Sixth Grade Gateway To Technology Pre-test

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Sixth Grade Gateway To Technology Pre-test - Quiz

This is a pre-test to assess your knowledge and mastery of computer applications and computer vocabulary that you've learning this semester.

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1.

This is the default orientation that sets a document page up vertically.
- A.
  
  Landscape
- B.
  
  Portrait
- C.
  
  Wide
- D.
  
  Long
2.

Computers that must stay on a surface like a table to be used are called
- A.
  
  Laptops
- B.
  
  Desktops
- C.
  
  Tabletops
- D.
  
  Hard drives
3.

Which of these is considered an input device?
- A.
  
  Printer
- B.
  
  Monitor
- C.
  
  Keyboard
- D.
  
  Speakers
4.

A DVD holds
- A.
  
  The same as a CD
- B.
  
  More than a CD
- C.
  
  Less than a CD
5.

When is a storyboard most helpful?
- A.
  
  At the end of a project to be sure the project is complete
- B.
  
  At the end of a project to be sure the project is linear
- C.
  
  During the project planning
- D.
  
  In the middle of the project
6.

What does a browser do?
- A.
  
  Looks through magazines and books in the library
- B.
  
  Makes backup copies of your files
- C.
  
  Allows you to surf the Internet
- D.
  
  Allow you to check your computer's memory
7.

What part of the computer stores programs and files for later use?
- A.
  
  Ram memory
- B.
  
  Hard drive
- C.
  
  Motherboard
- D.
  
  Adapter board
8.

A blinking symbol on the screen that shows where the next character will appear is
- A.
  
  Delete key
- B.
  
  Arrow key
- C.
  
  Cursor
- D.
  
  Pointer
9.

Juan wants to keep a computer file of all his friends and their addresses. What is the BEST application to use?
- A.
  
  MS Publisher
- B.
  
  MS Word
- C.
  
  MS Excel
- D.
  
  MS Powerpoint
10.

A system that makes it easy to find information on the Internet is called
- A.
  
  A word processing program
- B.
  
  A search engine
- C.
  
  A social networking site
- D.
  
  A browser
11.

What general term describes the physical equipment of a computer system, such as its screen, keyboard, and storage devices?
- A.
  
  Input
- B.
  
  Output
- C.
  
  Software
- D.
  
  Hardware
12.

Which of the following best describes uploading information?
- A.
  
  Receiving information from a host computer
- B.
  
  Sending information to a host computer
- C.
  
  Storing data on the hard drive
- D.
  
  Storing data on a disk drive
13.

To take information from one source and bring it into your computer is called
- A.
  
  Upload
- B.
  
  Transfer
- C.
  
  Download
- D.
  
  Retrieve
14.

If you needed to create a chart, table or a graph, the best application to use would be Microsoft PowerPoint
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

To correctly indent the first line of your paragraph when you are typing, you should use this key
- A.
  
  Command
- B.
  
  Space bar
- C.
  
  Return
- D.
  
  Tab
16.

A small picture that represents something on your computer screen...such as an application.
- A.
  
  Photo
- B.
  
  Modem
- C.
  
  Icon
- D.
  
  Graphic
17.

The uniform resource locator or the address of a web site is known as its:
- A.
  
  Hyperlink
- B.
  
  URL
- C.
  
  Web page
- D.
  
  Bookmark
18.

Which of these is not a common domain name?
- A.
  
  .org
- B.
  
  .gov
- C.
  
  .edu
- D.
  
  .nev
19.

What would be the best type of application for you to use if you needed to type a research?
- A.
  
  Presentation
- B.
  
  Word processing
- C.
  
  Email
- D.
  
  Spreadsheet
20.

Which of these is not an Internet browser?
- A.
  
  Safari
- B.
  
  Google
- C.
  
  Internet Explorer
- D.
  
  Firefox