Unit 1 Test Review: The Basics of Digital Devices

Daniel just bought a new Mac and wants to check which operating system version it is running. Which option in the Apple icon should Daniel select to find this information?

• About this Mac

• About Your PC

• Account Settings

• Personalization

Answer explanation

To find the operating system version on a Mac, select 'About this Mac' from the Apple icon menu. This option provides detailed information about the Mac, including the OS version.

Harper is setting up her new Mac for work and wants to install some useful apps. Which of the following apps can she use on her Mac? Select each correct answer.

• Keynote

• Pages

• Excel

• Numbers

Answer explanation

Keynote, Pages, and Numbers are all part of Apple's iWork suite, designed for Mac. Excel is a Microsoft product and not exclusive to Mac, making it an incorrect choice for this question.

Mia is learning how to use keyboard shortcuts on her computer. Match each shortcut with its correct function to help Mia work more efficiently.

Answer explanation

Each shortcut corresponds to a specific function, such as 'Ctrl+C' for copy or 'Ctrl+V' for paste. Matching them correctly helps in understanding their usage in software applications.

Nora wants to send several large documents to her friend via email, but the files are too big to attach. What should Nora do to make it easier to send the files?

• to reduce their size

• to hide their location

• to protect their content

• to improve their appearance

Answer explanation

People zip their files primarily to reduce their size, making them easier to store and share. This compression helps save disk space and speeds up file transfer times.

Olivia is starting a new job at a large company. During her orientation, she learns about the company's intranet. Which statements about the intranet are true? Select each correct answer.

• It is restricted to specific users

• It can be accessed only via ethernet cable.

• It is open to all users with a Wi-Fi connection.

• It is designed to share information within an organization.

Answer explanation

The intranet is restricted to specific users and is designed to share information within an organization. It is not limited to ethernet access and is not open to all Wi-Fi users.

Henry is building a new application and wants to use tools that he can freely access, modify, and share with others. He decides to use open-source AI, which refers to AI (a)   and frameworks whose source code is freely available to anyone to use, modify, and share.

Answer explanation

The correct word is 'software' because open-source AI specifically refers to AI tools and frameworks that are software-based, allowing users to access, modify, and share the underlying code.

Sophia receives a file from her colleague that is set to read-only. Which action is not possible for her to perform with this file?

• revising the text

• reading the content

• opening the document

• checking the file properties

Answer explanation

A read-only file allows you to open, read, and check properties, but you cannot revise the text. Therefore, revising the text is the action that is not possible with a read-only file.

Benjamin is working on a long report on his Mac and needs to quickly locate a specific word in the document. Which shortcut should he use to find specific information?

• Command + F

• Command + S

• Command + G

• Command + L

Answer explanation

The shortcut Command + F is used on a Mac to open the find dialog, allowing users to search for specific information within a document. The other options serve different functions.

Jackson is trying to understand how different computer storage devices work. He notices that a Solid State Drive operates in a way that reminds him of another device he uses regularly. Which component does a Solid State Drive most closely resemble?

• USB drive

• floppy disk drive

• hard disk drive

• cassette tape drive

Answer explanation

A Solid State Drive (SSD) most closely resembles a USB drive because both use flash memory for storage, offering faster data access and no moving parts, unlike the mechanical components found in hard disk drives and floppy disk drives.

Emma just bought a new computer and is exploring the folders that are already available on it. Which folders are usually pre-installed on a computer? Select each correct answer.

• Pictures

• Music

• Genealogy

• Documents

Answer explanation

The folders typically pre-installed on a computer include Pictures, Music, and Documents. These are standard locations for storing media and files, while Genealogy is not a common default folder.