Systems And Fundamentals - 8
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All computers must have _______________to work
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An operating system
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A virus checker
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Microsoft Office applications
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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 See morefor This quiz might help you prepare for the TLA you'll be taking in May.
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A common peripheral which creates computer output in print format is:
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Camera
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Scanner
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Printer
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Screen
Correct Answer
A. PrinterExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Which one of the following does not belong?
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Program
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Peripheral
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Software
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Microsoft Office
Correct Answer
A. PeripheralExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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?
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Word
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Excel
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Power Point
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Internet Explorer
Correct Answer
A. ExcelExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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If the computer you're using is not responding, you should:
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Close all the programs, and reboot the machine.
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Take it to Best Buy to fix
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Turn the monitor off and on again
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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.Rate this question:
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I need to create a flyer for the Student Council garage sale. Which program would I use to do this?
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Word Processor like Word or Publisher
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Power Point
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Inspiration
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Graphics program like Adobe Photoshop
Correct Answer
A. Word Processor like Word or PublisherExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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If I want to save a file , I can:
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Click on File > Save As
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Use CTRL > S
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Use the icon on the menu bar
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All of the above
Correct Answer
A. 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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The term ____________refers to the computer's physical components, such as the monitor, keyboard, membory and hard drive.
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Software
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Hardware
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Operating system
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Peripherals
Correct Answer
A. HardwareExplanation
The CPU, monitor, mouse, keyboard and internal memory are all considered hardware.Rate this question:
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The following could have what possible file types?
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.doc, .pages, .txt
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.png, .gif, jpg
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,exe, .bat
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.com, .org
Correct Answer
A. .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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Which of these places where I might save documents is located on a shared network resource?
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My Documents
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My H: Drive
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The school's Common Drive
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Fortshare
Correct Answer(s)
A. My H: Drive
A. The school's Common Drive
A. 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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