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Internet Basics

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Computer Science

A program with a graphical user interface for displaying HTML files, used to navigate the World Wide Web is called a:

A
Search engine
B
Web browser
C
Comment
D
None of These
Explanation and memory cue

A web browser is a program with a graphical user interface that displays HTML files and allows users to navigate the World Wide Web. Search engines help find information, but do not directly display HTML files.

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Document Formatting

easy
Computer Science

A document in portrait orientation prints:

A
the same characters per line with the same document in landscape
B
More characters per line than the same document in landscape
C
Less characters per line than the same document in landscape
D
Smaller fonts in order to fit the same amount of characters per line with landscape
Explanation and memory cue

Portrait orientation has a shorter width compared to landscape orientation, so fewer characters fit on each line when printing the same document. Landscape orientation allows more characters per line due to its greater width.

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Ms Excel Features

Easy
Computer Science

What is the comment on an Excel cell called that is displayed when the mouse pointer is placed over it?

A
Smart Tip
B
Soft Tip
C
Web Tip
D
Cell Tip
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Excel, a comment or additional information shown when you hover the mouse over a cell is commonly referred to as a 'Smart Tip' (also known as a comment/note tooltip). It helps users view extra details without opening the cell.

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Basic Computer Concepts

easy
Computer Science

What are the main components of a computer system?

A
Hardware
B
Software
C
Applications
D
Both A and B
Explanation and memory cue

The main components of a computer system are hardware (the physical parts) and software (the programs and operating systems). Applications are a type of software, so the most complete answer is 'Both A and B.'

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Data Representation

easy
Computer Science

Codes consisting of lines of varying widths or lengths that are computer-readable are known as what?

A
an ASCII code
B
a magnetic tape
C
an OCR scanner
D
a bar code
Explanation and memory cue

Bar codes are codes made up of lines of varying widths or lengths that can be read by computers using scanners. The other options do not describe this technology.

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Cybersecurity

easy
Computer Science

Collecting personal information and effectively posing as another individual is known as the crime of ____?

A
Spooling.
B
Identity theft.
C
Spoofing.
D
Hacking.
Explanation and memory cue

Identity theft is the crime of collecting personal information and pretending to be another individual, usually for fraudulent purposes. The other options refer to different types of cybercrimes or technical attacks.

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Compilers And Programming Languages

easy
Computer Science

A compiler can check for which of the following?

A
Syntax Error
B
Logical Error
C
Both Logical and Syntax Error
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

A compiler can check for syntax errors, which are violations of the programming language's rules. Logical errors, however, are mistakes in the program's logic and cannot be detected by the compiler.

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Basic Computer Concepts

easy
Computer Science

A collection of characters, numbers, and symbols is called what?

A
Data
B
Keyboard
C
Monitor
D
Ram
Explanation and memory cue

A collection of characters, numbers, and symbols is referred to as data in computing, as data encompasses all types of raw facts and figures that can be processed by a computer.

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Spreadsheet Features

easy
Computer Science

The capability of a computer spreadsheet to generate a pie chart from data in spreadsheet cells is termed as ____?

A
Decoration
B
Data appearance
C
Functions
D
Charting
Explanation and memory cue

The ability of a spreadsheet to generate a pie chart from data is called 'charting.' This feature allows users to visually represent data using various types of charts, including pie charts.

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Compilers

easy
Computer Science

A compiler is also ____?

A
Software
B
Program
C
Code
D
All Of These
Explanation and memory cue

A compiler is a type of software, it is also a program, and it consists of code. Therefore, all the given options are correct, making 'All Of These' the best answer.