Mchs Computer Applications And Technology General Technology Pre-test
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Introduction to computer applications and technology general knoweldge quiz.
- 1.Another name for computer programs and information.
- A.
Output
- B.
Hardware
- C.
Software
- D.
Input
- 2.The part of a computer that allows the user to view information on a screen
- A.
Keyboard
- B.
Mouse
- C.
Printer
- D.
Monitor
- 3.This computer part sends signals to other parts of the computer to tell them what to do.
- A.
Hard Drive
- B.
CPU
- C.
Motherboard
- D.
Flash Drive
- 4.This device allows data to be entered by the user and can perform most operations of a mouse.
- A.
Laser Pointer
- B.
Keyboard
- C.
Scanner
- D.
Drawing Pad
- 5.This memory is for short term storage and is lost when the computer is turned off.
- A.
ROM
- B.
Hard Drive
- C.
Flash Drive
- D.
RAM
- 6.A name for a small picture or image representing a folder or a program.
- A.
Graphic
- B.
Logo
- C.
JPEG
- D.
Icon
- 7.A computer system designed to be transported very easiely.
- A.
Desktop
- B.
MP3 Player
- C.
Laptop
- D.
Server
- 8.Program used to type papers, design basic tables and process text documents.
- A.
PowerPoint
- B.
Excel
- C.
Access
- D.
Word
- 9.Another name for all parts of the computer
- A.
Hard Drive
- B.
Tower
- C.
Hardware
- D.
Motherboard
- 10.Which of the following are input devices?
- A.
Scanner
- B.
Printer
- C.
Keyboard
- D.
Mouse
- 11.Which of the following are output device(s)?
- A.
Mouse
- B.
Keyboard
- C.
Printer
- D.
Speakers
- 12.Which of the following is not an operating system?
- A.
Windows XP
- B.
Windows 7
- C.
Windows 333
- D.
Linux
- 13.This part does the real calculation, moving and processing of information. Also known as the brains of the computer.
- A.
Motherboard
- B.
RAM
- C.
ROM
- D.
CPU
- 14.This is a type of computer that sets on a table or desk.
- A.
Desktop
- B.
Tabletop
- C.
Laptop
- D.
Tablet
- 15.What are the four main things a computer does?
- A.
Input
- B.
Output
- C.
Play
- D.
Store
- E.
Process
- 16.This part stores data, programs, settings, and the operating system while the computer is off. While it is on, it spins inside the computer reading and writing data.
- A.
CD Drive
- B.
DVD Drive
- C.
Hard Drive
- D.
CPU
- 17.The largest unit of computer storage capacity listed
- A.
MB
- B.
GB
- C.
TB
- D.
AB
- 18.First item you should check if your computer will not come on.
- A.
Monitor Cable
- B.
NIC Card
- C.
Power
- D.
Hard Drive
- 19.One of the owners of Apple Computer Corp.
- A.
Bill Gates
- B.
Steve Jobs
- C.
Bill King
- D.
Steve Raymond
- 20.What was the main function of the first digital computer system?
- A.
Send e-mails
- B.
Keep up with payroll
- C.
Add and Subtract numbers
- D.
Create the first car
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