Basic Computer Knowledge

Instructions:

• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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• Match each statement with the correct term.
• Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. 1 billion bytes
Divorak Keyboard
gigabyte
Right Click is...
Pressing F1 will


2. Programs that enable hardware to perform different tasks &applied software &system software
wo or more computers that can communicate together
www.google.com is an example of a...
computer software
output device


3. Files on your computer which contain instructions for the computer

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4. Single left click
When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to...
megabyte
A network adapter is also referred to as
The CPU is commonly referred to as the


5. Representation of a fact &figure & or idea
data
A type of computer program designed to display advertisements on your computer is known as
USB is the acronym for...
Pressing F1 will


6. Sends processed data out of the computer
www.google.com is an example of a...
When using a word processing program such as Microsoft word it is necessary to save your work to a file because
the hardware that provides printed output from the computer
output device


7. All-in-one &plotters &thermal
Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first
RAM stands for...
You have opened My Computer and are looking at a folder. To view the contents of that folder & you would most likely
specialty printers


8. Close the window
computer software
You have opened My Computer and are looking at a folder. To view the contents of that folder & you would most likely
Double clicking in the very top left hand corner of a window will
megabyte


9. Single left click
When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to...
data
an abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet
'Web Browser' is a...


10. Network
information
computer hardware
impact printers
wo or more computers that can communicate together


11. Inkjet &less expensive device &print high quality color images cost effective &laser jet-more expensive device &faster printing speed &color lasers are becoming less expensive
specialty printers
Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first
input devices
nonimpact printers


12. Software
the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
information
Other terms for 'Computer Program' are...
One way to rename a folder is to...


13. Your work will be lost when you close the program if you don't.
What type of software application would be best suited for creating a chart to manipulate personal financial data such as income and expenses
To 'Burn' a CD or DVD means to...
This device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line
When using a word processing program such as Microsoft word it is necessary to save your work to a file because


14. Organized & meaningful data
the physical components of the computer system
an abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet
information
the hardware that provides printed output from the computer


15. 1 million bytes
wo or more computers that can communicate together
Byte
megabyte
A small graphic that represents something on your computer is a...


16. 1 billion bytes
gigabyte
If you do something awesome in class Mrs. Hein will give you a...
This device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line
computer software


17. Spyware
megabyte
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first
data


18. Network card
computer hardware
When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to...
megabyte
A network adapter is also referred to as


19. Personal Computer
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
'Web Browser' is a...
nonimpact printers
In computer technology PC stands for...


20. E-mail
CPU
specialty printers
Divorak Keyboard
an abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet


21. Save all files and restart

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22. Save all files and restart

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23. Software & Application

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24. Save information on the disc

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25. Right click on the folder & select rename and type the new folder name
Computer 'Software' refers to...
Another term for a computer monitor is...
One way to rename a folder is to...
What type of software application would be best suited for creating a chart to manipulate personal financial data such as income and expenses


26. Sound card
This is where you will find the start menu & quick launch area & list of open windows or programs & and the system tray.
nonimpact printers
Double clicking in the very top left hand corner of a window will
Your computer speakers plug in to the


27. Any part of the computer you can touch &physical components
computer hardware
LCD monitor features
A small graphic that represents something on your computer is a...
laptop


28. Hardware
specialty printers
RAM stands for...
the physical components of the computer system
terabyte


29. Ctrl-C
Another term for a computer monitor is...
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the copy command is...
One way to rename a folder is to...
wo or more computers that can communicate together


30. 1000 bytes
Computer 'Software' refers to...
the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
input devices
Kilobyte


31. Ctrl-V
laptop
Double clicking in the very top left hand corner of a window will
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the paste command is...
the physical components of the computer system


32. Your friend
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the paste command is...
Divorak Keyboard
The purpose of the hard drive is to...
Right Click is...


33. Restart it

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34. Select or highlight the text
Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first
Double clicking in the very top left hand corner of a window will
data
CPU


35. H: Drive
nonimpact printers
Where should you save your work?
monitor types
Another term for a computer monitor is...


36. Icon
Mozilla & Firefox & Notepad & Adobe Acrobat & Microsoft Word & Winamp & and Internet Explorer are all examples of...
A small graphic that represents something on your computer is a...
the physical components of the computer system
A type of computer program designed to display advertisements on your computer is known as


37. Excel Spreadsheet
What type of software application would be best suited for creating a chart to manipulate personal financial data such as income and expenses
laptop
Byte
What does CPU stand for?


38. Switch
specialty printers
Pressing F1 will
computer
A device which will allow you to connect multiple computers together in your house for the purpose of sharing informations is a...


39. Sound card
computer hardware
Your computer speakers plug in to the
The phrase 'surfing the internet' refers to...
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as


40. Performs complex calculations rapidly
In computer technology PC stands for...
monitor types
CPU
megabyte


41. Printer
the physical components of the computer system
the hardware that provides printed output from the computer
an abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet
Byte


42. Display
Kilobyte
Another term for a computer monitor is...
gigabyte
data


43. You didn't pay attention to where you saved the file

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44. Dot matrix
Byte
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the paste command is...
impact printers
computer


45. 1 million bytes
megabyte
To 'reboot' your computer means to...
Divorak Keyboard
RAM stands for...


46. Store information
The purpose of the hard drive is to...
specialty printers
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the paste command is...
One way to rename a folder is to...


47. Standard layout on most keyboards
Bit
computer software
Divorak Keyboard
specialty printers


48. Performs complex calculations rapidly
wo or more computers that can communicate together
data
CPU
LCD monitor features


49. Random Access Memory
RAM stands for...
a way to mark your favorite websites and return to them without writing in the address
In computer technology PC stands for...
the hardware that provides printed output from the computer


50. Search engine
A small graphic that represents something on your computer is a...
www.google.com is an example of a...
impact printers
The term 'Internet' refers to...