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WorksheetsComputer Basics Test
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
________is all the parts of a computer you can touch with your hands.
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
c)
Malware
d)
Adware
2.
An example of computer hardware is...
a)
Web Browser
b)
Keyboard
c)
App
d)
Operating System
3.
Computer _____________ is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a task.
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
c)
Malware
4.
A example of computer software is...
a)
Operating System
b)
Mouse
c)
Monitor
d)
CPU
5.
A computer does not need an Operating System (OS) to work properly.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
An Operating System (OS) allows the user to communicate with the computer.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
The world's most popular OS, used on most PCs, is...
a)
Windows
b)
Mac OS X
c)
Linux
8.
What is the latest version of Windows?
a)
XP
b)
7
c)
8
d)
10
9.
Which version of Windows do we use at NMS?
a)
XP
b)
7
c)
8
d)
10
10.
Desktop computer
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
11.
Internet browser
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
12.
Operating System
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
13.
Monitor
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
14.
Google Docs
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
15.
Flash drive
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
16.
Mouse
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
17.
Keyboard
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
18.
Graphical User Interface
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
19.
Headphones
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
20.
Printing your work
a)
Input
b)
Distribution
c)
Output
d)
Storage
21.
Changing the color on a picture
a)
Input
b)
Processing
c)
Output
d)
Distribution
22.
Typing on a keyboard
a)
Storage
b)
Distribution
c)
Output
d)
Input
23.
Saving a picture to the hard drive
a)
Input
b)
Storage
c)
Distribution
d)
Output
24.
Listening to music through headphones
a)
Output
b)
Storage
c)
Distribution
d)
Input
25.
Posting a picture on SnapChat
a)
Storage
b)
Input
c)
Distribution
d)
Processing
26.
Scanning a picture
a)
Input
b)
Output
c)
Storage
d)
Distribution
27.
Recording a voice with a microphone
a)
Input
b)
Storage
c)
Distribition
d)
Ouput
28.
Sending an email
a)
Distribution
b)
Storage
c)
Input
d)
Output
29.
Using a calculator to add numbers
a)
Processing
b)
Input
c)
Output
d)
Storage
30.
Creating a website
a)
Distribution
b)
Input
c)
Output
d)
Processing
31.
Underlining and bolding the title in a Google Doc
a)
Input
b)
Processing
c)
Output
d)
Storage
32.
An________________ is the most
important software that runs on
a computer.
important software that runs on
a computer.
a)
Operating System
b)
Peripheral
c)
Interface
d)
Application
33.
A __________ is a small circuit board that controls all the work a computer does.
a)
Microprocessor
b)
Peripheral
c)
Operating System
d)
Application
34.
The microprocessor is the ________ of the computer.
a)
Brains
b)
Software
c)
Application
d)
Peripheral
35.
A _______ is a device that works with a computer. An example of this is a printer.
a)
Peripheral
b)
Processor
c)
Application
d)
System
36.
The ______________ controls how computers communicate with the hardware.
a)
Operating System
b)
Peripheral
c)
Hardware
d)
Malware
37.
An _______ allows you to complete a specific
task.
task.
a)
Application
b)
Peripheral
c)
Microprocessor
d)
Printer
38.
____________ also allow you to complete specific tasks, but run over the internet inside a web browser.
a)
Online Applications
b)
Peripherals
c)
Microprocessors
d)
Printers
39.
Allows multiple user accounts to exist on a single computer. Switches to another user account on the computer without closing your open programs and Windows processes.
a)
Switch User
b)
Log Off
c)
Shut Down
d)
Sleep
40.
Switches to another user account on the computer after closing all of your open programs and Windows processes. Clears personal settings from memory. Puts computer in a neutral state, waiting for another user to log on.
a)
Switch User
b)
Log Off
c)
Shut Down
d)
Sleep
41.
Prevents another user from accessing the computer. Keeps you logged in, but locks others out.
a)
Lock
b)
Sleep
c)
Shut Down
d)
Log Off
42.
Closes all programs, shuts down Windows, and starts Windows again. Necessary for many common tasks, including installing new software and performing Windows Updates.
a)
Restart
b)
Shut Down
c)
Sleep
d)
Log Off
43.
Puts the computer into low-power mode. Keeps all running programs and open windows in memory for super-quick restart. Comes back to life almost instantly.
a)
Sleep
b)
Switch User
c)
Restart
d)
Shut Down
44.
All open programs close. Shuts down your operating system. Typical long boot-up process when restarted.
a)
Shut Down
b)
Restart
c)
Log Off
d)
Switch User
45.
A ____________ lets you use your mouse to click (pictures or graphics), buttons, and menus.
a)
Graphical User Interface
b)
Operating System
c)
Online Application
d)
Application
46.
a)
Shows where mouse is located
b)
Appears where you can enter words or numbers, or select text
c)
Indicates that the user should wait patiently
d)
Indicates a resizing handle or window border
47.
a)
Shows where mouse is located
b)
Appears where you can enter words or numbers, or select text
c)
Indicates that the user should wait patiently
d)
Indicates a resizing handle or window border
48.
a)
Shows where mouse is located
b)
Appears where you can enter words or numbers, or select text
c)
Indicates that the user should wait patiently
d)
Indicates a resizing handle or window border
49.
a)
Shows where mouse is located
b)
Appears where you can enter words or numbers, or select text
c)
Indicates that the user should wait patiently
d)
Indicates a resizing handle or window border
50.
a)
Indicates an object can be moved
b)
Selects a column or row in a table
c)
Appears when user points to a hyperlink—will open a website, another window, or application
d)
Appears when using a handwriting pen
51.
a)
Indicates an object can be moved
b)
Selects a column or row in a table
c)
Appears when user points to a hyperlink—will open a website, another window, or application
d)
Appears when using a handwriting pen
52.
a)
Appears when using a handwriting pen
b)
Selects a column or row in a table
c)
Appears when user points to a hyperlink—will open a website, another window, or application
d)
Shows where mouse is located
53.
a)
Shows where mouse is located
b)
Selects a column or row in a table
c)
Appears when user points to a hyperlink—will open a website, another window, or application
d)
Appears when using a handwriting pen
54.
The main screen of the Windows User Interface is called the:
a)
Screen Saver
b)
Desktop
c)
Start Menu
d)
Taskbar
55.
Minimizing a window does the following:
a)
Makes the window fill your entire screen
b)
Makes the window go back to previous size
c)
Closes the application
d)
Hides the window
56.
Maximizing a window does the following:
a)
Makes the window go back to previous size
b)
Makes the window fill your entire screen
c)
Hides the window
57.
Maximizing a window does the following:
a)
Makes the window go back to previous size
b)
Makes the window fill your entire screen
c)
Hides the window
d)
Closes the application
58.
The band at the bottom of your screen that has icons and the start menu is called the:
a)
Taskbar
b)
Desktop
c)
File
d)
Folder
59.
To find an application that does not have an icon on the desktop, but is installed in your computer, you would:
a)
Click on the task bar
b)
Click on the start menu and search or look through the list of programs
c)
Go online and search for the program
d)
Right click on the desktop and search for the program
60.
Which action will typically bring up a pop up menu for the item that you clicked on?
a)
Left clicking with your mouse
b)
Right clicking with your mouse
c)
Click and drag with your mouse
61.
You want to fill the entire left side of your screen with a window. Which action would be the fastest way to do this?
a)
Use the resizing handles to change the size of the window until it fills the screen
b)
Click and drag with your mouse until the mouse arrow hits the side of the screen
c)
Click and drag with your mouse until the mouse arrow hits the top of the screen
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