1. Codes consisting of bars or lines of varying widths or lengths that are computer-readable are known as __________ ?

a bar code

an ASCII code

a magnetic tape

a light pen

Answer: a bar code

Explanation:

Codes consisting of bars or lines of varying widths or lengths that are computer-readable are known as (a) a bar code.


2. What are bas, doc and htm examples of ?

extensions

domains

protocols

databases

Answer: extensions

Explanation:

Bas, doc, and htm are examples of (a) extensions. An extension is a group of characters that are added to the end of a filename to indicate the type of file and its format. For example, ".bas" is the extension for a BASIC programming language file, ".doc" is the extension for a Microsoft Word document, and ".htm" or ".html" is the extension for a web page written in HTML format. By identifying the extension of a file, the operating system and other software applications can determine how to open and process the file. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) extensions.


3. Commands at the top of a screen such as FILEEDIT- FONT-TOOLS to operate and change things within programs ?

menu bar

tool bar

user-friendly

word processor

Answer: menu bar

Explanation:

The correct answer is (a) menu bar.


4. If you want to move an icon on your desktop, this is called __________ ?

double clicking

highlighting

dragging

pointing

Answer: dragging

Explanation:

The correct answer is (c) dragging.


5. To restart the computer __________ key is used ?

Del + Ctrl

Backspace + Ctrl

Ctrl + Alt + Del

Reset

Answer: Ctrl + Alt + Del

Explanation:

The correct answer is (c) Ctrl + Alt + Del. In most Windows operating systems, pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys simultaneously will bring up the Windows Security screen, which provides options for locking the computer, switching users, logging out, or opening the Task Manager. From the Windows Security screen, users can also select the option to restart the computer. The Del key alone is often used to access the BIOS or UEFI firmware settings during startup. The Backspace key is typically used to delete the character to the left of the cursor. "Reset" may refer to a physical button on the computer case that can be pressed to force a restart, but it is not typically used as a keyboard shortcut.


6. Any letter, number, or symbol found on the keyboard that you can type into the computer ?

output

character

type

print

Answer: character

Explanation:

Correct Answer is character.


7. The blinking symbol which indicates the next character will appear at which place, is called ?

Delete key

Control key

Cursor

Return key

Answer: Cursor

Explanation:

(c) Cursor


8. The blinking point which shows your position in the text is called ?

Blinker

Cursor

Causer

Pointer

Answer: Cursor

Explanation:

The correct answer is cursor. A cursor is a position indicator on a computer display screen where a user can enter text. The cursor is also a visible and moving pointer that the user controls with a mouse, touch pad, or similar input device.


9. To display the contents of a folder in Windows Explorer you should __________ ?

click on it

collapse it

name it

give a password

Answer: click on it

Explanation:

To display the contents of a folder in Windows Explorer you should double click on it.


10. Which file(s) can be executed without mentioning its extension name ?

.exe

.bat

.com

All of these

Answer: All of these

Explanation:

All these can be executed without mentioning its extension name.