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A Word field may consist of an optional field instruction called a(n) ____.

  • A. Sub-document
  • B. Symbol
  • C. Signal
  • D. Switch
Explanation:
Field switches modify the behavior of Word fields.

A wireless technology built into electronic gadgets used for exchanging data over short distances is ____.

  • A. Bluetooth
  • B. Wi-Fi
  • C. Modem
  • D. USB
Explanation:
Bluetooth is designed for short-range wireless communication.

A small or intelligent device is so called because it contains within it a ____.

  • A. Computer
  • B. Microcomputer
  • C. Programmable
  • D. Sensor
Explanation:
Many smart devices contain sensors.

A single point on a computer screen is called ____.

  • A. Cell
  • B. Bit
  • C. Pixel
  • D. Element
Explanation:
A pixel (Picture Element) is the smallest unit on a display.

A single packet on a data link is known as ____.

  • A. Path
  • B. Frame
  • C. Block
  • D. Group
Explanation:
Data is transmitted in frames at the data link layer.

A set of rules for telling the computer what operations to perform is called a ____.

  • A. procedural language
  • B. structures
  • C. natural language
  • D. programming language
Explanation:
A programming language provides rules for writing instructions.

A set of processes is deadlocked if ____.

  • A. Each process is blocked and will remain so forever
  • B. Each process is terminated
  • C. All processes are trying to kill each other
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
Deadlock occurs when processes are permanently blocked waiting for resources.

A self-replicating program, like a virus which was taken from a 1970s science fiction novel by John Bruner entitled the Shockwave Rider is ____.

  • A. Bug
  • B. Vice
  • C. Lice
  • D. Worm
Explanation:
A computer worm is a self-replicating program.

A screen element of MS Word that is usually located below the title bar that provides categorized options is ____.

  • A. Menu bar
  • B. Tool Bar
  • C. Status Bar
  • D. All of these
Explanation:
The Menu bar contains categorized commands (File, Edit, View, etc.).

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

  • A. Search engine
  • B. Web browser
  • C. Comment
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
A web browser displays web pages.