Technology Pre-assessment Quiz Questions
This is a quiz given at the start of the nine weeks.
- 1.
Which computer part is often times called the "screen"?
- A.
Scanner
- B.
Mouse
- C.
Monitor
- D.
Keyboard
Correct Answer
C. Monitor -
- 2.
Which computer peripheral is used when you would like to use a DVD or CD?
- A.
Monitor
- B.
CD/DVD tray
- C.
Printer
- D.
Scanner
Correct Answer
B. CD/DVD tray -
- 3.
Which computer peripheral uses left clicks and right clicks?
- A.
Mouse
- B.
Printer
- C.
Scanner
- D.
Monitor
Correct Answer
A. Mouse -
- 4.
Which of the icons would you click to boldface highlighted text?
- A.
The "B"
- B.
The "I"
- C.
The "U"
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. The "B" -
- 5.
Which of the icons would you click to underline highlighted text?
- A.
The "B"
- B.
The "I"
- C.
The "U"
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. The "U" -
- 6.
Which of the icons would you click to italicize highlighted text?
- A.
The "B"
- B.
The "I"
- C.
The "U"
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. The "I" -
- 7.
Which is the row of keys called that we set our fingers on as we prepare to type?
- A.
Skid Row
- B.
Home Row
- C.
Finger Row
- D.
Key Row
Correct Answer
B. Home Row -
- 8.
Which 2 keys are the "anchor keys" on the keyboard?
- A.
A and K
- B.
E and O
- C.
F and J
- D.
T and ;
Correct Answer
C. F and J -
- 9.
What does the "shift key" do on the keyboard?
- A.
When held down, it capitalizes the letter being typed
- B.
Causes each key to go back one space
- C.
When held down, it causes a beeping sound
- D.
Helps choose a different color of fonts
Correct Answer
A. When held down, it capitalizes the letter being typed -
- 10.
What is "GWAM" the abbreviation for while typing?
- A.
Great Words Per Mile
- B.
Gross Words Per Minute
- C.
Grand Words Per Millenium
- D.
Gross Words Per Monitor
Correct Answer
B. Gross Words Per Minute -
- 11.
Which is the most important typing skill to develop?
- A.
Fonts
- B.
Time
- C.
Speed
- D.
Accuracy
Correct Answer
D. Accuracy -
- 12.
While typing, your eyes should be looking at what?
- A.
The keyboard
- B.
Your fingers
- C.
The monitor or page being typed from
- D.
The printer
Correct Answer
C. The monitor or page being typed from -
- 13.
Which of the following is a way to create margins in Microsoft Word 2007?
- A.
Home Ribbon Tab > Font
- B.
Insert Ribbon Tab > Picture
- C.
Page Layout Ribbon Tab > Margins
- D.
References Ribbon Tab > Insert Citation
Correct Answer
C. Page Layout Ribbon Tab > Margins -
- 14.
Which of the following will allow you to print a document using Microsoft Word 2007?
- A.
Office Button > Print
- B.
Office Button > Save
- C.
Office Button > PDF
- D.
Office Button > Developer
Correct Answer
A. Office Button > Print -
- 15.
If you wanted to move a paragraph of text from one place in your document to another, which of the following would be the best option?
- A.
Highlight text > right click > copy > click where you want text > right click > delete
- B.
Highlight text > right click > cut > click where you want text > right click > paste
- C.
Highlight text > right click > move > click where you want text > right click > paste
- D.
Highlight text > right click > cut > click where you want text > right click > delete
Correct Answer
B. Highlight text > right click > cut > click where you want text > right click > paste -
- 16.
If you have a sentence in your document that you do not need any longer, how can you "get rid of" the text?
- A.
Highlight text > delete
- B.
Highlight text > move
- C.
Highlight text > copy
- D.
None of the answers
Correct Answer
A. Highlight text > delete -
- 17.
How do you enter text in a Microsoft Word 2007 document?
- A.
Use cut and paste most of the time
- B.
Type only when the computer tells you to
- C.
Type anywhere you would like
- D.
Type where the cursor is flashing
Correct Answer
D. Type where the cursor is flashing -
- 18.
How do you insert special symbols into your document?
- A.
Home Ribbon Tab > Paragraphs option
- B.
Insert Ribbon Tab > Symbols
- C.
Reference Ribbon Tab > Signs
- D.
None of the answers
Correct Answer
B. Insert Ribbon Tab > Symbols -
- 19.
How do you check the spelling of your Microsoft Word 2007 document?
- A.
Page Layout Ribbon Tab > Margins
- B.
References Ribbon Tab > Manage Sources
- C.
Review Ribbon Tab > Spelling and Grammar
- D.
Home Ribbon Tab > Font
Correct Answer
C. Review Ribbon Tab > Spelling and Grammar -
- 20.
You have saved a document. Now, you want to save it BUT WITH A DIFFERENT NAME. How would you do this?
- A.
Office Button > Save As
- B.
Office Button > Print As
- C.
Office Button > Reference As
- D.
Office Button > Developer
Correct Answer
A. Office Button > Save As -
- 21.
What is the work area in a PowerPoint Presentation called?
- A.
Text
- B.
Graphic
- C.
Area
- D.
Slide
Correct Answer
D. Slide -
- 22.
How do you insert clip art into a slide in Microsoft PowerPoint?
- A.
Insert Ribbon Tab > Picture
- B.
Home Ribbon Tab > Insert
- C.
Reference Ribbon Tab > Graphic
- D.
None of the answers
Correct Answer
A. Insert Ribbon Tab > Picture -
- 23.
How do you change the size of a GRAPHIC in Microsoft PowerPoint?
- A.
Highlight the graphic, change the font size
- B.
Click and drag the entire slide
- C.
Click and drag the middle of the graphic
- D.
Click and drag one of the resizing handles
Correct Answer
D. Click and drag one of the resizing handles -
- 24.
How do you insert bulleted text into Microsoft PowerPoint slides?
- A.
Highlight the text you want bulleted > Home Ribbon Tab > Symbols
- B.
Highlight the text you want bulleted > Insert Ribbon Tab > Symbols
- C.
Highlight the text you want bulleted > Home RIbbon Tab > Bullets
- D.
Highlight the text you want bulleted > Insert Ribbon Tab > Dots
Correct Answer
C. Highlight the text you want bulleted > Home RIbbon Tab > Bullets -
- 25.
How do you select a background color and apply it to your Microsoft PowerPoint slides?
- A.
Home Ribbon Tab > Backgrounds
- B.
Insert Ribbon Tab > Shapes
- C.
Design Ribbon Tab > Background Styles
- D.
References > Background Additions
Correct Answer
C. Design Ribbon Tab > Background Styles -
- 26.
What is the following called in Microsoft Excel =SUM(A1:F1)?
- A.
A Backdrop
- B.
A Formula
- C.
An Alphaset
- D.
A Save As
Correct Answer
B. A Formula -
- 27.
What is each rectangle called in Microsoft Excel?
- A.
Area
- B.
Box
- C.
Cell
- D.
None of the answers
Correct Answer
C. Cell -
- 28.
What is the following Microsoft Excel formula asking =SUM(A1*F1)
- A.
The sum of A1 minus F1
- B.
The sum of A1 times F1
- C.
The sum of A1 divided by F1
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. The sum of A1 times F1 -
- 29.
What is the following Microsoft Excel formula asking =SUM(A1/F1)
- A.
The sum of A1 divided by F1
- B.
The sum of A1 times F1
- C.
The sum of A1 plus F1
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. The sum of A1 divided by F1 -
- 30.
A(n) _____________________ is someone who stands up to a cyberbully.
Correct Answer
upstander - 31.
If a stranger contacts you online you could ____________________________________________________.
Correct Answer
N/A - 32.
Google Docs automatically saves any project.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 33.
In google docs you can create... (Check all that apply)
- A.
Paper
- B.
Spreadsheet
- C.
Form
- D.
Sketch
Correct Answer(s)
B. Spreadsheet
C. Form -
- 34.
The PMT formula in Excel calculates the ______________.
Correct Answer(s)
Payment - 35.
If you want to save information from your computer, store it and take it with you, which of the following would be easiest to use?
- A.
A USB Storage device (thumb drive)
- B.
A CD burner
- C.
A floppy disk
- D.
The computer hard drive
Correct Answer
A. A USB Storage device (thumb drive) -
- 36.
The first thing you check if your computer is NOT working is the power source.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 37.
Printers and fax machines are examples of which of the following?
- A.
Input devices
- B.
Output devices
- C.
Processing devices
- D.
Storage devices
Correct Answer
A. Input devices -
- 38.
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is an example of which of the following?
- A.
Input device
- B.
Output device
- C.
Processing device
- D.
Storage device
Correct Answer
C. Processing device -
- 39.
In order to access your work on any computer in the school, which would be the most appropriate storage device?
- A.
DVD
- B.
Flash drive
- C.
Network server
- D.
CD
Correct Answer
C. Network server -
- 40.
Which piece of hardware can be used to connect to the Internet?
- A.
Hard Drive
- B.
Modem
- C.
Mouse
- D.
Keyboard
Correct Answer
B. Modem -
- 41.
This is used to connect to the Internet without wires
- A.
WiFi
- B.
Word Processing
- C.
Scanner
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. WiFi -
- 42.
Which of the following is the best indicator that a Web Site is reliable?
- A.
The author of the site tells you the information is reliable
- B.
The author of the site provides contact information and his or her credentials
- C.
The author links to his or her favorite Web sites
- D.
The author states in bold letters that the site was proofread by a librarian
Correct Answer
B. The author of the site provides contact information and his or her credentials -
- 43.
Using any search engine, which of the following would narrow your search outcome?
- A.
Type the search question to be answered
- B.
Group key words with quotation marks "..."
- C.
Eliminate only key words from your search
- D.
Type the URL as your search question
Correct Answer
A. Type the search question to be answered -
- 44.
What does this URL tell you about the source? http://vos.ucsb.edu
- A.
It is associated with an educational institution
- B.
It is an English teacher's personal home page
- C.
It is an article from a magazine
- D.
It is a directory
Correct Answer
A. It is associated with an educational institution -
- 45.
Which key is used to indent text within a document?
- A.
Ctrl
- B.
Tab
- C.
Space Bar
- D.
Esc
Correct Answer
B. Tab -
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