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Storage Devices

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Computer Science

All of the following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT ____?

A
hard disk drives
B
printers
C
floppy disk drives
D
CD drives
Explanation and memory cue

Printers are output devices, not storage devices. Hard disk drives, floppy disk drives, and CD drives are all used to store data.

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Computer Components

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Computer Science

An area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed is ____?

A
CPU
B
Memory
C
Storage
D
File
Explanation and memory cue

Memory is the part of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed. It provides fast access to data for the CPU, unlike storage which is used for long-term data retention.

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Computer Jargon

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Computer Science

An error in software or hardware is called a bug. What is an alternative computer jargon term for it?

A
Leech
B
Squid
C
Slug
D
Glitch
Explanation and memory cue

A 'glitch' is another term commonly used in computer jargon to refer to a minor error or malfunction in software or hardware, similar to a 'bug.' The other options are not standard terms for such errors.

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Internet Basics

easy
Computer Science

An online journal where people post about their experiences is called a ____.

A
Blog
B
Internet
C
Webpage
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

A blog is an online journal where individuals regularly post about their experiences, thoughts, or opinions. The other options do not specifically refer to this type of online journal.

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Computer Hardware

easy
Computer Science

AGP stands for ____?

A
Accelerated Group Part
B
Advanced Graphics Port
C
Accelerated Graphics Port
D
Advanced Group Part
Explanation and memory cue

AGP stands for Accelerated Graphics Port, which is a high-speed point-to-point channel for attaching a graphics card to a computer's motherboard, primarily to assist in the acceleration of 3D computer graphics.

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Output Types

easy
Computer Science

All the output that is printed on paper is called ____?

A
Soft Copy
B
Hard Copy
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Output that is printed on paper is referred to as a 'hard copy.' A 'soft copy' is an electronic version displayed on a screen, not printed.

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Word Processing Software

easy
Computer Science

Although it is not shown in normal view, to view a header, click 'View' on the menu bar and then click 'Header and Footer.'

A
View
B
Edit
C
Format
D
Tools
Explanation and memory cue

To view or insert a header in most word processing programs, you typically click 'View' on the menu bar and then select 'Header and Footer.' This option is not found under Edit, Format, or Tools.

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Malware Types

easy
Computer Science

An intentionally disruptive program that spreads from program to program or from disk to disk is known as a ____?

A
Trojan horse.
B
Virus.
C
Time bomb.
D
Time-related bomb sequence.
Explanation and memory cue

A virus is a type of malicious software that can replicate itself and spread from one program or disk to another, often causing harm or disruption to computer systems.

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Security And Privacy Risks

easy
Computer Science

All of the following are examples of real security and privacy risks EXCEPT ____?

A
hackers
B
Spam
C
Viruses
D
identity theft
Explanation and memory cue

Hackers, viruses, and identity theft are all direct security and privacy risks. Spam, while annoying and potentially a vector for threats, is not itself a direct security or privacy risk.

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Header & Footer

easy
Computer Science

After typing header text, how can you quickly enter footer text?

A
Click on Switch between Header & Footer then type the text
B
Press PageDown key and type the text for footer
C
Both of above
D
None of above
Explanation and memory cue

The correct way to move from the header to the footer in most word processors (like Microsoft Word) is to use the 'Switch between Header & Footer' option. The PageDown key does not directly move the cursor from the header to the footer.