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CPT 101 Concepts Exam #2 Questions and Answers (2024/2025), Exams of Computer Communication Systems

A comprehensive set of questions and answers for cpt 101 concepts exam #2, covering essential topics in computer technology. It includes definitions, examples, and explanations of key concepts such as system software, application software, operating systems, hardware components, and file management. Valuable for students preparing for the exam and seeking a thorough understanding of fundamental computer concepts.

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CPT 101 Concepts Exam #2 Questions and
Correct Answers (2024/2025)
1.system software: software that helps run the computer and
coordinate instruc- tions between application software and the
computer's hardware devices
2.application software: the software you use to do everyday
tasks at home, school, and work
3.Microsoft Suites: includes word processing, spreadsheet,
presentation, data- base, and personal information manager
4.Word processing software: use to create and edit written
documents (Example: Microsoft Word to write a research
paper, essay)
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CPT 101 Concepts Exam #2 Questions and

Correct Answers (2024/2025)

  1. system software: software that helps run the computer and coordinate instruc- tions between application software and the computer's hardware devices
  2. application software: the software you use to do everyday tasks at home, school, and work
  3. Microsoft Suites: includes word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, data- base, and personal information manager
  4. Word processing software: use to create and edit written documents (Example: Microsoft Word to write a research paper, essay)
  1. Spreadsheet software: use to do calculations and numerical and what-if analy- ses easily (Example: Excel)
  2. Presentation software: use to create slide presentations (Example: PowerPoint)
  3. Database software: use to store and organize data (Example: Access)
  4. Notetaking software: use to take notes and easily organize and search them (Example: OneNote)
  5. Personal Information Manager (PIM) software: use to manage e-mail, con- tacts, calendars, and tasks (Example: Microsoft Outlook)
  6. Open source alternatives: free software that is available with few

Microsoft Office (commercial software)

  1. copyrighted software: Software that is legally protected against copying or being used without paying for it.
  2. Vertical market: Software designed for a specific industry
  1. Project management: Specialized program software for Large and Specialized Businesses
  2. Discounted software: Software that students can buy at a reduced price from a campus bookstore or campus computer store
  3. CD ripping: encoding CDs to MP3 format
  4. Freeware: A copyrighted software that you can use for free
  5. Software as a Service (SaaS): Internet based software; vendor hosts the soft- ware online and you access and use the software over the Internet without having to install it on your computer
  6. Adding software: Installing a program
  7. Removing software: uninstalling a program
  8. Choices when installing software: Full installation or Custom installation
  1. Menu driven: You choose commands from menus displayed on the screen
  2. Command driven: - you enter commands to communicate with the computer
  • first used by MS-DOS
  1. Device drivers: Each device attached to your computer comes with a special program called a that facilitates communication between the device and the OS.
  2. POST: power-on self-test; The first job BIOS performs is to ensure that essential peripheral devices are attached and operational
  3. CPU: -Central Processing Unit
  • Consists of the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit
  • located on motherboard
  • processes instructions
  • performs calculations
  • manages flow of information
  • Universal Serial Bus
  1. Ribbons: These organize commonly used commands into a set of tabs
  2. Gadgets: Which Windows component can be used to display information such as weather forecasts, time, and news headlines on the desktop?
  3. How are drives identified?: Each drive is given a unique letter (D,E,F, and so on)
  4. Where are programs stored?: C: drive
  5. File path: The location of a file is specified by its. (Example: C:\Documents\Spring 2012\ CIS 101\ Term Paper\ Computer Technology)
  6. File extension: File type that follows a file name and a

period or dot (.) (Example: .docx is added automatically in Microsoft Word)

  1. Libraries: Gathers categories of files from different locations and displays them as if they were all saved in a single folder, regardless of where they are physically stored. (Examples: Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos)
  2. Utility programs software: - Helps manage system resources such as a hard drive
  • Performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for your computer, such as system maintenance and file compression
  1. Windows Explorer: File explorer that is the main tool for finding, viewing, and managing the contents of your computer.
  2. Task Manager: You can use the Windows to check on
  1. Moore's Law: The rule of thumb that predicts that CPU capacity will double every two years is called.
  2. Linux distro or distribution: Packages that include the underlying Linux kernel and special modifications to the OS, and may also include additional open source software.
  3. CPU speed: clock speed - how many instructions the CPU can process each second
  4. Latency: waiting time or rotational delay
  5. Throughput: - The actual speed of data transfer that's achieved.
  • Measured in megabits per second (Mbps)
  1. Hyper threading: A technology that permits quicker processing of information by enabling a new set of instructions to start executing before the previous set has finished.
  1. Cache memory: defined by the chip's proximity to the CPU
  2. milliseconds: When referring to hard drives, access time is measured in .
  3. Disk Defragmenter: Windows utility program that arranges pieces of files on your hard drive in sequential order
  4. Compare desktop computers to laptops: Desktops
  • are more reliable
  • more computing power Laptops
  • more mobile
  • lighter
  1. ExpressCard: Laptops are often equipped with an slot