Computer Technology Basic Knowledge Quiz

8 Questions | By Ryan_10304 | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 11094

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Computer technology has undergone a couple of changes throughout time. This includes major introductions of things such as the internet that allow one to access data from any location. This is a general computer knowledge quiz designed to help you assess your classes' skill level. Give it a shot and see how high you score.

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1.

If you opened a document from you folder and added a new paragraph to it, how would you save the changes that you made?
- A.
  
  Select "Save As" and select a new folder and file name for it.
- B.
  
  Just click the "Save" icon on the toolbar or press Ctrl + S.
- C.
  
  Just close the program. It will save automatically.
- D.
  
  Any of the above would work.
2.

When would you use the "Save As" function?
- A.
  
  When you are saving a document for the first time and you need to choose a folder for the document and create a file name for it.
- B.
  
  Every time you want to save something.
- C.
  
  Only when working with a Microsoft Word document.
- D.
  
  Only when you want to burn the file onto a CD.
3.

Why do you think you should log-off of your computer when you leave class?
- A.
  
  You should not log-off your computer when you leave class.
- B.
  
  To prevent it from getting a virus.
- C.
  
  If you don't log-off, anyone can go on that computer and access your folder and files.
- D.
  
  It helps to make sure that your work gets saved.
4.

The best way to move some text to another part an essay would be to:
- A.
  
  Delete the text and then re-type it.
- B.
  
  Highlight the text, and then drag it into place with the mouse.
- C.
  
  Highlight the text, and press the up or down arrows to move it.
- D.
  
  Highlight the text, right-click, and use the "Cut" and "Paste" functions.
5.

Why should you avoid downloading files using file-sharing programs like Limewire or Frostwire? (used to download music, videos, etc.)
- A.
  
  It is illegal to download music using these programs due to copyright laws.
- B.
  
  These files can contain a virus which can harm you computer.
- C.
  
  You might have to pay money in damages if you are caught.
- D.
  
  All of the above are true.
6.

If you are doing research for an essay, and you use some information from a website in your essay, you must:
- A.
  
  Do nothing. You can use this material in your essay freely.
- B.
  
  List the website in a bibliography at the end of your essay.
- C.
  
  Type the information in bold letters.
- D.
  
  Type the information in italic letters.
7.

Why is a website like Wikipedia NOT the best choice for researching information about a topic?
- A.
  
  Wikipedia and other "wikis" allow anyone to type information on their pages, which may be inaccurate.
- B.
  
  It is the best choice.
- C.
  
  There is too much information on the site to sort through which complicates things.
- D.
  
  There are not enough images on the site.
8.

If you wanted to create an animated presentation, what would be the BEST program to use?
- A.
  
  Excel
- B.
  
  Power Point
- C.
  
  Word
- D.
  
  Access