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9 Weeks Exam Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The _______ is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer. It houses the motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), power supply and more.

a)

Monitor

b)

Power cord

c)

Tab Key

d)

Keyboard

e)

Computer Case

2.

The ___________ works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text.

a)

Monitor

b)

Power supply

c)

Video Card

d)

Mouse

e)

Headphones

3.

The __________ is one of the primary ways we communicate with the computer and enter data. There are many different types such as wired, wireless, ergonomic, and multimedia.

a)

Mouse

b)

Monitor

c)

Heaphones

d)

Central Processing Unit

e)

Keyboard

4.

The _________ keys are labeled F1 through F12. Some programs use these keys as shortcuts for common tasks.

a)

Insert

b)

Tab

c)

Function

d)

Control (Ctrl)

e)

Alternate

5.

The ________ keys are used for many different purposes, including moving the cursor, scrolling a document, or controlling a game.

a)

Control (Ctrl)

b)

Enter

c)

Function

d)

Control

e)

Arrow

6.

The ______ keypad resembles a calculator

a)

Enter

b)

Numeric

c)

Page up

d)

Home

e)

Arrow Keys

7.

_____ are examples of peripheral pointing devices. they let you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.

a)

Mouse, touchpad

b)

Backspace, touchpad, arrow keeys

c)

space bar, mouse, numeric keypad

d)

Alphanumeric keys, function keys , space bar

e)

Insert key, backspace key, trackball

8.

Two ways to delete are:

a)

Function keys

b)

Control & Arrow Keys

c)

Backspace and delete

d)

Alternate (Alt) & Escape (Esc)

e)

Click and Enter

9.

What does a computer allow you to do?

a)

Browse the Internet

b)

Store and receive data

c)

Type documents and receive email

d)

All answers are correct

e)

None of the answers are correct

10.

______ is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the computer monitor or keyboard.

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

c)

Malware

d)

Virus

11.

_______ is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do.

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

c)

Malware

d)

Virus

12.

When you withdraw cash from an AtM, scan groceries at the store, or use a calculator, you are using a type of computer

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Personal computers come in two main styles PC and Mac.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Booting is the process that occurs when you press the power button to turn your computer on. During this process (which may take a minute or two), the computer does what?

a)

It runs test to make sure everything is working correctly.

b)

It checks for new hardware

c)

It starts up the operating system

d)

All of the answers are correct.

15.

The _______ is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer's memory, processes, and all of its software and hardware. It also allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer's language.

a)

Operating system

b)

Personal Computer

c)

Desktop Publishing

d)

Tablet Computer

e)

Web Browser

16.

The three most common operating systems for personal computers are :

a)

Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome

b)

Facebook, Microsoft Word and Spreadsheets

c)

Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

d)

Solitaire, Halo and Tynker

17.

________ comes preloaded on most new PCs, which helps to make it the most popular operating system in the world.

a)

Microsoft Windows

b)

Mac OS X

c)

Linux

d)

Web Browser

18.

Mac OS is a line of operating systems created by Apple Inc. It comes preloaded on all new _______ computers.

a)

Macintosh

b)

PC

c)

Laptop

d)

Desktop

19.

An app is a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks. Applications for desktop or laptop computers are sometimes called desktop application, and those for mobile devices are called mobile apps.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

If you're not sure what a file's format is, you can look at the extension at the end of the file name (for example .docs, .txt, or .jpg).

a)

True

b)

False

21.

When something is in the cloud, it means it's stored on servers on the Internet instead of on your computer.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

The cloud allows you to _______.

a)

Access your email form any computer with an Internet connection

b)

Automatically back up your data

c)

Easily bring your files with you

d)

All answers are correct

23.

Using the cloud comes with the risk that someone might try to gain access to your personal data, so it's important to:

a)

Never use the cloud

b)

Create strong passwords and pay attention to privacy settings

c)

Give out your personal information freely online

d)

Never post pictures

24.

Applications which run in the cloud and do not need to be installed on your computer are usually called:

a)

Web or Cloud apps

b)

Funky and friendly apps

c)

Hardware and software apps

d)

Word Processors

25.

A ______ allows you to write a letter, design a flyer, and create many other kinds of documents. The most well-known example is Microsoft Word.

a)

Media Player

b)

Spreadsheet

c)

Word Processor

d)

Personal Finance Software

26.

A ______ is the tool you use to access the Web. Most computers come with one pre-installed, but you can also download a different one if you prefer. Examples include Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari.

a)

Personal finance software

b)

Spreadsheet

c)

Word processor

d)

Web Browser

27.

If you want to listen to MP3s or watch movies you've downloaded, you will need to use a __________. Windows ________ and iTunes are poplar examples.

a)

Spread Sheet

b)

Word Processor

c)

Web Browser

d)

Media Player

28.

You should use caution when downloading software, as it can contain viruses or other malware.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Many applications are designed to open one or more types of files (or file formats). For example, Microsoft Word can create and edit Word documents. If you don't have the right kind of application, you will not be able to open the file.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Which of the following is not a social bookmarking site?

a)

Pocket

b)

Flipboard

c)

Diigo

d)

Monkey Learn

31.

An input/output device that serves as an extra hard drive used for additional or backup storage. 

a)

External Hard Drive

b)

Printer

c)

Keyboard

d)

Mouse

32.

An output device that can transfer digital data onto paper.

a)

Printer

b)

External Hard Drive

c)

Keyboard

d)

Scanner

33.

An input device on which the user can type to communicate with the computer.

a)

Keyboard

b)

Trackpad

c)

Mouse

d)

Trackball

34.

A mouse is an output device that allows the user to interact with visual objects displayed on the monitor.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

The brain of the computer where programs are run.

a)

Central Processing Unit

b)

Random Access Memory

c)

Read Only Memory

d)

JPEG

36.

The computer's high-speed, short term memory.

a)

Random Access Memory

b)

Read Only Memory

c)

Flash Drive

d)

CD ROM

37.

An input/output device that output sound from the computer.

a)

Speaker

b)

Apple TV

c)

Mouse

d)

Web Camera

38.

A circuit board that holds and connects various components of the computer and allows their communication.

a)

Motherboard

b)

CPU

c)

RAM

d)

Extension Cards

39.

An input/output device that displays information visually.

a)

Monitor

b)

Scanner

c)

Printer

d)

Web Cam

40.

Circuit boards that can be inserted to add functionality to a computer (for example: network, sound, or video cards)

a)

Expansion Cards

b)

Optical Drive

c)

Hard Drive

d)

RAM

41.

Converts electricity from the wall into the form that the other computer components use.

a)

Power Supply

b)

Optical Drive

c)

Hard Drive

d)

ROM

42.

An input/output device that serves as the long-term storage memory of the computer.

a)

Soft Drive

b)

Hard Drive

c)

RAM

d)

Extension Cards

43.

An input device that can convert the contents of a paper document into a digital image that can e stored in the computer.

a)

Printer

b)

Digital Camera

c)

Scanner

d)

Projector

44.

An input/output device that reads data from and writes data to CDs and DVDs.

a)

Optical Drive

b)

Extension Cards

c)

Scanner

d)

ROM

45.

English mathematician and inventor who is credited with having conceived the first mechanical computer.

a)

Charles Babbage

b)

Ada Lovelace

c)

Steve Jobs

46.

Helped found the Analytical Society, whose object was to introduce developments from the European continent into English mathematics.

a)

Ada Lovelace

b)

Charles Babbage

47.

English mathematician, known for being called the first computer programmer

a)

Ada Lovelace

b)

Steve Jobs

c)

Charles Babbage

48.

Proposed How Analytical Engine could be programmed to compute Bernoulli numbers

a)

Ada Lovelace

b)

Charles Babbage

49.

A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data while computing consist of performing mathematical or procedural task.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Which is not a main part of a computer?

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Storage

d)

File Extensions