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. Ink-jet &laser
the hardware that provides printed output from the computer
wo or more computers that can communicate together
non-impact printers
terabyte


2. Any part of the computer you can touch &physical components
data
computer hardware
desktop
Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first


3. A global network of interconnected computers

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4. Ctrl-V
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the paste command is...
an abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet
input devices
You can't find a file you know you saved on your computer. The most likely reason is that


5. Brain
Computer 'Software' refers to...
Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first
If you want to browse the contents of your hard drive which program would be most useful
The CPU is commonly referred to as the


6. Network card
A network adapter is also referred to as
data
specialty printers
Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first


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

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8. Save all files and restart

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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...
terabyte
The term 'Internet' refers to...
www.google.com is an example of a...


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

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11. Programs that enable hardware to perform different tasks &applied software &system software
computer software
the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
LCD monitor features
gigabyte


12. Right click on the folder & select rename and type the new folder name
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...
USB is the acronym for...
One way to rename a folder is to...


13. Save information on the disc

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14. Display help for the current application
LCD monitor features
Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first
A small graphic that represents something on your computer is a...
Pressing F1 will


15. Single left click
When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to...
a way to mark your favorite websites and return to them without writing in the address
To select items in a list that are not contiguous you can *Contiguous means that items are not right next to one another
USB is the acronym for...


16. Store information
The purpose of the hard drive is to...
LCD monitor features
data
computer


17. Spyware
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
Mozilla & Firefox & Notepad & Adobe Acrobat & Microsoft Word & Winamp & and Internet Explorer are all examples of...
When using a word processing program such as Microsoft word it is necessary to save your work to a file because
Your computer seems to have stopped working & or it has 'frozen' you should


18. CRT (cathode ray tube) &LCD (liquid crystal display)
monitor types
RAM stands for...
'Web Browser' is a...
terabyte


19. Binary digit
Bit
Right Click is...
Your computer seems to have stopped working & or it has 'frozen' you should
You can't find a file you know you saved on your computer. The most likely reason is that


20. Switch
A device which will allow you to connect multiple computers together in your house for the purpose of sharing informations is a...
Bit
A network adapter is also referred to as
computer software


21. Application 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...
Mozilla & Firefox & Notepad & Adobe Acrobat & Microsoft Word & Winamp & and Internet Explorer are all examples of...
To 'reboot' your computer means to...
Your computer speakers plug in to the


22. Ctrl-V
a way to mark your favorite websites and return to them without writing in the address
Pressing F1 will
input devices
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the paste command is...


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

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24. 8 bits or one character
Byte
In computer technology PC stands for...
input devices
Double clicking in the very top left hand corner of a window will


25. Dot matrix
an abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet
computer hardware
impact printers
To select items in a list that are not contiguous you can *Contiguous means that items are not right next to one another


26. Network
wo or more computers that can communicate together
Computer 'Software' refers to...
'Web Browser' is a...
When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to...


27. Network
One way to rename a folder is to...
If you do something awesome in class Mrs. Hein will give you a...
To 'reboot' your computer means to...
wo or more computers that can communicate together


28. All-in-one &plotters &thermal
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...
The purpose of the hard drive is to...
the unwritten 'rules' of etiquette used on the Internet


29. Representation of a fact &figure & or idea
To 'Burn' a CD or DVD means to...
Mozilla & Firefox & Notepad & Adobe Acrobat & Microsoft Word & Winamp & and Internet Explorer are all examples of...
A type of computer program designed to display advertisements on your computer is known as
data


30. Search engine
Byte
In computer technology PC stands for...
www.google.com is an example of a...
The term 'Internet' refers to...


31. Printer
Where should you save your work?
the hardware that provides printed output from the computer
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


32. Devices used to enter information or instructions into the computer
input devices
If you want to browse the contents of your hard drive which program would be most useful
A type of computer program designed to display advertisements on your computer is known as
wo or more computers that can communicate together


33. Sends processed data out of the computer
Pressing F1 will
output device
You can't find a file you know you saved on your computer. The most likely reason is that
LCD monitor features


34. Performs complex calculations rapidly
A network adapter is also referred to as
CPU
What type of software application would be best suited for creating a chart to manipulate personal financial data such as income and expenses
A device which will allow you to connect multiple computers together in your house for the purpose of sharing informations is a...


35. Hardware
To select items in a list that are not contiguous you can *Contiguous means that items are not right next to one another
A small graphic that represents something on your computer is a...
the physical components of the computer system
laptop


36. Universal Serial Bus
computer software
terabyte
In computer technology PC stands for...
USB is the acronym for...


37. Used at a single location
When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to...
megabyte
When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to...
desktop


38. 1 billion bytes
computer
CPU
Computer 'Software' refers to...
gigabyte


39. Viewing web pages and clicking on hyperlinks

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40. Adware
computer hardware
Kilobyte
A type of computer program designed to display advertisements on your computer is known as
computer


41. Display
To select items in a list that are not contiguous you can *Contiguous means that items are not right next to one another
Another term for a computer monitor is...
terabyte
This device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line


42. Portable computer
'Web Browser' is a...
USB ports on your computer allow you to connect
What type of software application would be best suited for creating a chart to manipulate personal financial data such as income and expenses
laptop


43. 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...
Mozilla & Firefox & Notepad & Adobe Acrobat & Microsoft Word & Winamp & and Internet Explorer are all examples of...
What type of software application would be best suited for creating a chart to manipulate personal financial data such as income and expenses
Kilobyte


44. Printers & digital cameras or anything with USB ports
One way to rename a folder is to...
computer software
USB ports on your computer allow you to connect
A network adapter is also referred to as


45. Store information
The purpose of the hard drive is to...
Your computer speakers plug in to the
information
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the copy command is...


46. Sound card
the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
Your computer speakers plug in to the
If you do something awesome in class Mrs. Hein will give you a...
input devices


47. Programs that enable hardware to perform different tasks &applied software &system software
LCD monitor features
the unwritten 'rules' of etiquette used on the Internet
computer software
server


48. Standard layout on most keyboards
Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first
Divorak Keyboard
A small graphic that represents something on your computer is a...
specialty printers


49. Your friend
Pressing F1 will
the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
The CPU is commonly referred to as the
Right Click is...


50. Organized & meaningful data
Pressing F1 will
You have opened My Computer and are looking at a folder. To view the contents of that folder & you would most likely
information
Divorak Keyboard