the components that make up a computer system are:

a:hardware

b:language

c:programs

d:software

software packages used to create financial staements usin mathmatical calculations are:

a:computer graphics

b:database

c:electronic spreed sheet

d:word processor

what equiptment is used like a copy machine to allow information to be input  into the computer:

a:keyboard

b:lightpen

c:mouse

d:scanner

data that appears on the monitor is called:

a:hardcopy

b:language

c:progrrams

d:softcopy

information that leaves the computer is called:

a:graphics

b:input

c:output

d:programs

which device is used to enter data into a computer

a)input device

b)microprocessor

c)storage

d)output device

which is not a characteristic of copyrighted software?

a)an individual or a business copyrights it

b)its given freely and can be copied by anyone

c) permission is needed in order to copy software 

d)programs are accompanied by suporting documents

the tecnology used to scramble information so that the only sender and reciever can read the data is called:

a) encryption

b)password

c)public domain

d) virus

 to protect the computer from detecting a virus the user should install a/an?

a)database program

b)spreed sheet

c)user password

d)anti- virus program

which is a destructive computer cod eor virus that is designed to activate at a specific time

a)bomb

b)hoax

c)worm

d)trojan horse

which is not a virus known to destroy or cause damage to computer files

a)bomb

b)hacker

c)trojanhorse

d)worm

which software allows the user to pay a small fee after the trail period?

a)copyrighted

b)freeware

c)public domain

d)shareware

which is not considered a saftey measure?

a)backing up data regulary

b)giving your password to your friends

c)protecting data with an anti viral program

d)protecting files with a password

which utility is used to locate and disinfect a virus

a)anti viral

b)data compression

c)data recover

d)translator

what system software controls the computer operations?

a)formatting

b)language

c)program

d)system

the operating systems capability that permits one ore more programs to run simotaneously is called

a)multicycle

b)mutitasking

c)multistriking

d)multipurpose

the operating systems don't include:

a)managing input and output

b)providing user with a password

c)supervising other components

d) providing software and hardware management

the acronym MS-DOS stands for

a)macontosh disk operatiing system

c)microsoft operating system

d)microsoft output system

which utility is used to locate and disinffect a virus

a)antiviral

b)data compression

c)data recover

d)translator

the alternative input device that is a cross between a laptop and a pda is the

a)biometric device

b)flatbed scanner

c)personal digital assitant

d)tablet pc

the alternative input device that uses a stylus/recognition technology and handwritting recognition for data entry is the

a)digital camera

b)flatbed scanner

c)pocket pc

d)digital camcorder

which input device can be used to send video clips through email to a mobile phone or pda

a)smart card

b)digital camcorder

c)tablet pc

d)web tv

which alternative input device is used in conjunction with voice input programs to enter data

a)hand held scanner

b)headset

c)keyboard

d)mouse

the software that transforms spoken words into typed text is called

a)database

b)handwirting recognition

c)speech recognition

d)word processing

drawing tablets ,trackballs, and touch screens perform the same function as the

a)cpu

b)disk drive

c)mouse

d)printer

what equiptment allows the user to capture pictures and move them to the computers

a)digital camera

b)keyboard

c)modem

d)printer

the input device that transfers images or text into word processing document or email is a

a)digital camera

b)flatbed scanner

c)personal digital assistant

d)tablet pc

what alternative input device doesnt measure biometric identifiers

a)fingerprint scanners

b)hand held scanner

c)retinal recognition system

d)signature verification systems

what device or system measures a human characteristic for the purpose of identification

a)web browser

b)biometric

c)web designer

d)web tv

which device allows a computer user to access the internet through the tv

a)web cullular phone

b)web tv

c)web designer

d)web browser

the most common commercial scanner for inputing data other than text and graphics is the

a)bar code scanner

b)flat bed scanner

c)magnetic scanner

d)page scanner

the alternative input device that allows a user to conduct video conferencing is the

a)digital camcorder

b)digital camera

c)optical scanner

d)web cam

an excellent input device for drawing is the

a)mouse

b)pen and tablet

c)touch screen

d)trackball

the use of biometric device  does not eliminate

a)the need for a password

b)security and privacy

c)identification based on physical characteristics

d)the possibility of stolen passwords increasing

how can the smart card not be used

a)accessing another users password

b)identifying an authorized computer user

c)storing a patiens medical records

d)storing cash in digital form

a painful inflammatory condition that affects the wrist portion of the median nerve and is often associated with repetitive actions such as typing is

a)carpel tunnel syndrome

b)tennis elbow

c)tendonitis

d)wrist wrap 

the process in which a user reads a sample script aloud enabling the speech recognition system to record an individuals unique sppech patterns is

a)audio inputting

b)listening

c)training

d)synchronizing

what type of microphone is most preferred when using speech recognition system

a)boom

b)headset without any controls

c)headset with a volume control

d)headset with a volume control and on/off switch

commands that make speaking to speach recognition system almost as natural as talking to a person are known as nlt an acronym for

a)natural lab technology

b)natural language technology

c)neuron language technology

d)neutral language technology

there are currently how many different software brands that provide speech recognition abilities to computers

a)only one

b)one or two

c)two or three

d)three or more

a way of speaking that is a characteristic of a geographic region is called

a)accent

b)draw

c)inflection

d)slur

which is neccessary for speech recognition on a computer system

a)accelerated

b)lcd monitor

c)sound card or sound chip

d)web cam

what speech recogniton system reqiures you to pause momentarily between each word

a)continuous

b)discrete

c)speaker dependent

d)speaker independent

what speech recognition system doesnt require you to pause momentarily between words

a)continuous

b)discrete

c)speaker dependent

d)speaker independent

a special file that collects data about a users speech pattern is called

a)cache

b)database

c)disk-file

d)profile

if other applications that require sound are used between speech recognition sessions

a)there wont be any effect on the speech recognition system

b)user may need to adjust the microphone settings before using the speech recognition system

c)user should just unplug the microphone and pl;ug it back in

d)user wont need to adjust the microphone settings again before using speech recognition system

if the volume of the microphone isnt adjusted properly before starting a dictation session the user should

a)go back to the software and select the menu that would allow the microphone to be readjusted

b)continue working with the system and it will start producing better results on its own

c)reboot the computer

d)unplug the microphone and plug it back into the computer

when strating the training wizard for voice recognition software what is the first step in the trainig process

a)adjusting the positon of the microphone

b)crating a profile

c)reading a passage to the program

d)selecting a reading passage

a painful inflammatory condition that affects the wrist portion of the median nerve and is often associated with repetitive actions such as typing is

a)carpel tunnel syndrome

b)tennis elbow

c)tendonitis

d)wrist wrap 

the process in which a user reads a sample sccript aloud, enabling the specch recognition system to record an individuals unique speech pattern is

a)audio inputting

b)listening

c)training

d)synchronizing

what type of microphone is most preferred when using speech recognition system

a)boom

b)headset without any controls

c)headset with a volume control

d)headset with a volume control and on/off switch

what is the fastest number of words per minute that modern speech recognition systems can recognize speech

a)75

b)100

c)150

d)200

ther are currently how many different software brands that provide speech recognition abilities to computers

a)only one

b)one or two

c)two or three

d)three or more

a base sample of how a person makes sounds that is used to create individual profiles for the user is called an

a)database

b)endorsement

c)endowment

d)enrollment

the mode for having the software interpret and execute formatting commands in some speech recognition programs is known as

a)command

b)control

c)dialoge

d)dictation

a way of speaking that is a characteristic of a geographic region is called

a)accent

b)draw

c)inflection

d)slur

which is necessary for speech recognition system on a computer system

a)continuous

b)lcd monitor

c)sound chip or sound card

d)web camera

what speech recogniton system reqiures you to pause momentarily between each word

a)continuous

b)discrete

c)speaker dependent

d)speaker independent

what speech recognition system doesnt require you to pause momentarily between words

a)continuous

b)discrete

c)speaker dependent

d)speaker independent

training will create a

a)database

b)profile

c)program

d)screen name

to go to a  new line say:

a)new line

b)next line

c)go to next line

d)insert new line

to insert a space say:

a)insert space

b)insert a space

c)space bar

d)space here

to insert a hyphen say:

a)hyphen

b)hyphen here

c)insert a hyphen

d)insert hyphen

a group of words that express an idea is called a

a)clause

b)paragraph

c)phrase

d)sentence

which statment is true concerning the open punctuation style letters?

a)punctuation marks are omitted after the slutation and complimentary close

b)puncuation marks are required after or at the end of the salutation and complimentary close

c)punctuation marks are omitted from the body of the letter

d)punctuation marks are omitted in the subject line

an orphan is the:

a)last line of the paragraph by itself at the top of the page

b))last line of the paragraph at the top of the page

c)first line of the paragraph at the bottom of the page by itself

d)first line of the paragraph at the top of the page by itself

what type of spacing is required between the last line of the body of the letter and the complimentary closing lines

a)single

b)double

c)triple

d)quadruple

when punctuation marks are omitted in opening and closing lines of a letter the punctuation style is called

a)closed

b)formal

c)mixed

d)open

what formatting style is used when the dateline and the closing lines  in a letter begin at the center point of the paper

a)block

b)modified block

c)personal

d)simplified

key reference initials for a business letter

a)before the complimentary close

b)a double space below the sopy notation

c)a double space below the writers typed title

d)a single space below the writers typed title

which statement is true concerning  the personal business letter

a)the return address is omitted

b)the salutaion is omitted

c)the date apperars above the return address

d)the return address apperars just above the date

the signature on a letter is handwritten directly  above the

a)writters typed name

b)enclosure notation

c)postscript

d)reference initials

what type of spacing is used between the letter address and the salutaion

a)single

b)double

c)triple

d)quadruple

the paragraph in a modified block style letter may be

a)blocked

b)either indented or blocked

c)indented

d)indented from both margins

the type of spacing used between the complimentary close and the keyed signature is

a)single

b)double

c)triple

b)quadruple

the second page of a two page letter begins with the

a)heading

b)paragraph

c)closing

d)signature block

the type of paper used for the second page of a two page letter is what quality

a)letterhead

b)cardstock

c)plain stationary

d)color stationary

the auto text feature of software can be used to insert the

a)attention line

b)company name

c)reference initials

d)enclosure

mailing notations on a letter are keyed a double space below the

a)date in all caps

b)inside address

c)subject line

d)salutation

what indicates someone other than the writer keys the letter

a)mailing notation

b)company name

c)reference intials

d)enclosure

what is an optional message added to a letter as the last item on the page

a)copy notation

b)company name

c)post script notation

d)enclosure

on an envelope the word "confidential" is an example of

a)mailing notation

b)addresse or handling notation

c)enclosure notation

d)postscript