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. Devices used to enter information or instructions into the computer
To 'reboot' your computer means to...
You can't find a file you know you saved on your computer. The most likely reason is that
A device which will allow you to connect multiple computers together in your house for the purpose of sharing informations is a...
input devices


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

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3. Representation of a fact &figure & or idea
computer hardware
data
What does CPU stand for?
Kilobyte


4. Personal Computer
In computer technology PC stands for...
output device
A type of computer program designed to display advertisements on your computer is known as
the physical components of the computer system


5. Taskbar
USB ports on your computer allow you to connect
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.
computer hardware


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

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7. Double click the folder
USB is the acronym for...
You have opened My Computer and are looking at a folder. To view the contents of that folder & you would most likely
The CPU is commonly referred to as the
The purpose of the hard drive is to...


8. Windows Explorer
computer software
To select items in a list that are not contiguous you can *Contiguous means that items are not right next to one another
If you want to browse the contents of your hard drive which program would be most useful
This device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line


9. Store information
data
The purpose of the hard drive is to...
If you want to browse the contents of your hard drive which program would be most useful
Before you copy or cut text in a word document you must first


10. Dot matrix
'Web Browser' is a...
impact printers
desktop
the hardware that provides printed output from the computer


11. Printers & digital cameras or anything with USB ports
gigabyte
non-impact printers
laptop
USB ports on your computer allow you to connect


12. Search engine
When using a word processing program such as Microsoft word it is necessary to save your work to a file because
www.google.com is an example of a...
'Web Browser' is a...
specialty printers


13. High Five
USB ports on your computer allow you to connect
Other terms for 'Computer Program' are...
desktop
If you do something awesome in class Mrs. Hein will give you a...


14. Used at a single location
server
desktop
USB ports on your computer allow you to connect
laptop


15. Your friend
a way to mark your favorite websites and return to them without writing in the address
server
Right Click is...
This device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line


16. Ctrl-C
wo or more computers that can communicate together
When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to...
desktop
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the copy command is...


17. Save all files and restart

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18. H: Drive
Where should you save your work?
Your computer seems to have stopped working & or it has 'frozen' you should
A network adapter is also referred to as
a way to mark your favorite websites and return to them without writing in the address


19. Brain
You have opened My Computer and are looking at a folder. To view the contents of that folder & you would most likely
the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
non-impact printers
The CPU is commonly referred to as the


20. 1 billion bytes
desktop
To 'reboot' your computer means to...
gigabyte
The CPU is commonly referred to as the


21. Sends processed data out of the computer
output device
Computer 'Software' refers to...
Your computer speakers plug in to the
Other terms for 'Computer Program' are...


22. Gathers data as input - Processes data and information - Stores data and information - Outputs data or information
When using a word processing program such as Microsoft word it is necessary to save your work to a file because
computer
Bit
a way to mark your favorite websites and return to them without writing in the address


23. Modem
In computer technology PC stands for...
Byte
This device is used for sending and receiving data over a telephone line
megabyte


24. CRT (cathode ray tube) &LCD (liquid crystal display)
desktop
You have opened My Computer and are looking at a folder. To view the contents of that folder & you would most likely
monitor types
The term 'Internet' refers to...


25. A global network of interconnected computers

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26. Sound card
LCD monitor features
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...
Your computer speakers plug in to the


27. Ink-jet &laser
gigabyte
the physical components of the computer system
non-impact printers
Other terms for 'Computer Program' are...


28. Your friend
USB is the acronym for...
USB ports on your computer allow you to connect
Right Click is...
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the paste command is...


29. Used at a single location
Another term for a computer monitor is...
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
output device
desktop


30. Ctrl-X
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...
LCD monitor features
You have opened My Computer and are looking at a folder. To view the contents of that folder & you would most likely


31. Bookmark
non-impact 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...
a way to mark your favorite websites and return to them without writing in the address
Other terms for 'Computer Program' are...


32. Representation of a fact &figure & or idea
data
If you do something awesome in class Mrs. Hein will give you a...
You have opened My Computer and are looking at a folder. To view the contents of that folder & you would most likely
What does CPU stand for?


33. Netiquette

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34. Software & Application

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35. A global network of interconnected computers

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36. Software
the programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
impact printers
desktop
Another term for a computer monitor is...


37. Supports hundreds of users simultaneously
server
Pressing F1 will
information
wo or more computers that can communicate together


38. Dot matrix
Where should you save your work?
impact printers
input devices
Pressing F1 will


39. Single left click
Keyboard shortcuts are a way to execute commands that would normally be done using the mouse. They keyboard shortcut for the copy command is...
When you click on a link (hyperlink) you typically need to...
You can't find a file you know you saved on your computer. The most likely reason is that
gigabyte


40. Binary digit
Bit
Kilobyte
Your computer seems to have stopped working & or it has 'frozen' you should
wo or more computers that can communicate together


41. Organized & meaningful data
A type of computer program that collects personal information without your consent is known as
Bit
information
wo or more computers that can communicate together


42. H: Drive
computer hardware
LCD monitor features
A device which will allow you to connect multiple computers together in your house for the purpose of sharing informations is a...
Where should you save your work?


43. Printer
computer hardware
Where should you save your work?
the hardware that provides printed output from the computer
the physical components of the computer system


44. Devices used to enter information or instructions into the computer
input devices
nonimpact printers
non-impact printers
terabyte


45. 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...
terabyte
wo or more computers that can communicate together
Divorak Keyboard


46. Ctrl-X
What does CPU stand for?
The term 'Internet' refers to...
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...


47. Brain
The CPU is commonly referred to as the
gigabyte
www.google.com is an example of a...
laptop


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

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49. Save information on the disc

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50. High Five
If you do something awesome in class Mrs. Hein will give you a...
www.google.com is an example of a...
To 'Burn' a CD or DVD means to...
If you want to browse the contents of your hard drive which program would be most useful