Computer Basics CPW

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This is the final exam for the Computer Basics class. It covers computer vocabulary and procedures for Microsoft Word, Internet, and Blackboard.

Questions and Answers

1.

Which of the following software is used to view web pages?
- A.
  
  Word Processor
- B.
  
  Calculator
- C.
  
  Internet Browser
- D.
  
  Operating System
Correct Answer
C. Internet Browser
2.

Which of the following programs is an example of a word processing program?
- A.
  
  Internet Explorer
- B.
  
  Microsoft PowerPoint
- C.
  
  Microsoft Word
- D.
  
  Google Chrome
Correct Answer
C. Microsoft Word
3.

Which menu in Microsoft word allows you to change the format of the letters you type?
- A.
  
  Home
- B.
  
  File
- C.
  
  Insert
- D.
  
  Picture Tools Format
Correct Answer
A. Home
4.

Which of the following correctly names this computer part?
- A.
  
  TV
- B.
  
  Desktop
- C.
  
  Screen
- D.
  
  Monitor
Correct Answer
D. Monitor
5.

Look at the image. Then, type the answer that completes the sentence:These tools are called ______________. (Hint: The answer begins with s)

Correct Answer
scroll bar, a scroll bar, scroll bars, scrollbars, a scrollbar, scrollbar, scrolbar, scrolbars, a scrolbar
6.

Which of the following devices is used to give instructions (input) to the computer?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
Correct Answer
C.
7.

What are three benefits of computers? (Check all that apply.)
- A.
  
  They can help us work faster.
- B.
  
  They are able to make difficult choices for us.
- C.
  
  They are inexpensive.
- D.
  
  They can help us find information.
- E.
  
  They have hardware and software.
- F.
  
  They help us communicate with people all over the world.
Correct Answer(s)
A. They can help us work faster.
D. They can help us find information.
F. They help us communicate with people all over the world.
8.

The Internet can help us do which of the following two? (Check all that apply.)
- A.
  
  Send a homemade gift
- B.
  
  Check email
- C.
  
  Make difficult choices for us
- D.
  
  Find information about a school or company
Correct Answer(s)
B. Check email
D. Find information about a school or company
9.

Microsoft Word can help us do which three of the following? (Check all that apply.)
- A.
  
  Write a Letter
- B.
  
  Find a video
- C.
  
  Create an invitation
- D.
  
  Check our spelling
- E.
  
  Search for the answer to a question
Correct Answer(s)
A. Write a Letter
C. Create an invitation
D. Check our spelling
10.

Which three of the following is a danger related to using the Internet? (Check all that apply.)
- A.
  
  Reading an email from ACC
- B.
  
  Clicking on a link from an email that pretends to be your bank
- C.
  
  Catching a cold
- D.
  
  Downloading a virus by mistake
- E.
  
  Installing spyware on your computer that steals your personal information
Correct Answer(s)
B. Clicking on a link from an email that pretends to be your bank
D. Downloading a virus by mistake
E. Installing spyware on your computer that steals your personal information
11.

Which icon might you use to copy text?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
Correct Answer
B.
12.

Which of the following buttons can you use to make a window big enough to cover the full screen?
- A.
  
  Option 1
- B.
  
  Option 2
- C.
  
  Option 3
- D.
  
  Option 4
Correct Answer
B. Option 2
13.

Which of the following devices is one way to receive information (or output) from the computer?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
Correct Answer
B.
14.

Which of the following devices is the System Unit or CPU (Central Processing Unit)?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
Correct Answer
B.
15.

You must own a USB drive to save files from Microsoft Word.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
16.

To save a file, go to the "File" menu, then click on _________.

Correct Answer
Save As, save
17.

There is more than one way to open a file you saved.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
18.

Which of the following pictures shows the correct placement of hands for typing?
- A.
- B.
- C.
Correct Answer
B.
19.

Computer _____________ makes up the physical parts of the computer system, such as a keyboard, screen, mouse, joystick, printer, speakers, etc.
- A.
  
  Applications
- B.
  
  Software
- C.
  
  Output
- D.
  
  Hardware
Correct Answer
D. Hardware

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Computer Basics Cpw

Which of the following software is used to view web pages?

Which of the following programs is an example of a word processing program?

Which menu in Microsoft word allows you to change the format of the letters you type?

Which of the following correctly names this computer part?

Look at the image. Then, type the answer that completes the sentence:These tools are called ______________. (Hint: The answer begins with s)

Which of the following devices is used to give instructions (input) to the computer?

What are three benefits of computers? (Check all that apply.)

The Internet can help us do which of the following two? (Check all that apply.)

Microsoft Word can help us do which three of the following? (Check all that apply.)

Which three of the following is a danger related to using the Internet? (Check all that apply.)

Which icon might you use to copy text?

Which of the following buttons can you use to make a window big enough to cover the full screen?

Which of the following devices is one way to receive information (or output) from the computer?

Which of the following devices is the System Unit or CPU (Central Processing Unit)?

You must own a USB drive to save files from Microsoft Word.

To save a file, go to the "File" menu, then click on _________.

There is more than one way to open a file you saved.

Which of the following pictures shows the correct placement of hands for typing?

Computer _____________ makes up the physical parts of the computer system, such as a keyboard, screen, mouse, joystick, printer, speakers, etc.