Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode
[#286] _______ software allows users to perform calculation on rows and columns of data.
Correct Answer
(D) Electronic spreadsheet
Explanation
Solution: A spreadsheet is a software program you use to easily perform mathematical calculations on statistical data and totaling long columns of numbers or determining percentages and averages.
[#287] The horizontal and vertical lines on a spreadsheet are called:
Correct Answer
(D) Grid-lines
Explanation
Solution: Alternatively referred to as a column separator or row separator, Grid lines or gridlines are the light gray lines that divide each of the cells, rows, and columns in a spreadsheet.
[#288] To delete an incorrect character in a document, ______ to erase to the right of the insertion point.
Correct Answer
(D) Press the delete key
Explanation
Solution: Press the delete key.
[#289] The operating system does all of the following except-
Correct Answer
(D) Enable users to perform a specific task as document editing.
Explanation
Solution: Operating system (OS), program that manages a computer's resources, especially the allocation of those resources among other programs. Typical resources include the central processing unit (CPU), computer memory, file storage, input/output (I/O) devices, and network connections.
[#290] All of the following are steps involved in the boot process except-
Correct Answer
(D) Load application programs.
Explanation
Solution: The processor looks at the end of system memory for the Basic Input/Output System or BIOS program and runs it. The BIOS controls not only the first step of the boot process, but also provides the lowest level interface to peripheral devices.