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Basic Computer Knowledge
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it-skills
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Performs complex calculations rapidly
Divorak Keyboard
CPU
The CPU is commonly referred to as the
A network adapter is also referred to as
2. Bookmark
the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
terabyte
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 way to mark your favorite websites and return to them without writing in the address
3. E-mail
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
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
4. Gathers data as input - Processes data and information - Stores data and information - Outputs data or information
nonimpact printers
Mozilla & Firefox & Notepad & Adobe Acrobat & Microsoft Word & Winamp & and Internet Explorer are all examples of...
You have opened My Computer and are looking at a folder. To view the contents of that folder & you would most likely
computer
5. Printers & digital cameras or anything with USB ports
USB ports on your computer allow you to connect
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the CUT command is...
What does CPU stand for?
A device which will allow you to connect multiple computers together in your house for the purpose of sharing informations is a...
6. Bookmark
a way to mark your favorite websites and return to them without writing in the address
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...
terabyte
7. Your work will be lost when you close the program if you don't.
A network adapter is also referred to as
the physical components of the computer system
server
When using a word processing program such as Microsoft word it is necessary to save your work to a file because
8. Excel Spreadsheet
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
What type of software application would be best suited for creating a chart to manipulate personal financial data such as income and expenses
Where should you save your work?
9. Spyware
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 CUT command is...
In computer technology PC stands for...
Kilobyte
10. Software application used for viewing web pages
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11. Sound card
To 'Burn' a CD or DVD means to...
nonimpact printers
the physical components of the computer system
Your computer speakers plug in to the
12. Network card
A network adapter is also referred to as
RAM stands for...
Mozilla & Firefox & Notepad & Adobe Acrobat & Microsoft Word & Winamp & and Internet Explorer are all examples of...
Right Click is...
13. Performs complex calculations rapidly
megabyte
Bit
CPU
In computer technology PC stands for...
14. Adware
wo or more computers that can communicate together
To select items in a list that are not contiguous you can *Contiguous means that items are not right next to one another
computer hardware
A type of computer program designed to display advertisements on your computer is known as
15. 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...
wo or more computers that can communicate together
data
input devices
16. 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
This device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line
LCD monitor features
Right Click is...
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17. Ctrl-X
monitor types
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the CUT command is...
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output device
18. Files on your computer which contain instructions for the computer
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19. Single left click
To select items in a list that are not contiguous you can *Contiguous means that items are not right next to one another
To 'reboot' your computer means to...
input devices
When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to...
20. Store information
nonimpact printers
server
Kilobyte
The purpose of the hard drive is to...
21. Hold down the Ctrl key and select the desired items
To select items in a list that are not contiguous you can *Contiguous means that items are not right next to one another
The phrase 'surfing the internet' refers to...
A type of computer program designed to display advertisements on your computer is known as
The purpose of the hard drive is to...
22. Modem
server
The CPU is commonly referred to as the
Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first
This device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line
23. Organized & meaningful data
If you want to browse the contents of your hard drive which program would be most useful
If you do something awesome in class Mrs. Hein will give you a...
megabyte
information
24. Switch
A device which will allow you to connect multiple computers together in your house for the purpose of sharing informations is a...
A network adapter is also referred to as
The phrase 'surfing the internet' refers to...
specialty printers
25. Select or highlight the text
Your computer speakers plug in to the
computer hardware
Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first
CPU
26. Sends processed data out of the computer
specialty printers
a way to mark your favorite websites and return to them without writing in the address
In computer technology PC stands for...
output device
27. Random Access Memory
RAM stands for...
an abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet
Your computer speakers plug in to the
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the paste command is...
28. Restart it
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29. High Five
If you do something awesome in class Mrs. Hein will give you a...
input devices
When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to...
Where should you save your work?
30. Portable computer
the unwritten 'rules' of etiquette used on the Internet
laptop
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
31. Programs that enable hardware to perform different tasks &applied software &system software
non-impact printers
If you do something awesome in class Mrs. Hein will give you a...
Byte
computer software
32. Search engine
Byte
megabyte
www.google.com is an example of a...
wo or more computers that can communicate together
33. Close the window
If you do something awesome in class Mrs. Hein will give you a...
Bit
This device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line
Double clicking in the very top left hand corner of a window will
34. Save all files and restart
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35. Hardware
output device
Bit
the physical components of the computer system
server
36. Any part of the computer you can touch &physical components
computer hardware
Mozilla & Firefox & Notepad & Adobe Acrobat & Microsoft Word & Winamp & and Internet Explorer are all examples of...
The term 'Internet' refers to...
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
37. Software
the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
non-impact printers
CPU
computer
38. E-mail
impact printers
A device which will allow you to connect multiple computers together in your house for the purpose of sharing informations is a...
megabyte
an abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet
39. Binary digit
Computer 'Software' refers to...
'Web Browser' is a...
Bit
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the CUT command is...
40. 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
an abbreviation for electronic mail which is a letter or memo sent to a person or group electronically over the Internet
LCD monitor features
Another term for a computer monitor is...
specialty printers
41. Devices used to enter information or instructions into the computer
USB is the acronym for...
the physical components of the computer system
www.google.com is an example of a...
input devices
42. Application software
The phrase 'surfing the internet' refers to...
Computer 'Software' refers to...
Mozilla & Firefox & Notepad & Adobe Acrobat & Microsoft Word & Winamp & and Internet Explorer are all examples of...
One way to rename a folder is to...
43. A global network of interconnected computers
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44. Single left click
nonimpact printers
data
This is where you will find the start menu & quick launch area & list of open windows or programs & and the system tray.
When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to...
45. Printers & digital cameras or anything with USB ports
USB ports on your computer allow you to connect
When using a word processing program such as Microsoft word it is necessary to save your work to a file because
Byte
the unwritten 'rules' of etiquette used on the Internet
46. Your work will be lost when you close the program if you don't.
This device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line
RAM stands for...
When using a word processing program such as Microsoft word it is necessary to save your work to a file because
non-impact printers
47. Double click the folder
Pressing F1 will
specialty printers
You have opened My Computer and are looking at a folder. To view the contents of that folder & you would most likely
If you want to browse the contents of your hard drive which program would be most useful
48. Your friend
computer software
The phrase 'surfing the internet' refers to...
'Web Browser' is a...
Right Click is...
49. Dot matrix
the unwritten 'rules' of etiquette used on the Internet
impact printers
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to...
50. Ctrl-V
information
Divorak Keyboard
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
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