How Well You Know Computers? Quiz! MCQ

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    Which item is considered the "brains" of the computer?  Responsible for decision making, and processing information?

    • RAM
    • ROM
    • CPU
    • VGA
    • Memory
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How well do you know computers? Could you ACE this quiz? You will need to understand the safest way to shut down a computer, which item is considered the “brains” of the computer, and responsible for decision-making and processing information. What are input devices, what is an example of optical media, and what to do if your computer screen suddenly changes. This quiz is about basic computer use. You can do it.

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  • 2. 

    If something is not working correctly on your computer, the first thing you should check is...

    • The help file

    • Who was the last person using this computer?

    • Forget this, I'm calling Technical Support.

    • Make sure everything is plugged in correctly and turned on.

    • The manual

    Correct Answer
    A. Make sure everything is plugged in correctly and turned on.
    Explanation
    An estimated 70% of problems are caused by bad or disconnected cables.

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  • 3. 

    To close a program running on a Mac, click the "x" in the top left corner, as opposed to the top right corner where you would close a PC Window.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    On a Mac, the "x" button to close a program is located in the top left corner, which is different from a PC where it is typically in the top right corner. Therefore, the statement is true.

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  • 4. 

    The Safest way to shut down a computer is:

    • Pull the Power Cord.

    • Press the Power button.

    • Press Start on a PC, Special on a Mac.

    • Press the power button on the Power Switch.

    • Run a couple of high powered magnets along the frame of the tower.

    Correct Answer
    A. Press Start on a PC, Special on a Mac.
    Explanation
    Press the Start button on a PC, and using the Special Menu on a Mac will lead you to a Shut down option. On many computers pressing the Power button will also lead to a safe shut down option, so this would be the second-best answer. It is never safe to put Magnets anywhere near any part of a computer.

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  • 5. 

    Your computer screen suddenly changes on you. Images and Windows are much bigger than you are used to and everything seems washed out like there are fewer colors to choose from. You suspect there is a problem with your video card, but what else might it be:

    • The monitor cable may have come loose.

    • The government may be sweeping your computer looking for terrorist activity.

    • Your neighbors may be playing "Rock Band" too loudly again.

    • The dead may be trying to communicate with you.

    • Your monitor may have run out of color pixels. It is time to bring the monitor in to your service tech to have the color refilled.

    Correct Answer
    A. The monitor cable may have come loose.
    Explanation
    While I cannot rule out the possibility that the dead may be trying to communicate with you this way, the most likely option is that the monitor cable to the computer is loose.

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  • 6. 

    On a Mac to look for a file, use:

    • Search

    • Finder

    • Lookup

    • Fetch

    • Seeker

    Correct Answer
    A. Finder
    Explanation
    Use Finder to find files on a Mac.

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  • 7. 

    If  you are running out of room on your computer and you don't have any money for new equipment you might be able to:

    • Purchase and install another hard drive.

    • Add more memory.

    • Compress the hard drive.

    • Format the hard drive.

    • Hook up a second monitor.

    Correct Answer
    A. Compress the hard drive.
    Explanation
    Hooking up another monitor will not give you more space, neither will additional memory. Adding another Hard Drive would work, but the question states that you don't have any money to spend. Formatting the Hard Drive deletes everything, so you will have more space, but everything you have now will be lost. Compressing the drive makes what you have on the drive now fit into less space, so you can fit more.

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  • 8. 

    Which is an example of Optical Media?

    • Webcam

    • Retinal Scanner

    • Digital Camera

    • CD-ROM

    • Monitor

    Correct Answer
    A. CD-ROM
    Explanation
    CDs and DVDs are called Optical Media, because a laser "eye" reads the data from them.

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  • 9. 

    Who can give me all the training I need to really understand my computer and take full advantage of its features, at an affordable rate? 

    • Learnkey

    • Learn Key

    • Learnkey.com

    • Www.learnkey.com

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Learnkey
    A. Learn Key
    A. Learnkey.com
    A. Www.learnkey.com
    Explanation
    LearnKey, Inc., is a premier global provider of self-paced training solutions for corporate, education, government, and personal users. For nearly two decades LearnKey's mission has been to create flexible Expert Learning Solutions.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following are "input" devices?

    • Scanner

    • SD Card

    • Touch Screen Monitor

    • Game Controller

    • Battery

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Scanner
    A. Touch Screen Monitor
    A. Game Controller
    Explanation
    Scanners, Touch Screen Monitors, and Game Controllers are all input devices. Touch Screen Monitors double as Output devices.

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