device drivers.
b. utilities.
c. operating systems.
D. desktop publishing.

Desktop publishing is application software.

 Difficulty: Medium
OLeary - 001 Chapter... #9
 

39. (p. 41) Programs that automatically submit your search request to several search engines simultaneously are called ____. 
A. metasearch engines
b. Webcrawlers
c. spiders
d. hits

Metasearch engines are programs that automatically submit your search request to several search engines simultaneously.

 Difficulty: Medium
OLeary - 002 Chapter... #20
 

40. (p. 11) Which of the following will not retain data after the computer is turned off? 
A. RAM
b. DVD
c. Hard drive
d. ROM

RAM is referred to as temporary storage because its contents will typically be lost if the electrical power to the computer is disrupted.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 001 Chapter... #16
 

41. (p. 130) In a computer system, data and programs are stored as 
A. files.
b. records.
c. annals.
d. archives.

Files are used to store data and programs.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 005 Chapter... #6
 

42. (p. 40) Which of the following search types would be best suited for finding out who was touring drummer for Marty Robbins in 1965? 
A. Keyword search
b. Reference search
c. Directory search
d. In-site search

In a keyword search, you enter a keyword or phrase (like "Marty Robbins" drummer 1965) reflecting the information you want.

 Difficulty: Hard
OLeary - 002 Chapter... #19
 

43. (p. 129) In many application programs, this feature is used to provide information or request input. 
a. Menus
b. Windows
c. Pointer
D. Dialog boxes

Dialog boxes are used to provide information or request input.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 005 Chapter... #4
 

44. (p. 72) When you change one or more numbers in a spreadsheet, all related formulas will automatically update and charts will be recreated. This is called 
A. recalculation.
b. refreshing.
c. sensitivity.
d. what-if.

When one or more numbers in a spreadsheet are changed, all related formulas will automatically recalculate and charts will be recreated. This is called recalculation.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 003 Chapter... #15
 

45. (p. 32) In the Web address "", what is the domain name? 
a. justincase
b. .org
c. The whole address is called the domain name.
D. usource.org

The second part of a URL presents the domain name.

 Difficulty: Medium
OLeary - 002 Chapter... #11
 

46. (p. 131) Most applications developed in the market are typically run on 
A. Windows.
b. Netware.
c. Macintosh.
d. Linux.

Because its market share is so large, more application programs are developed to run under Windows than any other operating system.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 005 Chapter... #10
 

47. (p. 32, 33) Connections to other documents or to other locations within a Web site are 
a. plug-ins.
b. filters.
C. hyperlinks.
d. bots.

Hyperlinks or links connect to other documents containing related information.

 Difficulty: Medium
OLeary - 002 Chapter... #15
 

48. (p. 71) The purpose of this software program is to manipulate numeric data. 
A. Spreadsheet
b. Database manager
c. Math Function
d. Presentation

Spreadsheet programs are used to manipulate numeric data.

 Difficulty: Medium
OLeary - 003 Chapter... #11
 

49. (p. 5) The physical equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the 
a. software.
b. compiler.
c. typology.
D. hardware.

The equipment that processes the data to create information is called hardware.

 Difficulty: Easy
OLeary - 001 Chapter... #2
 

50. (p. 65) In the newest 2007 Microsoft Office version menus and toolbars have been replaced by 
A. ribbons.
b. galleries.
c. contextual tabs.
d. buttons.

Ribbons replace menus and toolbars by organizing commonly used commands

 Difficulty: Medium
OLeary - 003 Chapter... #5
 

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What is another name for desktop publishing programs?

Desktop Publishing synonyms In this page you can discover 5 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for desktop publishing, like: computer graphics design program, dtp, print formatter, text editor and word processor.

Which are the applications that can mix text and graphics to create brochures newsletters newspapers and textbooks?

A database is the equivalent of a file cabinet. Also known as Page Layout Programs. They mix text and graphics to create brochures, newsletter, newspapers, and textbooks. Photographs consist of thousands of pixels that form images known as bitmaps.

Which of the following type of application software can be used to organize analyze and graph numeric data such as budgets and financial reports?

Spreadsheets organize, analyze, and graph numeric data such as budgets and financial reports. They are widely used by nearly every profession. Microsoft Excel is the most widely used spreadsheet program.

What are programs that create text based documents?

A software that is used to create text-based documents is called Word Processor.