Electronic Document Preparation & Management

EDPM-COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

by RHONDA ALLEN

Multiple Choice

You cannot get a computer virus if you install antivirus software.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a good way to protect your computer?  

• Install antivirus software
• Back up important files
• Skip operating system updates
• Plug it into a surge protector

Multiple Choice

When something is saved to the cloud, it means it's stored on the internet instead of on your computer's hard drive.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

Microsoft Word, Google Chrome, iTunes, and Adobe Photoshop are examples of

• Applications
• Mobile devices
• Operating systems
• Internet service providers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are NOT types of computer hardware?

• Mouse
• Keyboard
• Microsoft Windows
• Motherboard

Multiple Choice

Windows, OS X, and Linux are examples of

• Operating systems
• Internet service providers
• Applications
• Mobile devices

Multiple Choice

Choose the incorrect answer:
The motherboard

• Holds all of the most important parts of the computer
• The smallest circuit board of the computer
• Found at the bottom of the desktop
• Is like a mother to all of the other circuit boards

Multiple Choice

When the computer is turned off, ________ forgets everything you told it.

• ROM
• RAM

Multiple Choice

What is Wi-Fi?

• A hard-wired Internet connection
• A wireless Internet connection
• A dial-up Internet connection

Multiple Choice

A __________ device is any auxiliary device such as a computer mouse or keyboard that connects to and works with the computer in some way.

• Disk drive
• Peripheral
• Hard drive
• BIOS

Multiple Choice

A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

What type of computer serves up information to other computers?

• Mac
• PC
• Laptop
• Server

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT happen when you boot (or start) your computer?

• The computer runs tests to see if everything works
• The computer checks for new hardware
• The computer opens your email
• The computer starts your operating system

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most popular operating system?

• Windows
• Mac OS
• Linus

Multiple Choice

An application is a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are considered malware?

• Viruses/worms
• Trojan horses
• Spyware
• All of these are malware

Multiple Choice

What is the FIRST thing you should do if there is no sound?

• Check the volume control on the computer
• Get a new pair of headphones - yours obviously aren't working
• Don't do your work because you can't hear
• Complain to the teacher

Multiple Choice

MAC computers were invented before PC's.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

_________ are places on the outside of the computer where you plug in hardware.

• Spots
• Parks
• Ports
• Connections

Multiple Choice

Which keys on the keyboard will move you around a document or web page?

• Function keys
• Shift keys
• Arrow keys