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1

GUI is an acronym for:
A)Graphical user interaction.
B)Graphical utility interface.
C)Graphical user interface.
D)Greater user interface.
2

A(n) ________ is a graphic representation of something that you click on once with the left mouse button.
A)toolbar
B)button
C)GUI
D)icon
3

Programs that instruct the computer what to do are called:
A)Software.
B)Protocols.
C)GUI.
D)Commands.
4

The icon-driven interface of the operating system is called the:
A)Application.
B)Button.
C)GUI.
D)Organizer.
5

The physical parts of a computer system are referred to as:
A)GUI.
B)Programs.
C)Software.
D)Hardware.
6

Which of the following is considered a form of application software?
A)Windows XP.
B)Linux.
C)Norton SystemWorks.
D)Windows Office 2003 Suite.
7

Software that you would use to help you solve a problem would be:
A)Operating system software.
B)System software.
C)Application software.
D)Utility software.
8

A(n) ________ takes information within your computer and presents it to you in a form that you can understand.
A)output device
B)telecommunications device
C)processing device
D)storage device
9

A set of speakers attached to a computer would be classified as a(n) _______ device.
A)inpu
B)telecommunications
C)outpu
D)GUI
10

Your computer's brain is composed of these two distinct parts:
A)Central processing unit and internal memory.
B)Central processing unit and storage devices.
C)Central processing unit and application software.
D)Central processing unit and utility software.
11

Devices that are used for long-term saving of information are called:
A)Input devices.
B)Expansion slots.
C)Storage devices.
D)Random access memory.
12

When you turn off a computer, information in this type of memory is erased:
A)ROM.
B)RAM.
C)MMS.
D)SMS.
13

These computers serve as organizers, notebooks, and appointment books:
A)Workstations.
B)Terminals.
C)Miniservers.
D)PDAs.
14

A ________ is designed to meet the computing needs for several people simultaneously in a small to medium-size business environment.
A)desktop computer
B)supercomputer
C)mainframe computer
D)minicomputer
15

Computers used by organizations to perform large and complex computing tasks are known as:
A)Desktop computers.
B)Thin Clients.
C)Mainframe computers.
D)Tablet PCs.
16

These high performance computers are designed as the most powerful and expensive type of computers:
A)Supercomputers.
B)Minicomputers.
C)Mainframe computers.
D)Workstation computers.
17

These tablet PC's look much like a notebook computer, including a screen thayou lift up and set in position with a full keyboard and touch pad underneath:
A)Matrix.
B)Slate.
C)Convertible.
D)Plasma.
18

A technology that gives you the ability to send messages containing text, sounds, images, and video from your cell phone to the cell phone of another person is known as a(n):
A)Instant messaging.
B)Multimedia Messaging Service.
C)Short Messaging Service.
D)Chat room.
19

A standard for transmitting information in the form of short-range radio waves over distances of up to 0 feet, and is used for purposes such as wireless connecting a cell phone to a computer is referred to as:
A)Bluetooth.
B)High fidelity.
C)Twisted pair.
D)Broadband.
20

Which if the following items would best apply to a matter involving personal interpretation:
A)Legal system.
B)Legislated regulations.
C)Laws.
D)Ethics.





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