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PCA Grade 11 Assignment 1

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does GUI stands for?

a)

Graphic Universal Interchange 

b)

Graphical User Interface

c)

Graphs Universe Interface

d)

Great Universe Intellectual 

2.

Which one of the following is not a Gadget that can be placed on the desktop of Window 7?

a)

Games

b)

Calendar

c)

Clock

d)

Selfie

3.

Why was Windows 8 generally unpopular amongst users?

a)

It was too dirt cheap.

b)

Users do not welcome the introduction of the number 8.

c)

Windows 8 was designed to be more compatible with touch screen, tablets and mobile devices.

d)

The interface changes were unpopular and made it difficult for some users to learn.

4.

Which one of the following attributes does "R" stands for?

a)

The file is read-only.

b)

The file is hidden in the directory display.

c)

The file will be archived the next time that the disk is backed up.

d)

The file is marked as a system file, and a warning is given if an attempt is made to delete or modify the file.

5.

How many characters are allowed in Windows file naming convention?

a)

72

b)

100

c)

255

d)

300

6.

Characters such as slash (/ \) are allowed in Windows naming convention.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Which one of the following is not true about Windows libraries?

a)

A library is a virtual folder that presents content from different locations within the same view.

b)

When Windows 10 is installed, each user has six default libraries, as shown in the figure.

c)

In Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, the libraries can be found in plain sight on the tools panel.

d)

Right-click the left pane of the File Explorer window for the context menu option that can show the libraries.

8.

To open or execute a file using elevated permission, right-click the file and ________________________________.

a)

choose Open.

b)

choose Run as Administrator.

c)

choose Open file location.

d)

choose Pin to task bar.

9.

In Windows 10 and 8.1, the _________ feature allows you to access the various devices and drives installed in the computer.

a)

The Computer

b)

My PC

c)

Clock and Region

d)

Appearance and Personlization 

10.

Which of the following choices is not how File Explorer can be used?

a)

Navigate the file system.

b)

Preview some types of files.

c)

Scan for malwares and viruses.

d)

Manage files, folders and subfolders.

11.

The start button is found at the bottom ___________ corner of the desktop.

a)

right

b)

left

c)

center

12.

Booting allows you to _______________________?

a)

Shut down the computer

b)

Turn on the computer

c)

Load the operating system into main memory

d)

Load the application software into main memory

13.

A picture or graphic symbol used to represent an application or folder is an (a)   .

14.

The __________________________ contains the start button, task buttons (open windows), and the system tray.

a)

task bitmoji

b)

task button

c)

task bar

15.

This is a _________________________.

a)

window

b)

desktop

c)

door

16.

This part of the windows desktop is known as the _____________________.

a)

system tray

b)

system unit

17.

You may want to delete objects to keep your computer clear of junk or to make room for new items. Which one would you use?

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

What part of the Desktop is this?

a)

Start button

b)

Notification area

c)

Icons

d)

Folder

19.

True or False? Windows is an operating system developed by Microsoft.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The picture that appears as the background of a desktop is called the _______________

a)

screen

b)

windows

c)

wallpaper

d)

lockscreen

21.

Windows is a/n ........... created by Microsoft

a)

Computer

b)

Web Browser

c)

Operating System

d)

Wordprocessor

22.

The main workspace of a Windows computer is called the ________

a)

Desktop

b)

Folder

c)

Taskbar

d)

Shortcut

23.

The icon in this image is most likely a ________.

a)

Folder

b)

File

c)

Shortcut

d)

Document

24.

Supposing you're having trouble locating a file on your computer. Which of the following are good places to look for the file? Select all that apply.

a)

The Recycle Bin

b)

The Downloads folder

c)

Default folders like My Documents

d)

The screensaver

25.

If you want to move a window, you can click and drag the ________.

a)

taskbar

b)

Start button

c)

Close button

d)

top of the window

26.

Suppose you have several windows open on your desktop, but some of them are hidden behind other windows. What is the easiest way to switch to one of the hidden windows?

a)

Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete on your keyboard

b)

Press your computer's Power button

c)

Click the icon on the taskbar

d)

Close all programs and reopen them one-by-one

27.

True or False:

When you move a file to the Recycle Bin, it will be immediately deleted from your computer.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

When you double-click a file on the desktop, it will open in the ________.

a)

Start menu

b)

most recently-opened application

c)

default application for that file type

d)

Control Panel

29.

True or False:

You can only have one user account on a Windows computer.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

When would you use the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keyboard shortcut?

a)

When you want to delete a file

b)

When a program first opens

c)

When you first boot up your computer

d)

When a program is unresponsive

31.

Which of these are correct ways to uninstall an application?

Select all that apply.

a)

From Desktop

b)

From Control Panel

c)

From Start Menu

d)

From Command Prompt (with given code)

32.

Which shortcut is for copying selected file/text?

a)

CTRL + A

b)

CTRL + X

c)

CTRL + C

d)

CTRL + V

33.

Which shortcut is for pasting previously copied file/text?

a)

CTRL + A

b)

CTRL + X

c)

CTRL + C

d)

CTRL + V

34.

Which shortcut is to cut selected file/text?

a)

CTRL + A

b)

CTRL + X

c)

CTRL + C

d)

CTRL + V

35.

Which shortcut is for selecting all files/text in current area?

a)

CTRL + A

b)

CTRL + X

c)

CTRL + C

d)

CTRL + V

36.
What part of the computer do you use to type?
a)
Desktop
b)
Keyboard
c)
Mouse
d)
Cursor
37.
What is this called?
a)
CPU
b)
Screen
c)
Mouse
d)
Box
38.
What are these called?
a)
Headphones
b)
Keyboard
c)
Microphone
d)
Keyboard
39.
What part of the computer is this?
a)
Central Processing Unit
b)
Computer
c)
Tower
d)
Box
40.
What part of the computer is this?
a)
Screen
b)
TV
c)
Desktop
d)
Monitor
41.
What kind of computer is this?
a)
Chromebook
b)
Laptop
c)
CPU
d)
Desktop Computer
42.
This device shows what your computer is doing.
a)
Printer
b)
Monitor
c)
Hard drive
d)
Flash drive
43.
This device lets you copy information from paper and save it to a computer.
a)
Printer
b)
Flash drive
c)
Scanner
d)
Speakers
44.
This allows everyone to listen to videos or music from your computer.
a)
Headphones
b)
DVD
c)
Speakers
d)
Mouse
45.
This computer can be easily carried around.
a)
Hard drive
b)
Laptop
c)
Printer
d)
Flash drive
46.
This device can be used like a computer, but is much smaller.
a)
Keyboard
b)
Hard drive
c)
Flash drive
d)
Tablet
47.

What is the purpose of a camera?

a)

It takes picture.

b)

It can see you.

c)

It records.

d)

It can see videos.

48.

What is the purpose of the speaker?

a)

It allows the user to see what is on the computer.

b)

It allows the user to type.

c)

It allows the user to take pictures.

d)

It allows all the people to hear the sounds of the computer.

49.

What is the purpose of the screen?

a)

It takes pictures.

b)

It lets the user type.

c)

It shows what is on the computer.

d)

It moves on the computer.

50.

What is the purpose of the mouse?

a)

It moves things around.

b)

It takes pictures.

c)

It lets the user type.

d)

It clicks on things on the computer.

51.

It can type words, numbers and symbols

a)

Printer

b)

Keyboard

c)

Speaker

d)

Microphone

52.

It prints the results of your work from the computer screen on a sheet of paper

a)

Printer

b)

Photocopier

c)

Scanner

d)

CPU

53.

Which of the pictures below is the CPU?

a)
b)
c)
d)
54.

Which is correct in taking care of the computer?

a)

Shut down the computer after using it.

b)

Press the keyboard as hard as you can.

c)

Clean the computer with any cloth.

55.
a)
Monitor
b)
PC
c)
CPU
d)
Power button
56.

Behavior in the classroom should...

a)

Include running and horseplay

b)

Not include running and horseplay

c)

Be according to students' preference

57.

You should secure power cords from _____.

a)

electricity

b)

traffic

c)

danger

d)

dust

58.
If the computer will not start, the student should open the computer and check the power supply.
a)
True
b)
False
59.

It is not OK to ______near the computer

a)

sing

b)

eat

c)

take a picture

d)

use a light

60.

Always shut your computer down by pressing the which button

a)

Volume Button

b)

Enter Button

c)

Power Button

d)

Monitor Button

61.

When exiting the computer lab do which of the following?

a)

leave your work station clean and in proper order

b)

Log off/shutdown following the designated procedure

c)

push your chair in

d)

all answers are correct

62.

Software should be installed by ?

a)

Your classmate

b)

Your litter brother or sister

c)

Your teacher or any adult

d)

Anyone who can turn the computer on

63.
Excessive heat and magnets can damage the computers
a)
True
b)
False
64.
When a computer is on, it is fine to move it around as much as you like
a)
True
b)
False
65.
You should never turn your computer off.
a)
True
b)
False
66.
If your computer does not work, you do not need to report it to the teacher--just begin working on it.
a)
True
b)
False
67.

True or False: You should never use your computer during a storm.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

When cleaning the hardware, you should never...

a)

open the inside of the computer

b)

spray household cleaner directly on the hardware

c)

use wet hands to touch the cords

d)

None of these are safe

69.

What should you buy to protect your computer against surges of electricity?

a)

Electrical power strip

b)

Norton Antivirus software

c)

Surge Protector

d)

Generator

70.

If your computer is not working properly what should you do ?

a)

Turn off your computer system

b)

Alert an adult

c)

Call your classmate

d)

Open the computer yourself

71.

A computer should not be moved during ?

a)

A sunny day

b)

On your birthday

c)

During a storm

d)

Classtime

72.

A _______ is a computer program that can alter (change) or damage your computer

a)

code

b)

modem

c)

tablet

d)

virus

73.

Never open an __________ unless you know and trust the person who sent it.

a)

letter

b)

website

c)

e-mail

d)

webpage

74.

Do not accept ________ from Internet sites that you don't know and trust.

a)

downloads

b)

e-mails

c)

web addresses

d)

links

75.

______________ is what computer experts do to keep the inside parts of a computer working well.

a)

Sharing

b)

Loading

c)

Editing

d)

Reformatting

76.

Do not use the computer during a storm.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

Spray your computer with household cleanser to keep it clean.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

Spilling liquid on your computer won't hurt it.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

Keeping your computer dust-free can help it last longer.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

Your mouse should never need cleaning.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

It's won't hurt to eat a peanut butter & jelly sandwich while using the computer.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

Downloading from Internet sites could expose your computer to dangerous viruses

a)

True

b)

False

83.

Canned air can be used to clean your computer keyboard.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

If your computer is not working properly what should you do ?

a)

Turn off your computer system

b)

Alert an adult

c)

Call your classmate

d)

Open the computer yourself

85.
If your computer does not work, you do not need to report it to the teacher--just begin working on it.
a)
True
b)
False
86.
What is this called?
a)
CPU
b)
Screen
c)
Mouse
d)
Box