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Use of Computers & Internet

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 20hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How was data put into the Tabulating Machine?

a)

push buttons

b)

number dials

c)

punch cards

d)

mouse clicks

2.

Why did Herman Hollerith invent the Tabulating Machine?

a)

to help the government sort the U.S. mail

b)

to count the population in the U.S.

c)

to count the money used by U.S. banking

d)

none of the above

3.

While trying to construct the Difference Engine to perform math calculations, Charles Babbage imagined a more complex calculating machine called the Analytical Engine. Which of the following functions was the Analytical Engine capable of?

a)

computing many different calculations

b)

using input data and running operations in sequence using memory

c)

outputting data in printed form

d)

all of the above

4.

In the early 1800s, a "computer" was not a machine. It was a person who did math calculations.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What is the earliest computing device ever invented?

a)

calculator

b)

stopwatch

c)

abacus

d)

census

6.

Which of the following shows the correct order of inventions that helped the first computers make calculations?

a)

1st - Transistors, 2nd - Vacuum tubes, 3rd - Mechanical Relays

b)

1st - Vacuum tubes, 2nd - Mechanical Relays, 3rd - Transistors

c)

1st - Mechanical Relays, 2nd - Vacuum tubes, 3rd - Transistors

7.

How did transistors revolutionize the world of computers?

a)

Transistors were smaller than vacuum tubes so computers could be built smaller.

b)

Transistors could switch electrical circuits on and off millions of times per second, so computers were faster.

c)

Transistors required less power than vacuum tubes and could run for decades.

d)

all of these choices

8.

Which of the following was a limitation of the ENIAC?

a)

It could perform thousands of calculations per second.

b)

It used vacuum tubes which could burn out quickly.

c)

It was programmable.

d)

It was electronic.

9.

Why were vacuum tubes an important invention for early computing?

a)

They were programmable.

b)

They used electricity more efficiently.

c)

They could switch electrical circuits on and off without parts moving back and forth, which was faster and caused less wear and tear.

d)

They didn't use electricity so computations were faster.

10.

Which of the following was a limitation of the Harvard Mark I created by IBM?

a)

It used mechanical relays which were slow and could break down after repetitive use.

b)

It could only calculate addition and subtraction problems instead of complex problems.

c)

It calculated too quickly.

d)

It was too small for engineers to use for calculations.

11.

The first spreadsheet program of the 70s era was:

a)

Microsoft Excel

b)

Microsoft Calculator

c)

VisiCalc

d)

Google Sheets

12.

In 1980, IBM's cheapest computer was more affordable than Apple.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Released in 1976, the Apple I was Apple Computer's first product.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The Altair 8800 was:

a)

the first commercially successful personal computer

b)

released in 1975 at an affordable price

c)

a build-it-yourself kit

d)

all of the above

15.

You can stream video directly from the Internet to your television.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Which item below is a wearable?

a)

game console

b)

fitness tracker

c)

smartphone

d)

all of the above

17.

What is the operating system on an IBM computer?

a)

Mac OSX

b)

GUI

c)

Microsoft Windows

18.

What is NOT an example of computer software?

a)

PowerPoint

b)

Web Browser

c)

Motherboard

d)

Word Processor

19.

Which keys move the cursor to the beginning or end of the current line?

a)

Home and End

b)

Control and Option

c)

Shift and Command

d)

Caps Lock and Return

20.

An IBM computer is an all-in-one computer.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

The printer uses a liquid crystal display to print text.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

What do you use to control the pointer on a laptop?

a)

joystick

b)

trackpad

c)

mouse

d)

monitor

23.

Which key allows you to stop a function or action?

a)

Shift

b)

Control

c)

Delete

d)

Escape

24.

The buttons, ports, and slots are always on the back of the computer case.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

What would you use to capture pictures and videos in digital format?

a)

MP3 player

b)

digital camera

c)

microphone

d)

printer

26.

Which port will you plug a mouse into?

a)

USB

b)

Ethernet

c)

Serial

d)

Monitor

27.

What allows your computer to communicate over a network and access the Internet?

a)

expansion card

b)

video card

c)

network card

d)

power supply unit

28.

What is stored in the hard drive?

a)

documents

b)

software

c)

files

d)

All of them

29.

When measuring processor speed, a megahertz is much faster than a gigahertz.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Whenever you press a key, click the mouse, or start an application, you're sending instructions to which computer part?

a)

CPU/processor

b)

hard drive

c)

long-term storage

d)

expansion card

31.

What means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it?

a)

expansion slot

b)

networking card

c)

RAM

d)

long-term storage

32.

Phones, tablets, and MP3 players do not run on operating systems.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

What is the operating system created by Microsoft?

a)

Windows

b)

Linux

c)

OSX

d)

GUI

34.

Without a/an _____, a computer is useless

a)

mouse

b)

applications

c)

memory

d)

operating system

35.

What software can only be modified by the company that owns it?

a)

free

b)

open-source

c)

proprietary

d)

All of them

36.

What lets you see your mouse on the screen in order to click icons, buttons and menus?

a)

graphical user interface

b)

operating system

c)

Windows

d)

Linux

37.

What are the applications on your home computer called?

a)

apps

b)

mobile apps

c)

desktop apps

d)

All of them

38.

To avoid losing files if something happens to your computer, you should:

a)

buy computer insurance

b)

back up the files on your computer regularly

c)

buy a new computer

d)

take out the hard drive and save it

39.

Windows and Mac operating systems both have built in scans that can help protect your computer.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Using an antivirus program will protect your computer 100% from malicious software such as viruses.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Chromebooks will never get viruses.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Viruses, spyware, and Trojan horses are known as types of:

a)

applications

b)

malware

c)

media players

43.

Software that is designed to damage your computer or gain unauthorized access is known as:

a)

applications

b)

web browser

c)

malware

44.

The Internet uses:

a)

telephone wires

b)

TV cables

c)

Wi-Fi

d)

All of them

45.

A global network can only connect 1000 computers at a time.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

A web browser is not the Internet.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Where are websites stored on the Internet?

a)

web browser

b)

a library

c)

flash drive

d)

server

48.

You will need this to do for just about anything online.

a)

Google

b)

E-mail address

c)

Facebook

d)

chat

49.

Yahoo Messenger and Google Hangouts are examples of online media services.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Using e-mail is quicker and easier than using chat.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

What can help you connect and share with friends online?

a)

social media websites

b)

Pandora

c)

search engine

d)

E-mail

52.

A search engine makes it easier to find information online.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Internet speeds are usually measured in megabits per second

a)

True

b)

False

54.

What is a hardware device that allows you to connect several computers and other devices to a single Internet connection?

a)

wire

b)

cable

c)

satellite

d)

router

55.

Which ISP service has traditionally been the least expensive?

a)

cable

b)

dial-up

c)

satellite

d)

DSL

56.

What type of modem is needed for dial-up Internet access?

a)

DSL modem

b)

dial-up modem

c)

satellite modem

d)

telephone modem

57.

Adobe Photoshop and Pixlr are used for:

a)

storing files

b)

photo editing

c)

social media

d)

e-mail

58.

Dropbox and Google Drive are examples of file storage.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

If your e-mail is a web-based service, you can only read it on your home computer.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

What does it mean to store your documents in the cloud?

a)

files are stored on a USB

b)

files are stored on your local hard drive

c)

files are stored on your web browser

d)

files are stored on an Internet server

61.

Using the Internet comes with certain risks that you should be prepared for.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

You should always be afraid to use the Internet.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Computers can give you a false sense of security.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

What risks can occur on the Internet?

a)

malware

b)

spam

c)

phishing

d)

All of them

65.

123!2cat$ is a strong password.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

When someone tries to steal or access your information, it is called:

a)

file sharing

b)

hacking

c)

chatting

d)

borrowing

67.

The best passwords to use include your name and birthday.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Most web browsers have built-in security features that can help protect your computer.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

What do malicious sites often use to trick users?

a)

deceptive web addresses

b)

pretty logos

c)

an offer of money

d)

an offer for a video game giveaway

70.

What should you do to ensure you are going to a trusted site and not a phony site?

a)

ask your friend if it's a real site

b)

double-click the domain name

c)

look for a logo

d)

All of them

71.

The more you update your browser, the easier it is for you to get hacked.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

What symbol is displayed in the address bar of a browser that shows you the site is safe to enter your personal information?

a)

smiley face

b)

thumbs up

c)

heart

d)

lock

73.

Spam filters are not always accurate, so it is a good idea to routinely check your spam folder to make sure the items in there are, in fact, spam.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

Many e-mail providers will use a spam filter to check your mail for malicious e-mail.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

Junk e-mail will often copy a company logo to make the e-mail look more real.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

What are phishing scams trying to do?

a)

hack your bank account

b)

put a virus on the computer

c)

trick you into providing personal information

d)

steal your computer password

77.

If you are unsure whether a website or download is safe, you should open or download it and inspect it.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

You can run a Google safe browsing diagnostic on a site to see if it is a safe site.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

What should you keep up to date to avoid malware?

a)

your programs

b)

your operating system

c)

your browser

d)

All of them

80.

It is very hard to avoid malware on your computer.

a)

True

b)

False