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Computing Fundamentals 6

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

Which of the following pieces of information are displayed in the properties window of a file? (Choose three)

a)

Size

b)

Location

c)

Date Created

d)

Author

e)

User credentials

2.

What is a correct example of a Windows explorer path?

a)

C;-OneDrive - Divers-Mouse

b)

C://Documents/Psychology/PreAssignment

c)

C:\Windows\JBFiles\signatures

d)

//C:\Downloads\

3.

Today, it is often recommended to use a new and unique password when signing up for a new application. What is the best way to manage multiple passwords?

a)

Use a single password for all logins for easy memorization

b)

Create passwords that are easy to remember (e.g., mother's name) and don't share them

c)

Use a password manager to encrypt and store passwords online

d)

Wire them inside an unused notebook and secretly store them

4.

Which form of network provides the greatest reliability and speed?

a)

Wireless network

b)

Wired network

c)

Wi-Fi network

d)

Cellular network

5.

True or False: Online backups are only accessible via the Internet.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What is one disadvantage of keeping your backups on a local desktop computer only?

a)

Should the computer crash, the backups must be retried from storage devices

b)

It is normally slower than using cloud-based storage

c)

The backups cannot be encrypted

d)

The storage capacity is limited by the desktop

7.

While using a laptop, what two methods can be used to extend battery life? (Choose two)

a)

Close all background programs

b)

Increase the CPU usage

c)

Dim the device's screen

d)

Attach the laptop to an external hard drive

8.

True or False: Prior to sending a 40MB database file via email, it should be compressed

a)

True

b)

False

9.

In what way can identity theft may occur through social media?

a)

By accepting invitations from followers you do not know

b)

By watching a video in your newsfeed

c)

By spying on accounts from followers you do no know

d)

By reading an email requesting you to update your account information

10.

What can affect your Internet connection's bandwidth? (Choose two)

a)

Amount of memory

b)

Processor

c)

Cable modem

d)

Wireless router

11.

True or False: Allowing specific file types to be saved to the hard drive an searching email messages for viruses are two configurable options using the Windows 10 firewall.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Choose two reasons to back up your files. (Choose two)

a)

App update

b)

Virus infection

c)

Restoring to a new device

d)

Hard drive failure

13.

What is one reason to zip files?

a)

To perform routine backups of data and files

b)

To maintain the organization of a set of files or directories when sharing it with others

c)

To increase disk space

d)

To expand the size of files to be sent to others online

14.

What is the best solution to use if you need to share files between coworkers?

a)

Outlook

b)

Slack

c)

Flash drive

d)

Dropbox

15.

What two methods are best for sharing a 90MB computer file with a group of friends? (Choose two)

a)

Post the file to a group chat session

b)

Save the file to a shared network folder

c)

Upload the file to a cloud service and share access to that file with the group

d)

Attach the file to an email and send it to all the members in the group

16.

True or False: There are many definitions as to what the cloud is. One such definition is a network of remote servers connected via the Internet.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Which statement is true about Mac applications?

a)

They will work on any device running on an iOS operating system

b)

They will not work on computers running on a Windows operating system

c)

They will not work on computers running on an OS X operating system

d)

They are called apps not applications

18.

Which statement is false about the use of a web application compared to a desktop application?

a)

Web applications do not need to be installed

b)

Web applications require more network connectivity

c)

Web applications are confined to a physical location

d)

Web applications typically perform worse than desktop applications

e)

Web applications are accessible outside the office

19.

Which service is required to use text messaging on a mobile device?

a)

A Twitter or Instagram account

b)

A mobile text messaging plan

c)

A connection to the Internet

d)

A cellular account

20.

Which statement is true about firewalls?

a)

With a firewall in place, users will never need to worry about viruses and malware

b)

A firewall is a device that protect the hard drive from fire damage

c)

Firewalls use a set of rules to protect computers from harmful network traffic

d)

Firewalls are outdated and have largely been replaced by antivirus software