JRHS Workplace Readiness: Technology Knowledge and Skills

The primary internal component of a desktop computer used for information storage is the

• hard drive.
• monitor.
• video card.
• USB drive.

An example of a desktop computer operating system is

• Microsoft Office 2012.
• Dell Computers.
• Windows 8.
• Adobe Flash.

You work at an accounting company and are furnished with a new tablet computer. After arriving to work, you turn it on and notice it is not functioning properly. This occurs after only one day of using the new tablet. What is the first course of action?

• Look for the operating manual to figure out what is wrong.
• Email a friend who is an IT expert and seek assistance.
• Tell your coworker about the problem and ask for help.
• Inform the IT department about the computer problem.

 In the table, to re-order the "Animal" column, you should use the

• numeric listing function.
• convert table to text function.
• sort function.
• formula function.

Which of the following is NOT a type of web browser?

• Google Docs
• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Internet Explorer

Social networking websites can reveal a great deal about an individual. What types of items should you avoid putting on your social networking site?

• sensitive comments about your workplace
• photos of your family
• photos of your pets
• favorite movies

What is the MOST important reason for cleaning the cache of your web browser after browsing on the Internet?

• to minimize the chances of computer virus’
• to maintain privacy at all times
• to optimize browsing speed
• to tag important websites

Which is the greatest advantage of web-based applications?

• offline connectivity
• accessibility
• standard formatting
• secure content

 In a company meeting, you should have your cell phone on

• silent.
• ring.
• beep once.
• speaker.

When following the rules of email etiquette, typing the email in ALL CAPITALS is not recommended because it indicates what?

• Copyrighted material
• Low vision
• Carelessness
• Anger