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1. What is any part of the computer that you can physically touch? Hardware
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2. Which genertion of computer is still under development? Fifth
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3. What is the most common storage device for the personal computer? Floppy disk
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4. Which key is used in combination with another key to perform a specific task? Control
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5. What is the pattern of printed lines on most products? Barcodes
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6. To make the number pad act as a directional arrow, we press which key? Shift
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7. Which devices that let the computer communicate with you? Input
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8. What is the most frequently used piece of hardware for inputting data? Hardware
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9. What is the place where the computer stores programs and data? Storage unit
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10. What is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors? Formatting
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11. What is the space in your computer that loads and works with data? RAM memory
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12. What is the storage which stores or retains data after power off? Non-volatile storage
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13. What will be Typical acronym of reuseable optical storage? CD-Rom
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14. What contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm? Syntax
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15. What is the pictorial representation of a program or algorithm? Flowchart
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16. What is the smallest unit of information a computer can understand and process? Bit
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17. Which is a program that make easy to use a computer? Utility
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18. What converts and executes one statement at a time? Interpreter
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19. What includes the programs or instructions? Software
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20. Who designs. writes tests and maintains comp-uter programs? Operator
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21. Who writes and fests computer program? Programmer
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22. What term used to define all input and output devices in a computer system? Hardware
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23. What is a word in a web page that, when clicked, opens another document? Hyperlink
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24. What refers to a small, single-site network? LAN
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25. What does consist of one or more Web pages located on a Web server? A web site
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26. What does allow voice conversations to travel over the Internet? Internet telephony
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27. Which software that allows users to surf the internet? Browser
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28. What does allow you to access objects and start programs? Start menu
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29. What contains commands that can be selected? Menu
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30. What of software contains lists of commands and option? Menu bar
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31. Data that is copied from an application, where is stored? In the clipboard
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32. Which menu type is also called a drop down menu? Pull-down
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33. What includes the file name and possibly a directory of folder? File directory
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34. What is the name a user assigns to a document called? Filename
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35. What is in text that you want printed at the bottom of the page? Footer
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36. What is a document means to make changes to its existing content? Edit
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37. A microprocessor is the brain of the computer and is also called by which name? Microchip
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38. Which type of computer could be found in a digital watch? Embedded computer
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39. What takes on different shapes depending on the task you are performing? Mouse pointer
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40. Soft copy is an intangible output, so then what is a hard copy? The printed output
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41. One puts information into the computer by pressing which key? Enter
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42. Letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard are, called by which name? Keys
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43. What is the data and instruction entered in the memory of a computer? Input
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44. What usually appears in the shape of an arrow? The mouse Pointer
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45. What is the primary device that a computer uses to store information? Hard drive
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46. Which is uses laser technology to store large amount of information? CD-ROM
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47. What part of the computer provides only temporary storage of files? RAM memory
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48. Which is a removable magnetic disc that holds information? Floppy disk
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49. What is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors? Formatting
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50. What is the box that houses the most important parts of a computer system? System unit
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51. The operating system called UNIX is typically used for which computers? Web computers
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52. What is an error in a program which causes wrong result? Bug
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53. What is a program that makes the computer easier to use? Utility
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54. What is the process of preparing a floppy diskette for use? Formatting
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55. Which is the part of a computer that one can touch and feel? Hardware
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56. What are the peripheral devices such as printers and monitors considered? Hardware
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57. Which device that connects to a network without the use of cables? Wireless
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58. What is a popular way to learn about computers without ever going to a classroom? E-learning
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59. To view information on the web, what must you must have? Web browser
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60. Which devices are used to transmit data over telecommunications lines? Modems
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61. Which software program used to view Web pages? Browser
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62. Which Output is made up of pictures, sounds, and video? Multimedia
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63. An email account includes a storage area, what is often called? Mailbox
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64. Something which has easily-understood instructions, what is said to be? Analog data
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65. What are lists of commands that appear on the screen? Menus
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66. Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT are known as what? Operating systems
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67. What is the term used to describe the window that is currently being used? Active Window
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68. For creating a document, you use which command at file menu? New
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69. What is to add or put into your document such as a picture or text use? Insert
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70. Which elements of a word document can be displayed in colour? All elements
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71. What is a collection of information saved as a unit? File
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72. Numbers and formulae entered in a cell, what are called? Numeric entries
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73. What is a collection of related information sorted and dealt with as a unit? File
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74. A command that saves what you are working on into the hard drive,? Save
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75. Which mouse technique is used for access in properties of any object? Right clicking
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76. Which Powerful keys that let you exit a program when pushed? Escape key
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77. Which devices you use such as a keyboard or mouse, to input information? Input device
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78. Which device can understand difference between data and programs? Microprocessor
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79. What is the mean of data gathering in computer? They allow to use data Store
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80. What is the set of instructions which tells a computer what to do? Program
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81. The operating system is the most common type of which software? System
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82. Which peripheral device displays information to a user? Monitor
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83. Which manual tells you how to use a software program? User
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84. What is the most important or powerful computer in a typical network? Network server
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85. What makes it possible for shoppers to make purchases using their computers? E-Commerce
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86. By which name also called the web, contains billions of documents? World Wide Web
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87. Generally, you access the recycle bin through an icon, where is this located? On the desktop
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88. What is a blinking indicator that shows you where your next action will happen? Cursor
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89. Which type of file is created by word processing program? Document file
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90. In a spreadsheet program, which contains related worksheets and documents? Workbook
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91. Which application is commonly used to prepare a presentation/ slide show? Power Point
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92. In which group do we work at the time of text formatting in Word? Table, paragraph and indexes
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93. Which computer refers to the fastest, biggest and most expensive computer? Super computer
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94. Which device is used as the standard pointing device in a Graphical User Environment? Mouse
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95. Which key moves the cursor one space to the right or puts spaces in between words? Spacebar
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96. The speakers attached to your computer used for which purpose? Handling sound and music
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97. What is the box that contains the central electronic components of the computer? System unit
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98. What happens when the computer is turned on and the operating system is loading? Booting
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99. The process of writing out computer instructions is knowns as which name? Compiling
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100. What is the ability of an OS to run more than one application at a time? Multitasking
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