The Ultimate General Computer Knowledge Quiz
- 1.The columns in a Microsoft Access table are also called?
- A.
Rows
- B.
Records
- C.
Fields
- D.
Columns
- 2.In what order, are the stages of software development performed?
- A.
Analysis, design, testing, programming
- B.
Design, testing, analysis, programming
- C.
Design, programming, testing, analysis
- D.
Analysis, design, programming, testing
- 3.Which of the following is not a type of Microsoft Access database object?
- A.
Worksheets
- B.
Table
- C.
Form
- D.
Modules
- E.
Option 5
- 4.In one-to-many relationships the table in the ‘one’ side is called __________ and on the ‘many’ side is called? ___________
- A.
Child, Parent
- B.
Parent, Child
- C.
Row, Column
- D.
Grandparent, Parent
- 5.A ____________ consists of tables, each of which contains information on a specific subject.
- A.
Spreadsheet
- B.
List
- C.
Worksheet
- D.
Relational Database
- 6.How are records stored in a database uniquely identified?
- A.
Unique Identifier
- B.
Primary Key
- C.
Foreign Key
- D.
Macro Key
- 7.What is the purpose of an operating system?
- A.
Manage software on computer
- B.
Manage hardware on computer
- C.
Manage all hardware & software on computer
- D.
Provide a visual interface for users to manage hardware and software.
- 8.Dividing a hard disk drive into multiple logical storage units is referred to as?
- A.
Partitioning
- B.
Division
- C.
Configuring
- D.
Segmenting
- 9.What can you do with the Device Manager tool of the Operating system?
- A.
Add new hardware.
- B.
See a list of all the hardware devices installed on your computer (use this to change the properties of any device).
- C.
Adjust the resolution of your monitor, change Windows themes, and change background theme/image for your desktop.
- D.
Change what appears regarding notifications and quick start buttons.
- 10.Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
- A.
UNIX
- B.
Linux
- C.
Firefox
- D.
Windows
- 11.What can you use to identify what is consuming most of the CPU’s processing power?
- A.
The service applet
- B.
The system applet
- C.
The performance tab of the Task Manager
- D.
The process tab of the Task Manager
- 12.___________________ is designed to solve a specific problem or to do a specific task.
- A.
Application Software
- B.
System Software
- C.
Utility Software
- D.
User
- 13.The type of software which is designed for users to customize the program is called?
- A.
Freeware
- B.
Open-source software
- C.
Shareware
- D.
Macros
- 14.Which type of software provides the public with its source code free of charge?
- A.
Open-source software
- B.
Freeware
- C.
Shareware
- D.
System software
- 15.What is the name of an application program that is self-replicating and transports itself through the Internet?
- A.
A BOT
- B.
Spyware
- C.
Logic bomb
- D.
Worm
- 16.A network that is used for very long distances data transmission?
- A.
LAN
- B.
WAN
- C.
MAN
- D.
WLAN
- 17.In computer terms, a ‘group’ is a collection of users who:
- A.
Have the same interests
- B.
Are placed in the same location in an office
- C.
Are associated by an organizational need
- D.
Have the same computers
- 18.How many broad ‘classes’ of software are there:
- A.
Two
- B.
Five
- C.
Three
- D.
Four
- 19.What is the correct procedure to follow in order to obtain the correct media for backup?
- A.
Assessing the Disaster Recovery Plan
- B.
By evaluating the implementation plan
- C.
From personal observation
- D.
By evaluating the implementation plan and from personal observation
- 20.Which of the options listed below will be stated in a backup procedures manual?
- A.
Data should be stored on its own volume
- B.
Data should be mixed in with program files
- C.
Data should be stored on local hard drives
- D.
Data should be stored on removable media
- 21.Being vigilant with viruses is the responsibility of:
- A.
The Network Administrator
- B.
The IT Manager
- C.
The Security Auditor
- D.
All users in an organization
- 22.The most effective approach to virus protection is to:
- A.
Use utility software in conjunction with staff education
- B.
Use an anti-virus
- C.
Use a firewall
- D.
Be careful of the websites you visit
- 23.An important role for the Network Administrator will be:
- A.
Scanning all removable disks or CDs to be used by users
- B.
Obtaining and distributing the latest signature files
- C.
Vetting the web sites that users visit to check for viruses
- D.
Using a network ‘sniffer’ to check that packets of data do not contain virus signatures
- 24.When would be the ideal period to perform a system backup?
- A.
When the system is least busy.
- B.
At 2AM local time.
- C.
On boot up.
- D.
Any time before 6AM local time.
- 25.All users of a particular class should have access based on:
- A.
The class of user
- B.
The organizational guidelines
- C.
The group to which the user belongs
- D.
Local group policy
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