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Summative Test_4thQTR

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which operating platform is the most vulnerable to malware?

a)

Mac OS

b)

Windows

c)

 Linux

d)

Ubuntu

2.

If you think you have a computer virus, what is the first thing you should do?

a)

Turn off the computer     

b)

Run a virus checker         

c)

Run Task Manager

d)

Format the hard drive

3.

It designed for low-cost home systems not requiring full security and networking features

a)

Home Basic

b)

        Ultimate

c)

Professional

d)

Home Premium

4.

Where should you click to restart the computer?

a)

Start button

b)

Office button

c)

Internet Explorer

d)

Taskbar

5.

It refers to the act of dividing a hard disk drive into multiple logical storage units

a)

Troubleshooting

b)

Partitioning

c)

Formatting

d)

Installing

6.

What is the benefit of using file compression?

a)

It will prevent a file from being deleted

b)

It will protect a file from being infected by a virus

c)

It will reduce the file sizes on the hard drive

d)

It will convert files to any type

7.

What is a computer virus?

a)

A program written to cause harm to a computer

b)

A hardware fault which causes data to be damaged

c)

A fault with the CPU which means that data is lost or damaged

d)

All of the above

8.

How can you help stop viruses from entering your computer?

a)

Install antivirus software.

b)

Don’t open attachments from people you don’t know in your email.

c)

Turn on the firewall feature in Windows.

d)

All of the above

9.

Where should you click to access the menu allowing you to adjust the computer's settings?

a)

Troubleshooting

b)

Default programs

c)

Control panel

d)

System

10.

Where is the Start menu?

a)

Windows Logo

b)

Any file menu

c)

Dock

d)

Command

11.

Before installing the new operating system, the computer needs to be configured first in

a)

Safe mode

b)

CMOS

c)

BIOS

d)

Hard drive

12.

What is the use of CMOS?

a)

Change the boot order

b)

Change setting for components

c)

Change date time

d)

All of the above

13.

Troubleshooting that deals with the computer programs running in the computer like adding or removing programs

a)

Hardware troubleshooting

b)

Software troubleshooting

c)

Peripheral troubleshooting

d)

Peopleware troubleshooting

14.

What is malware?

a)

Malware only includes viruses

b)

Malware only includes Worms

c)

Malware only includes Trojan Horses

d)

Malware consists of all three, viruses, worms and Trojan horses

15.

Which of the following is BAD advice for protecting your computer against infection?

a)

open email attachments if they look interesting

b)

use up-to-date anti-virus software and always download the latest definitions

c)

only download files from reputable internet sites

d)

all of the above

16.

Why is it important to update an anti-virus program regularly?

a)

To fulfil license requirements

b)

To reduce the number of times needed to scan the system

c)

To ensure a good level of protection against new viruses

d)

To increase the amount of free space on a computer’s hard drive

17.

 This is the audio signal given out by a computer to announce the result of a short diagnostic testing sequence the computer performs when first powering up.

a)

alarm clock

b)

beep code

c)

hiccup

d)

hard bounce

18.

What is the correct Procedure for shutting down the PC?

a)

Click Start, Turn off Computer, Turn off

b)

Click the Control Panel, System

c)

Click Start, Shut down

d)

Click Start Control Panel

19.

Which of the following is an application?

a)

Folder

b)

Music - shortcut

c)

Recycle bin

d)

Internet Explorer

20.

Where should you click to install or uninstall a software application

a)

Programs

b)

Software

c)

User accounts

d)

Programs and features

21.

What information is needed to securely log on to a computer?

a)

License key

b)

IP-number and a URL

c)

Username and password

d)

Credit card number

22.

It refers to the process of analyzing the source of a problem in computer

a)

Troubleshooting

b)

Partitioning

c)

Formatting

d)

Installing

23.

Where should you click to view the Operating Systems name?

a)

System

b)

Devices and Printers

c)

Windows Update

d)

Personalization

24.

How many computer viruses are currently out on the web?

a)

300

b)

1000

c)

1 Million

d)

1 Billion

25.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

You can buy programs that tell you if you have a computer virus

b)

Computer virus always destroy your work

c)

You must reinstall your operating system to get rid of a virus

d)

You must format your hard drive if the computer virus infected it

26.

How often should you update your antivirus software?

a)

Daily

b)

Weekly

c)

Monthly

d)

Every three months

27.

What do you think is the Bios and CMOS for?

a)

For modifying the Boot Order process and different underlying settings

b)

To modify the overall performance of the computer

c)

For increased power output.

d)

To manage computer connections and maintain proper function.

28.

This is the diagnostic testing sequence that a computer's BIOS runs to determine if the computer keyboard, random access memory, disk drives, and other hardware are working correctly.

a)

safe mode

b)

POST     

c)

initial program load

d)

Power up

29.

What extension would an Excel 2010 file have?

a)

.xls

b)

.xlsx

c)

.xl

d)

.l

30.

The following choices are ways on how to resize an active window, except

a)

Double click

b)

Click and drag from the middle of the window

c)

Click and drag from the corners

d)

Single click

31.

Where should you click to view a files properties when in an active window?

a)

Organize

b)

Open

c)

Run

d)

Burn

32.

What is a worm?

a)

A small piece of code that replicates itself and sends itself to other sections of a network.

b)

A virus that causes your computer to overheat and the cooling unit to melt creating “worms” of liquid plastic on the motherboard.

c)

A harmless program that sends itself around the internet collecting MAC addresses in a global treasure hunt.

d)

A program that opens a back door on a computer.

33.

How does a Boot sector virus work?

a)

It attempts to change the format order of the computer so the computer will fail to boot.

b)

It installs itself in the boot sector of the hard drive and runs at every instance of start-up.

c)

It erases the boot sector of the hard drive making it impossible for your computer to find any stored data.

d)

It opens a virtual connection to the hacker's computer and sends all of the data on the computer to them over the internet.

34.

What type of warning are you most likely to receive if a computer virus is found on your system?

a)

The computer will shut itself down

b)

A siren will sound and continue until the virus is removed

c)

Your anti-virus software will display a message and ask you how to proceed

d)

All of the above

35.

The process of preparing a data storage device such as a hard disk drive for initial use

a)

Troubleshooting

b)

Partitioning

c)

Formatting

d)

Installing

36.

What is the meaning of this file extension “.exe”?

a)

Execution file

b)

Executable file

c)

Execute file

d)

Executive file

37.

Where should you click to change the desktop background?

a)

Programs and features

b)

Personalization

c)

Control Panel

d)

User accounts

38.

What is the most common way people’s computer get infected by a virus?

a)

Receive a fax

b)

Install new hardware

c)

download email attachments

d)

install new software

39.

What should you do if you get an unexpected email attachment from a friend?

a)

Delete the email.

b)

Contact your friend in a separate email to let them know that you received it. -

Then delete the file if it was sent without your friend's knowledge.

c)

Open the email. It’s probably nothing dangerous.

d)

Reply to the email and ask if your friend sent it.

40.

What is a sign that your computer may be infected?

a)

The computer runs slowly.

b)

When the internet is opened, it directs you away from your homepage to another location.

c)

Programs cease to function correctly.

d)

All of the above.

41.

What is the preferred way to install an Operating System in a new computer that you built?

a)

Put the disc in and make it happen.

b)

Install a floppy in the floppy drive and boot from it

c)

Install an OS disc and boot from the disc (e.g.) Windows 7

d)

Clone a previous hard drive to the new computer.

42.

Which of the following is a free program that can help protect or identify viruses on your computer?

a)

Avira

b)

AVG

c)

Avast

d)

All of the above

43.

Most PCs on the market running Windows 7 uses a ____-bit processor

a)

32 bit

b)

64 bit

c)

128 bit

d)

16 bit

44.

What is the best way to approach a computer problem?

a)

Begin by informing the person reporting the problem that he is the cause of the problem.

b)

Use logic to rule out the symptoms and reach the best possible solution.

c)

Use a diagnostic tool that will solve the problem for you.

d)

Reinstall windows or the OS previously on the system

45.

Where are you most likely to find a Macro virus?

a)

Flash games

b)

Microsoft Office Files

c)

Mp3 music file

d)

MPEG4 movie files

46.

What is a “spyware” virus?

a)

A virus that creates a port through which a hacker can come in and take control over a computer remotely.

b)

A virus that installs itself in the bootable section of the memory.

c)

A program that attacks only antivirus software.

d)

An email-based virus that sends itself out through emailing everyone on a computer's contact list.

47.

What key combination is used for switching between open Windows?

a)

Shift + F5

b)

Alt + Shift

c)

Ctrl + Enter

d)

Alt + Tab

48.

What purpose does anti-virus software serve?

a)

It deletes every file it suspects is infected

b)

It stops people gaining unauthorized access to your computer via the internet

c)

It inspects computer files and email attachments for viruses and removes or quarantines any that it finds

d)

It uninstall your program that contains computer virus

49.

Which key combination can be used to paste an already copied file into a new folder?

a)

Ctrl + P

b)

Ctrl + C

c)

Ctrl + T

d)

Ctrl + V

50.

Which one is an example of a social media passed virus?

a)

An e-mail from a friend with an attachment called “edi yes”

b)

A link to a video on Facebook that shows you the death of Osama Bin Laden

c)

A boot sector virus given to you by a friend’s flash drive

d)

A Trojan horse that infects the computer through a download from an unknown site