Computer Terms - 7th Grd

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A basic terms quiz for the 7th grade computer class.

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1.

Which of the following is a part of the computer hardware?
- A.
  
  Windows
- B.
  
  The Mouse
- C.
  
  Task Bar
- D.
  
  Internet Explorer
2.

What is the on-screen work area on which windows, icons, menus and dialog boxes appear called?
- A.
  
  Desktop
- B.
  
  Monitor
- C.
  
  Screen
- D.
  
  Start Menu
3.

This will show you the contents of your disks, your hard drive, CD-ROM drive and network drives. Basically, all your files on your computer.
- A.
  
  My Documents
- B.
  
  Start Menu
- C.
  
  My Computer
- D.
  
  Internet Explorer
4.

What is the place where Windows stores deleted files?
- A.
  
  Trash Can
- B.
  
  Recycle Bin
- C.
  
  Windows doesn't delete any files
- D.
  
  The internet
5.

To quit all applications and turn off your computer.
- A.
  
  Restart
- B.
  
  Log Out
- C.
  
  Start Over
- D.
  
  Shut Down
6.

Which of the following is an example of software??
- A.
  
  Windows
- B.
  
  Solitaire
- C.
  
  Internet Explorer
- D.
  
  All of these are software
7.

The bar that contains the Start button and appears by default at the bottom of the desktop.
- A.
  
  Task Bar
- B.
  
  Start Bar
- C.
  
  Menu Bar
- D.
  
  Tool Bar
8.

The currently selected window.
- A.
  
  Active
- B.
  
  This window
- C.
  
  Web browser
- D.
  
  My Documents
9.

A unit of data that holds a single character, like a letter or a punctuation mark.
- A.
  
  Bit
- B.
  
  Megabit
- C.
  
  Byte
- D.
  
  Kilobyte
10.

Your fixed hard disk drive inside your computer system. All programs run from this drive.
- A.
  
  C Drive
- B.
  
  D Drive
- C.
  
  A Drive Around Town
- D.
  
  None of these
11.

The central processing unit, or the part of the computer that does all the work running the programs.
- A.
  
  CPU
- B.
  
  Motherboard
- C.
  
  RAM
- D.
  
  Mothership
12.

A preset value for some option in a computer program. The value that is used when a setting has not been specified by the user.
- A.
  
  Cancel
- B.
  
  My Documents
- C.
  
  Default
- D.
  
  My Computer
13.

Memory that can be read from or written to by a computer. Information stored here is lost when the computer is turned off.
- A.
  
  Internal Memory
- B.
  
  Hard Disk Memory
- C.
  
  RAM
- D.
  
  CD ROM
14.

This is the program that manages a computer's resources such as Windows XP or Mac OS or Linux.
- A.
  
  Operation System
- B.
  
  Hard Drive
- C.
  
  C Drive
- D.
  
  Hardware
15.

A secondary window that contains buttons and various kinds of options through which you can carry out a particular task.
- A.
  
  Menu window
- B.
  
  Dialogue Box
- C.
  
  Menu bar
- D.
  
  Window