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Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 20hrs 0mins
How was data put into the Tabulating Machine?
push buttons
number dials
punch cards
mouse clicks
Why did Herman Hollerith invent the Tabulating Machine?
to help the government sort the U.S. mail
to count the population in the U.S.
to count the money used by U.S. banking
none of the above
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?
computing many different calculations
using input data and running operations in sequence using memory
outputting data in printed form
all of the above
In the early 1800s, a "computer" was not a machine. It was a person who did math calculations.
True
False
What is the earliest computing device ever invented?
calculator
stopwatch
abacus
census
Which of the following shows the correct order of inventions that helped the first computers make calculations?
1st - Transistors, 2nd - Vacuum tubes, 3rd - Mechanical Relays
1st - Vacuum tubes, 2nd - Mechanical Relays, 3rd - Transistors
1st - Mechanical Relays, 2nd - Vacuum tubes, 3rd - Transistors
How did transistors revolutionize the world of computers?
Transistors were smaller than vacuum tubes so computers could be built smaller.
Transistors could switch electrical circuits on and off millions of times per second, so computers were faster.
Transistors required less power than vacuum tubes and could run for decades.
all of these choices
Which of the following was a limitation of the ENIAC?
It could perform thousands of calculations per second.
It used vacuum tubes which could burn out quickly.
It was programmable.
It was electronic.
Why were vacuum tubes an important invention for early computing?
They were programmable.
They used electricity more efficiently.
They could switch electrical circuits on and off without parts moving back and forth, which was faster and caused less wear and tear.
They didn't use electricity so computations were faster.
Which of the following was a limitation of the Harvard Mark I created by IBM?
It used mechanical relays which were slow and could break down after repetitive use.
It could only calculate addition and subtraction problems instead of complex problems.
It calculated too quickly.
It was too small for engineers to use for calculations.
The first spreadsheet program of the 70s era was:
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Calculator
VisiCalc
Google Sheets
In 1980, IBM's cheapest computer was more affordable than Apple.
True
False
Released in 1976, the Apple I was Apple Computer's first product.
True
False
The Altair 8800 was:
the first commercially successful personal computer
released in 1975 at an affordable price
a build-it-yourself kit
all of the above
You can stream video directly from the Internet to your television.
True
False
Which item below is a wearable?
game console
fitness tracker
smartphone
all of the above
What is the operating system on an IBM computer?
Mac OSX
GUI
Microsoft Windows
What is NOT an example of computer software?
PowerPoint
Web Browser
Motherboard
Word Processor
Which keys move the cursor to the beginning or end of the current line?
Home and End
Control and Option
Shift and Command
Caps Lock and Return
An IBM computer is an all-in-one computer.
True
False
The printer uses a liquid crystal display to print text.
True
False
What do you use to control the pointer on a laptop?
joystick
trackpad
mouse
monitor
Which key allows you to stop a function or action?
Shift
Control
Delete
Escape
The buttons, ports, and slots are always on the back of the computer case.
True
False
What would you use to capture pictures and videos in digital format?
MP3 player
digital camera
microphone
printer
Which port will you plug a mouse into?
USB
Ethernet
Serial
Monitor
What allows your computer to communicate over a network and access the Internet?
expansion card
video card
network card
power supply unit
What is stored in the hard drive?
documents
software
files
All of them
When measuring processor speed, a megahertz is much faster than a gigahertz.
True
False
Whenever you press a key, click the mouse, or start an application, you're sending instructions to which computer part?
CPU/processor
hard drive
long-term storage
expansion card
What means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it?
expansion slot
networking card
RAM
long-term storage
Phones, tablets, and MP3 players do not run on operating systems.
True
False
What is the operating system created by Microsoft?
Windows
Linux
OSX
GUI
Without a/an _____, a computer is useless
mouse
applications
memory
operating system
What software can only be modified by the company that owns it?
free
open-source
proprietary
All of them
What lets you see your mouse on the screen in order to click icons, buttons and menus?
graphical user interface
operating system
Windows
Linux
What are the applications on your home computer called?
apps
mobile apps
desktop apps
All of them
To avoid losing files if something happens to your computer, you should:
buy computer insurance
back up the files on your computer regularly
buy a new computer
take out the hard drive and save it
Windows and Mac operating systems both have built in scans that can help protect your computer.
True
False
Using an antivirus program will protect your computer 100% from malicious software such as viruses.
True
False
Chromebooks will never get viruses.
True
False
Viruses, spyware, and Trojan horses are known as types of:
applications
malware
media players
Software that is designed to damage your computer or gain unauthorized access is known as:
applications
web browser
malware
The Internet uses:
telephone wires
TV cables
Wi-Fi
All of them
A global network can only connect 1000 computers at a time.
True
False
A web browser is not the Internet.
True
False
Where are websites stored on the Internet?
web browser
a library
flash drive
server
You will need this to do for just about anything online.
E-mail address
chat
Yahoo Messenger and Google Hangouts are examples of online media services.
True
False
Using e-mail is quicker and easier than using chat.
True
False
What can help you connect and share with friends online?
social media websites
Pandora
search engine
A search engine makes it easier to find information online.
True
False
Internet speeds are usually measured in megabits per second
True
False
What is a hardware device that allows you to connect several computers and other devices to a single Internet connection?
wire
cable
satellite
router
Which ISP service has traditionally been the least expensive?
cable
dial-up
satellite
DSL
What type of modem is needed for dial-up Internet access?
DSL modem
dial-up modem
satellite modem
telephone modem
Adobe Photoshop and Pixlr are used for:
storing files
photo editing
social media
Dropbox and Google Drive are examples of file storage.
True
False
If your e-mail is a web-based service, you can only read it on your home computer.
True
False
What does it mean to store your documents in the cloud?
files are stored on a USB
files are stored on your local hard drive
files are stored on your web browser
files are stored on an Internet server
Using the Internet comes with certain risks that you should be prepared for.
True
False
You should always be afraid to use the Internet.
True
False
Computers can give you a false sense of security.
True
False
What risks can occur on the Internet?
malware
spam
phishing
All of them
123!2cat$ is a strong password.
True
False
When someone tries to steal or access your information, it is called:
file sharing
hacking
chatting
borrowing
The best passwords to use include your name and birthday.
True
False
Most web browsers have built-in security features that can help protect your computer.
True
False
What do malicious sites often use to trick users?
deceptive web addresses
pretty logos
an offer of money
an offer for a video game giveaway
What should you do to ensure you are going to a trusted site and not a phony site?
ask your friend if it's a real site
double-click the domain name
look for a logo
All of them
The more you update your browser, the easier it is for you to get hacked.
True
False
What symbol is displayed in the address bar of a browser that shows you the site is safe to enter your personal information?
smiley face
thumbs up
heart
lock
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.
True
False
Many e-mail providers will use a spam filter to check your mail for malicious e-mail.
True
False
Junk e-mail will often copy a company logo to make the e-mail look more real.
True
False
What are phishing scams trying to do?
hack your bank account
put a virus on the computer
trick you into providing personal information
steal your computer password
If you are unsure whether a website or download is safe, you should open or download it and inspect it.
True
False
You can run a Google safe browsing diagnostic on a site to see if it is a safe site.
True
False
What should you keep up to date to avoid malware?
your programs
your operating system
your browser
All of them
It is very hard to avoid malware on your computer.
True
False
