Pretest Grade 7 And 8

20 Questions | By Emulkey | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Total Attempts: 40

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This is a test designed to see what you already know about computers, both hardware and software.

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1.

Devices plugged into a USB ports can be used without rebooting the computer
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
2.

Which of the following items is not a basic part of a laptop computer?
- A.
  
  Monitor
- B.
  
  Keyboard
- C.
  
  Touchpad
- D.
  
  Mouse
3.

The keyboard, mouse, and tower case are examples of:
- A.
  
  Laptop parts
- B.
  
  Hardware
- C.
  
  Software
- D.
  
  Computer commands
4.

The _________ is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of a desktop computer
5.

A network can allow two or more computers to share an internet connectionto prointers, and files
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
6.

__________ is any set of instructions that tells the computer what to do
- A.
  
  Hardware
- B.
  
  Software
- C.
  
  Both A & B
- D.
  
  None of the above
7.

________ is a program that protects your email, files, and downloads against harmful software
- A.
  
  Encryption
- B.
  
  Operating System
- C.
  
  Disk Cleanup
- D.
  
  Anti-firs software
8.

All keyboards and mice use the PS2 ports
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
9.

In a desktop computer, the Centra Processing Unit, or processor, is the the...
- A.
  
  Brain of the computer
- B.
  
  Computer's power supply Computer's power supply
- C.
  
  Memory area
- D.
  
  None of the above
10.

The ________ is responsible for managing the comuter's hardware and software resources
- A.
  
  Network
- B.
  
  Operating System
- C.
  
  CPU
- D.
  
  Moherboard
11.

Another name fo a video port is a
- A.
  
  USB port
- B.
  
  PS/2 port
- C.
  
  VGA Port
- D.
  
  Serial Port
12.

A scanner lets you:
- A.
  
  Make PowerPoint presentations
- B.
  
  Cop an image into your computer
- C.
  
  Change the color of your computer screen
- D.
  
  None of the above
13.

______ are devices that connect to a computer and display a video image of whatever it is
- A.
  
  Scanners
- B.
  
  Printers
- C.
  
  MP3 players
- D.
  
  Web Camera
14.

The monitor works with a _________ to display images and text on the sdcreen
- A.
  
  Video Card
- B.
  
  Monitor Cord
- C.
  
  Sound Card
- D.
  
  All of the above
15.

Random Access Memory or RAM is:
- A.
  
  Long-term memory
- B.
  
  Short-term memory
- C.
  
  Located on a USB flash drive
- D.
  
  Connected to the USB port
16.

Which of the following items is not a basic part of a desktop compter?
- A.
  
  Mouse
- B.
  
  Keyboard
- C.
  
  Moritor
- D.
  
  Printer
17.

A _______ allows you to use several computers on a single Internet connection.
- A.
  
  Browser
- B.
  
  Internet Service Provider
- C.
  
  Router
- D.
  
  Modem
18.

What does a computer allow you to do??
- A.
  
  Type documents and send email
- B.
  
  Surf the Internet
- C.
  
  Store and retrieve data
- D.
  
  All of the above
19.

Which of the following is an optical drive??
- A.
  
  DVD-ROM drive
- B.
  
  SD port
- C.
  
  USB drive
- D.
  
  None of the above.
20.

Press the ______________ to end a program if your computer freezes or stalls while you are working
- A.
  
  Power button
- B.
  
  Escape key
- C.
  
  Ctrl, Alt, and Delete
- D.
  
  New choice