Computer Application Quiz 2:First Quarter
Quiz by Edwin Torralba
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- Q1
Which is an example of an operating system primarily for mobile devices?
Linux
iOS
macOS
Windows 10
30s - Q2
You’re most likely to find an RTOS
on an iPad
on a mainframe
on a supercomputer
in a robotic camera.
30s - Q3
Plug and Play is a software and hardware standard that
optimizes the work of the GPU.
adds a new type of port (plug) to your system.
includes device drivers for lots of hardware as part of the OS.
allows you to play video games with better graphics.
30s - Q4
The OS can optimize RAM storage by using
a spooler
virtual memory
an interrupt handler
thrashing
30s - Q5
BIOS stands for
basic input/output system.
bundled input output software
basic in order services
billable input output services
30s - Q6
Which type of productivity software would you most likely use to do calculations and what-if analyses?
Financial Planning
Database
Tax Preparation
Spreadsheet
30s - Q7
The software that allows you to edit digital images, videos, and digital audio is called
encryption algorithms.
productivity software.
distributed software.
multimedia software
30s - Q8
Which type of software is used to hold learning materials for your classes?
Web authoring software
Accounting software
Desktop publishing software
Course management software
30s - Q9
Which type of software would be best to create individual audio tracks with virtual instruments?
App creation software
Audio-editing software
Simulation software
Digital audio workstation software
30s - Q10
Which of the following is considered a benefit of using simulation programs?
They promote world peace and unity among humanity.
They allow the developers to experience or control the software as if it were an actual event for fun.
They help to prevent costly errors on the part of government agencies in charge of Cyber Security.
They allow users to experience potentially dangerous situations without risk.
30s - Q11
Which of the following would you NOT see on a Windows 10 Start menu?
apps list
Power
Task View
tiles
30s - Q12
When an OS processes tasks in a priority order, it is known as
multitasking handling.
preemptive interrupting.
preemptive multitasking.
interruptive multitasking.
30s - Q13
An example of an open source OS is
Windows
DOS
macOS
Linux
30s - Q14
Which of the following is not considered an accessibility utility?
Narrator
Magnifier
Speech Recognition
System Restore
30s - Q15
Which step happens first during the boot process?
Customization settings checked
POST
CPU activates the BIOS that is stored in ROM
Load OS to RAM
30s