Unit 1 Quiz
This quiz covers all the information we have discussed up to this point. Some questions are the same from previous quizzes. There will be questions directly from the lesson that, if you were paying attention, have no reason to miss. The first few questions will come from the FIRST part we covered in class (Societal and Ethical Terminology).
- 1.
Application software designed to be sold for a PROFIT.
- A.
OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE
- B.
PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE
- C.
SHAREWARE
- D.
COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE
Correct Answer
D. COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE -
- 2.
An application designed to search for viruses and repair files on a computer.
- A.
ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
- B.
FIREWALL
- C.
SECURITY
- D.
NETWORK
Correct Answer
A. ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE -
- 3.
Malicious software code that is designed to copy itself and intentionally move from computer system to computer system, via networks, internet etc.
- A.
TROJAN HORSE
- B.
WORM
- C.
VIRUS
- D.
SPYWARE
Correct Answer
B. WORM -
- 4.
Application software for which the underlying programming language is open for others to access. This allows the program to be changed by other programmers to meet other needs of the users.
- A.
COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE
- B.
OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE
- C.
FREEWARE
- D.
PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE
Correct Answer
B. OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE -
- 5.
Malicious software that is disguised as a useful application.
- A.
WORM
- B.
VIRUS
- C.
SPYWARE
- D.
TROJAN HORSE
Correct Answer
D. TROJAN HORSE -
- 6.
Technology that prevents users from visiting inappropriate web sites, and protects the network from unauthorized users.
- A.
ANTI VIRUS SOFTWARE
- B.
FIREWALL
- C.
WORM
- D.
PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE
Correct Answer
B. FIREWALL -
- 7.
Which if the following would be an example of an emerging technology 5-10 years ago?
- A.
TEXT MESSAGING
- B.
EMAIL
- C.
CALLER-ID ON CELL PHONES
- D.
GPS ON CELL PHONES
Correct Answer
D. GPS ON CELL PHONES -
- 8.
Hardware that allows your computer to communicate with you (information from the computer put into a form where the user can see results/information etc)
- A.
Application Software
- B.
Output Device
- C.
Softcopy
- D.
System Software
Correct Answer
B. Output Device -
- 9.
Data displayed on a screen (before it is printed).
- A.
Hardcopy
- B.
Softcopy
- C.
Software
- D.
Output device
Correct Answer
C. Software -
- 10.
A specific type of systems software would be????
- A.
Windows 7
- B.
Powerpoint
- C.
Word
- D.
Excel
Correct Answer
A. Windows 7 -
- 11.
New technology that allows for devices/controllers to be hooked to a computer, most computer hardware uses this type of port to connect to a computer. (Hint, flash drives, mouses, cameras & webcams etc most likely all have this connection.
- A.
Serial Port
- B.
Parallel Port
- C.
USB
- D.
Ethernet
Correct Answer
C. USB -
- 12.
As I mentioned in class, the easiest and most convienent storage device used today is?? Hint. I mentioned that some of you including myself carry these around. I have one usually around my neck.
- A.
Hard drive
- B.
Floppy Disk
- C.
Zip Drive
- D.
Flash Drive
Correct Answer
D. Flash Drive -
- 13.
What is the current operating system that we have on our computers?
- A.
Windows XP
- B.
Windows 7
- C.
Microsoft Office
- D.
Mac OS
Correct Answer
B. Windows 7 -
- 14.
Programs that work with the OS software to help you use your computer to do specific types of work/tasks are called:
- A.
Systems Software
- B.
Game Software
- C.
Application Software
- D.
Navigational Software
Correct Answer
C. Application Software -
- 15.
A type of Business Software that is an Electronic Filing System is:
- A.
Spreadsheet
- B.
Word Processing
- C.
Database
- D.
Browser
Correct Answer
C. Database -
- 16.
The integrated software that we use in class is:
- A.
MS Word
- B.
Lotus Notes
- C.
Internet Explorer
- D.
MS Office
Correct Answer
D. MS Office -
- 17.
Which of the following is NOT a proper way to care for a computer
- A.
Use surge protector
- B.
Avoid Dusty Areas
- C.
Regularly use anti-virus software
- D.
Always keep food and drinks around the computer
Correct Answer
D. Always keep food and drinks around the computer -
- 18.
The science of designing equipment for a comfortable and safe working environment is:
- A.
Economics
- B.
Astrology
- C.
Ergonomics
- D.
Physics
Correct Answer
C. Ergonomics -
- 19.
The software that we will use to make slide shows is:
- A.
Excel
- B.
Powerpoint
- C.
Word
- D.
Explorer
Correct Answer
B. Powerpoint -
- 20.
What is the first thing you should do when coming into the classroom?
- A.
Look on the board and read instructions and open daily classfolder to begin
- B.
Begin to take measures of the earth's natural magnetic field
- C.
Count the tiles on the floor
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Look on the board and read instructions and open daily classfolder to begin -
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