Mock Computer Competency Test

60 Questions | By Bharris | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Total Attempts: 11446

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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.

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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.

What is a web browser plug-in?
- 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.

The simulation of a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional (3-D) space is called:
- 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.

You have asked students to write a report on "How the Civil War Affected the Economy in the South." Which Boolean operators should they start with when conducting an Internet search?
- 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.

When searching for a topic using a web search engine, which are the best Boolean operators to use with your keywords to get better results:
- 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