Intro To Computers
Intro to Computers Test. One answer per question.
- 1.
What is one basic component below that makes up a computer?
- A.
Electricity
- B.
Hardware
- C.
Internet
- D.
Printer
Correct Answer
B. Hardware -
- 2.
What is true about hardware?
- A.
Hardware only consists of the keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
- B.
Hardware is something you cannot see (micro device).
- C.
Hardware is something that tells your computer what to do.
- D.
Hardware is anything you can touch.
Correct Answer
D. Hardware is anything you can touch. -
- 3.
What is true about software?
- A.
The mouse is an example.
- B.
Microsoft Office is an example.
- C.
The keyboard is an example.
- D.
A DVD is an example.
Correct Answer
B. Microsoft Office is an example. -
- 4.
What does PC mean?
- A.
Personal Computer
- B.
Popular Component
- C.
Probably Computer
- D.
Personal Computations
Correct Answer
A. Personal Computer -
- 5.
Which one of these companies is a well known processor maker?
- A.
Microsoft
- B.
Intel
- C.
Google
- D.
Apple
Correct Answer
B. Intel -
- 6.
CPU speed is measured in what?
- A.
Gigafields
- B.
1.21 GIGAWATTS!
- C.
Gigahurts
- D.
Gigahertz
Correct Answer
D. Gigahertz -
- 7.
At a most basic level, a computer only understands what?
- A.
Omega and Delta
- B.
One and Two
- C.
Alpha and Beta
- D.
On and Off
Correct Answer
D. On and Off -
- 8.
Which ONE below is the largest?
- A.
Byte
- B.
Kilobyte
- C.
Bit
- D.
Gigavolt
- E.
Megabyte
Correct Answer
E. Megabyte -
- 9.
Which ONE below is the SMALLEST?
- A.
Terabyte
- B.
Kilobyte
- C.
Gigabyte
- D.
Bit
- E.
Byte
Correct Answer
D. Bit -
- 10.
In the binary system 1 and 0 stand for what?
- A.
1=ON and 0=SEMI-ON
- B.
1=ON and 0=TOGGLE
- C.
1=OFF and 0=ON
- D.
1=OFF and 0=SEMI-ON
- E.
1=ON and 0=OFF
Correct Answer
E. 1=ON and 0=OFF -
- 11.
A 3 kilobyte file is how many bytes?
- A.
3,072
- B.
2,084
- C.
1,024
- D.
4,400
Correct Answer
A. 3,072 -
- 12.
What does RAM stand for?
- A.
Regulated Access Memory
- B.
Reliable Available Memory
- C.
Random Access Memory
- D.
Random Acquired Memory
Correct Answer
C. Random Access Memory -
- 13.
What does ROM stand for?
Correct Answer
Read Only Memory - 14.
What does ROM do?
- A.
Higher functions, permanently storing important data needed by Microsoft Office.
- B.
Higher functions, temporarily storing important data for quick use.
- C.
Only basic functions, those needed to run the system internal clock.
- D.
Only basic functions, those needed to reboot and start the computer typically.
Correct Answer
D. Only basic functions, those needed to reboot and start the computer typically. -
- 15.
What is networking in technology?
- A.
Allows computers to talk to one another and share information.
- B.
When a bunch of friends hang out and talk.
- C.
Allows computers to share information by only sending signals through the air (WiFi).
- D.
Allows cell phones to call other cell phones and also send text messages.
Correct Answer
A. Allows computers to talk to one another and share information. -
- 16.
Choose the largest network...
- A.
Your home computers networked together.
- B.
The Internet.
- C.
All of the schools computers networked together.
- D.
Big websites such as Google and Yahoo!
Correct Answer
B. The Internet. -
- 17.
What is one thing you can share on a network?
- A.
Printers
- B.
Power
- C.
RAM
- D.
Video Card Processing
Correct Answer
A. Printers -
- 18.
What is the difference between a CD and DVD?
- A.
CDs were invented by Intel while DVDs were created by AMD.
- B.
CDs and DVDs can hold the same amount of data.
- C.
Amount of data each can hold, with DVDs being able to hold LESS data than CDs.
- D.
Amount of data each can hold, with DVDs being able to hold MORE data than CDs.
Correct Answer
D. Amount of data each can hold, with DVDs being able to hold MORE data than CDs. -
- 19.
What is an example of an INPUT device?
- A.
Mouse
- B.
Hard Disk
- C.
RAM
- D.
Video Card
Correct Answer
A. Mouse -
- 20.
What is an example of an OUTPUT device?
- A.
DVD
- B.
RAM
- C.
Mouse
- D.
Monitor
Correct Answer
D. Monitor -
- 21.
What is NOT TRUE regarding the motherboard?
- A.
It allows you to connect everything to it.
- B.
USB devices can connect to it.
- C.
It saves all your data.
- D.
It requires a power supply to operate.
Correct Answer
C. It saves all your data. -
- 22.
The hard drive is what?
- A.
Primary information/data storage area.
- B.
Supplier of power to the system.
- C.
Primary input device.
- D.
Enables transmission of data to and from the Internet.
Correct Answer
A. Primary information/data storage area. -
- 23.
Who lives in a Pineapple under the sea?
- A.
Barney
- B.
SpongeBob SquarePants
- C.
Mister Rogers
- D.
The Lion King
Correct Answer
B. SpongeBob SquarePants -
- 24.
What type of CD or DVD are you able to write to?
- A.
CD with Music
- B.
DVD Movie
- C.
DVD
- D.
DVD-RW
Correct Answer
D. DVD-RW -
- 25.
What would you use a flash card in?
- A.
Digital Camera
- B.
DVR Device
- C.
Head Implant
- D.
Keyboard
Correct Answer
A. Digital Camera -
- 26.
What is plug and play for?
- A.
Automatically configure video games.
- B.
Automatically configure a device to work with computer.
- C.
Automatically configure Windows.
- D.
Automatically configure cell phones.
Correct Answer
B. Automatically configure a device to work with computer. -
- 27.
What can cause damage to a computer?
- A.
Playing Vanilla Ice music on it
- B.
Playing a three hour DVD
- C.
Singing to it
- D.
Heat
Correct Answer
D. Heat -
- 28.
Which of the following will allow you to create a business letter?
- A.
Database Software
- B.
Presentation Software
- C.
Word Processor Software
- D.
Spreadsheet Software
- E.
WebSite Creation Software
Correct Answer
C. Word Processor Software -
- 29.
Which of the following will allow you to create an organized document that keeps track of a businesses daily revenue?
- A.
Database Software
- B.
Presentation Software
- C.
Word Processor Software
- D.
Spreadsheet Software
- E.
WebSite Creation Software
Correct Answer
D. Spreadsheet Software -
- 30.
Which of the following will allow you to create a slide show of the latest cars?
- A.
Database Software
- B.
Presentation Software
- C.
Word Processor Software
- D.
Spreadsheet Software
- E.
WebSite Creation Software
Correct Answer
B. Presentation Software -
- 31.
____________________ will allow you to create a collection of information.
- A.
Database Software
- B.
Presentation Software
- C.
Word Processor Software
- D.
Spreadsheet Software
- E.
WebSite Creation Software
Correct Answer
A. Database Software -
- 32.
What does WWW stand for?
Correct Answer
World Wide Web - 33.
Which one of the following is a GRAPHIC file type?
- A.
JPG
- B.
MOV
- C.
MP3
- D.
DOC
Correct Answer
A. JPG -
- 34.
Which one of the following is a SOUND file type?
- A.
JPG
- B.
MOV
- C.
MP3
- D.
DOC
Correct Answer
C. MP3 -
- 35.
In the following list, what is the OLDEST operating system?
- A.
Windows XP
- B.
Windows NT
- C.
Windows Vista
- D.
Windows 95
Correct Answer
D. Windows 95 -
- 36.
In the following list, what is the MOST RECENT operating system?
- A.
Windows XP
- B.
Windows NT
- C.
Windows 98SE
- D.
Windows ME
Correct Answer
A. Windows XP -
- 37.
In order to speed up computer systems, modern computers have a video card that takes much of the load off of system resources. The video card can do this because it possess:
- A.
Its Own Processor
- B.
Its Own Self Powered Cord
- C.
Its Own ROM
- D.
Its Own Flash Chip
Correct Answer
A. Its Own Processor -
- 38.
Typically when you want to access programs in Microsoft Windows, where would you go to find them?
- A.
The Sub Menu
- B.
The Start Menu
- C.
The McDonalds Menu
- D.
The Taskbar
- E.
The "My Computer" Icon
Correct Answer
B. The Start Menu -
- 39.
Clicking on the "X" in the upper right-hand corner of a program will typically do what to the program?
- A.
Zoom Into the Program
- B.
Expand/Collapse It
- C.
Close It
- D.
Minimize It
Correct Answer
C. Close It -
- 40.
The term PC defines most Windows based computers such as those made by Dell. Which of the following is another term for an ALTERNATE Operating System/Computer Brand?
- A.
Sony
- B.
HP
- C.
Dell
- D.
Mac
Correct Answer
D. Mac -
- 41.
What is the missing part of the following:INPUT > ___________________ > OUTPUT
- A.
Tabulating
- B.
Crunching
- C.
Munching
- D.
Processing
Correct Answer
D. Processing -
- 42.
A laptop is what?
- A.
A desktop made to sit in your lap.
- B.
A portable computer.
- C.
A device made to sit in your lap to allow for easier keyboarding.
- D.
A handheld computer that is generally used to keep track of appointments and addresses.
Correct Answer
B. A portable computer. -
- 43.
What is NOT TRUE about hard drives?
- A.
Hard drives are meant to have data read from them and written to them.
- B.
They are created by many different manufacturers.
- C.
They all hold the same amount of data.
- D.
Depending on the brand and type, hard drives can read/write at different speeds.
Correct Answer
C. They all hold the same amount of data. -
- 44.
Brooke enjoys Michael Jackson music, she wants to keep track of how many times each song is played on his albums and then create a graph of the results, what program would be best for this?
- A.
PhotoShop
- B.
Presentation Program
- C.
Word Processing Program
- D.
Spreadsheet Program
Correct Answer
D. Spreadsheet Program -
- 45.
What does the "E" part of e-mail stand for?
- A.
Easy
- B.
Expedited
- C.
Emergency
- D.
Electronic
- E.
Elementary
Correct Answer
D. Electronic -
- 46.
Which one of the following will you NOT be graded on during the 2009 - 2010 school year in computer class?
- A.
Amount of Completed Work
- B.
Participation
- C.
Attendance
- D.
Dress Code
Correct Answer
D. Dress Code -
- 47.
When do we get free time in computer class?
- A.
Whenever we are done and want to do something else that we choose on our own.
- B.
We do not get free time. We can use approved programs (such as PhotoShop) and practice keyboarding after assignments only.
- C.
When we feel like taking a break.
- D.
When a substitute is here.
Correct Answer
B. We do not get free time. We can use approved programs (such as PhotoShop) and practice keyboarding after assignments only. -
- 48.
It is always OK to come in, sit down, and start using the computer before given permission by the teacher.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
- C.
Only when a substitute is here.
- D.
Only when I have an "emergency" computer need.
Correct Answer
B. False. -
- 49.
Checking e-mail is allowed at school.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
Correct Answer
B. False. -
- 50.
It is OK to "help" someone by using their mouse and/or keyboard for them to guide them through work.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
Correct Answer
B. False. -
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