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WorksheetsDIAGNOSTIC EXAM - IT
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 27mins
What was that first computer called?
Mark 1
Commodore 1
The Acorn
MacBook
RAM is....
where information is stored
is the working memory of a computer
the backbone of the computer
what executes the commands from the hardware or software
Routers are used to do what?
Connects to a modem to spread the internet signal
connects all hardware components together
allows you to listen to audio
allows users to access the internet
A modem is a device that
stores files on a computer
executes the commands of the user
sends graphical information to the screen
allows the user to access the internet
This machine was never built because it cost too much and it was too costly to build
Mark 1
The Dream Machine
The Acorn
Apple1
Hardware is
the physical components of the computer
the games and programs we use on the computer
the product we create on the computer
the computer
Software is
the physical components of a computer
the programs run on a computer
how to get internet on the computer
the computer
Instructions or information given to a computer
Input
Output
Storage
Process
The results given by a computer
input
output
processing
storage
Motherboard
the brain of the computer, processes all data
connects all components
stores all data permanently
cools the CPU
CPU
supplies power to the components
the heart of the computer, connects all the components
connects the hard drive to the motherboard
the brain of the computer, executes all the programs
hard drive
plays dvds
storage for all software and files on the computer
allows the computer to "think"
cools the CPU
heat sink
stores all software and files
helps lower the temperature of the CPU by distributing heat on its fins
supplies power to the CPU
helps lower the temperature of the CPU with its fan blades
SATA cable
connects the hard drive to the motherboard
connects the power supply to the motherboard
connects the CPU fan to the heat sink
connects the hard drive to the CPU
ATX cable
10 pin cable that connects the CPU fan to the CPU
24 pin cable that supplies electrical current from the power supply to each of the components on the motherboard
12 pin cable that connects the hard drive to the motherboard
24 pin cable that provides electricity to the power supply
RAM
permanently stores data like software and user files on a computer
is the brain of the computer, executing all programs
temporarily stores data allowing which increases the computer's processing power
temporarily stores data if you hard drive runs out of space
Examples of Input devices. Select all that apply
keyboard
monitor
touch screen
camera
microphone
Output devices. Check all that apply
Monitor
Mouse
Headphones
Touch Screen
Speakers
operating system
communicates with hardware and other installed software on the most basic level, allowing the computer to function and the software to run.
Electronic component, device in an electronic system used to affect electrons, usually industrial products.
all of the components in a computer
the power button
Which of the following is NOT a function performed by a computer?
Processing information
Providing results as new information
Thinking like a human
A program is:
A series of instructions written in English that tells the computer what to do
A series of instructions written in a special language that directs the computer to perform certain tasks
A series of instructions written in BASIC that tells the computer how to think
Which of the following machines did ancient civilization use to perform calculations?
The Roman numerator
The abacus
The adding machine
The instructions that tell the computer what to do:
Hardware
Input
Software
Ooutput
You can touch software
True
False
Which of the following is true of locally-installed software?
It is streamed to your device whenever you use it.
It is hosted in the cloud.
It is installed and runs directly on your device.
It is automatically updated.
The file extension for Excel:
.pptx
.docx
.xlsx
none of the above
The "boxes" in Microsoft Excel are called...
Griddies
Boxes
Cells
Spreadsheets
In Excel, the heading "boxes" going from left to right are called...
Rows
Columns
Letters
Headers
Word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software are examples of what?
Collaboration software
Productivity software
Utility software
Operating System add-ins
In Excel, the heading "boxes" going from top to bottom are called...
Rows
Columns
Numbers
Headers
In which Microsoft Office product can you work with animations?
Excel
Word
Outlook
PowerPoint
In which core Office product can you use the Find and Replace function?
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
