Computer Fundamentals 101: A Quiz For Beginners
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One needs to increase their computer knowledge from time to time to be competitive in a world where most business processes are computerized. Have you been having a tough time in computer class? Take up this computer fundamentals 101 quiz below for beginners and get to increase your knowledge.
- 1.The Operating System is a:
- A.
System Software
- B.
Application Software
- C.
Utility Software
- D.
Malware
- 2.Files are Organized in:
- A.
RAM
- B.
Cache
- C.
Directories
- D.
None of the above
- 3.
- A.
A medium for Data Communications
- B.
A Physical Device that driven by data
- C.
A Physical Device Driven by software
- D.
All of the Above
- 4.
- A.
WAN and LAN
- B.
WAN and LAN
- C.
TAN and CAN
- D.
All of the above
- 5.The Window’s Desktop is:
- A.
An area that is used for viewing documents
- B.
An area that organizes your documents
- C.
An area that gives you quick access to files
- D.
All of the Above
- 6.A graphic artist would use:
- A.
Accounting Software
- B.
Word Processing Application
- C.
Graphics Presentation Software
- D.
Antivirus Software
- 7.
- A.
Reversing the files stored on the hard drive
- B.
Putting your computer in the back of the room
- C.
Storing an extra copy of data on the hard disk
- D.
Storing an extra copy on an external storage device
- 8.The process of carrying out a command is called:
- A.
Fetching
- B.
Controlling
- C.
Storing
- D.
Executing
- 9.A Database is used to:
- A.
Store and Organize data in records
- B.
Store and Organize papers
- C.
Store and Organize records in files
- D.
Store and Organize records in fields
- 10.
- A.
Communications Software
- B.
System Software
- C.
Accounting Software
- D.
Database Software
- 11.Electronic mail is best used to:
- A.
Send and Receive messages over a network
- B.
Send and Receive messages via the Internet
- C.
Send and Receive messages via radio waves.
- D.
A and B
- 12.The term Icon refers to:
- A.
A Picture of symbol that represents a command
- B.
A Photograph
- C.
A Leader
- D.
A Symbol of Power
- 13.Word Processing and Desktop Publishing are Applications
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.What does the “R” in RAM stands for?
- A.
Rewrite
- B.
Read
- C.
Readable
- D.
Random
- 15.Which of the following is a multi-user, multi-tasking Operating System?
- A.
MSDOS
- B.
Windows 95/98
- C.
UNIX
- D.
Utility Software
- 16.Which one of the following applications is used to manage non-numeric lists?
- A.
Database Management System
- B.
Spreadsheet
- C.
Graphics Software
- D.
Microsoft Disk Operating System
- 17.Raw facts such as letters, words and sounds are called:
- A.
Commands
- B.
Data
- C.
User Response
- D.
Programs
- 18.The first electronic digital computer was built in the:
- A.
1920’s
- B.
1940’s
- C.
1960's
- D.
1970's
- 19.Modem is short for:
- A.
Modulation Demolition
- B.
Modulator Demodulator
- C.
A and B
- D.
None of the above
- 20.The Main directory is otherwise called the _____________?
- A.
Truck Directory
- B.
C directory
- C.
Root Directory
- D.
LAN Directory
- 21.Software development is most often done by:
- A.
Analyst
- B.
Programmer
- C.
End User
- D.
None of the Above
- 22.C++ is a Programming Language
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 23.DVD stands for ______________
- A.
Digital video data
- B.
Direct video
- C.
Digital versatile disc
- D.
Direct vertical disc
- 24.GUI Stands for ____________________
- A.
Graphical User Interface
- B.
Greater User Interface
- C.
Graphical Utility Icon
- D.
Graphical Utility Interface
- 25.The special formatting language used to create Web Pages is called:
- A.
HTML
- B.
COBOL
- C.
Perl
- D.
JAVA
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