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Computing System Review Game

Total questions: 91

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An Email message that you did not finish writing can be found in which folder?

Responses

a)

Sent

b)

Saved

c)

Draft

d)

Trash

2.

Firmware is:

a)

computer hardware

b)

a system of networks

c)

a device to access the Internet

d)

software that is embedded in hardware

3.

What controls a computer's basic operations?

a)

Motherboard

b)

RAM

c)

Operating system

d)

Software system

4.

What does a driver do?

a)

It detects, prevents, and disarms malicious software.

b)

Speeds up the time it takes for a peripheral to load.

c)

It boots up the computer.

d)

It enables a peripheral and a computer to talk to each other.

5.

What does Antivirus do?

a)

It detects, prevents, and disarms malicious software.

b)

Speeds up the time it takes for a peripheral to load.

c)

It boots up the computer.

d)

It enables a peripheral and a computer to talk to each other.

6.

Which of the following is a domain name?

a)

Tea House Company

b)

Tea-House-Company

c)

TeaHouseCompany.com

d)

123.222.09.00

7.

Which item is NOT considered computer hardware

a)

Operating system

b)

CPU

c)

Keyboard

d)

Monitor

8.

A public Wi-Fi risk that can be minimized by only visiting encrypted sites with an HTTPS indicator is:

a)

Harmful Software Attacks

b)

Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

c)

Rogue Public Wi-Fi

d)

Junk Mail

9.

Which of the following would be most likely to use a 4G network?

a)

A cellular phone

b)

An office computer

c)

A library

d)

A home computer

10.

Which of the following is the best definition of what an IP Address does?

a)

It helps a computer find other computers on the network

b)

It identifies the software that is being used to access the Internet

c)

It tells the computer who the user is

11.

Which of the following is NOT a peripheral?

a)

CPU devices

b)

Input devices

c)

Input/Output devices

d)

Output devices

12.

What does a server do?

Responses

a)

It provides the basic functions of a computer

b)

It provides a particular service and manages resources

c)

It connects computers together

d)

It is the computer's memory

13.

Which component of a computer controls the entire system and is often called the brain of the computer?

a)

The Software

b)

The CPU

c)

The User

d)

The Monitor

14.

A group of computers that share resources are called what?

Responses

a)

A router

b)

A personal computer

c)

A network

d)

A server

15.

What does URL stand for?

a)

Uniform Resource Locator

b)

Uniform Resource Language

c)

Ultimate Resource Locator

d)

Understand Resource Language

16.

A computer firewall is:

a)

software that reduces the temperature of your computer

b)

security software that protects your computers from hackers

c)

a router that cannot be hacked

d)

a fireproof case that protects your computer from heat

17.

Which group includes both an input and an output device?

a)

Scanner and microphone

b)

Keyboard and mouse

c)

Digital camera and speakers

d)

Printer and speakers

18.

Computer programs and games are called what?

a)

Hardware

b)

Flashware

c)

Entertainmentware

d)

Software

19.

How might a computer virus infect your computer?

Responses

a)

Through an infected email attachment that you open

b)

By reading internet blogs

c)

By scanning a photo on to your computer with a flatbed scanner

d)

By installing an anti-virus software on your computer

20.

A file extension of .jpg means that the file contains what?

a)

A PowerPoint document

b)

A Word document

c)

An image

d)

An application

21.

Which term best describes the operating system of a computer?

a)

Motherboard

b)

Output Device

c)

System Software

d)

Application Software

22.

Larry Burton is creating a password for an new online account. Which of the following would make a good password?

a)

La$$y3B!r3t!n

b)

LBurton

c)

Larrypassword

23.

It is best practice to always update your router's firmware when possible.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

The physical components of a computer are called what?

a)

Hardware

b)

Malware

c)

Spyware

d)

Software

25.

Which definition best describes a computer?

a)

A device that was invented to be smarter than man

b)

A machine that stores and processes data

c)

A machine with a brain and emotions

d)

A device that collects viruses and dust

26.

What is a network?

a)

A group of applications that work together

b)

An Internet connection

c)

The firewall protection on a computer

d)

A group of computers that can share resources and information

27.

A file that is sent along with an email message is called a(n):

a)

Document

b)

Attachment

c)

Selected file

d)

Add-on

28.

Which of the following are you likely to find in an office building?

a)

LAN

b)

WAN

29.

LAN and WAN stand for what?

a)

Limited Area Network / Wide Area Network

b)

Limited Access Network / Widening Access Network

c)

Local Area Network / Wide Area Network

d)

Local Access Network / Wide Access Network

30.

What does troubleshooting refer to?

a)

Helping other's solve their computer problems.

b)

Relying on restarting the computer to solve simple problems.

c)

Using techniques to identify and avoid new problems in the future.

d)

Using simple problem solving techniques to solve a problem.

31.

When looking on the Internet for a solution to a problem, you should look for what kinds of sources?

a)

Smart

b)

Free

c)

Technically advanced

d)

Reliable

32.

What is a type of local network that people can use to access the Internet?

Responses

a)

Mobile

b)

Router

c)

Computer

d)

Private Home Network

33.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about using a cloud storage option?

a)

Using the cloud keeps your computer safe from viruses

b)

You can easily share documents and/or files with friends or family

c)

Your computer or tablet can be set up to automatically sync with the cloud

d)

It can be accessed through any computer, anywhere in the world

34.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

An input device sends information to the computer and an output device sends information to the computer.

b)

An input device receives information from the computer and an output device receives information from the computer.

c)

An input device receives information from the computer and an output device sends information to the computer.

d)

An input device sends information to the computer and an output device receives information from the computer.

35.

When would be a good time to use a Bcc rather than a Cc?

a)

To email your friends about your upcoming birthday party

b)

To hide other recipients email addresses, such as when sending a newsletter

c)

When you forward an email to your club president

36.

What is the short-term storage for your computer called?

Responses

a)

Random Assorted Memory

b)

Random Operations Memory

c)

Random Operating Memory

d)

Random Access Memory

37.

Wi-Fi is mainly used by both home and public networks to access the Internet.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

What does a file extension tell your computer?

a)

Where a program is saved

b)

Which file name to display

c)

What type of program to open

d)

When the file was created

39.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an application software?

Responses

a)

Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software

b)

Windows operating system

c)

Internet Explorer web browser

d)

Photoshop image editing program

40.

Which of the following might make you suspicious of an email that you receive?

a)

Subject line heading of "40% Off Sale" with a return address of sales@macy.com

b)

Subject line heading of "You have WON $1,000,000!" with a return address of drcashnow@shaw.ca

c)

An email from your aunt you haven't heard from in a year

d)

An email that contains an attachment

41.

A company that offers services for accessing and using the internet is:

a)

a network

b)

an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

c)

a public Wi-Fi provider

d)

a modem

42.

A device that transmits digital data over analog utility lines and links with an Internet Service Provider is:

a)

a modem

b)

the Internet

c)

a computer

d)

a utility line

43.

What does a phishing email try to do?

a)

Inform you that you have won the lottery or a large prize.

b)

Steal your personal information such as passwords, bank account numbers and usernames.

c)

Sell you the latest and newest technology at steep discounted prices.

d)

None of the above

44.

Which of the following is a benefit of using a cloud storage option?

a)

It provides a backup of your data, files and photos

b)

It protects your computer from viruses

c)

You don't need Internet access to retrieve the data

45.

What does the location in a URL identify?

a)

Where to find a resource on your personal computer

b)

Where to find a resource on the protocol

c)

Where to find a resource on the host

d)

The city and state where the web server is located

46.

Which statement best defines what technology is?

a)

Technology is the process by which a machine a receives directions

b)

Technology is any invention, including tools, machines, techniques, and sources of power

c)

Technology is everything that makes the world better

d)

Technology is something that is used only in electronic devices

47.

Which of the following is NOT a form of technology?

a)

Wooden canoe

b)

Stone knife

c)

A log raft

d)

Blowing wind

48.

Which of the following is lost when the computer is turned off?

a)

Short-term

b)

Long-term

c)

Cloud storage

49.

Which item is considered computer hardware?

a)

Accounting program

b)

Cloud storage

c)

Motherboard

d)

Operating system

50.

Which of the following would be considered an input device?

a)

Printer

b)

CPU

c)

Keyboard

d)

Microsoft Word

51.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about using a cloud storage option?

a)

Your computer or tablet can be set up to automatically sync with the cloud

b)

You can easily share documents and/or files with friends or family

c)

It can be accessed through any computer, anywhere in the world

d)

Using the cloud keeps your computer safe from viruses

52.

Which of the following is a benefit of using a cloud storage option?

a)

It protects your computer from viruses

b)

You don't need Internet access to retrieve the data

c)

It provides a backup of your data, files and photos

53.

Which statement best describes what happens to the temporary working memory (RAM) of a computer when it is shut down?

Responses

a)

It is saved in the computer's data storage files

b)

It is synced automatically with the cloud

c)

It is saved in the users document files

d)

It is deleted

54.

Which of the following can technology NOT do?

a)

Make our life problem free

b)

Provide us with comforts and conveniences

c)

Help make our lives more comfortable

d)

Give us directions to a destination

55.

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

a)

Speakers

b)

Mouse

c)

Scanner

d)

Keyboard

56.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

An input device receives information from the computer and an output device sends information to the computer.

b)

An output device receives information from the computer and an input device sends information to the computer.

c)

Neither statement is true.

57.

Computer programs and games are called what?

a)

Entertainmentware

b)

Software

c)

Hardware

d)

Flashware

58.

Which component of a computer controls the entire system and is often called the brain of the computer?

a)

The CPU

b)

The User

c)

The Software

d)

The Monitor

59.

What should you do to protect (backup) your data, documents and photos indefinitely?

a)

Nothing, the computer knows what it needs to do

b)

Save them to your computer's internal data storage

c)

Email them to yourself so you have a copy

d)

Sync them to the cloud

60.

An advantage of a private home network is that is typically more secure than public Wi-Fi.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

If somebody is using a laptop at a coffee shop, how are they likely connected to a network?

Responses

a)

3G

b)

Wi-Fi

c)

Wired

62.

Which of the following are you likely to find between multiple school buildings in a city wide school district?

a)

Peer-to-peer

b)

WAN

c)

LAN

63.

Wi-Fi is mainly used by both home and public networks to access the Internet.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

What is a type of local network that people can use to access the Internet?

a)

Router

b)

Public Wi-Fi

c)

Computer

d)

Mobile

65.

The Internet is considered a WAN.

Responses

a)

True

b)

False

66.

In which of these places might you be most likely to find a peer-to-peer network?

a)

In a home

b)

In a hospital

c)

On the Internet

d)

In a large office building

67.

A file extension of .mp4 means that the file contains what?

a)

An application

b)

A video

c)

An image

d)

A compressed file

68.

What would you NOT use a router for?

a)

To share information with another computer

b)

To connect with another device

c)

To run applications on your computer

69.

What does IP stand for?

a)

Internet Protocols

b)

Internet Protection

c)

Internet Protocol

d)

Internet Protected

70.

Firmware is:

a)

a device to access the Internet

b)

a system of networks

c)

software that is embedded in hardware

d)

computer hardware

71.

Which would be the most efficient way to store files on your computer?

a)

In well organized folders and subfolders

b)

In one folder

c)

All on your desktop

d)

In the recycle bin

72.

A file extension of .xlsx means that the file contains what?

a)

An image

b)

A Word document

c)

An Excel document

d)

An application

73.

A public Wi-Fi risk that can be minimized by only visiting encrypted sites with an HTTPS indicator is:

a)

Harmful Software Attacks

b)

Rogue Public Wi-Fi

c)

Junk Mail

d)

Snooping

74.

What does a server do?

a)

It connects the computer to the mouse

b)

It is the computer's memory

c)

It provides a particular service and manages resources

d)

It provides the basic functions of a computer

75.

Which of the following is NOT a Network Application?

a)

Microsoft Word, word processing application

b)

Microsoft Outlook, email application

c)

Google Chrome, web browser application

d)

Internet Explorer, web browser application

Internet Explorer, web browser application

76.

What do Cc and Bcc stand for?

a)

Carbon Copy and Blind Carbon Copy

b)

Clear Copy and Binary Clear Copy

c)

Crystal Clear and Binary Crystal Clear

d)

Counter Claim and Best Counter Claim

77.

The official slang term for junk mail is what?

a)

Scam

b)

Fake

c)

Spam

d)

Junk Mail

78.

The art of cracking into a computer to steal information is called?

a)

Stealing

b)

Malicious intent

c)

Hacking

d)

Cracking

79.

You have received a few emails over night. Below are a list of their subject lines and who they are from, which would you want to open?

a)

From: CS@suntrustbank.comSubject: YOUR ACCT PASSWORDS NEEDS TO CHANGES

b)

From: CaseyMoon@gmail.comSubject: Friday Night Party

c)

From: SirRamanda@shaw.caSubject: You have WON $1M. CLAIM NOW!

d)

From: DrRickshaw@comcast.comSubject: !!LOSE 55 PUNDS in ONE WEEK!!

80.

Which of the following would you find on a network?

Responses

a)

The program you are working with

b)

The data you are working with

c)

Neither

d)

Both

81.

Which of the following is a good password protection practice?

a)

Make them easy to remember, like your birthday

b)

Change your password often

c)

Use the same password for all of the sites that you visit

d)

Keep a list of the sites you visit with your password for that site in an email to yourself

Keep a list of the sites you visit with your password for that site in an email to yourself

82.

Which of the following is NOT a good way to keep your computer safe and running efficiently?

a)

Ensure that your operating systems and applications stay up to date.

b)

Open all attachments you receive in your email, even from people you don't know

c)

Install a pop-up blocker on your web browser

d)

Use a reliable anti-virus software

83.

You install a new driver, but your device still doesn't work. What is the first thing you should do?

a)

Try a different device instead.

b)

Call a friend for help.

c)

Contact customer service.

d)

Restart the computer.

84.

Which of the following is NOT a peripheral?

a)

Output devices

b)

CPU devices

c)

Input/Output devices

d)

Input devices

85.

What does a driver do?

a)

It enables you to boot up the computer.

b)

It detects, prevents, and disarms malicious software.

c)

Speeds up the time it takes for a peripheral to load.

d)

It enables a peripheral and a computer to talk to each other.

86.

Why is it important to use caution when downloading from the Internet?

a)

It can put your computer at risk.

b)

It can use all your computer's data.

c)

You could easily download the wrong file.

d)

You could cause a power surge.

87.

Which of the following are part of proper printer maintenance?

a)

Printing a print head.

b)

Printing a test sheet.

c)

Installing print cartridges.

d)

Restarting the printer.

88.

What function do ports have?

Responses

a)

They are connection points between a computer and a device.

b)

The talk to the device driver.

c)

They enable USB cables to work.

d)

They connect the modem to the Internet.

89.

What cable is used to connect devices together on a network?

Responses

a)

Ethernet cable

b)

Monitor cable

c)

Power cable

d)

USB cable

90.

Windows can't find the driver for your digital camera. Where is the best place to find the driver?

a)

Call the local camera store.

b)

The manufacturer's website.

c)

The Window's store.

d)

Search the Internet

91.

What is the advantage of a surge protector over a power strip?

a)

It prevents malicious software attacks.

b)

It costs less.

c)

You can plug in more devices.

d)

It stops electricity spikes.