Mock Computer Competency Test
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This is a pre-assessment (diagnostic) for Computer Skills: Implementation and Integration. This test will help me gauge your computer competency.
- 1.What is similar to a copy machine, except that it creates a digital file of the image?
- A.
A fax machine
- B.
A digitizer
- C.
A scanner
- 2.What software would you most likely use to compare the average snowfall from several locations?
- A.
Spreadsheet
- B.
Database
- C.
Word Processor
- 3.
- A.
A program that adds a specific feature to the browser allowing it to play or view certain files
- B.
A port in a computer that connects printers and PCs
- C.
A CD that you must use while on the InternetQ
- 4.The process of making readable data into unreadable (nonsense) characters is called:
- A.
Call back
- B.
Encryption
- C.
Phishing
- 5.In the e-mail address "[email protected]", the domain is:
- A.
Model
- B.
Sllboces
- C.
.org
- 6.Guidelines written to protect the original work of others:
- A.
Acceptable Use Policy
- B.
Fair Use Rules
- C.
Netiquette
- 7.An uninstaller is a utility program that:
- A.
Removes a program from a computer
- B.
Removes viruses from a computer's memory bank
- C.
Reduces the size of the memory on a computer
- 8.When you change the color and background of a chart in a spreadsheet you are:
- A.
Formatting
- B.
Merging
- C.
Calculating
- 9.To find the average daily amount of rainfall over a four-week period, which software program would be the BEST to use to record data and find the average?
- A.
Database
- B.
Spreadsheet
- C.
Word Processor
- 10.Getting into someone else's computer without their permission is called:
- A.
Spamming
- B.
Attacking
- C.
Hacking
- 11.Adding your comments to a blog or forum is called
- A.
Posting
- B.
Phishing
- C.
Streaming
- 12.Clickable words on a Web page that direct you to another Web page or file are called:
- A.
Buttons
- B.
Hyperlinks
- C.
Icons
- 13.
- A.
Animation
- B.
Virtual Reality
- C.
Graphics
- 14.Which of the following is an example of an image file?
- A.
.jpeg
- B.
.mp3
- C.
.exe
- 15.
- A.
Civil War NOT Economy
- B.
Civil War OR Economy
- C.
Civil War AND Economy
- 16.The first thing to consider when developing a multimedia presentation is:
- A.
The audience
- B.
The font size
- C.
The design template
- 17.Which feature of your word processing program would you use to send a form letter to a group of names and addresses:
- A.
Spell Check
- B.
Sort and Send
- C.
Mail Merge
- 18.Software that blocks access to certain websites is called __________ software.
- A.
Filtering
- B.
Firewall
- C.
Spam
- 19.This word processing feature allows information to be organized in rows and columns:
- A.
Format
- B.
Tables
- C.
Tools
- 20.A computer virus is transmitted MOST often through:
- A.
Websites
- B.
Software
- C.
Email attachments
- 21.Which of these is the best way to find websites containing information about the history of Georgia?
- A.
Instant message your friend
- B.
E-mail the webmaster of your school webpage
- C.
Type the words "georgia" and history in a search engine
- 22.In the Internet address "www.canton.edu," the ".edu" indicates:
- A.
The type of organization represented by the address
- B.
The accuracy of the information in the address
- C.
The date of the information in the addresse address
- 23.
- A.
AND, OR & NOT in the search
- B.
IF, THEN & WHAT in the search
- C.
HOW, WHEN & WHY in the search
- 24.Copying copyright protected software and giving it to others for free is:
- A.
Always allowed
- B.
A criminal act
- C.
Fair Use
- 25.What does multitasking mean?
- A.
The computer's ability to run several programs at the same time
- B.
The computer's ability to have more than one type of storage device
- C.
The computer's ability to store more than one type of document
- 26.MP3 and WAV files are examples of:
- A.
Audio sound files
- B.
Video files
- C.
Graphics files
- 27.To run power hungry programs such as video editing software the computer needs a lot of:
- A.
RAM
- B.
ROM
- C.
REM
- 28.Computer-based models of real-life situations are called:
- A.
Simulations
- B.
Virtual Mark Up
- C.
Computer-based training
- 29.
- A.
Burn copies on CDs and give them to your friends.
- B.
Load the game on one computer that you use.
- C.
Load the game on all of the computers that you use.
- 30.Which of the following activities would be best accomplished using a spreadsheet?
- A.
Peer-edit each others reports
- B.
Change fonts and colors to emphasize important text
- C.
Generate a graph of students' favorite sports
- 31.What does .edu in an e-mail address or URL indicate?
- A.
A commercial company
- B.
A college or university
- C.
An organization
- 32.AltaVista, Excite, InfoSeek, Lycos, Google, Snap, Dogpile -AT and Yahoo are popular:
- A.
Informational listservs
- B.
Web search engines
- C.
Discussion threads
- 33.The connecting of computers so that information can be shared is called:
- A.
Surfing
- B.
Phishing
- C.
Networking
- 34.When planning a database, what is the first step?
- A.
Select a font
- B.
Select a background color
- C.
Select fields
- 35.Which of the following types of files CANNOT be opened in a word processing software?
- A.
.doc
- B.
.txt
- C.
.dat
- 36.A file that records a user's website visits and preferences is called a(n):
- A.
Screensaver file
- B.
Internet file
- C.
Cookie file
- 37.Word-wrap allows you to type text that continuously flows to the next line without having to press the:
- A.
End key
- B.
Alt key
- C.
Enter/return key
- 38.Which of the following information is it safe to share in a public chatroom or blog?
- A.
Age and screen name
- B.
Name a school
- C.
Screen name only
- 39.Ethical use of the Internet states users DO NOT send spam, which is a (n):
- A.
Unsolicited message sent to many recipients
- B.
Frequently asked question
- C.
Program that infects someone's computer
- 40.Plagiarism is:
- A.
Sending unwated instant messages or e-mails to many people at the same time
- B.
Linking to other people's work as part of a blog
- C.
Copying other people's ideas or writing without giving credit to the author
- 41.Symbols such as :) (smile), :( (frown), :\ (undecided), and :o (surprise)-used to express feeling in an e-mail message are called:
- A.
Embodiments
- B.
Embellishments
- C.
Emoticons
- 42.A student locates a story online, copies it, and submits it to the teacher as his or her own work. This is:
- A.
Fair Use and legal
- B.
Plagiarism and illegal
- C.
On the Internet and legal
- 43.Which of the following activities would be best accomplished using a database?
- A.
Create a graph about your favorite books
- B.
Create your own class-specific worksheets and study guides
- C.
Create a catalog of all the books in your classroom library
- D.
Create a presentation to show highlights of a recent field trip
- 44.Software programs or hardware devices setup to protect computers while online are called:
- A.
Firewalls
- B.
Filter
- C.
Cookies
- D.
Browsers
- 45.Which of the following is an output device:
- A.
Keyboard
- B.
Printer
- C.
Microphone
- D.
Mouse
- 46.The instructions written in code that tell a web page how to display properly are called:
- A.
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
- B.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
- C.
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
- D.
Beginner's All Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code (BASIC)
- 47.Which of the following would you use to compute the average score of four tests using a spreadsheet?
- A.
A formula
- B.
A calculator
- C.
A compilation
- D.
A nerdy friend
- 48.The part of a computer that controls the flow of information and manages tasks is the:
- A.
Storage Device (SD)
- B.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- C.
Output Device (OD)
- D.
Helper Troll (HT)
- 49.
- A.
Integrated Learning System
- B.
Reference
- C.
Simulation
- D.
Blog and Wiki
- 50.When you try to access the Internet, you get error messages stating a "failure to connect." The first thing you should do is:
- A.
Download the latest drivers
- B.
Find a different computer to work on
- C.
Check that cables are correctly connected to the computer
- D.
Shout expletives
- 51.When you save a document from a webpage to your computer it is called:
- A.
Downloading
- B.
Uploading
- C.
Sidewinding
- D.
Hyperlinking
- 52.The part if a word processing document used to display repetitive information such as titles, dates, and page numbers is:
- A.
Search and replace
- B.
Header and footer
- C.
Cut and paste
- D.
Page Display
- 53.To change from Times New Roman to Arial, you must change the:
- A.
Template
- B.
Style
- C.
Font
- D.
Page Layout
- 54.Your document has not come out of the printer. Which of these do NOT do?
- A.
Check that you printed to the correct printer.
- B.
Check that the paper tray is full.
- C.
Continue to go to File, Print until the document comes out.
- D.
Check for a paper jam
- 55.The blinking line, box, or arrow on the computer screen is called the:
- A.
Cursor
- B.
Graphic
- C.
Mouse
- D.
World wide web
- 56.The default page setup that prints the document vertically is called:
- A.
Landscape
- B.
Portrait
- C.
Attachment
- D.
Margins
- 57.Which of the following are examples of how to use the Internet safely?
- A.
My computer has anti-virus and firewall software
- B.
I don't download attachments from people I don't know
- C.
My passwords are hard to guess
- D.
All of the above
- 58.Which of the following is unacceptable use of the computer network?
- A.
Sharing your password
- B.
Leaving the computer logged in upon leaving the computer lab
- C.
Giving out personal information
- D.
All of the above
- 59.Personal copyright protection usually lasts for
- A.
The lifetime of the artist plus 70-95 years
- B.
7 years
- C.
20 years
- D.
The lifetime of the artist plus 20-40 years
- 60.Which of the following would be the most reliable source of information for a school report?
- A.
Wikipedia
- B.
A political blog from a radio show
- C.
Www.britannica.com
- D.
A classmate
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