Computer Systems And Computer Fundamentals Test Quiz
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On the Systems and Fundamentals portion of the TLA, you will need to know: Knowledge of the parts of the computer Troubleshooting basic computer problems Storing and retrieving files on computers or networks Basic technology vocabularyThis quiz might help you prepare for the TLA you'll be taking in May.
- 1.
If I want to save a file , I can:
- A.
Click on File > Save As
- B.
Use CTRL > S
- C.
Use the icon on the menu bar
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
Once I decide to save a document, I must also decide where to save that document. I could save to the desktop, someplace on my C: drive on my computer, or on a shared network drive, like the H: drive. Finally, I could save on a jump drive if one was available.Rate this question:
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- 2.
There are many places where I might save documents I create. Which of the examples below would be located on a network drive?
- A.
My Documents
- B.
My H: Drive
- C.
The school's Common Drive or Students Drive
- D.
Fortshare
Correct Answer(s)
B. My H: Drive
C. The school's Common Drive or Students Drive
D. FortshareExplanation
Your H drive, your school's common drive and Fortshare, are all on server, where the resources are shared among all the schools. If you save it to one of these three, the file is NOT located locally on your computer.Rate this question:
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- 3.
All computers must have _______________to work
- A.
An operating system
- B.
A virus checker
- C.
Microsoft Office applications
- D.
A mouse
Correct Answer
A. An operating systemExplanation
A computer cannot run without an operating system. Common operating systems are Windows and Mac OS x. Microsoft Office and a virus checker are programs that run on the computer's operating system.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The term ____________refers to the computer's physical components, such as the monitor, keyboard, membory and hard drive.
- A.
Software
- B.
Hardware
- C.
Operating system
- D.
Peripherals
Correct Answer
B. HardwareExplanation
The CPU, monitor, mouse, keyboard and internal memory are all considered hardware.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The following could have what possible file types?
- A.
.doc, .pages, .txt
- B.
.png, .gif, jpg
- C.
,exe, .bat
- D.
.com, .org
Correct Answer
B. .png, .gif, jpgExplanation
.doc, .pages and.txt all are text file types, .exe and .bat are executable file types that might run a program, and .com and .org are domain name extentions. Jpg, .gif and .png are the most common file types for pictures.Rate this question:
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- 6.
A common peripheral which creates computer output in print format is:
- A.
Camera
- B.
Scanner
- C.
Printer
- D.
Screen
Correct Answer
C. PrinterExplanation
A printer is a common peripheral device that creates computer output in print format. It is used to produce hard copies of documents, images, or other digital content. Unlike a camera, scanner, or screen, which are input or display devices, a printer specifically generates output in the form of printed documents.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Sometimes we need to resize a graphic. What do we call the box surrounding the image that lets us do that?
- A.
Marching ants
- B.
Bounding box
- C.
Sizing box
- D.
Handles
Correct Answer
B. Bounding boxExplanation
Bounding box is the name for the box surrounding an image we've inserted that we want to resize. Handles are the squares at the corners and on the sides that allow me to click, hold and drag the image to it's correct size.Rate this question:
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- 8.
A group of computers connecgted together is called a:
- A.
Web
- B.
Cluster
- C.
Network
Correct Answer
C. NetworkExplanation
A group of computers connected together is called a network. A network allows these computers to communicate and share resources such as files, printers, and internet connections. It enables data transfer and collaboration among the connected devices.Rate this question:
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- 9.
I would use a word processing program to do which of the following?
- A.
Calculate how much money you've spent
- B.
Maintain an inventory
- C.
Search the library databases
- D.
Type a biography
Correct Answer
D. Type a biographyExplanation
Word processing programs allow you to present information that most likely will be printed out and read by the user.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Marie needs to design an invitation to the Computer Club's awards program. Which program would I use to create this?
- A.
Spreadsheet
- B.
Word processing program
- C.
Desktop publishing program
- D.
Power Point
Correct Answer
C. Desktop publishing programExplanation
Although a word processing program will work, as will Power Point, neither of these programs is intended to create a document that will include graphics and will be printed for viewing by the user. A desktop publishing program like Publisher would be best for this job.Rate this question:
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