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Computer Fundamentals - Study Quiz

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are 3 common troubleshooting actions?

a)

Check the cables

b)

Ensure there is no water near the power source

c)

Make sure there are no programs open and running that are not being used

d)

Check to see how much hard drive space there is

2.

Which cable connections can be used to connect external displays to a computer?

a)

HDMI

b)

VGA

c)

DVI

d)

HTTP

3.

An IP address is a unique ________ for a device connected to the Internet

a)

Identifier

b)

File

c)

Back door

d)

Setting

4.

Which best defines cloud computing?

a)

A portion of the Internet

b)

Services, applications, or storage accessed via the Internet

c)

Using a cloud to display the weather

d)

A business propagated using the Internet

5.

What are the 4 things that a Multimedia Messaging Service is able to send?

a)

Text

b)

Video

c)

Audio

d)

Pictures

e)

Email

6.

which is the most common wired connection to the Internet?

a)

Ethernet

b)

Telephone

c)

CJ-11

d)

Fireware

7.

Which type of device is lightweight, portable and an all-in-one unit?

a)

Notebook

b)

Desktop

c)

Operating System

d)

Hardware

8.

Hardware firewalls are more common in which environments?

a)

Schools

b)

Homes

c)

Personal Use

d)

Businesses

9.

Which cable is most commonly used to connect an all-in-one webcam and microphone?

a)

HDMI

b)

Ethernet

c)

USB

d)

VGA

10.

Which online storage app is fully integrated with Windows operating system?

a)

Google Drive

b)

Microsoft Cloud

c)

Windows Drive

d)

OneDrive

11.

Which are ways virus software can affect a computer system?

a)

Gather personal information and transfer it

b)

Erase or corrupt data

c)

Fry the motherboard

d)

Implicate a DoS attack

12.

Which best defines what multimedia apps do?

a)

Displaying data

b)

Organize items and place them into folders

c)

Locate local sushi restaurants

d)

Calculate averages and medians

13.

Which best defines an offsite backup?

a)

A copy of system data at a specific point in time

b)

A copy of system data at a specific location

c)

When a system data is backed up at a specific point in time in the cloud

d)

When a system data is backed up in a different physical location than the original data

14.

Which is used to make sure a user can surf the Internet without the browser remembering cookies, keeping a browser history or storing anything in the cache?

a)

Antivirus software

b)

Sleep mode

c)

A private window

d)

A screen saver

15.

In Windows machines, which dialog box is used to view and manage drivers?

a)

Change drivers

b)

Manage Services

c)

Power Options

d)

Device Manager

16.

Select YES if the following statements is true, otherwise select NO:

The most universal method of connecting a printer to a computer is by using a USB cable.

a)

YES

b)

NO

17.

Which is one possible disadvantage of using wireless networks versus a wired network?

a)

Less maneuverability

b)

More hardware

c)

More cost

d)

Less security

18.

What are 3 basic power options on a Windows 8 machine?

a)

Reboot

b)

Shut down

c)

Restart

d)

Sleep

19.

Which is a way to rename a folder on a computer?

a)

Use the Ctrl + Alt + N keyboard shortcut on a computer

b)

Click the Control Panel

c)

Use the Ctrl + Alt + F keyboard shortcut

d)

Right-click on the folder and click rename

20.

When dealing with cell phone plans, which are three main aspects of a plan?

a)

Complete access to all branches

b)

Types of service offered

c)

Amount of data allotted

d)

Number of available talk minutes and texts

21.

What are 2 main operating systems for smartphones?

a)

iOS

b)

Android

c)

Linuz

d)

Ubuntu

22.

Which type pf OS is usually permanent software installed in read-only memory by a manufacturer?

a)

Linux

b)

Android

c)

Firmware

d)

Ubuntu

23.

A carrier is a company which provides access to the __________ waves that make up a cell network.

a)

Radio

b)

Traffic

c)

Micro

d)

Sound

24.

Which type of online apps are used by businesses for project management, communication, marketing and social media?

a)

CRM

b)

Storage

c)

Office

d)

Social

25.

Which option will prevent all forms of sharing for a file or folder on a PC?

a)

Stop sharing

b)

Prevent sharing

c)

Lock

d)

File lock

26.

Which is an example of nonvolatile memory?

a)

Hard drive

b)

Router

c)

RAM

d)

Driver

27.

Which are 3 important elements of a good voicemail greeting?

a)

Good tone

b)

Consice

c)

Slang terms

d)

Clear

28.

Which are cloud service account attributes?

a)

Payment is always required

b)

Registration is not always required

c)

Require registration

d)

Payment is required for advanced features

e)

Most are free to start up

29.

A modem can be installed inside a computer.

a)

YES

b)

NO

30.

Which are the advantages of using a touchscreen device?

a)

Lass hardware

b)

faster and more precise responses

c)

Direct interaction

d)

Low accuracy

31.

Which item should be in the Internet address bar before the user can safely enter any personal data?

a)

Https

b)

Html

c)

Secure/

d)

Http

32.

Usernames uniquely identify ___________ users on a computer or network.

a)

Multiple

b)

Individual

c)

Groups of

d)

Paired

33.

Which best defines social engineering?

a)

A hacking technique used to hijack a computer and lock out the rightful user

b)

A hacking technique used to mine data and personal information

c)

A hacking technique used to acquire personal or sensitive data that relies on personal interaction and human trust

d)

A hacking technology often relying on emails

34.

Most external speakers are connected via USB or a _____________ inch audio jack.

a)

1/16th

b)

3/4th

c)

1/8th

d)

1/4th

35.

Which is a cause for a media disruption?

a)

Outdated definitions

b)

Outdated plugins

c)

Flash reliance

d)

JavaScript not installed

36.

Which are file extensions used in various applications and programs?

a)

.mp4

b)

.jpg

c)

.exe

d)

.xls

e)

.zip

37.

A GUI, or graphical user interface, uses virtual markers and icons for user_____________.

a)

Installation

b)

Sharing

c)

Interaction

d)

Customization

38.

Which are 3 options a user can change on a Windows machine from the display options?

a)

Calibrate color

b)

Switch screen background

c)

Adjust brightness

d)

Adjust resolution

39.

A router is a device used to transfer data packets from 1 computer to another.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Although a tablet can connect to a cellular network, it can also be used as a phone.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

What are 2 applications that can restore iPhone backups?

a)

iCloud

b)

OneDrive

c)

Notebook

d)

iTunes

42.

How do you save an object to OneDrive?

a)

Right-click>Save to OneDrive

b)

Forward Click>Control Panel>Save to OneDrive

c)

File>Save&Send>Save to Web>Sign in>OneDrive account>OK>Folder on OnDrive>Save As>Type Name>click Save

43.

This is how you create a restore point & name it:

Start>Control Panel>Systems>Security>System Protection>Create

a)

True

b)

False

44.

How do you add a password to an account?

a)

Start>Control Panel>User Accounts

b)

Start>System Finder>User Preferences

c)

Right-click>Control Panel>User Systems>Preferences