Mchs Computer Applications And Technology General Technology Pre-test

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Mchs Computer Applications And Technology General Technology Pre-test - Quiz

Introduction to computer applications and technology general knoweldge quiz.

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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