The Ultimate Business Computer Applications MCQ Quiz

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1.

System software includes which of the following?
- A.
  
  Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- B.
  
  Windows, MAC OS, and Linux
- C.
  
  Both A and B
- D.
  
  Neither A nor B
2.

Which of the following is NOT application software?
- A.
  
  MS Word
- B.
  
  Spreadsheets
- C.
  
  Windows XP
- D.
  
  Access
3.

Hardware would include all the following EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Monitors
- B.
  
  CPUs
- C.
  
  MS Office Suite
- D.
  
  Keyboards
4.

Information produced by the computer program on printed paper, or by using audio or video is called:
- A.
  
  Output
- B.
  
  Input
- C.
  
  Storage
- D.
  
  Processing
5.

Which of the following would NOT be considered an input device?
- A.
  
  Printer
- B.
  
  Keyboard
- C.
  
  Mouse
- D.
  
  MIDI keyboard
- E.
  
  Gaming devices
6.

Which of the following would be examples of storage devices?
- A.
  
  Flash drives
- B.
  
  Floppy disks
- C.
  
  CDs
- D.
  
  Memory cards
- E.
  
  All of the above
7.

A group of two or more computers linked together is called a:
- A.
  
  Network
- B.
  
  Modem
- C.
  
  Personal computer
- D.
  
  CPU
8.

Ethical computer practices include _____.
- A.
  
  Making a backup copy
- B.
  
  Reading co-workers E-mail
- C.
  
  Making copies of copyrighted software
- D.
  
  None of the above
9.

Which of the following would NOT be an operating system?
- A.
  
  Vista
- B.
  
  Windows XP
- C.
  
  Linux
- D.
  
  Internet Explorer
- E.
  
  MAC OS
- F.
  
  Windows 7
10.

An example of a presentation program used to create an on-screen show is:
- A.
  
  Access
- B.
  
  Excel
- C.
  
  PowerPoint
- D.
  
  Word
11.

An example of a spreadsheet program that calculates, manipulates, and analyzes numbers is:
- A.
  
  Access
- B.
  
  Excel
- C.
  
  PowerPoint
- D.
  
  Word
12.

What would you use to create letters, envelopes, memorandums, and reports?
- A.
  
  Access
- B.
  
  Excel
- C.
  
  PowerPoint
- D.
  
  Word
13.

What would you use to collect related data in order to make the information useful for you?
- A.
  
  Access
- B.
  
  Excel
- C.
  
  PowerPoint
- D.
  
  Word
14.

A __________ helps locate information on the Internet. (Ex. Yahoo, Google).
- A.
  
  Browser
- B.
  
  LAN or WAN
- C.
  
  Search engine
- D.
  
  Modem
15.

This is used to produce professional-looking documents such as flyers, brochures, newsletters, menus, and programs.
- A.
  
  Desktop publisher
- B.
  
  Internet Explorer
- C.
  
  PowerPoint
- D.
  
  Word
16.

In Access, these are columns of individual pieces of information.
- A.
  
  Records
- B.
  
  Fields
- C.
  
  Rows
- D.
  
  Tables
17.

This is a communications device that enables a computer to transmit data over telephone lines.
- A.
  
  URL
- B.
  
  HTTP
- C.
  
  HTML
- D.
  
  Modem
18.

The line at the start of a letter including the greeting and the recipient's name, such as Dear Mr. Doe, is called what?
- A.
  
  Subject Line
- B.
  
  Complimentary Closing
- C.
  
  Copy Notation
- D.
  
  Salutation
19.

All computers require an operating system.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

Sorting in ascending order will go from:
- A.
  
  1 to 10
- B.
  
  A to z
- C.
  
  Both A and B
- D.
  
  Neither A nor B
21.

To remove a character to the RIGHT of the insertion point, use the:
- A.
  
  Backspace key
- B.
  
  Escape key
- C.
  
  Delete key
- D.
  
  ALT key
22.

When using a spreadsheet program, rows in a worksheet are labeled with:
- A.
  
  Gridlines
- B.
  
  Letters
- C.
  
  Numbers
- D.
  
  Titles
23.

When Excel begins in MS 2007, the entire worksheet has a default font size of 11 point, no bold, no underline, and no italic. What is the default font type called?
- A.
  
  Arial
- B.
  
  Times New Roman
- C.
  
  Courier New
- D.
  
  Calibri
24.

In Excel, a series of two or more adjacent cells in a column or row is called a/an:
- A.
  
  Range
- B.
  
  Column
- C.
  
  3-D formula
- D.
  
  IF statement
25.

In PowerPoint, the __________ introduces the presentation to the audience.
- A.
  
  Animation
- B.
  
  Slide master
- C.
  
  Transition
- D.
  
  Title slide

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