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ICT Lessons 1-4

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which term describes the collection of physical equipment within a computer system?

a)

Data

b)

Software

c)

Hardware

d)

User

2.

Which step is part of the computing cycle?

a)

Data

b)

Import

c)

Storage

d)

Software

3.

Which computer type is the most expensive?

a)

Notebook Computer

b)

Microcomputer

c)

Mainframe Computer

d)

Supercomputer

4.

Which activity is a common use for computers in the workplace?

a)

Watching live television

b)

Storing employee and customer information

c)

Video Gaming

d)

Completing Homework

5.

Which type of computer is commonly used to quickly process multiple transactions?

a)

Mainframe Computer

b)

Microcomputer

c)

Microprocessor

d)

Supercomputer

6.

Which step is NOT part of the computing cycle?

a)

Storage

b)

Processing

c)

Input

d)

Data

7.

Which of the following is NOT a peripheral?

a)

Tablet

b)

Monitor

c)

Printer

d)

Mouse

8.

Which step is part of the computing cycle?

a)

Software

b)

Data

c)

Import

d)

Output

9.

In which decade were the earliest computing devices developed?

a)

1970s

b)

1930s

c)

1940s

d)

1950s

10.

Richard works for the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) in the data collection department. What kind of computer is the USDOL most likely using?

a)

Microcomputer

b)

Supercomputer

c)

Microprocessor

d)

Mainframe Computer

11.

Which type of computer is commonly used in homes?

a)

Microcomputer

b)

Supercomputer

c)

Microprocessor

d)

Mainframe Computer

12.

Which type of computer is often carried in a backpack, briefcase, or purse?

a)

Mainframe

b)

Microcomputer

c)

Macro Computer

d)

Tablet

13.

Which of the following is a part of a computer system?

a)

Cables

b)

Input

c)

Storage

d)

Data

14.

Which is one of the reasons people did not have home computers before the 1970s?

a)

Most people thought computers were a passing fad and would go away

b)

Most computers were too large and expensive for home use

c)

People didn't want to learn about computers

d)

There were no reasons to have a home computer

15.

Rosalie wants to help her boss find the right computer for a new employee. What type of computer is she most likely to suggest?

a)

Microcomputer

b)

Server

c)

Tablet

d)

Mainframe

16.

Which type of software license must be purchased by a user?

a)

Application License

b)

Commercial License

c)

Open-Source License

d)

Operating System License

17.

Which of the following is a desktop operating system?

a)

Mac OS

b)

Apple ios

c)

Google Android

d)

Windows Phone

18.

What mobile operating system comes pre-loaded with an online store called The App Store?

a)

Mac OS

b)

Apple iOS

c)

Google Android

d)

Microsoft Windows

19.

An example of a commonly used web browser is:

a)

Google Chrome

b)

OpenOffice Calc.

c)

Microsoft Outlook

d)

Microsoft Windows

20.

Which file name extension is associated with webpages?

a)

.txt

b)

.mp3

c)

.docx

d)

.html

21.

Which of the following is an example of a good file name?

a)

essay.doc

b)

FIRSTQUARTER!!!.xlsx

c)

vacationSummer2015.pptx

d)

my$diary.txt

22.

What desktop operation system is most likely to get infected with a computer virus?

a)

Linux

b)

Mac OS

c)

Windows Phone

d)

Microsoft Windows

23.

Which of the following is a guideline for properly naming files and folders?

a)

Use short and simple file names

b)

Use all capital letters for folder names

c)

Use a numbering scheme instead of words

d)

Use special characters or symbols instead of spaces

24.

Which of the following is an example of an open-source operating system?

a)

Linux

b)

Windows 10

c)

Mac OS

d)

Chrome

25.

Which of the following provides a simple point-and-click user interface?

a)

System Software

b)

Open-source Software

c)

Command-line interface

d)

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

26.

The main circuit board of your computer

a)

Case

b)

Motherboard

c)

RAM

d)

Hard Drive

27.

This computer part houses all of the system unit's internal components

a)

Motherboard

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Case

d)

RAM

28.

This computer part is plugged directly into the motherboard's expansion slots

a)

Expansion Cord

b)

Flash Drive

c)

DVD

d)

CPU

29.

This computer part stores all of the software programs being run by the CPU at a given time

a)

Power Supply

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Motherboard

d)

RAM

30.

This computer part is responsible for powering every component inside of the system unit

a)

Power Supply

b)

Hard Drive

c)

CPU

d)

Motherboard

31.

This computer part is the "brain" of the computer

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Drive

c)

CPU

d)

Motherboard

32.

This computer part stores all of the software and data that are not being used currently by the CPU

a)

Hard Drive

b)

CPU

c)

Motherboard

d)

RAM

33.

This computer part keeps the CPU cool

a)

Hard Drive

b)

Case

c)

Heat sink/fan

d)

Power Supply

34.

This device enables user to input text and numbers into a computer

a)

Scanner

b)

Mouse

c)

Keyboard

d)

Gamepad

35.

This device enables users to click, highlight, and drag graphical representations (icons) of resources on a computer

a)

Keyboard

b)

Scanner

c)

Microphone

d)

Mouse

36.

This device enables the user to copy and save printed images and documents as digital files

a)

Scanner

b)

Digital Camera

c)

Mouse

d)

Microphone

37.

This device enables the user to transfer digital images to a computer

a)

Keyboard

b)

Mouse

c)

Digital Camera

d)

Scanner

38.

This device enables users to transfer audio to a computer as digital files

a)

Microphone

b)

Digital Camera

c)

Flash Drive

d)

Mouse

39.

This computer device enables users to control movement on the screen when playing a video game

a)

Stylus

b)

Keyboard

c)

Game Controller

d)

Mouse

40.

This device enables users to write directly on a touch screen

a)

Gamepad

b)

Mouse

c)

Keyboard

d)

Stylus

41.

This device enables users to scan and read information from a printed source

a)

Barcode Reader

b)

GPS Device

c)

Sylus

d)

Scanner

42.

This device enables users to verify a person's identity

a)

Barcode Reader

b)

Fingerprint Scanner

c)

Scanner

d)

Keyboard

43.

This device determines the global position of the device

a)

Keyboard

b)

Scanner

c)

Game Controller

d)

GPS Device

44.

This output device displays the text or graphics processed by the computer

a)

Speakers

b)

Projector

c)

Printer

d)

Monitor

45.

This output device displays text or graphics processed by the computer by projecting content onto a large screen or wall

a)

Projector

b)

Monitor

c)

Printer

d)

Speakers

46.

This output device places digital content on paper

a)

Monitor

b)

Printer

c)

Speaker

d)

Projector

47.

This output device plays audio

a)

Monitor

b)

Speakers

c)

Printer

d)

Projector

48.

A small, portable storage device that connects to a computer

a)

Flash Drive

b)

Flash Memory Card

c)

Hard Drive

d)

CD or DVD

49.

The main storage device of the computer

a)

Flash Drive

b)

Hard Drive

c)

CD or DVD

d)

Flash Memory Card

50.

A flat, round portable storage device that requires specialized optical drives to read and save data

a)

Hard Drive

b)

Flash Drive

c)

CD or DVD

d)

Flash Memory Card

51.

A small, portable storage device that is inserted into small input/output devices

a)

Hard Drive

b)

CD/DVD

c)

Flash Drive

d)

Flash Memory Card

52.

Which network device sends data to every device that is connected to it?

a)

Hub

b)

Router

c)

Switch

d)

Modem

53.

Which network topology is connected by a single device?

a)

Bus

b)

Star

c)

Ring

d)

Mesh

54.

Which fo the following describes a local area network (LAN)?

a)

The protocol used for sending outgoing e-mail

b)

Computers connected within a small geographic area

c)

A network connection within a large city or multiple small cities

d)

Used to share information with external businesses or individuals

55.

How many layers are there in the OSI reference model?

a)

7

b)

4

c)

5

d)

9

56.

What is an intranet?

a)

The global network used to transfer data all over the world

b)

A network used to share information with external businesses or individuals

c)

A group of computers connected within a small geographic area

d)

A network used exclusively by internal employees of a company

57.

Which protocol is used to connect to the Internet?

a)

POP

b)

IMAP

c)

SMTP

d)

TCP/IP

58.

What is formed wwhen Bluetooth devices are paired with one another?

a)

LAN (local area network)

b)

WAN (wide area network)

c)

PAN (personal area network)

d)

MAN (metropolitan area network)

59.

Which is the largest type of network?

a)

Home Network

b)

LAN (local area network)

c)

WAN (wide area network)

d)

MAN (metropolitan area network)

60.

Which network model is the least secure?

a)

Client/server network

b)

LAN (local area network)

c)

Per-to-peer (P2P) network

d)

Mainframe/terminal network

61.

Which device is used to connec LANs to each other?

a)

Routers

b)

Hubs

c)

Access Points

d)

Gateways