WorksheetsBasic Computer Knowledge
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Computers are used in which of the following?
a)
Automobiles
b)
Airplanes
c)
Streetlights
d)
All of the above
2.
Computers are used by which of the following professions
a)
Business
b)
Art
c)
Education
d)
All of the above
3.
To connect with the internet which of the following must a computer have?
a)
Video Card
b)
Audio Card
c)
Network Card
d)
USB Port
4.
A keyboard is an example of a _________ device.
a)
Input
b)
Output
c)
Storage
d)
None of the above
5.
True or False. Logging off your computer will close any open programs.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
True or False. You can have only one webpage open at a time.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
True or False. Every website on the internet has a unique IP address.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
True or False. Unsaved data is safe if you do a restart but lost if you shut down.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Which mouse key most commonly opens items?
a)
Left
b)
Right
c)
Middle
d)
All of the above
10.
True or False. CPU is an acronym for Command Processing Unit.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
True or False. The CPU acts as the brain of the computer.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
A program or group of programs that are designed for users to accomplish a specific task are called.
a)
Applications
b)
CPU
c)
Network
d)
Service Provider
13.
True or False. ISP is an acronym for Internet Service Provider.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
True or False. You can have only one webpage open at a time.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
True or False. Every website on the internet has a unique IP address.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
IP is an acronym for __________.
a)
Internal Processor
b)
Internet Protocol
c)
Internet Presence
d)
None of the above
17.
True or False. Search engines make it harder to find information on the internet.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
True or False. Online transactions should only be performed on secure and trusted websites.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
True or False. Several users can have the same email identifier on the same domain.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
True or False. It is recommended that you always add a subject line when writing an email.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
True or False. You can share a login name with another person.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
True or False. Images may provide a link to another web page or website.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
How is the ribbon organized?
a)
Tabs
b)
Groups
c)
Commands
d)
Tabs, Groups, and Commands
24.
True or False. Keyboard input does not behave the same in all applications.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
True or False. All keyboards have the same keys and layout?
a)
True
b)
False
26.
True or False. All keyboards have the same keys and layout?
a)
True
b)
False
27.
What keys are shortcuts for opening dialog boxes?
a)
Function Keys
b)
Alt Keys
c)
Ctrl Keys
d)
All of the keys
28.
What keys perform quick commands?
a)
Function Keys
b)
Alt Keys
c)
Ctrl Keys
d)
All of the above
29.
How can you present information in an easy-to-understand format?
a)
PowerPoint
b)
Chart
c)
Table
d)
Paragraph
30.
True or False. You can divide information in a table into sections with different types of data.
a)
True
b)
False
31.
Yes or No. Is any potential damage to your computer a threat?
a)
Yes
b)
No
32.
What is computer privacy?
a)
Keeping your personal files and data secure and a secret.
b)
Keeping your computer away from everyone.
c)
Keeping some else’s information.
33.
Where is a component that a power surge can destroy?
a)
Screen
b)
Keyboard
c)
Motherboard
34.
True or False. Plugging the computer into the wall power outlet will protect it from damage.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
What is a hacker?
a)
A person who tries to illegally access your computer.
b)
A weapon that can damage your computer.
c)
A program to protect your program
36.
True or False. Identity theft is an example of virtual theft.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
How often should you backup data?
a)
Once in awhile.
b)
After the computer is stolen or malfunctions.
c)
On a regular schedule.
38.
A firewall is an effective way to protect against threats.
a)
True
b)
False
39.
True or False. Restricting access to your computer can keep data safe from others.
a)
True
b)
False
40.
True or False. You should keep your password a secret.
a)
True
b)
False
41.
True or False. Digital technology has integrated what we listen to, watch, and how we communicate.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
With a ___________ you can call, text or email from just about anywhere.
a)
Tablet
b)
Laptop
c)
Smart Phone
43.
Which of the following audio file formats is commonly not compressed.
a)
WAV
b)
MP3
c)
WMA
44.
Speaking to your computer to write a document is an example of what?
a)
Audio digital technology
b)
Speech recognition
c)
Speech Synthesis
45.
True or False. You can only share digital video files on the internet.
a)
True
b)
False
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