Computer Applications Chapter 1 Test

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Computer Applications Chapter 1 Test - Quiz

Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability.

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1.

A computer is a machine that follows a set of instructions and makes calculations.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

A PC stands for Personal Computer.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Computer instructions are called hardware.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Input, Output, and Distribution are all steps of Information Processing.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

The process of exiting a computer is called logging out.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Distribution lets you save data for later use.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Microsoft Word is a word processing application.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

The physical parts of a computer are called
- A.
  
  Hardware
- B.
  
  Software
- C.
  
  Applications
- D.
  
  The desktop
9.

Which of the following is a DigiTool?
- A.
  
  Pocket PC
- B.
  
  Smartphone
- C.
  
  Tablet PC
- D.
  
  All of the above
10.

Which of the following is an example of a peripheral?
- A.
  
  The mouse
- B.
  
  The CPU
- C.
  
  A scanner
- D.
  
  A disk drive
11.

Which type of software controls how computers communicate with the hardware and interact with you, the user?
- A.
  
  Operating systems
- B.
  
  Applications
- C.
  
  Online apps
- D.
  
  Microprocessors
12.

Which step of information processing allows you to save data for later use?
- A.
  
  Input
- B.
  
  Processing
- C.
  
  Distribution
- D.
  
  Storage
13.

Pictures on your computer’s desktop that represent applications, files, and commands are called
- A.
  
  Icons
- B.
  
  Taskbars
- C.
  
  Sidebars
- D.
  
  Control buttons
14.

You can “hide” an application by clicking _____________.
- A.
  
  Maximize
- B.
  
  Minimize
- C.
  
  Scroll bar
- D.
  
  Ribbon
15.

Which mouse shape tells you where the mouse is located as you hover across the screen?
- A.
  
  Spinning circle
- B.
  
  Pointing hand
- C.
  
  Arrow pointer
- D.
  
  Two-sided arrow
16.

Most Microsoft Word commands are displayed in the ________________.
- A.
  
  Status bar
- B.
  
  Ribbon
- C.
  
  Quick access toolbar
- D.
  
  Mini toolbar
17.

A(n) __________ is a small circuit board that controls all the work a computer does.
18.

The main screen for the Windows User Interface is called the __________.
19.

In Microsoft Word, you can save a document by clicking the __________ button followed by the save command.
20.

_____________ are other devices, such as a scanner, that work with a computer.
- A.
  
  Processors
- B.
  
  CPU
- C.
  
  Peripherals
- D.
  
  Software
21.

Pictures that represent applications, files, and commands are called _________.
- A.
  
  Icons
- B.
  
  Graphical interface
- C.
  
  Thumbnails
- D.
  
  Mini pics