Computer Competency Test

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1.

What is similar to a copy machine, except that it creates a digital file of the image?
- A.
  
  Fax Machine
- B.
  
  Copy Machine
- C.
  
  Scanner Machine
Correct Answer
C. Scanner Machine
2.

What software would you most likely use to compare the average of the money collected in a month?
- A.
  
  Spreadsheet
- B.
  
  Database
- C.
  
  Word Processor
Correct Answer
A. Spreadsheet
3.

This word processing feature allows information to be organized in rows and columns:
- A.
  
  Format
- B.
  
  Table
- C.
  
  Tools
Correct Answer
B. Table
4.

Which of these is the best way to find websites containing information about the history of the state of Georgia?
- A.
  
  Ask a friend thru instant message
- B.
  
  Type the words "georgia" and history in a search engine (google, yahoo, etc)
- C.
  
  E-mail someone in the University of Georgia
Correct Answer
B. Type the words "georgia" and history in a search engine (google, yahoo, etc)
5.

Copying copyright protected software and giving it to others for free is:
- A.
  
  A criminal act
- B.
  
  Always allowed
- C.
  
  Fair use
Correct Answer
A. A criminal act
6.

What does multitasking mean?
- A.
  
  The computer's ability to run several programs at the same time
- B.
  
  The computer's ability to have more than one type of storage
- C.
  
  The computer's ability to store more than one type of document
Correct Answer
A. The computer's ability to run several programs at the same time
7.

Which of the following activities would be best accomplished using a spreadsheet?
- A.
  
  Peer-edit each others reports
- B.
  
  Change fonts and colors to emphasize important text
- C.
  
  Generate a graph of students' favorite sports
Correct Answer
C. Generate a graph of students' favorite sports
8.

The connecting of computers so that information can be shared is called:
- A.
  
  Phishing
- B.
  
  Surfing
- C.
  
  Networking
Correct Answer
C. Networking
9.

Which of the following types of files CANNOT be opened in a word processing software?
- A.
  
  .txt
- B.
  
  .doc or .docx
- C.
  
  .dat or .datx
- D.
  
  .rtf
Correct Answer
C. .dat or .datx
10.

The part if a word processing document used to display repetitive information such as titles, dates, and page numbers is:
- A.
  
  Copy and Paste
- B.
  
  Header and Footer
- C.
  
  Cut and Paste
- D.
  
  Page Setup
Correct Answer
B. Header and Footer
11.

In all MS Office applications, to change from Times New Roman to Arial, you must change the:
- A.
  
  Template
- B.
  
  Style
- C.
  
  Page preview
- D.
  
  Font
Correct Answer
D. Font
12.

Your document has not come out of the printer. Which of these you must NOT do?
- A.
  
  Check that you printed to the correct printer.
- B.
  
  Check that the paper tray is full.
- C.
  
  Continue to go to File, Print until the document comes out.
- D.
  
  Check for a paper jam
Correct Answer
C. Continue to go to File, Print until the document comes out.
13.

Which of the following is unacceptable use of the computer network?
- A.
  
  Sharing your password
- B.
  
  Leaving the computer logged in and unlocked when leaving your station
- C.
  
  Giving out personal information
- D.
  
  Non business use in work hours
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above
14.

Which program would you use to create or edit a spreadsheet?
- A.
  
  Microsoft Outlook
- B.
  
  Microsoft Office
- C.
  
  Microsoft Word
- D.
  
  Microsoft Excel
- E.
  
  Microsoft Powerpoint
Correct Answer
D. Microsoft Excel
15.

Which program would you use to create or edit a letter?
- A.
  
  Microsoft Outlook
- B.
  
  Microsoft Office
- C.
  
  Microsoft Word
- D.
  
  Microsoft Excel
- E.
  
  Microsoft Powerpoint
Correct Answer
C. Microsoft Word
16.

Which program would you use to manage your office email and calendar?
- A.
  
  Microsoft Outlook
- B.
  
  Microsoft Office
- C.
  
  Microsoft Word
- D.
  
  Microsoft Excel
- E.
  
  Microsoft Powerpoint
Correct Answer
A. Microsoft Outlook
17.

In an office document, when you want text to look darker and thicker than the rest of the text you use the following option: Example: This is darker
- A.
  
  Italics
- B.
  
  Times new roman
- C.
  
  Bold
- D.
  
  Underline
Correct Answer
C. Bold
18.

Files with the file type .doc or .docx are usually opened with MS Excel
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
19.

Files with the file type .doc or .docx are usually opened with MS Word
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
20.

The best program to create a presentation is MS Outlook
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

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Computer Competency Test

What is similar to a copy machine, except that it creates a digital file of the image?

What software would you most likely use to compare the average of the money collected in a month?

This word processing feature allows information to be organized in rows and columns:

Which of these is the best way to find websites containing information about the history of the state of Georgia?

Copying copyright protected software and giving it to others for free is:

What does multitasking mean?

Which of the following activities would be best accomplished using a spreadsheet?

The connecting of computers so that information can be shared is called:

Which of the following types of files CANNOT be opened in a word processing software?

The part if a word processing document used to display repetitive information such as titles, dates, and page numbers is:

In all MS Office applications, to change from Times New Roman to Arial, you must change the:

Your document has not come out of the printer. Which of these you must NOT do?

Which of the following is unacceptable use of the computer network?

Which program would you use to create or edit a spreadsheet?

Which program would you use to create or edit a letter?

Which program would you use to manage your office email and calendar?

In an office document, when you want text to look darker and thicker than the rest of the text you use the following option: Example: This is darker

Files with the file type .doc or .docx are usually opened with MS Excel

Files with the file type .doc or .docx are usually opened with MS Word

The best program to create a presentation is MS Outlook