Systems And Fundamentals - 8

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    All computers must have  _______________to work

    • An operating system
    • A virus checker
    • Microsoft Office applications
    • A mouse
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On the Systems and Fundamentals portion of the TLA, you will need to know: Which technology tool to use for your task How to create, store and retrieve documents on local area networks and peripherals What the basic parts of a computer are, and what they do Basic troubleshooting on a computer Recognizing different file types used on a computer and what they're used for This quiz might help you prepare for the TLA you'll be taking in May.

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  • 2. 

    A common peripheral which creates computer output in print format is:

    • Camera

    • Scanner

    • Printer

    • Screen

    Correct Answer
    A. Printer
    Explanation
    A printer is a common peripheral device that creates computer output in print format. It takes digital information from the computer and transfers it onto paper or other types of media. Unlike a camera, scanner, or screen, which are input or display devices, a printer is specifically designed to produce physical copies of digital documents. Therefore, the correct answer is printer.

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  • 3. 

    Which one of the following does not belong?

    • Program

    • Peripheral

    • Software

    • Microsoft Office

    Correct Answer
    A. Peripheral
    Explanation
    A peripheral is not a piece of software or something the runs on the computer. It is an input device, like a camera or a scanner.

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  • 4. 

    You've decided to keep track of all the money you spend each week from you weekly allowance. Which program would you use to do this?

    • Word

    • Excel

    • Power Point

    • Internet Explorer

    Correct Answer
    A. Excel
    Explanation
    Excel would be the best program to use for keeping track of weekly expenses because it is a spreadsheet program that allows you to easily create tables and organize data. With Excel, you can create a budget, input your expenses, and use formulas to calculate totals and track your spending over time. It also provides features like charts and graphs to visualize your data, making it an ideal choice for managing and analyzing financial information.

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  • 5. 

    If the computer you're using is not responding, you should:

    • Close all the programs, and reboot the machine.

    • Take it to Best Buy to fix

    • Turn the monitor off and on again

    • Try to open the unresponsive program again by clicking on the icon on the desktop

    Correct Answer
    A. Close all the programs, and reboot the machine.
    Explanation
    The best thing to do with an unresponsive computer is to close the programs and restart the machine.

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  • 6. 

    I need to create a flyer for the Student Council garage sale. Which program would I use to do this?

    • Word Processor like Word or Publisher

    • Power Point

    • Inspiration

    • Graphics program like Adobe Photoshop

    Correct Answer
    A. Word Processor like Word or Publisher
    Explanation
    The very best tool to create print media is a word processing application. Publisher works best, but Word works as well. Even though Power Point can create a sign, it's really meant for presentations on a comptuer. Inspiration is mind mapping software, so that's not the best choice either. You might use Adobe Phtoshop to create graphics for your poster, as it's meant for creating and editing graphics.

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  • 7. 

    If I want to save a file , I can:

    • Click on File > Save As

    • Use CTRL > S

    • Use the icon on the menu bar

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 

    The term ____________refers to the computer's physical components, such as the monitor, keyboard, membory and hard drive.

    • Software

    • Hardware

    • Operating system

    • Peripherals

    Correct Answer
    A. Hardware
    Explanation
    The CPU, monitor, mouse, keyboard and internal memory are all considered hardware.

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  • 9. 
    The following could have what possible file types? - ProProfs

    The following could have what possible file types?

    • .doc, .pages, .txt

    • .png, .gif, jpg

    • ,exe, .bat

    • .com, .org

    Correct Answer
    A. .png, .gif, jpg
    Explanation
    .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.

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  • 10. 

    Which of these places where I might save documents is located on a shared network resource?

    • My Documents

    • My H: Drive

    • The school's Common Drive

    • Fortshare

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. My H: Drive
    A. The school's Common Drive
    A. Fortshare
    Explanation
    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.

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