Technology Pre-assessment
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- 1.
If you want to save information from your computer, store it and take it with you, which of the following would be easiest to use?
- A.
A USB Storage device (thumb drive)
- B.
A CD burner
- C.
A floppy disk
- D.
The computer hard drive
Correct Answer
A. A USB Storage device (thumb drive) -
- 2.
The first thing you check if your computer is NOT working is the power source.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 3.
Printers and fax machines are examples of which of the following?
- A.
Input devices
- B.
Output devices
- C.
Processing devices
- D.
Storage devices
Correct Answer
B. Output devices -
- 4.
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is an example of which of the following?
- A.
Input device
- B.
Output device
- C.
Processing device
- D.
Storage device
Correct Answer
C. Processing device -
- 5.
The keyboard and mouse are examples of which of the following?
- A.
Input devices
- B.
Output devices
- C.
Processing devices
- D.
Storage devices
Correct Answer
A. Input devices -
- 6.
CDs, DVDs, tapes, floppy disks, thumb drives and hard drives are all examples of which of the following:
- A.
Input devices
- B.
Output devices
- C.
Processing devices
- D.
Storage devices
Correct Answer
D. Storage devices -
- 7.
In order to access your work on any computer in the school, which would be the most appropriate storage device?
- A.
DVD
- B.
Tape
- C.
Network Server
- D.
CD
Correct Answer
C. Network Server -
- 8.
Which piece of hardware can be used to connect to the Internet?
- A.
Hard Drive
- B.
Modem
- C.
Mouse
- D.
Keyboard
Correct Answer
B. Modem -
- 9.
This is used to connect to the Internet without wires.
- A.
WiFi
- B.
Word Processing
- C.
Scanner
Correct Answer
A. WiFi -
- 10.
Multiple computers connected inorder to share resurces with each other is a network.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
Which of the following in the best indicator that a Web site is reliable?
- A.
The author of the site tells you the information is reliable.
- B.
The author of the site provides contact information and his or her credentials.
- C.
The author links to his or her favorite Web sites.
- D.
The author states in bold letters that the site was proofread by a librarian.
Correct Answer
B. The author of the site provides contact information and his or her credentials. -
- 12.
Using any search engine, which of the following would narrow your search outcome?
- A.
Type the search question to be answered
- B.
Group key words with quotation marks "..."
- C.
Eliminate only key words from your search
- D.
Type the URL as your search question
Correct Answer
B. Group key words with quotation marks "..." -
- 13.
What does thisURL tell you about the source? http://vos.ucsb.edu
- A.
It is associated with an educational institution
- B.
It is an English teacher's personal home page
- C.
It is an article from a magazine
- D.
It is a directory
Correct Answer
A. It is associated with an educational institution -
- 14.
Which of the following software applications should be updated on a regular basis?
- A.
Anti-virus
- B.
Media player
- C.
Word processing
- D.
Firewall
Correct Answer
A. Anti-virus -
- 15.
Which key is used to indent text within a document?
- A.
Ctrl
- B.
Tab
- C.
Space bar
- D.
Esc
Correct Answer
B. Tab -
- 16.
If you were asked to make a presentation to your class that requires you to show pictures, text, and video, which program would be the best choice?
- A.
Power Point
- B.
Excel
- C.
Word
- D.
Publisher
Correct Answer
A. Power Point -
- 17.
If you were asked to design a poster for an upcoming food drive, what program would you likely use?
- A.
PowerPoint
- B.
Excel
- C.
Word
- D.
Publisher
Correct Answer
D. Publisher -
- 18.
Which of the following would be the correct extension for a web page?
- A.
.jpg
- B.
.doc
- C.
.html
- D.
.ppt
- E.
.pdf
Correct Answer
C. .html -
- 19.
A personal budget could easily be recorded in Microsoft Excel.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 20.
Microsoft Word and Safari are types of hardware.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 21.
A padlock icon in the browser window when ordering items over the internet indicates a secure site.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 22.
Check all that are correct statements.
- A.
Sending a threatening message is okay.
- B.
Every computer and its files is the property of some person or organization.
- C.
All information on the internet is correct.
- D.
You should delete a "chain" letter that you might get on email rather than forward it to your friends.
- E.
There are legal consequences for downloading copyrighted material without permission.
- F.
You do not need a retrieval date when citing a webpage.
- G.
It is never acceptable to loan your log-in to your friend.
- H.
To avoid identity theft, you should never share your Social Security Number on-line.
Correct Answer(s)
B. Every computer and its files is the property of some person or organization.
D. You should delete a "chain" letter that you might get on email rather than forward it to your friends.
E. There are legal consequences for downloading copyrighted material without permission.
G. It is never acceptable to loan your log-in to your friend.
H. To avoid identity theft, you should never share your Social Security Number on-line. -
- 23.
If you are working on a saved document and you want to change some of the content and change the name, what command would you use?
- A.
Save as
- B.
Format
- C.
File size
- D.
Look in
Correct Answer
A. Save as -
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