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The document consists of 50 multiple choice questions about operating systems and common software applications. It covers topics like different operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Chrome OS), components of operating systems like the kernel, buffers and device drivers, common applications like word processing, spreadsheets and presentations, and concepts like files, folders, formatting, formulas and filters. The questions test knowledge of functions, tools, components and terminology related to operating systems and office software.

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Test 2

The document consists of 50 multiple choice questions about operating systems and common software applications. It covers topics like different operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Chrome OS), components of operating systems like the kernel, buffers and device drivers, common applications like word processing, spreadsheets and presentations, and concepts like files, folders, formatting, formulas and filters. The questions test knowledge of functions, tools, components and terminology related to operating systems and office software.

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2 out of 2 points

____ is the mobile OS from Microsoft intended to run on certain brands of smartphones, including
Nokia Lumina and HTC.
Selected Answer: d.
Windows Phone

Question 2

2 out of 2 points

The foreground window is the ____ window.


Selected Answer: a.
active

Question 3

2 out of 2 points

____ is a PC operating system related to UNIX, an OS first developed in the 1960s for large, special-
purpose computers used by scientists and researchers.
Selected Answer: b.
Linux

Question 4

2 out of 2 points

The ____ is the core of the operating system.


Selected Answer: a.
kernel

Question 5

2 out of 2 points
In word processing software, ____ are documents that contain document formatting such as margins,
fonts, and page layouts that you use to create new documents.
Selected Answer: c.
templates

Question 6

2 out of 2 points

A cell ____ is a group of cells.


Selected Answer: c.
range

Question 7

2 out of 2 points

If a device is slow to provide input or output, the OS uses ____, which are areas of memory that hold
data from one device before it is transferred to another device.
Selected Answer: b.
buffers

Question 8

2 out of 2 points

A(n) ____ reference identifies a cell by its location in relation to other cells and changes when a
formula is moved or copied.
Selected Answer: a.
relative

Question 9

2 out of 2 points

In a dialog box, click a(n) ____ to select one option from a group of options.
Selected Answer: b.
option button

Question 10

2 out of 2 points

In presentation software, you can use a(n) ____ to add movement to an object or text.
Selected Answer: d.
animation

Question 11

0 out of 2 points

When you save data on a disk, the OS places it in an available storage area, or ____.
Selected Answer: d.
library

Question 12

0 out of 2 points

In word processing software, ____ tools help you find just the right word, search online to check facts,
and provide topic-related information.
Selected Answer: b.
reference

Question 13

2 out of 2 points

Developed by Apple, ____ runs only on Apple mobile devices, including the iPhone, iPad, and iPod
Touch, and is derived from macOS.
Selected Answer: b.
iOS

Question 14
2 out of 2 points

____ means that the distinction between categories of application software is becoming more
blurred.
Selected Answer: c.
Convergence

Question 15

2 out of 2 points

A ____ utility reorganizes the files on a hard disk so the OS accesses data more quickly.
Selected Answer: a.
defragmentation

Question 16

2 out of 2 points

In presentation software, ____ are small versions of each slide.


Selected Answer: c.
thumbnails

Question 17

2 out of 2 points

A ____ chart compares categories of data to one another.


Selected Answer: c.
column

Question 18

2 out of 2 points

A font ____ adds visual effects to text.


Selected Answer: c.
style

Question 19

2 out of 2 points

____ is a PC operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation.


Selected Answer: b.
Windows

Question 20

0 out of 2 points

____ software combines word processing with advanced graphics capabilities.


Selected Answer: c.
Presentation

Question 21

2 out of 2 points

The Windows Start screen displays ____, colorful rectangles you use to start apps.
Selected Answer: c.
tiles

Question 22

2 out of 2 points

In spreadsheet software, a(n) ____ performs a calculation that generates a value.


Selected Answer: d.
formula

Question 23
2 out of 2 points

When formatting documents, ____ settings determine where text begins on a line in relation to the left
margin.
Selected Answer: a.
Indent

Question 24

2 out of 2 points

Motor vehicles and a variety of electronic devices, such as card readers, use ____ operating systems.
Selected Answer: c.
embedded

Question 25

2 out of 2 points

A ____ chart compares parts to the whole.


Selected Answer: d.
pie

Question 26

2 out of 2 points

In spreadsheet software, use ____ to create meaningful data summaries to analyze worksheets
containing large volumes of data.
Selected Answer: c.
pivot tables

Question 27

2 out of 2 points
The files you create using word processing software are called ____.
Selected Answer: c.
documents

Question 28

2 out of 2 points

In word processing software, the screen displays a(n) ____ to mark your place.
Selected Answer: b.
insertion point

Question 29

2 out of 2 points

____ are small graphic image files available on the web that can be used in documents, presentations,
or worksheets.
Selected Answer: b.
Clip art images

Question 30

0 out of 2 points

Developed by Google, ____ is a mobile OS based on Linux designed to run on many types of
smartphones and tablets.
Selected Answer: a.
Windows Phone

Question 31

2 out of 2 points

A file ____ utility gives you an overview of the files stored on your computer.
Selected Answer: c.
management
Question 32

2 out of 2 points

In spreadsheet software, each cell has a unique cell ____.


Selected Answer: c.
address

Question 33

0 out of 2 points

In Windows 10, you can use ____ to minimize all open windows except one.
Selected Answer: a.
Restore Down

Question 34

2 out of 2 points

____ software is used to perform numerical analysis and enhance the appearance of data.
Selected Answer: b.
Spreadsheet

Question 35

2 out of 2 points

A ____ provides a compact way to store data, whether its a document, photo, computer program, or
other form of data.
Selected Answer: a.
file

Question 36

0 out of 2 points
A(n) ____ operating system is a multiuser OS because it controls a single, centralized computer that
supports many users on networked computers.
Selected Answer: c.
mobile

Question 37

2 out of 2 points

Regardless of the brand of computer, the ____ is the main workspace for interacting with your
computer.
Selected Answer: c.
desktop

Question 38

2 out of 2 points

Spreadsheet software allows you to ____ worksheet data to display only the values you want to see.
Selected Answer: b.
filter

Question 39

2 out of 2 points

Linux is available in versions called ____, including commercial options such as RedHat, openSUSE,
and Ubuntu.
Selected Answer: c.
distributions

Question 40

2 out of 2 points
In presentation software, a ____ automatically applies any new formatting to all slides in your
presentation that use it.
Selected Answer: a.
slide master

Question 41

2 out of 2 points

A(n) ____ reference refers to a fixed cell location that never changes.
Selected Answer: b.
absolute

Question 42

2 out of 2 points

____ is a PC operating system developed by Google to work with Google web applications.
Selected Answer: a.
Chrome OS

Question 43

2 out of 2 points

In word processing software, page ____ can be portrait or landscape.


Selected Answer: a.
orientation

Question 44

0 out of 2 points

A formula contains a calculation, which specifies the operation to be performed, and ____, which are
the values involved in the calculation.
Selected Answer: b.
addresses
Question 45

0 out of 2 points

To return a maximized window to its original size, click the ____ button.
Selected Answer: a.
Maximize

Question 46

2 out of 2 points

Select ____ windows to arrange the windows so they overlap while displaying each title bar.
Selected Answer: a.
Cascade

Question 47

2 out of 2 points

____ is called a multipurpose OS because it can run on a desktop PC or a server.


Selected Answer: a.
UNIX

Question 48

2 out of 2 points

In spreadsheet software, use ____ to test multiple scenarios by temporarily changing one or more
variables to see the effect on related calculations.
Selected Answer: c.
what-if analysis

Question 49

2 out of 2 points
To control a hardware resource, the OS communicates with a ____.
Selected Answer: c.
device driver

Question 50

2 out of 2 points

____ is the PC operating system designed for Apple computers.


Selected Answer: b.
macOS

Question 1

2 out of 2 points

In spreadsheet software, each cell has a unique cell ____.

Selected Answer: d.

address

Question 2

0 out of 2 points

When you save data on a disk, the OS places it in an available storage area, or ____.

Selected Answer: b.

page file
Question 3

2 out of 2 points

A file ____ utility gives you an overview of the files stored on your computer.

Selected Answer: b.

management

Question 4

2 out of 2 points

Developed by Apple, ____ runs only on Apple mobile devices, including the iPhone, iPad, and iPod
Touch, and is derived from macOS.

Selected Answer: b.

iOS

Question 5

2 out of 2 points

Regardless of the brand of computer, the ____ is the main workspace for interacting with your
computer.

Selected Answer: d.

desktop

Question 6

2 out of 2 points
If a device is slow to provide input or output, the OS uses ____, which are areas of memory that hold
data from one device before it is transferred to another device.

Selected Answer: b.

buffers

Question 7

2 out of 2 points

A formula contains a calculation, which specifies the operation to be performed, and ____, which are
the values involved in the calculation.

Selected Answer: c.

arguments

Question 8

2 out of 2 points

Motor vehicles and a variety of electronic devices, such as card readers, use ____ operating systems.

Selected Answer: c.

embedded

Question 9

2 out of 2 points

In spreadsheet software, use ____ to test multiple scenarios by temporarily changing one or more
variables to see the effect on related calculations.

Selected Answer: d.
what-if analysis

Question 10

2 out of 2 points

In presentation software, you can use a(n) ____ to add movement to an object or text.

Selected Answer: b.

animation

Question 11

2 out of 2 points

In presentation software, a ____ automatically applies any new formatting to all slides in your
presentation that use it.

Selected Answer: d.

slide master

Question 12

2 out of 2 points

A(n) ____ operating system is a multiuser OS because it controls a single, centralized computer that
supports many users on networked computers.

Selected Answer: c.

server

Question 13
2 out of 2 points

When formatting documents, ____ settings determine where text begins on a line in relation to the
left margin.

Selected Answer: b.

Indent

Question 14

2 out of 2 points

____ is the mobile OS from Microsoft intended to run on certain brands of smartphones, including
Nokia Lumina and HTC.

Selected Answer: d.

Windows Phone

Question 15

2 out of 2 points

A cell ____ is a group of cells.

Selected Answer: d.

range

Question 16

2 out of 2 points

A ____ utility reorganizes the files on a hard disk so the OS accesses data more quickly.
Selected Answer: d.

defragmentation

Question 17

2 out of 2 points

The ____ is the core of the operating system.

Selected Answer: b.

kernel

Question 18

2 out of 2 points

To return a maximized window to its original size, click the ____ button.

Selected Answer: a.

Restore Down

Question 19

2 out of 2 points

Developed by Google, ____ is a mobile OS based on Linux designed to run on many types of
smartphones and tablets.

Selected Answer: b.

Android

Question 20
2 out of 2 points

A ____ chart compares parts to the whole.

Selected Answer: c.

pie

Question 21

2 out of 2 points

____ is a PC operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation.

Selected Answer: b.

Windows

Question 22

2 out of 2 points

____ software combines word processing with advanced graphics capabilities.

Selected Answer: d.

Desktop publishing

Question 23

2 out of 2 points

The foreground window is the ____ window.

Selected Answer: d.
active

Question 24

2 out of 2 points

In a dialog box, click a(n) ____ to select one option from a group of options.

Selected Answer: b.

option button

Question 25

2 out of 2 points

A(n) ____ reference refers to a fixed cell location that never changes.

Selected Answer: d.

absolute

Question 26

2 out of 2 points

____ is the PC operating system designed for Apple computers.

Selected Answer: a.

macOS

Question 27

2 out of 2 points
In word processing software, page ____ can be portrait or landscape.

Selected Answer: c.

orientation

Question 28

2 out of 2 points

A ____ provides a compact way to store data, whether its a document, photo, computer program,
or other form of data.

Selected Answer: c.

file

Question 29

2 out of 2 points

In word processing software, the screen displays a(n) ____ to mark your place.

Selected Answer: a.

insertion point

Question 30

2 out of 2 points

To control a hardware resource, the OS communicates with a ____.

Selected Answer: c.
device driver

Question 31

2 out of 2 points

____ are small graphic image files available on the web that can be used in documents,
presentations, or worksheets.

Selected Answer: d.

Clip art images

Question 32

2 out of 2 points

A(n) ____ reference identifies a cell by its location in relation to other cells and changes when a
formula is moved or copied.

Selected Answer: a.

relative

Question 33

2 out of 2 points

In word processing software, ____ tools help you find just the right word, search online to check
facts, and provide topic-related information.

Selected Answer: b.

research

Question 34
2 out of 2 points

____ is called a multipurpose OS because it can run on a desktop PC or a server.

Selected Answer: c.

UNIX

Question 35

0 out of 2 points

In Windows 10, you can use ____ to minimize all open windows except one.

Selected Answer: b.

Cascade

Question 36

2 out of 2 points

In word processing software, ____ are documents that contain document formatting such as
margins, fonts, and page layouts that you use to create new documents.

Selected Answer: d.

templates

Question 37

2 out of 2 points

____ means that the distinction between categories of application software is becoming more
blurred.
Selected Answer: c.

Convergence

Question 38

2 out of 2 points

Spreadsheet software allows you to ____ worksheet data to display only the values you want to see.

Selected Answer: c.

filter

Question 39

2 out of 2 points

Linux is available in versions called ____, including commercial options such as RedHat, openSUSE,
and Ubuntu.

Selected Answer: a.

distributions

Question 40

2 out of 2 points

A font ____ adds visual effects to text.

Selected Answer: d.

style

Question 41
2 out of 2 points

In spreadsheet software, a(n) ____ performs a calculation that generates a value.

Selected Answer: b.

formula

Question 42

2 out of 2 points

____ is a PC operating system related to UNIX, an OS first developed in the 1960s for large, special-
purpose computers used by scientists and researchers.

Selected Answer: d.

Linux

Question 43

2 out of 2 points

The Windows Start screen displays ____, colorful rectangles you use to start apps.

Selected Answer: d.

tiles

Question 44

2 out of 2 points

A ____ chart compares categories of data to one another.


Selected Answer: c.

column

Question 45

2 out of 2 points

____ is a PC operating system developed by Google to work with Google web applications.

Selected Answer: b.

Chrome OS

Question 46

2 out of 2 points

Select ____ windows to arrange the windows so they overlap while displaying each title bar.

Selected Answer: d.

Cascade

Question 47

2 out of 2 points

In presentation software, ____ are small versions of each slide.

Selected Answer: d.

thumbnails

Question 48

2 out of 2 points
____ software is used to perform numerical analysis and enhance the appearance of data.

Selected Answer: d.

Spreadsheet

Question 49

2 out of 2 points

The files you create using word processing software are called ____.

Selected Answer: a.

documents

Question 50

2 out of 2 points

In spreadsheet software, use ____ to create meaningful data summaries to analyze worksheets
containing large volumes of data.

Selected Answer: b.

pivot tables

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