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File Management

easy
Computer Science

To save an existing document with a different file name, click ____.

Correct answer: D

A
the Save button on the Standard toolbar
B
Save on the File menu
C
the Save As button on the Standard toolbar
D
Save As on the File menu
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

To save an existing document with a different file name, the correct action is to use the 'Save As' option, which is typically found on the File menu. This allows you to specify a new file name and location, unlike the regular Save command which overwrites the existing file.

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Image Types

easy
Computer Science

Which type(s) of picture is/are correct?

Correct answer: D

A
Vector
B
Raster
C
Master
D
Both A & B
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

There are two main types of digital images: vector and raster. Vector images use paths defined by mathematical expressions, while raster images are made up of pixels. Therefore, both A (Vector) and B (Raster) are correct types of pictures.

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Document Views

easy
Computer Science

To verify that the note text is positioned correctly on the page, switch to ____ view or display the document in print preview.

Correct answer: B

A
Normal
B
Print Layout
Correct
C
Page Layout
D
Page Edit
Explanation and memory cue

Print Layout view displays the document as it will appear when printed, allowing you to verify that note text is positioned correctly on the page. Print Preview also shows the document's print layout, confirming correct positioning.

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History and Generations of Computers

easy
Computer Science

What does UNIVAC stand for?

Correct answer: A

A
Universal Automatic Computer
Correct
B
Universal Array Computer
C
Unique Automatic Computer
D
Unvalued Automatic Computer
Explanation and memory cue

UNIVAC stands for Universal Automatic Computer, which was one of the earliest commercial computers developed in the 1950s. This acronym is well-known in computer history.

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Autocorrect Settings

easy
Computer Science

To set an exception to an AutoCorrect rule, click ____ on the menu bar and then click AutoCorrect Options to display the AutoCorrect dialog box.

Correct answer: C

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

In most word processing software like Microsoft Word, the 'Tools' menu contains the 'AutoCorrect Options' where users can set exceptions to AutoCorrect rules. Therefore, clicking 'Tools' on the menu bar and then selecting 'AutoCorrect Options' is the correct procedure.

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Keyboard Shortcuts

easy
Computer Science

To use your keyboard instead of the mouse to select tools on the ribbon, you display the Key Tips by pressing the ____ key?

Correct answer: A

A
Alt
Correct
B
Ctrl
C
Shift+Enter
D
Alt+Enter
Explanation and memory cue

Pressing the Alt key in Microsoft Office applications displays Key Tips on the ribbon, allowing keyboard navigation to select tools without using the mouse.

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Custom Animation Motion Path

easy
Computer Science

To preview a motion path effect using the Custom Animation task pane, you should ____?

Correct answer: A

A
Click the play button
Correct
B
Click the show effect button
C
Double click the motion path
D
All of the above
Explanation and memory cue

In PowerPoint's Custom Animation task pane, previewing a motion path effect is done by clicking the play button, which plays the animation so you can see how the motion path works. The other options are incorrect or not standard actions for previewing.

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Drop Cap

easy
Computer Science

To insert a drop cap in a paragraph, you should access ____?

Correct answer: C

A
Format
B
Tools
C
Insert Menu
Correct
D
None of above
Explanation and memory cue

To insert a drop cap in a paragraph in common word processing software such as Microsoft Word and LibreOffice Writer, you typically access the 'Insert' menu or tab. In Microsoft Word, the drop cap option is found under the 'Insert' tab where you can choose the style of drop cap and adjust options. In LibreOffice Writer, the drop cap option is accessed via the 'Format' menu, then 'Paragraph', and then the 'Drop Caps' tab. The 'Format' menu usually contains text formatting options but not the drop cap insertion directly. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Insert Menu'.

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File Transfer

easy
Computer Science

To move a copy of a file from one computer to another over a communication channel is called?

Correct answer: A

A
File transfer
Correct
B
File encryption
C
File modification
D
File copying
Explanation and memory cue

Moving a copy of a file from one computer to another over a communication channel is known as file transfer. This process involves sending data between devices, which matches the definition of file transfer.

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Document Navigation

easy
Computer Science

To read through a document you may:

Correct answer: D

A
Use the arrow key
B
Dragging the scroll box on the scroll bar
C
Use your ENTER key to go down line by line
D
Only A & B
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

You can read through a document by using the arrow keys to move line by line or by dragging the scroll box on the scroll bar to navigate quickly. The ENTER key does not move the reading position down line by line in most document viewers.

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Navigation In Documents

easy
Computer Science

To go to a specific location in a document, we use:

Correct answer: C

A
Macro
B
HTML
C
Bookmark
Correct
D
None of the above
Explanation and memory cue

A bookmark in a document allows users to mark a specific location so they can quickly navigate to it later. Macros automate tasks, HTML is a markup language, and 'None of the above' is incorrect here.

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Symbol Dialog Box

easy
Computer Science

To get to the ‘Symbol’ dialog box, click on the ____ menu and choose ‘Symbol’.

Correct answer: A

A
Insert
Correct
B
Format
C
Tools
D
Table
Explanation and memory cue

In most word processing software like Microsoft Word, the 'Symbol' dialog box is accessed via the 'Insert' menu, where users can insert special characters and symbols into their document.

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Resume Wizard

easy
Computer Science

To exit from the Resume Wizard and return to the document window without creating a resume, click the ____ button in any panel in the Resume Wizard dialog box.

Correct answer: A

A
Cancel
Correct
B
Back
C
Next
D
Finish
Explanation and memory cue

The 'Cancel' button is typically used to exit a wizard without saving or creating anything, returning the user to the previous window. Therefore, clicking 'Cancel' in the Resume Wizard dialog box will exit the wizard and return to the document window without creating a resume.

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Data Protection

easy
Computer Science

To prevent the loss of data during power failures, use a(n) ____?

Correct answer: D

A
Encryption program
B
Surge protector
C
Firewall
D
UPS
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) provides backup power during outages, preventing data loss by allowing time to save work and properly shut down devices. The other options do not protect against power failures.

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Character Encoding

easy
Computer Science

The extended ASCII coding system provides ________?

Correct answer: A

A
256 different characters
Correct
B
512 different characters
C
1024 different characters
D
128 different characters
Explanation and memory cue

The extended ASCII coding system uses 8 bits, allowing for 2^8 = 256 different characters, which is an extension of the original 7-bit ASCII that supports 128 characters.

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Computer Viruses

medium1999
Computer Science

In 1999, the Melissa virus was a widely publicized: _________?

Correct answer: B

A
E-mail virus
B
Macro virus
Correct
C
Trojan horse
D
Time bomb
Explanation and memory cue

The Melissa virus, which emerged in 1999, was a macro virus that infected Microsoft Word documents and spread via email. While it propagated through email, its core mechanism was a macro virus embedded in documents, making option B the most accurate.

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Access Control Lists

easy
Computer Science

ECL stands for _________?

Correct answer: A

A
Enterprise Control Language
Correct
B
Exit Control List
C
Extended Control List
D
Error Correction List
Explanation and memory cue

ECL stands for Enterprise Control Language, which is a declarative, data-centric programming language designed for large-scale data processing on HPCC (High-Performance Computing Cluster) systems. It is used for efficient query construction and parallel execution in enterprise-grade computing environments. The other options do not correctly define the acronym ECL in the context of computer science or security.

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History and Generations of Computers

easy
Computer Science

Google was founded on __________?

Correct answer: A

A
Sept 4, 1998
Correct
B
Mar 6, 1998
C
Jan 14, 1998
D
Aug 20, 1998
Explanation and memory cue

Google was officially founded on September 4, 1998, by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University.

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Data Representation

easy
Computer Science

1 nibble equals __________?

Correct answer: C

A
12 bits
B
16 bits
C
4 bits
Correct
D
2 bits
Explanation and memory cue

A nibble is defined as 4 bits, which is half of a byte (8 bits). Therefore, the correct answer is 4 bits.

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Social Media History

medium
Computer Science

Whose face was first uploaded on Facebook?

Correct answer: B

A
Al Pacino
B
Zuckerberg
Correct
C
Adam Smith
D
Shahid Chudhary
Explanation and memory cue

Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder of Facebook, was indeed the first person to upload his face on the platform. When Facebook (originally called TheFacebook) was launched in 2004, Zuckerberg posted his own photo as the inaugural profile image. This is well documented in multiple reliable sources including Wikipedia and historical accounts of Facebook's founding.

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Social Media Platforms

easy
Computer Science

What is the new name of Facebook?

Correct answer: A

A
Meta
Correct
B
Beta
C
Delta
D
Face point
Explanation and memory cue

Facebook was rebranded as Meta in October 2021 to reflect its focus on building the metaverse. Therefore, the correct new name is Meta.

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Computer Basics

easy
Computer Science

What name is given to the programs run by a computer, as opposed to the hardware?

Correct answer: B

A
program
B
software
Correct
C
input
D
output
Explanation and memory cue

Programs run by a computer are called software, which is distinct from the physical components known as hardware. Software includes all the instructions and data that tell the hardware what to do.

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Keyboard Shortcuts

easy
Computer Science

Ctrl + U is used for ____________?

Correct answer: A

A
underline
Correct
B
italic
C
bold
D
none
Explanation and memory cue

The keyboard shortcut Ctrl + U is commonly used to underline selected text in many text editing programs. Therefore, option A (underline) is the correct answer.

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Networking and Internet

easy
Computer Science

To create web pages, we use a term called ____?

Correct answer: C

A
TCP/IP
B
WWW
C
HTML
Correct
D
FTP
Explanation and memory cue

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard language used to create and design web pages. The other options refer to protocols or systems related to the internet but are not used to create web pages.

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Operating Systems

easy
Computer Science

To display the contents of a folder in Windows Explorer you should:

Correct answer: A

A
click on it
Correct
B
collapse it
C
name it
D
give it a password
Explanation and memory cue

To view the contents of a folder in Windows Explorer, you simply click on the folder. This action opens the folder and displays its contents. The other options do not result in displaying the folder's contents.