Basic Computer Knowledge

Instructions:

• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
• If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
• 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. Brain
The CPU is commonly referred to as the
computer hardware
Your computer speakers plug in to the
an abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet


2. Right click on the folder & select rename and type the new folder name
One way to rename a folder is to...
If you do something awesome in class Mrs. Hein will give you a...
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the paste command is...
computer software


3. 8 bits or one character
specialty printers
Byte
USB ports on your computer allow you to connect
the physical components of the computer system


4. 1 trillion bytes
terabyte
the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
the unwritten 'rules' of etiquette used on the Internet
output device


5. Icon
A small graphic that represents something on your computer is a...
nonimpact printers
When using a word processing program such as Microsoft word it is necessary to save your work to a file because
RAM stands for...


6. Brain
The CPU is commonly referred to as the
The phrase 'surfing the internet' refers to...
RAM stands for...
gigabyte


7. Spyware
The purpose of the hard drive is to...
The phrase 'surfing the internet' refers to...
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
The CPU is commonly referred to as the


8. Devices used to enter information or instructions into the computer
Other terms for 'Computer Program' are...
input devices
The CPU is commonly referred to as the
wo or more computers that can communicate together


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

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10. Binary digit
an abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet
Bit
Mozilla & Firefox & Notepad & Adobe Acrobat & Microsoft Word & Winamp & and Internet Explorer are all examples of...
If you do something awesome in class Mrs. Hein will give you a...


11. Store information
The purpose of the hard drive is to...
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
monitor types
specialty printers


12. A global network of interconnected computers

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13. Software & Application

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14. Supports hundreds of users simultaneously
server
non-impact printers
laptop
Your computer speakers plug in to the


15. Single left click
CPU
When using a word processing program such as Microsoft word it is necessary to save your work to a file because
When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to...
Right Click is...


16. Hold down the Ctrl key and select the desired items
The term 'Internet' refers to...
server
A network adapter is also referred to as
To select items in a list that are not contiguous you can *Contiguous means that items are not right next to one another


17. Spyware
When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to...
Other terms for 'Computer Program' are...
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
To 'Burn' a CD or DVD means to...


18. Save all files and restart

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19. Network
wo or more computers that can communicate together
USB is the acronym for...
Bit
the physical components of the computer system


20. Network card
A network adapter is also referred to as
specialty printers
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
One way to rename a folder is to...


21. Screens are grids made up of millions of pixels &each pixel is composed of red &blue & and green subpixels & picture element is sandwiched between two transparent layers to form images
Divorak Keyboard
specialty printers
USB is the acronym for...
LCD monitor features


22. Network card
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the CUT command is...
A network adapter is also referred to as
RAM stands for...
If you want to browse the contents of your hard drive which program would be most useful


23. Sends processed data out of the computer
In computer technology PC stands for...
output device
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
www.google.com is an example of a...


24. Organized & meaningful data
nonimpact printers
information
When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to...
In computer technology PC stands for...


25. Used at a single location
desktop
the unwritten 'rules' of etiquette used on the Internet
A network adapter is also referred to as
the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do


26. Supports hundreds of users simultaneously
server
the hardware that provides printed output from the computer
Your computer speakers plug in to the
CPU


27. Central Processing Unit
Where should you save your work?
Kilobyte
terabyte
What does CPU stand for?


28. Your friend
Where should you save your work?
Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first
the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
Right Click is...


29. Modem
a way to mark your favorite websites and return to them without writing in the address
Kilobyte
This device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line
You can't find a file you know you saved on your computer. The most likely reason is that


30. 1 billion bytes
gigabyte
USB ports on your computer allow you to connect
Byte
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as


31. H: Drive
Where should you save your work?
data
A network adapter is also referred to as
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the CUT command is...


32. Representation of a fact &figure & or idea
You can't find a file you know you saved on your computer. The most likely reason is that
gigabyte
terabyte
data


33. Display
the unwritten 'rules' of etiquette used on the Internet
nonimpact printers
Another term for a computer monitor is...
When using a word processing program such as Microsoft word it is necessary to save your work to a file because


34. Your work will be lost when you close the program if you don't.
Where should you save your work?
When using a word processing program such as Microsoft word it is necessary to save your work to a file because
One way to rename a folder is to...
A type of computer program designed to display advertisements on your computer is known as


35. CRT (cathode ray tube) &LCD (liquid crystal display)
'Web Browser' is a...
Where should you save your work?
monitor types
Pressing F1 will


36. Ctrl-C
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the copy command is...
Bit
laptop
A device which will allow you to connect multiple computers together in your house for the purpose of sharing informations is a...


37. Search engine
Divorak Keyboard
www.google.com is an example of a...
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the CUT command is...
specialty printers


38. Software application used for viewing web pages

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39. Performs complex calculations rapidly
CPU
output device
the unwritten 'rules' of etiquette used on the Internet
'Web Browser' is a...


40. Double click the folder
The phrase 'surfing the internet' refers to...
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the paste command is...
Your computer seems to have stopped working & or it has 'frozen' you should
You have opened My Computer and are looking at a folder. To view the contents of that folder & you would most likely


41. Software application used for viewing web pages

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42. Icon
You have opened My Computer and are looking at a folder. To view the contents of that folder & you would most likely
A small graphic that represents something on your computer is a...
megabyte
terabyte


43. All-in-one &plotters &thermal
specialty printers
A small graphic that represents something on your computer is a...
output device
Mozilla & Firefox & Notepad & Adobe Acrobat & Microsoft Word & Winamp & and Internet Explorer are all examples of...


44. Printers & digital cameras or anything with USB ports
USB ports on your computer allow you to connect
data
USB is the acronym for...
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the copy command is...


45. Close the window
gigabyte
data
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the CUT command is...
Double clicking in the very top left hand corner of a window will


46. Switch
In computer technology PC stands for...
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...
A device which will allow you to connect multiple computers together in your house for the purpose of sharing informations is a...


47. High Five
This device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line
Mozilla & Firefox & Notepad & Adobe Acrobat & Microsoft Word & Winamp & and Internet Explorer are all examples of...
www.google.com is an example of a...
If you do something awesome in class Mrs. Hein will give you a...


48. Printer
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the copy command is...
the hardware that provides printed output from the computer
To 'reboot' your computer means to...
To select items in a list that are not contiguous you can *Contiguous means that items are not right next to one another


49. Save information on the disc

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50. Viewing web pages and clicking on hyperlinks

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