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1151ComputerMedium

Which of the following contains permanent data and gets updated during the processing of transactions?

ATransaction file

BSoftware File

CMaster file

DOperating System File

Correct answer

C. Master file

Explanation

Master file is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.

1152ComputerMedium

If you have a PowerPoint show you created and want to send using email to another teacher you can add the show to your email message as a (an)___________?

AForward

BAttachment

CInclusion

DReply

Correct answer

B. Attachment

Explanation

Attachment is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.

1153ComputerMedium

1 Gigabyte is equal to ____________?

A1024 kilobytes

B1032 megabytes

C1024 bits

D1024 megabytes

Correct answer

D. 1024 megabytes

Explanation

The size of information in the computer is measured in Kilobytes (KB), Megabytes (MB), Gigabytes (GB), and Terabytes (TB). 1 Kilobyte (KB) = about 1 thousand bytes (or 1024 bytes to be precise) One Megabyte (MB) is about 1 million bytes (or about 1024 Kilobytes (KB)). One Gigabyte (GB) is about 1 billion bytes, or (1024 Megabytes MB). One Terabyte (TB) is about roughly 1 trillion bytes or 1024 gigabytes (GB).

1154ComputerMedium

FM stands for ________?

AFrequent Modulation

BFrequency Method

CFrequency Modulation

DFrequency Molecules

Correct answer

C. Frequency Modulation

Explanation

Frequency Modulation is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.

1155ComputerMedium

What happens if you press Ctrl + Shift + F8 in Microsoft Word?

ANone of above

BIt activates extended selection

CIt activates the rectangular selection

DIt selects the paragraph on which the insertion line is.

Correct answer

C. It activates the rectangular selection

Explanation

It activates the rectangular selection is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.

1156ComputerMedium

Short cut key ctrl + A use for __________?

ATo Select All Text

BTo copy

CNone

DTo paste

Correct answer

A. To Select All Text

Explanation

The keyboard shortcut “Ctrl + A” is used to select all text in a document or application, essentially highlighting everything on the current page or screen where you are working. Key points about Ctrl + A: Function: Select all content Applies to: Most applications like word processors, spreadsheets, web browsers

1157ComputerMedium

What is an interpreter?

AAn interpreter does the conversion line by line as the program is run.

BAn interpreter is a general purpose language providing very efficient execution.

CNone of these

DAn interpreter is the representation of the system being designed.

Correct answer

A. An interpreter does the conversion line by line as the program is run.

Explanation

An interpreter does the conversion line by line as the program is run. is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.

1158ComputerMedium

A device that connects to a network without the use of cables is said to be___________?

Afree

BDistributed

Cnone of these

Dcentralized

Correct answer

C. none of these

Explanation

device that connects to a network without the use of cables is called answer is Wireless

1159ComputerMedium

A word processor would most likely be used to do__________?

AType a biography

BDo a computer search in media center

CKeep an account of money spent

DMaintain an inventory

Correct answer

A. Type a biography

Explanation

Type a biography is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.

1160ComputerMedium

Which indent marker controls all the lines except first line?

ARight Indent Marker

BFirst Line Indent Marker

CHanging Indent Marker

DLeft Indent Marker

Correct answer

C. Hanging Indent Marker

Explanation

Hanging Indent Marker is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.

1 Gigabyte is equal to ____________?

A1024 kilobytes

B1032 megabytes

C1024 bits

D1024 megabytes

Correct answer

D. 1024 megabytes

Explanation

What happens if you press Ctrl + Shift + F8 in Microsoft Word?

ANone of above

BIt activates extended selection

CIt activates the rectangular selection

DIt selects the paragraph on which the insertion line is.

Correct answer

C. It activates the rectangular selection

Explanation

It activates the rectangular selection is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.

Short cut key ctrl + A use for __________?

ATo Select All Text

BTo copy

CNone

DTo paste

Correct answer

A. To Select All Text

Explanation

What is an interpreter?

AAn interpreter does the conversion line by line as the program is run.

BAn interpreter is a general purpose language providing very efficient execution.

CNone of these

DAn interpreter is the representation of the system being designed.

Correct answer

A. An interpreter does the conversion line by line as the program is run.

Explanation

An interpreter does the conversion line by line as the program is run. is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.