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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

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.
a.
client
c.
PC
b.
server
d.
tablet
 

 2. 

Hardware and software together form the _____.
a.
user interface
c.
application interface
b.
graphical interface
d.
easy interface
 

 3. 

Software, which can be used easily by individuals with limited training, is called _____.
a.
fool-proof
c.
an application program
b.
user friendly
d.
user easy
 

 4. 

A(n) _____ is a pointing device used with Windows XP that may be attached to the computer by a cable or may be wireless.
a.
keyboard
c.
mouse
b.
monitor
d.
scanner
 

 5. 

_____ means you move the mouse across a flat surface until the mouse pointer rests on the item of choice.
a.
Click
c.
Drag
b.
Right-click
d.
Point
 

 6. 

A(n) _____ is a list of related commands.
a.
taskbar
c.
menu
b.
toolbar
d.
object
 

 7. 

A(n) _____ is a named location on a disk where files are stored.
a.
harddrive
c.
briefcase
b.
folder
d.
USB device
 

 8. 

A(n) _____ is an input device on which you manually key in, or type, data.
a.
scanner
c.
keyboard
b.
mouse
d.
touchpad
 

 9. 

_____ Explorer is a Web browsing program that allows you to search for and view Web pages.
a.
Windows
c.
Network
b.
Internet
d.
Web
 
 
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Figure 1
 

 10. 


The accompanying figure shows an example of a _____ or start page, which is the first Web page viewed when a Web site is accessed.
a.
base page
c.
home page
b.
source page
d.
destination page
 

 11. 

In the accompanying figure, www.msn.com is the _____ or address on the World Wide Web where the Web page is located.
a.
HTTP
c.
FTP
b.
URL
d.
ADD
 

 12. 

A(n) _____ is a collection of computers and devices connected together for the purpose of sharing information between computer users.
a.
server
c.
system
b.
group
d.
network
 

 13. 

A folder name can contain up to _____ characters, including spaces.
a.
190
c.
255
b.
700
d.
350
 

 14. 

If you decide you need a better name to identify a file, you can _____ the file.
a.
copy
c.
move
b.
rename
d.
delete
 

 15. 

Items that are placed in the Recycle Bin on the computer desktop _____.
a.
are gone forever
b.
are removed when the computer is turned off
c.
can be recovered unless you empty the Recycle Bin
d.
cannot be recovered again
 

 16. 

If you know the name or partial name of a file, you can use _____ Companion to locate the file.
a.
Find
c.
Search
b.
Help
d.
Location
 

 17. 

_____ off the computer closes any open applications and allows you to save any unsaved documents.
a.
Turning
c.
Logging
b.
Powering
d.
Signing
 

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 18. 

A monitor displays messages and provides information.
 

 19. 

Using the mouse, only three operations can be performed: point, click, and drag.
 

 20. 

Underlined text, such as a task or folder names, is referred to as a hyperlink.
 

 21. 

When you have finished working on the computer, it is not necessary to log off.
 

Matching
 
 
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
a.
.int
d.
.net
b.
.mil
e.
.gov
c.
.edu
f.
.com
 

 22. 

Commercial
 

 23. 

Government
 

 24. 

Military
 

 25. 

Educational
 



 
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