8th Grade Technology Applications Assessment

14 Questions | By Edohan | Last updated: Mar 18, 2022 | Total Attempts: 651

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This quiz is required at the conclusion of 8th Grade computer literacy.

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1.

1. Graphic images that can be added to a publication are called _______.
- A.
  
  Fonts
- B.
  
  Clip Art
- C.
  
  AVI
- D.
  
  WAV
2.

A form of memory that holds items that can be read but not erased or changed is called ______.
- A.
  
  RAM
- B.
  
  CPU
- C.
  
  ROM
- D.
  
  Virtual
3.

The most common input device on a computer is ______.
- A.
  
  Scanner
- B.
  
  Monitor
- C.
  
  Keyboard
- D.
  
  Printer
4.

The best application to use to store a collection of data in an organized way is a___.
- A.
  
  Database
- B.
  
  Word Processor
- C.
  
  Spreadsheet
- D.
  
  Graphic Organizer
5.

The "brain" of the computer is the ____.
- A.
  
  CPU
- B.
  
  ROM
- C.
  
  CD ROM Drive
- D.
  
  Memory Chip
6.

Hard drives, floppy discs, and CD's are ___ for the computer.
- A.
  
  Output devices
- B.
  
  Input devices
- C.
  
  Peripherals
- D.
  
  Storage Devices
7.

Monitors and printers are ___ for the computer.
- A.
  
  Output devices
- B.
  
  Input devices
- C.
  
  Processors
- D.
  
  Storage devices
8.

Which of the following is considered a legal use of software?
- A.
  
  Load the software program on several computers as long as you are only using one computer at a time.
- B.
  
  Load the software on your computer and lend the disk to a friend to load it on their computer.
- C.
  
  Make a back up of the software for archiving purposes.
- D.
  
  As long as you paid for the software program, you can load the software on as many computers as you want.
9.

An image that represents an application, a command, or a link for the user is called ____.
- A.
  
  Output devices
- B.
  
  Input devices
- C.
  
  Clip art
- D.
  
  Icon
10.

The mark on the display screen that indicates where the next character will be displayed is the ____.
- A.
  
  Cursor
- B.
  
  Status Line
- C.
  
  Header
- D.
  
  Automatic return
11.

A feature that lets the user keep typing when the end of a line is reached by automaticaly moving words to the next line is called ____.
- A.
  
  Scrolling
- B.
  
  Block movements
- C.
  
  Word wrap
- D.
  
  Spell Check
12.

A scanner is used to _____.
- A.
  
  Digitize images
- B.
  
  Create AVI files
- C.
  
  Scans documents for errors
- D.
  
  Diagnose computer problems
13.

When using a formula, what is the symbol for multiplication on most computers?
- A.
  
  &
- B.
  
  X
- C.
  
  /
- D.
  
  *
14.

Which of the following terms is not associated with an Internet browser?
- A.
  
  Hyperlink
- B.
  
  Hard Drive
- C.
  
  WWW (World Wide Web)
- D.
  
  URL (Uniform Resource Locator)