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Week 3 Test - Computer Hardware/Software, Typing and Accepta

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What are these?
a)
Tower
b)
Motherboard
c)
Harddrive
d)
RAM memory
2.
What is this?
a)
Harddrive
b)
Tower
c)
Motherboard
d)
DVD
3.
a)
Monitor
b)
Computer
c)
CPU
d)
Printer
4.
a)
Frop Disc
b)
Floppy Disc
c)
Jump Drive
d)
Microphone
5.
What are the physical components of a computer system called?
a)
Hardware
b)
Desktop
c)
Devices
d)
Peripherals
6.
What does CPU stand for?
a)
Central Processing Unit
b)
Computer Processing Unit
c)
Computing Part Unit
d)
Core Process Unit
7.
What is this component called?
a)
Spinning Disk Drive
b)
Optical Disk Drive
c)
Hard Disk Drive
d)
Floppy Disk Drive
8.
What are the programs that run on a computer system called? 
a)
Algorithms
b)
Code
c)
Software
d)
Languages
9.
What is this component called?
a)
Fatherboard
b)
Daughterboard
c)
Computerboard
d)
Motherboard
10.
What does the motherboard do?
a)
Processes instructions
b)
Keeps the computer safe
c)
Connects everything together
d)
Generates electricity
11.
What does the CPU do?
a)
Provides electricity
b)
Executes Instructions
c)
Stores Files
d)
Connects everything together
12.
Identify this computer part.
a)
CPU
b)
hard disk drive
c)
RAM module
d)
motherboard
13.
a)
Hard Drive
b)
CD-ROM Drive
c)
USB Drive
d)
Floppy Disc
14.
What type of storage device is this?
a)
Internal hard drive
b)
External hard drive
c)
Flash drive
d)
DVD drive
15.
What does RAM stand for?
a)
Read All Memory
b)
Random Always Memory
c)
Read Access Memory
d)
Random Access Memory
16.
The mouse is connected to your computer via what type of port?
a)
Mouse Port
b)
USB Port
c)
PS 2 Port
d)
Serial Port
17.
What happens if you don't have enough RAM?
a)
Your computer will slow down because it has to load everything from the Hard Drive
b)
Your computer will speed up
c)
You won't get much wool from your sheep
d)
Your computer will run out of Hard Drive Space
18.
Random Access Memory (RAM)
a)
memory available for the operating system, programs and processes to use when the computer is running.  
b)
requires the computer to be turned on in order to retain data
c)
The data in RAM is not permanently written (volatile memory)
d)
All of the above
19.
What happens to data in Main Memory/RAM when we switch the power off?
a)
All data is lost
b)
All data is saved
c)
All data is backed up to the Hard Drive
d)
All data is saved to the Processor
20.
The performance of which three components is most important in a Gaming computer?
a)
CPU, RAM, Graphics Card
b)
RAM, Hard Disk Drive, CPU
c)
Hard Disk Drive, BIOS, Monitor
d)
Motherboard, USB Socket, 
21.

Which of these is not a part of a computer?

a)

CPU

b)

Keyboard

c)

VPN

d)

USB

22.

1. Without the Operating System the computer is useless

a)

True

b)

False

23.

An Operating System is a program that helps the user to communicate between the software and ___________

a)

Memory

b)

Hardware

24.

The Operating System is a program that allows different ____________ and various pieces of hardware to _________with each other.

a)

application, software

b)

software , application

c)

application , communicate

d)

software, communicate

25.

Hardware and software cannot communicate without the Operating System

a)

True

b)

False

26.
Which of the following is the most recent version of Windows?
a)
Windows 8
b)
Windows 7
c)
Windows 10
27.
A(n) ______________________ is the most important software that runs on a computer.
a)
Operating System
b)
Windows
c)
Anti Virus
d)
iOS
28.
What is the purpose of an operating system?
a)
Manage software on computer
b)
Manage hardware on computer
c)
Manage all hardware & software on computer
29.

The term OS is short for?

a)

Apple

b)

Operating Software

c)

Operating System

d)

Overload System

30.
The main work-space view before you open any programs
a)
Window
b)
Icons
c)
Desktop
d)
Kernel
31.
The primary storage component of a computer which holds all software and data.
a)
CD-ROM
b)
RAM
c)
Gadgets
d)
Hard Drive
32.
Are standalone bits of software that run programs on top of a device’s operating system.
a)
Apps
b)
Operating System
c)
BIOS
d)
GUI
33.

Microsoft Window is an ............

a)

Operating system

b)

Personalize

c)

Pictures

d)

Application Icon

34.

Bill Gates is the founder of Microsoft.

a)

True

b)

False

35.
What is the start menu?
a)
the main gateway to your computer's programs and settings
b)
the main screen you see after you turn
c)
clickable images that open various programs
d)
the menu I order off of when I go out to eat
36.
What is the task bar?
a)
the bar that I do tasks on
b)
the horizontal bar across the bottom of the desktop/display
c)
the vertical bar along the side of the screen
d)
it's at my house
37.
What is the file explorer?
a)
a feature that allows you to split screen/multi task
b)
a window that allows access all the files on the computer
c)
allows access to the settings
d)
a hidden menu
38.
What kind of file is a .ppt(x)?
a)
Word Document
b)
PowerPoint Document
c)
Excel Document
d)
Picture File
39.
What kind of file is a .jpg?
a)
Document
b)
PowerPoint 
c)
Excel Document
d)
Picture File
40.
What is the hot key for "copy"?
a)
Control + C
b)
Control + Z
c)
Windows + E
d)
Control + Y
41.
Typing emails in ALL CAPS is the same as what? 
a)
messaging
b)
browsing
c)
shouting
d)
making a point
42.
Before you post anything online, you should think about 
a)
how many likes you will get
b)
assess if the wifi is strong enough
c)
the long term consequences (future job, future friends, ect)
d)
what your friends will think
43.

What activities are NOT allowed on school computers?

a)

Research for a school project

b)

Creating art using a computer

c)

Anything that is not related to classwork

d)

Checking grades or emailing a teacher about classwork

44.
My best friend asked me if she could have my password to my email. Should I:
a)
Give it to her
b)
Say no
45.

Students are allowed to share their personal log-in information with both School Staff and trusted Friends.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Which of these is NOT a type of computer storage?

a)

Scanner

b)

One Drive

c)

USB Flash Drive

d)

Cloud

e)

Compact Disk

47.

In special circumstances Teachers may communicate one-on-one with students after 11pm and before 5am

a)

True

b)

False

48.

_______ is when Data is put into the computer

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Processing

d)

Distribution

e)

Storage

49.

_______ is when The computer gives the product of step 2 to the user or operator

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Processing

d)

Distribution

e)

Storage

50.

_______ is when The computer processes or figures out what to do with the Data from step 1

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Processing

d)

Distribution

e)

Storage

51.

_______ is when The Data is Stored Long-term

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Processing

d)

Distribution

e)

Storage

52.

_______ is when The information is spread out to other users through the internet or others means like copies of disk

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Processing

d)

Distribution

e)

Storage

53.

Your fingers should lay flat on the keyboard when you type and not bent(crooked):

a)

True

b)

False

54.

What are the keys called that our fingers rest on when not actively typing?

a)

Rest Keys

b)

Little Piggies

c)

Home Column

d)

Home Row

55.

Students have a right to privacy when they are using their personal devices on the schools wifi or network.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Select the Correct Order for the 5 Steps of Information Processing.

a)

Input, Processing, Output, Storage, Distribution

b)

Processing, Storage, Output, Distribution, Input

c)

Storage, Processing, Distribution, Output, Input

d)

Input, Output, Distribution, Processing, Storage

57.

_______ are connected devices that exist within a specific location- may be found in homes, offices, educational institution, or other areas.

a)

LAN(Local Area Networks)

b)

USB Flash Drives

c)

Hard Drives

d)

The Cloud

e)

Compact Disc

58.

_______ name comes from early network diagrams, in which the image was used to indicate a large network, such as a WAN.

a)

LAN(Local Area Networks)

b)

USB Flash Drives

c)

Hard Drives

d)

The Cloud

e)

Compact Disc

59.

_______ houses the hard disk, where all your files and folders are physically located.

a)

LAN(Local Area Networks)

b)

USB Flash Drives

c)

Hard Drives

d)

The Cloud

e)

Compact Disc

60.

_______ drives have many names — jump drives, thumb drives, pen drives, and USB keychain drives.

a)

LAN(Local Area Networks)

b)

USB Flash Drives

c)

Hard Drives

d)

The Cloud

e)

Compact Disc

61.

_______ are 4.75 in (12 cm) in diameter. Can hold up to 700 MB of data or 80 minutes of audio. The data is stored as small notches and is read by a laser from an optical drive.

a)

LAN(Local Area Networks)

b)

USB Flash Drives

c)

Hard Drives

d)

The Cloud

e)

Compact Disc

62.

Your legs should be crossed when typing:

a)

True

b)

False

63.

According to the Districts Acceptable Use Policy, all students and teachers who use the district technology or resources have to follow the policy.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Once a student is 18 it is legal and allowable by the district for a staff member to have a romantic relationship with a student

a)

True

b)

False

65.

What is the competitive and fun typing application called that we use to practice typing?

a)

Minecraft

b)

NitroType.com

c)

FunWithTyping.com

66.

The QWERTY keyboard was designed because typing was too slow on the old keyboard:

a)

True

b)

False

67.

Students are protected from legal prosecution regarding the use of district internet and computers because they are minors even if they do something that is unlawful.

a)

True

b)

False