Tech Apps Quiz 2
Tech Apps Quiz 2 DISD
- 1.
Which from the following choices is an Operating System (OS)?
- A.
Microsoft Excel
- B.
Microsoft Word
- C.
Microsoft PowerPoint
- D.
Microsoft Windows
Correct Answer
D. Microsoft Windows -
- 2.
Which are two different types of programming languages?
- A.
English and Spanish
- B.
BASIC and Pascal
- C.
Mickey and Minnie
- D.
None of the above, computers do not need languages
Correct Answer
B. BASIC and Pascal -
- 3.
The power supply
- A.
Powers the Empire State Building.
- B.
Is an energy bar
- C.
Gets electricity into the computer
- D.
Is a rock band from Los Angeles
Correct Answer
C. Gets electricity into the computer -
- 4.
BIOS stands for
- A.
Basic Input/Output System
- B.
Burns Intense/Operating System
- C.
Buns In/Out Sandwiches
- D.
Bum In Our Shower
Correct Answer
A. Basic Input/Output System -
- 5.
The main processing unit of a computer system that receives data from input devices and changes it into a form that you can use, such as text, pictures, or sounds is known as the Central Processing Unit or (CPU) Also known as the brain.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
There are 8 main functions of an Operating System (OS).
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 7.
There is only 2 main categories of software called operating and applications.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 8.
Select the best application for each of the following task. Write a business letter
- A.
Word
- B.
Excel
- C.
Power Point
- D.
Publisher
Correct Answer
A. Word -
- 9.
Select the best application for each of the following task Teach a college course
- A.
Power point
- B.
You Point
- C.
I point
- D.
No one points
Correct Answer
A. Power point -
- 10.
Select the best application for each of the following task Make a budget
- A.
Excel
- B.
PowerPoint
- C.
Word
- D.
None
Correct Answer
A. Excel -
- 11.
Select the best application for each of the following task Create a newsletter or flyer
- A.
Access PUBLISHER Publisher
- B.
Publisher
- C.
Excel
- D.
Word
Correct Answer
B. Publisher -
- 12.
Select the best application for each of the following task Research a college paper on the Internet
- A.
Excel
- B.
Access
- C.
Word
- D.
Internet Explorer
Correct Answer
D. Internet Explorer -
- 13.
Select the best application for each of the following task Make corrections to a legal document
- A.
Powerpoint
- B.
Access
- C.
Word
- D.
Firefox
Correct Answer
C. Word -
- 14.
Select the best application for each of the following task Create a Web tutorial
- A.
Internet Explorer
- B.
Word
- C.
Powerpoint
- D.
Bam
Correct Answer
A. Internet Explorer -
- 15.
Select the best application for each of the following task Send an assignment to a teacher
- A.
Internet Explorer
- B.
Powerpoint
- C.
Access
- D.
Wa Bam !
Correct Answer
A. Internet Explorer -
- 16.
Select the best application for each of the following task Give an oral report in a history class
- A.
Access
- B.
Powerpoint
- C.
Excel
- D.
Internet
Correct Answer
B. Powerpoint -
- 17.
1. Which of the following is the smallest unit of data which can be stored?
- A.
Byte
- B.
Bit
- C.
Kilobyte
- D.
Megabyte
Correct Answer
B. Bit -
- 18.
6. ROM stores the computer start- up instructions called the BIOS. True or false?
Correct Answer
True - 19.
10. The hard disk stores the applications that you regularly use on your computer. True or false?
Correct Answer
True - 20.
All the following are input devices: keyboard, OCR, mouse, monitor, light pen.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 21.
The touchscreen is both an input and output device
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 22.
Speakers
- A.
Output
- B.
Input
Correct Answer
A. Output -
- 23.
Laser Printer
- A.
Output
- B.
Input
Correct Answer
A. Output -
- 24.
Trackball
- A.
Output
- B.
Input
Correct Answer
B. Input -
- 25.
Graphics Tablet
- A.
Output
- B.
Input
Correct Answer
B. Input -
- 26.
Keyboard
- A.
Output
- B.
Input
Correct Answer
B. Input -
- 27.
Scanner
- A.
Output
- B.
Input
Correct Answer
B. Input -
- 28.
Monitor
- A.
Output
- B.
Input
Correct Answer
A. Output -
- 29.
Mouse
- A.
Output
- B.
Input
Correct Answer
B. Input -
- 30.
Inkjet Printer
- A.
Output
- B.
Input
Correct Answer
A. Output -
- 31.
Digital Camera
- A.
Output
- B.
Input
- C.
Both input & out put
Correct Answer
B. Input -
- 32.
Touchpad
- A.
Output
- B.
Input
Correct Answer
B. Input -
- 33.
Which generation of computer is concerned with the computers behaving like humans?
- A.
4th
- B.
2nd
- C.
3rd
- D.
5th
- E.
1st
Correct Answer
D. 5th -
- 34.
Why would some of the computers require air - conditioning?
Correct Answer
because they generated a whole lot of heat - 35.
Which Generation of computer is the slowest computer though it was considered fast in its time?
Correct Answer
first generation - 36.
Which generation of computer was the fastest in its time?
Correct Answer
fifth generation - 37.
These is called __________.
Correct Answer
transistors - 38.
What was the main technology used in fourth generation computers?
- A.
Vacuum tubes
- B.
Integrated circuits
- C.
Microprocessors
- D.
Artificial intelligence
Correct Answer
C. Microprocessors -
- 39.
Fifth generation computers are basd on which of the following?
- A.
Vacuum tubes
- B.
Integrated circuits
- C.
Microprocessors
- D.
Artificial intelligence
Correct Answer
D. Artificial intelligence -
- 40.
What did first generation computers use for curcuitry?
- A.
Transistors
- B.
Vacuum tubes
- C.
Integrated circuits
- D.
Microprocessors
Correct Answer
B. Vacuum tubes -
- 41.
The of the generation of computers started using keyboards and monitors?
- A.
First
- B.
Second
- C.
Third
- D.
Fourth
- E.
Fifth
Correct Answer
C. Third -
- 42.
What were some disadvantages of first generation computers? You may choose more than one answer.
- A.
They used a great deal of electricity.
- B.
They generated a lot of heat.
- C.
They often malfunction.
- D.
They were enormous.
- E.
They were expensive.
Correct Answer(s)
A. They used a great deal of electricity.
B. They generated a lot of heat.
C. They often malfunction.
D. They were enormous.
E. They were expensive. -
- 43.
This is called a __________. (Hint: Look very close to the picture)
Correct Answer(s)
microchip, Microchip, MICROCHIP - 44.
This is called a __________.
Correct Answer(s)
vacuum tube - 45.
Convert following binary into decimal ( You can use scratch paper) 01011111
Correct Answer(s)
95, 1, 24, 61, 32 - 46.
Convert the following decimal number into binary 56
Correct Answer(s)
00111000, 00100111, 00001100, 01111011 - 47.
If a tree falls in the deepest part of the woods but no one is around to hear it. Does the tree still make a sound ?
- 48.
What storage devices do video game console games (7th generation, XBOX 360, PS3) use ?
- A.
DVD or Blue-Ray
- B.
CD
- C.
USB Pin Drive
- D.
Floppy Disks
Correct Answer
A. DVD or Blue-Ray -
- 49.
Name the computer generation that we use at schools, homes and offices.
- A.
1st Generation
- B.
2nd Generation
- C.
3rd Generation
- D.
4th Generation
- E.
5th Generation
Correct Answer
D. 4th Generation -
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