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Workplace Techology

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Definition: equipment and systems developed by applying scientific knowledge for practical purposes

a)

Copier

b)

Technology

c)

Computer

d)

Fax Machine

2.

Definition: machine which makes exact duplicates of documents

a)

Fax machine

b)

Technology

c)

Copier

d)

Business Phone System

3.

Definition: device for sending and receiving printed documents over telephone lines

a)

Copier

b)

Technology

c)

Computer

d)

Fax Machine

4.

Definition: multiline, interconnected telephone system which allows for specialized features and may involve internet connection

a)

Computer Hardware

b)

Technology

c)

Business Phone System

d)

Fax Machine

5.

Definition: programmable machine for storing, processing and retrieving data; includes desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones

a)

Scanner

b)

Printer

c)

Technology

d)

Computer

6.

Definition: physical elements of a computer and all separate physical elements which support computer functionality

a)

Computer Hardware

b)

Computer Software

c)

Printer

d)

Scanner

7.

Definition: instructions which guide how computer hardware operates, what tasks are performed and how those tasks are performed

a)

Computer Hardware

b)

Computer Software

c)

Printer

d)

Scanner

8.

Definition: output device which produces physical versions of computer documents and images using paper and ink

a)

Scanner

b)

Fax Machine

c)

Printer

d)

Computer

9.

Definition: input device which transfers information and images from physical documents to computer files

a)

Printer

b)

Computer

c)

Scanner

d)

Copier

10.

Definition: computer software which provides instructions for basic operation of computer hardware

a)

Computer Hardware

b)

Computer Software

c)

System Software

d)

Application Software

11.

Definition: computer software which provides platforms and instructions for specific tasks

a)

System Software

b)

Application Software

c)

Open-Source Software

d)

Proprietary Software

12.

Definition: computer software which can be used without paying a license fee and can be modified to add capabilities not realized by its originators

a)

System Software

b)

Application Software

c)

Open-Source Software

d)

Proprietary Software

13.

Definition: computer software which has restrictions on its use and source code is kept secret

a)

System Software

b)

Application Software

c)

Open-Sourced Software

d)

Proprietary Software

14.

Definition: connections among computers to facilitate communication and sharing of resources

a)

Network

b)

Intranet

c)

Internet

d)

Wi-Fi

15.

Definition: private networks typically used by organizations for the sharing of company news, policies, documents and other information

a)

Network

b)

Intranet

c)

Internet

d)

Wi-Fi

16.

Definition: global system of computer networks

a)

Network

b)

Intranet

c)

Internet

d)

Wi-Fi

17.

Definition: wireless networking technology using radio waves to transport Internet signals

a)

Network

b)

Intranet

c)

Internet

d)

Wi-Fi

18.

Definition: public information system on the Internet which connects billions of documents known as web pages

a)

Wi-Fi

b)

World Wide Web

c)

Cloud

d)

Web-Based Application

19.

Definition: global network of remote servers which operate though the Internet

a)

Wi-Fi

b)

World Wide Web

c)

Cloud

d)

Web-Based Application

20.

Definition: application software which operate and can be accessed through the World Wide Web

a)

Wi-Fi

b)

World Wide Web

c)

Cloud

d)

Web-Based Application

21.

Workplace technology is relied upon by businesses to increase _____________.

a)

Employee turnover

b)

Philanthropy

c)

Efficiency and effectiveness

d)

Malfunction and futility

22.

Which of the following can help a business monitor quantitative business factors?

a)

E-commerce

b)

E-mail and messenger systems

c)

Scheduling and filing systems

d)

Inventory and transaction systems

23.

What is suggested to guard against employee misuse of workplace technology?

a)

Limited or no use of commonly misused technologies

b)

Clearly communicated and consistently enforced policies

c)

Contingency plans in case of software corruption

d)

Employee participation in philanthropic programs

24.

Select all of the purposes workplace technology can serve.

a)

Facilitating communication

b)

Increasing philanthropy

c)

Improving profitability

d)

Analyzing business information

e)

Managing employees

25.

Increased access to workplace tools and information means work hours may be more _____________.

a)

Demanding

b)

Flexible

c)

Unpredictable

d)

Consistent

26.

Which of the following are devices for sending and receiving printed documents over telephone lines?

a)

Copiers

b)

Scanners

c)

Wi-Fi

d)

Fax machines

27.

Which of the following types of software is for organizing, analyzing and storing data in a table?

a)

Database software

b)

Multimedia software

c)

Spreadsheet software

d)

Desktop publishing software

28.

Which term describes a private network typically used by organizations for the sharing of company news, policies, documents and other information?

a)

Local area network (LAN)

b)

Wide area network (WAN)

c)

Intranet

d)

Internet

29.

The World Wide Web is accessed through a _____________.

a)

Web browser

b)

Cloud

c)

Intranet

d)

Internet

30.

_____________ systems allow employees to track their performance and receive ongoing feedback.

a)

Scheduling and filing

b)

Employee and project management

c)

Tax and invoicing

d)

E-commerce and customization

31.

Which type of software can be used without paying a license fee and can be modified to add capabilities not realized by its originators?

a)

Application software

b)

System software

c)

Open-source software

d)

Proprietary software

32.

With Wi-Fi, _____________ are used to transport the Internet signal between the computer and a router.

a)

Cables

b)

Infrared waves

c)

Ultraviolet waves

d)

Radio waves

33.

Web-based applications are application software which operate and can be accessed through _____________.

a)

Intranets

b)

The World Wide Web

c)

Desktop applications

d)

Storage hardware devices

34.

True or False:

No one owns the cloud or controls who can access it.

(a)  

35.

True or False:

The World Wide Web is a synonym for the Internet

(a)  

36.

True or False:

The cloud runs application software.

(a)  

37.

True or False:

The Internet is the world’s largest, most popular network.

(a)  

38.

Indicate which type of hardware the following device is: Monitor.

a)

Input

b)

Processing

c)

Output

d)

Storage

39.

Indicate which type of hardware the following device is: CPU (central processing unit)

a)

Input

b)

Processing

c)

Output

d)

Storage

40.

Indicate which type of hardware the following device is: Microphone

a)

Input

b)

Processing

c)

Output

d)

Storage

41.

Indicate which type of hardware the following device is: DVD

a)

Input

b)

Processing

c)

Output

d)

Storage

42.

Indicate which type of hardware the following device is: Scanner

a)

Input

b)

Processing

c)

Output

d)

Storage

43.

Indicate which type of hardware the following device is: Printer

a)

Input

b)

Processing

c)

Output

d)

Storage

44.

Indicate which type of hardware the following device is: Hard disk drive

a)

Input

b)

Processing

c)

Output

d)

Storage

45.

Indicate which type of hardware the following device is: Webcam

a)

Input

b)

Processing

c)

Output

d)

Storage