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WorksheetsFoundations of Computer Science Exam Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
LAN and WAN stand for what?
Limited Access Network / Widening Access Network
Local Area Network / Wide Area Network
Local Access Network / Wide Access Network
Limited Area Network / Wide Area Network
Which of the following is the best definition of what an IP Address does?
It identifies the software that is being used to access the Internet
It tells the computer who the user is
It helps a computer find other computers on the network
None of these.
What does a server do?
It is the computer's memory
It connects computers together
It provides a particular service and manages resources
It provides the basic functions of a computer
Which component of a computer controls the entire system and is often called the brain of the computer?
The CPU
The Software
The user
The Monitor
Larry Burton is creating a password for an new online account. Which of the following would make a good password?
Larrypassword
La$$y3B!r3t!n
LBurton
Neither of these
TRUE or FALSE
A file extension of .jpg means that the file contains an application.
True
False
A device that transmits digital data over analog utility lines and links with an Internet Service Provider is:
a modem
a utility line
the Internet
a computer
A public Wi-Fi risk that can be minimized by only visiting encrypted sites with an HTTPS indicator is:
Rogue Public Wi-Fi
Harmful Software Attacks
“Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Junk Mail
Which item is NOT considered computer hardware:
Monitor
Keyboard
Operating System
CPU
TRUE or FALSE
Technology is best defined as any invention, including tools, machines, techniques, and sources of power.
True
False
Firmware is:
a system of networks
computer hardware
software that is embedded in hardware
a device to access the Internet
A network is:
An Internet connection
A group of applications that work together
The firewall protection on a computer
A group of computers that can share resources and information
What does troubleshooting refer to?
Using techniques to identify and avoid new problems in the future.
Relying on restarting the computer to solve simple problems.
Helping other's solve their computer problems.
Using simple problem solving techniques to solve a problem.
What does a file extension tell your computer?
What type of program to open
When the file was created
Where a program is saved
Which file name to display
Which group includes both an input and an output device?
Keyboard and mouse
Digital camera and speakers
Printer and speakers
Scanner and microphone
What is a type of local network that people can use to access the Internet?
Mobile
Computer
Router
Private Home Network
Your computer keyboard, mouse, and printer use which of the following type of cable?
Peripheral cable
USB cable
Ethernet cable
Serial cable
What does the location in a URL identify?
The city and state where the web server is located
Where to find a resource on your personal computer
Where to find a resource on the protocol
Where to find a resource on the host
How might a computer virus infect your computer?
By reading internet blogs
By installing an anti-virus software on your computer
By scanning a photo on to your computer with a flatbed scanner
Through an infected email attachment that you open
What does URL stand for?
Ultimate Resource Locator
Uniform Resource Language
Uniform Resource Locator
Understand Resource Language
A file that is sent along with an email message is called a(n):
Selected file
Document
Add-on
Attachment
An Email message that you did not finish writing can be found in which folder?
Sent
Trash
Saved
Draft
Which of the following is a benefit of using a cloud storage option?
It protects your computer from viruses
You don't need Internet access to retrieve the data
It provides a backup of your data, files and photos
It provides a more heavenly experience
Which of the following might make you suspicious of an email that you receive?
Subject line heading of "40% Off Sale" with a return address of sales@macy.com
Subject line heading of "You have WON $1,000,000!" with a return address of drcashnow@shaw.ca
An email from your aunt you haven't heard from in a year
An email that contains an attachment
What does a phishing email try to do?
Inform you that you have won the lottery or a large prize.
Steal your personal information such as passwords, bank account numbers and usernames.
Sell you the latest and newest technology at steep discounted prices.
None of these
TRUE or FALSE
Variables are used to store information that will be referenced and manipulated in a computer program.
True
False
What job does a back-end developer perform?
Handles what happens behind the scenes on websites
Evaluates a computer systems vulnerabilities and weaknesses
Handles what users see and experience on websites
Writes code for video games
Which of the following is NOT a control structure used in coding?
Differential
Selection
Sequential
Repetition
An event is
an action that occurs as a result of a user's action or another source.
a sentence the provides information.
a procedure that is used to deal with events.
a word that is open for interpretation.
How does the computer use a selection control structure to decide which path to follow?
By repeating the code until a requirement is met
Randomly
By determining which requirements have been met
By guessing which requirements work best
A ________________ control structure is used to reduce the number of lines of code for an action that will need to be repeated many times.
Selection
Differential
Repetition
Sequential
Which of the following are reasons control structures are used?
To make code clear
To make code easy for others to follow
To save time
All of these
If A = 5 and B = 10, what is A * B equal to?
50
15
5
12
TRUE or FALSE
Binary code is how computers send, receive, and store information.
True
False
A = 250; B = 325. Which of the following statements is true?
A == B
A > B
A >= B
A <= B
When code is interpreted it
is converted to binary code.
is read directly from the program.
is made into a smaller version.
is used to communicate with the end-user.
A command is
a word that is open for interpretation.
a sentence the provides information.
an order you give the computer verbally.
a one-word instruction that has been assigned meaning.
Which of the following describes the Define phase of the programming process?
Create a plan using algorithms and control structures.
Determine the problem.
Write the code.
Identify and correct any errors.
An operator is a symbol that tells the computer:
To shut down
What task to perform
To complete an equation
All of these
What symbol is used when assigning a value to a variable?
+
-
:
=
How are logical operators used?
To create a plan
To determine a problem
To make decisions
To identify and correct errors
An algorithm is
a set of steps that follow one another in order.
a design flaw in the program.
breaking a problem into smaller parts.
a set of steps to complete a task.
TRUE or FALSE
A variable can be called or referenced before it has been defined.
True
False
Coding is
the language computers use to communicate.
a set of instructions given to a computer.
the computer specifying instructions to the user.
writing a program in a specific language.
When code is compiled it
runs slower.
is converted into binary code.
is made into a smaller version.
is read directly from the program.
TRUE or FALSE
A programmer needs to understand sequencing to determine whether the order of steps will affect the outcome of the program.
True
False
Boolean values are:
Yes or No
True or False
Left or Right
All of these
A function
performs a specific task when called.
repeats a sequence of commands.
is one line of code.
is a selection control structure.
A conditional statement is a statement
is only executed when the code has been run more than one time.
that only appears when called and is then executed.
that allows the computer to choose between different paths in a program.
that is only used when there are multiple conditions that must be met.
An event handler is
“a procedure that is used to deal with events.
a sentence the provides information.
a word that is open for interpretation.
an action that occurs as a result of a user's action or another source.
