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

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2. Random Access Memory
input devices
To select items in a list that are not contiguous you can *Contiguous means that items are not right next to one another
RAM stands for...
LCD monitor features


3. Personal Computer
In computer technology PC stands for...
Pressing F1 will
LCD monitor features
Divorak Keyboard


4. Adware
One way to rename a folder is to...
CPU
A type of computer program designed to display advertisements on your computer is known as
the hardware that provides printed output from the computer


5. Brain
The CPU is commonly referred to as the
wo or more computers that can communicate together
This device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line
nonimpact printers


6. Restart it

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7. Software
the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
an abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet
The phrase 'surfing the internet' refers to...
RAM stands for...


8. E-mail
an abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet
computer
Byte
Another term for a computer monitor is...


9. Ctrl-X
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the CUT command is...
desktop
an abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet
information


10. 1000 bytes
The term 'Internet' refers to...
computer hardware
Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first
Kilobyte


11. Universal Serial Bus
This device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line
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 paste command is...
input devices


12. CRT (cathode ray tube) &LCD (liquid crystal display)
A small graphic that represents something on your computer is a...
monitor types
the physical components of the computer system
wo or more computers that can communicate together


13. Double click the folder
You have opened My Computer and are looking at a folder. To view the contents of that folder & you would most likely
Where should you save your work?
computer
computer software


14. H: Drive
gigabyte
You can't find a file you know you saved on your computer. The most likely reason is that
Where should you save your work?
If you want to browse the contents of your hard drive which program would be most useful


15. Binary digit
Bit
specialty printers
Computer 'Software' refers to...
A network adapter is also referred to as


16. Icon
an abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet
Bit
A small graphic that represents something on your computer is a...
desktop


17. Store information
When using a word processing program such as Microsoft word it is necessary to save your work to a file because
In computer technology PC stands for...
The purpose of the hard drive is to...
wo or more computers that can communicate together


18. Save all files and restart

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19. Any part of the computer you can touch &physical components
wo or more computers that can communicate together
Right Click is...
computer hardware
Mozilla & Firefox & Notepad & Adobe Acrobat & Microsoft Word & Winamp & and Internet Explorer are all examples of...


20. Gathers data as input - Processes data and information - Stores data and information - Outputs data or information
server
impact printers
computer
gigabyte


21. Ink-jet &laser
impact printers
Bit
To 'reboot' your computer means to...
non-impact printers


22. Select or highlight the text
non-impact printers
To 'reboot' your computer means to...
Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first
Your computer seems to have stopped working & or it has 'frozen' you should


23. Network
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the CUT command is...
data
wo or more computers that can communicate together
the hardware that provides printed output from the computer


24. Spyware
nonimpact printers
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
A small graphic that represents something on your computer is a...
A device which will allow you to connect multiple computers together in your house for the purpose of sharing informations is a...


25. All-in-one &plotters &thermal
The term 'Internet' refers to...
monitor types
specialty printers
nonimpact printers


26. Dot matrix
Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first
desktop
impact printers
Pressing F1 will


27. CRT (cathode ray tube) &LCD (liquid crystal display)
When using a word processing program such as Microsoft word it is necessary to save your work to a file because
monitor types
desktop
Bit


28. Standard layout on most keyboards
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the CUT command is...
the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
Divorak Keyboard


29. Representation of a fact &figure & or idea
Your computer seems to have stopped working & or it has 'frozen' you should
To 'Burn' a CD or DVD means to...
data
Divorak Keyboard


30. 1 billion bytes
Right Click is...
gigabyte
the physical components of the computer system
megabyte


31. E-mail
Other terms for 'Computer Program' are...
When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to...
an abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet
wo or more computers that can communicate together


32. Devices used to enter information or instructions into the computer
To select items in a list that are not contiguous you can *Contiguous means that items are not right next to one another
Other terms for 'Computer Program' are...
input devices
the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do


33. Icon
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the copy command is...
What does CPU stand for?
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 small graphic that represents something on your computer is a...


34. 1 trillion bytes
Computer 'Software' refers to...
terabyte
nonimpact printers
gigabyte


35. Software & Application

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36. Printers & digital cameras or anything with USB ports
USB ports on your computer allow you to connect
Right Click is...
One way to rename a folder is to...
This is where you will find the start menu & quick launch area & list of open windows or programs & and the system tray.


37. Hold down the Ctrl key and select the desired items
Another term for a computer monitor is...
To select items in a list that are not contiguous you can *Contiguous means that items are not right next to one another
A device which will allow you to connect multiple computers together in your house for the purpose of sharing informations is a...
computer hardware


38. Your work will be lost when you close the program if you don't.
The phrase 'surfing the internet' refers to...
When using a word processing program such as Microsoft word it is necessary to save your work to a file because
A device which will allow you to connect multiple computers together in your house for the purpose of sharing informations is a...
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as


39. Your work will be lost when you close the program if you don't.
If you want to browse the contents of your hard drive which program would be most useful
When using a word processing program such as Microsoft word it is necessary to save your work to a file because
megabyte
What does CPU stand for?


40. Network card
data
computer software
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 network adapter is also referred to as


41. Software
the unwritten 'rules' of etiquette used on the Internet
server
the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
This device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line


42. Brain
computer hardware
Mozilla & Firefox & Notepad & Adobe Acrobat & Microsoft Word & Winamp & and Internet Explorer are all examples of...
The CPU is commonly referred to as the
computer software


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

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44. 8 bits or one character
Mozilla & Firefox & Notepad & Adobe Acrobat & Microsoft Word & Winamp & and Internet Explorer are all examples of...
Byte
server
Computer 'Software' refers to...


45. 1000 bytes
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
Kilobyte
server
A type of computer program designed to display advertisements on your computer is known as


46. Bookmark
specialty printers
output device
a way to mark your favorite websites and return to them without writing in the address
Computer 'Software' refers to...


47. Used at a single location
server
Right Click is...
LCD monitor features
desktop


48. Adware
A type of computer program designed to display advertisements on your computer is known as
Your computer seems to have stopped working & or it has 'frozen' you should
The phrase 'surfing the internet' refers to...
A small graphic that represents something on your computer is a...


49. Universal Serial Bus
The CPU is commonly referred to as the
To select items in a list that are not contiguous you can *Contiguous means that items are not right next to one another
desktop
USB is the acronym for...


50. 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
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the copy command is...
Other terms for 'Computer Program' are...
nonimpact printers