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Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of these are all examples of computer software?
a)
Monitor, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Speakers
b)
PowerPoint, Google Chrome, Excel, Windows 8
c)
Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers
d)
Fabric, Cotton, Polyester
2.
Which of these are all examples of computer hardware?
a)
Wood, Metal, Plastic
b)
Monitor, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Speakers
c)
PowerPoint, Google Chrome, Excel, Windows 8
d)
Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers
3.
Which of these best describes computer hardware?
a)
Something that last a long time
b)
The physical components of a computer, such as a keyboard or monitor
c)
Instructions that tells a computer what to do, such as a program
d)
Something that is hard
4.
Which of these best describes computer software?
a)
Something that last a short time
b)
Something that is soft
c)
Instructions that tells a computer what to do, such as a program
d)
The physical components of a computer, such as a keyboard or monitor
5.
What does text alignment mean?
a)
When all the components of the computer are running
b)
Formatting text lines or paragraphs so that the text is placed either left, right or in the centre
c)
When a program code matches the software
d)
When the instructions that tells a computer instruct a program to line up
6.
What does the 'crop tool' do?
a)
Allows us to copy and paste and image from one program to another
b)
Adjusts the colour properties of a computer image
c)
Reduces the size of a computer file by compression
d)
Removes unwanted parts of an image by clipping off the edges
7.
What is a computer system?
a)
The combination of hardware and software that enables information to be input, processed and output in a suitable format
b)
The combination of hardware and software that enables information first to be processed, then input and then output in a suitable format
c)
The combination of hardware and software that enables information first to be output in a suitable format, then processed and then input into a computer.
8.
What is desktop publishing?
a)
Used to make presentations
b)
Used to make letters.
c)
Application software that allows text and graphics to be combined such as Magazines, Flyers and Brochures
9.
What is a document template used for?
a)
A single item of data used to create files
b)
The technical information used to create emails
c)
Something that saves us time by not repeatedly making the same thing in a document over and over
d)
Saving your work
10.
Which of the following will REMOVE AN IMAGE so that it can be pasted somewhere else
a)
Ctrl C + Ctrl V
b)
Ctrl X + Ctrl V
c)
Ctrl V + Ctrl C
d)
Ctrl R + Ctrl V
11.
What's the quickest way of saving your work?
a)
Pressing "Ctrl S"
b)
Pressing "Ctrl P"
c)
Pressing "Ctrl V"
d)
Pressing "Ctrl F"
12.
Which keyboard shortcut allows you to select all the text or images in a document?
a)
Ctrl + S
b)
Ctrl + I
c)
Ctrl + A
d)
Ctrl + T
13.
What's the best way of preventing data from being lost?
a)
Save the file in a different format
b)
Put a password on every file you make
c)
Back it up by regularly making a copy
d)
Only use your computer when it's protected in bubble-wrap
14.
Which software is best for processing questionnaire results for research? This can be used to create graphs and charts.
a)
Excel
b)
Word
c)
PowerPoint
d)
Calculator Tool
15.
If you were writing a letter, which type of software would be best to use?
a)
Database
b)
Desktop Publishing
c)
Word Processor
d)
Notepad
16.
Which is an example of an operating system?
a)
Windows 7
b)
iTunes
c)
Google Chrome
d)
Microsoft Word
17.
Choose an advantages of using email
a)
You will never get viruses through them
b)
You always know who sent it
c)
You can send attachments
18.
What does ICT stand for?
a)
International Computer Training
b)
Intelligence Computing Tester
c)
Information Communications Technology
d)
Information Curriculum Technology
19.
Name the keyboard shortcut for making text bold
a)
Ctrl T
b)
Ctrl B
c)
Ctrl U
d)
Ctrl I
20.
Name the keyboard shortcut for underlining text
a)
Ctrl T
b)
Ctrl B
c)
Ctrl U
d)
Ctrl I
21.
Name the keyboard shortcut for making text italic (so it's slanted)
a)
Ctrl T
b)
Ctrl B
c)
Ctrl U
d)
Ctrl I
22.
Name the keyboard shortcut for pasting an image
a)
Ctrl X
b)
Ctrl C
c)
Ctrl P
d)
Ctrl V
23.
Name the keyboard shortcut to copy a file
a)
Ctrl X
b)
Ctrl C
c)
Ctrl P
d)
Ctrl V
24.
Name the keyboard shortcut for printing a document
a)
Ctrl X
b)
Ctrl C
c)
Ctrl P
d)
Ctrl V
25.
What is a keyboard, mouse, touch screen and a scanner all examples of?
a)
Software
b)
Processor
c)
Output Device
d)
Input Device
26.
What is a monitor, speaker and a printer examples of?
a)
Software
b)
Processor
c)
Output Device
d)
Input Device
27.
Which is the biggest file size?
a)
96 Bytes (96B)
b)
56 KiloBytes (56KB)
c)
28 MegaBytes (28MB)
d)
48 GigaBytes (48GB)
28.
Which is the smallest file size?
a)
96 Bytes (96B)
b)
56 KiloBytes (56KB)
c)
28 MegaBytes (28MB)
d)
48 GigaBytes (48GB)
29.
A touchscreen on a iPad is an example of ….
a)
an input device
b)
both an input and output device
c)
an output device
30.
A mouse is an example of ….
a)
an input device
b)
an input and output device
c)
an output device
d)
software
31.
What is the correct order for the process of a computer?
a)
Output->Input->Processing
b)
Output->Processing->Input
c)
Processing->Input->Output
d)
Input->Processing->Output
32.
What type of memory is uneditable?
a)
Random Access Memory
b)
Read Only Memory (ROM)
c)
USB Memory Stick
33.
What describes an output device?
a)
A piece of hardware, often connected to a computer directly or through a local area network (LAN).
b)
A piece of hardware that obeys a computer command to do something in the real world.
c)
All computers need a set of instructions to follow
34.
What of the following are output device examples?
a)
Hard drive, memory stick and digital camera
b)
Keyboard, mouse, touch screen
c)
Monitor, Printer and speakers
35.
What best describes an input device?
a)
All computers need a set of instructions to follow
b)
A piece of hardware, often connected to a computer directly or through a local area network (LAN).
c)
Any piece of hardware which is used to enter data or content into a computer system.
36.
What of the following examples are input devices?
a)
Monitor, Printer Speakers
b)
Mouse, keyboard, Scanner
c)
CD RW, Memory stick, SD Card
37.
What best decribes a storage device?
a)
All computers need a set of instructions to follow
b)
Any piece of hardware which is used to enter data or content into a computer system.
c)
Any device which is used to store data
38.
Which of the following are storage devices?
a)
Mouse, Keyboard, Scanner
b)
Hard disk, CD, DVD, Flash Memory stick
c)
Monitor, printer, speakers
39.
Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer are types of what?
a)
Search Engines
b)
Web Browsers
c)
Microsoft Office programmes
40.
What is a computer virus?
a)
Something that increases the capacity of the computer.
b)
A cold the computer can catch.
c)
A piece of program code that, like a biological virus, makes copies of itself by attaching itself to another program.
d)
Something that changes a computer
41.
Jenny needs to include her name at the top of every page in her word processed document. Which of these will let her do this most easily?
a)
Adjusting the font style
b)
Inserting a header
c)
Inserting a text box
d)
Setting the tab
42.
Your class has been asked to record all the cars, van and lorries using one particular road, and to display the results as a bar chart. Which software application should you use to record your findings?
a)
A desktop publisher
b)
A word processor
c)
A spreadsheet
43.
Which of the following is the only output device?
a)
Keyboard
b)
Mouse
c)
Motion Sensor
d)
Speakers
44.
You've been asked to design a security system. Which one of the following INPUTS data to the system?
a)
Speakers
b)
Flashing Light
c)
Motion Sensor
d)
Buzzer
45.
Students have their details recorded on computer by the school office. Which of the following would be the most efficient way to contact parents in an EMERGENCY?
a)
Use the database to mail merge a letter to parents
b)
Get the address from the database and use a word processor to type a letter to parents
c)
Get the phone number from the database and telephone the parents
d)
Get the email address from the database and send it to the parents.
46.
Sandra has a PC in her bedroom but her parents will not allow her to use it to access the internet. Which one of the following is NOT likely to be a cause of their concern?
a)
Sandra might visit chatrooms unsupervised
b)
Sandra might spend all her time playing online games
c)
Sandra might use BBC Bitesize to help with homework tasks
d)
Sandra might spend too long in her room, on her own.
47.
Paul needs to send an email to Laura but also needs to copy someone else into the email. Which email feature should he use to copy someone into an email?
a)
To:
b)
Cc
c)
Bcc
d)
Subject:
48.
In a letter written in Word, what would be the quickest way to position text on the right side of the page.
a)
Columns
b)
Tabs
c)
A table
d)
Right align
49.
You've drawn a design in a poster. You need two of the same, which of the following is the quickest way of doing this?
a)
Cut and paste the design
b)
Use the drawing tool to create the second design
c)
Start the design again
d)
Copy and paste the first design
50.
You have a hard copy of your homework that you hand-wrote , however you need a soft copy so you can email it to your teacher. Which input device is essential for you to use?
a)
Microphone
b)
Scanner
c)
Touch Screen
d)
Digital Camera
51.
Which of the following could be used to make text stand out?
a)
Make text bold
b)
Header and footers
c)
Image Inserted
d)
Align text
52.
Which piece of software would you choose to create graphs and charts?
a)
Microsoft Word
b)
Microsoft Excel
c)
Microsoft Access
d)
Microsoft PowerPoint
53.
Which piece of software would you choose to create a letter?
a)
Microsoft Word
b)
Microsoft Excel
c)
Microsoft Access
d)
Microsoft PowerPoint
54.
Which piece of software would you choose to create dragon's den style presentation?
a)
Microsoft Word
b)
Microsoft Excel
c)
Microsoft Access
d)
Microsoft PowerPoint
55.
Which piece of software would you choose to create a brochure?
a)
Microsoft Word
b)
Microsoft Publisher
c)
Microsoft Access
d)
Microsoft PowerPoint
56.
What is an input device?
a)
Any piece of computer hardware that is used to communicate the results of data that has been processed by a computer system
b)
Any piece of computer hardware used to provide data to a computer system
c)
A piece of computer equipment on which data can be stored
57.
What is an example of an input device?
a)
A microphone
b)
A speaker
c)
A monitor
58.
What is an output device?
a)
Any piece of computer hardware used to provide data to a computer system
b)
A piece of computer equipment on which data can be stored
c)
Any piece of computer hardware that is used to communicate the results of data that has been processed by a computer system
59.
What is an example of an output device?
a)
A keyboard
b)
A mouse
c)
A monitor
60.
What is a storage device?
a)
A piece of computer equipment on which data can be stored
b)
Any piece of computer hardware that is used to communicate the results of data that has been processed by a computer system
c)
Any piece of computer hardware used to provide data to a computer system
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