Computer Literacy Quiz
This is a quiz on computer literacy.
- 1.
What is a monitor?
- A.
The internal operating system of the computer.
- B.
The big boxy thing that is the main component of the computer.
- C.
The screen that displays what happens on the computer.
- D.
This is not part of the computer why are you asking me this?
Correct Answer
C. The screen that displays what happens on the computer. -
- 2.
What does www stand for?
- A.
Washington world war
- B.
World wide web
- C.
What why who
- D.
When would we
Correct Answer
B. World wide web -
- 3.
Which of the below is an input device? (Sends something to the computer)
- A.
Printer
- B.
Monitor
- C.
Scanner
- D.
Projector
Correct Answer
C. Scanner -
- 4.
What is system 32?
- A.
The internal operating system of Windows
- B.
A virus that can severely mess up your computer
- C.
A useless program that takes up hard drive space
- D.
The program that allows the computer to turn on and off
Correct Answer
A. The internal operating system of Windows -
- 5.
One Megabyte is equal to
- A.
1 billion Bytes
- B.
10 Gigabytes
- C.
70 Microbytes
- D.
1024 Kilobytes
Correct Answer
D. 1024 Kilobytes -
- 6.
How many bits is a byte?
- A.
4
- B.
8
- C.
16
Correct Answer
B. 8 -
- 7.
All computers must have:
- A.
Word processing software
- B.
An operating system
- C.
A printer attached
- D.
An anti-Virus
Correct Answer
B. An operating system -
- 8.
In order to access the internet you need:
- A.
A modem
- B.
A router
- C.
A phone
- D.
A mouse
Correct Answer
A. A modem -
- 9.
What is the operating system of the computers at Millbrook?
- A.
Apple
- B.
Windows
- C.
Linux
- D.
Gentoo
Correct Answer
B. Windows -
- 10.
Which is an email address?
- A.
Www.google.com
- B.
Bob#gmail.com
- C.
- D.
Bob@gmail
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- 11.
The resolution of a printer is measured in:
- A.
Hertz
- B.
Dots per inch
- C.
Watts
- D.
Bytes
Correct Answer
B. Dots per inch -
- 12.
Hardware is defined as:
- A.
The programs installed on a computer
- B.
The internal operating system of a computer
- C.
The parts of a computer that actually controls how it works
- D.
The chair you sit on when you use your computer
Correct Answer
C. The parts of a computer that actually controls how it works -
- 13.
What does RAM stand for?
- A.
Random Access Memory
- B.
Raining Angry Monkeys
- C.
Random Annoying Machines
- D.
Really Annoying Midget
Correct Answer
A. Random Access Memory -
- 14.
The concept and use of punched cards was developed:
- A.
About 1920
- B.
Before 1900
- C.
About 1960
- D.
About 1940
Correct Answer
B. Before 1900 -
- 15.
The largest user of computers in the US government is:
- A.
The internal revenue service
- B.
The military
- C.
Congress
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. The military -
- 16.
When one is buying a computer system he might purchase hardware and software from two different companies?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 17.
NCIC is a method whereby checks printed with a special ink can be machine read?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 18.
ROM stands for:
- A.
Read only memory
- B.
Raining orange monkeys
- C.
Really open mockery
Correct Answer
A. Read only memory -
- 19.
Which was not an early computer?
- A.
UNIVAC
- B.
BRANIAC
- C.
ENIAC
Correct Answer
B. BRANIAC -
- 20.
What default windows program can be used to edit photos?
- A.
Microsoft Paint
- B.
Windows movie maker
- C.
Microsoft Office
- D.
Google chrome
Correct Answer
A. Microsoft Paint -
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