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Worksheets9 Weeks Exam Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
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.
Monitor
Power cord
Tab Key
Keyboard
Computer Case
The ___________ works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text.
Monitor
Power supply
Video Card
Mouse
Headphones
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.
Mouse
Monitor
Heaphones
Central Processing Unit
Keyboard
The _________ keys are labeled F1 through F12. Some programs use these keys as shortcuts for common tasks.
Insert
Tab
Function
Control (Ctrl)
Alternate
The ________ keys are used for many different purposes, including moving the cursor, scrolling a document, or controlling a game.
Control (Ctrl)
Enter
Function
Control
Arrow
The ______ keypad resembles a calculator
Enter
Numeric
Page up
Home
Arrow Keys
_____ are examples of peripheral pointing devices. they let you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.
Mouse, touchpad
Backspace, touchpad, arrow keeys
space bar, mouse, numeric keypad
Alphanumeric keys, function keys , space bar
Insert key, backspace key, trackball
Two ways to delete are:
Function keys
Control & Arrow Keys
Backspace and delete
Alternate (Alt) & Escape (Esc)
Click and Enter
What does a computer allow you to do?
Browse the Internet
Store and receive data
Type documents and receive email
All answers are correct
None of the answers are correct
______ is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the computer monitor or keyboard.
Software
Hardware
Malware
Virus
_______ is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do.
Software
Hardware
Malware
Virus
When you withdraw cash from an AtM, scan groceries at the store, or use a calculator, you are using a type of computer
True
False
Personal computers come in two main styles PC and Mac.
True
False
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?
It runs test to make sure everything is working correctly.
It checks for new hardware
It starts up the operating system
All of the answers are correct.
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.
Operating system
Personal Computer
Desktop Publishing
Tablet Computer
Web Browser
The three most common operating systems for personal computers are :
Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome
Facebook, Microsoft Word and Spreadsheets
Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
Solitaire, Halo and Tynker
________ comes preloaded on most new PCs, which helps to make it the most popular operating system in the world.
Microsoft Windows
Mac OS X
Linux
Web Browser
Mac OS is a line of operating systems created by Apple Inc. It comes preloaded on all new _______ computers.
Macintosh
PC
Laptop
Desktop
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.
True
False
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).
True
False
When something is in the cloud, it means it's stored on servers on the Internet instead of on your computer.
True
False
The cloud allows you to _______.
Access your email form any computer with an Internet connection
Automatically back up your data
Easily bring your files with you
All answers are correct
Using the cloud comes with the risk that someone might try to gain access to your personal data, so it's important to:
Never use the cloud
Create strong passwords and pay attention to privacy settings
Give out your personal information freely online
Never post pictures
Applications which run in the cloud and do not need to be installed on your computer are usually called:
Web or Cloud apps
Funky and friendly apps
Hardware and software apps
Word Processors
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.
Media Player
Spreadsheet
Word Processor
Personal Finance Software
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.
Personal finance software
Spreadsheet
Word processor
Web Browser
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.
Spread Sheet
Word Processor
Web Browser
Media Player
You should use caution when downloading software, as it can contain viruses or other malware.
True
False
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.
True
False
Which of the following is not a social bookmarking site?
Diigo
Monkey Learn
An input/output device that serves as an extra hard drive used for additional or backup storage.
External Hard Drive
Printer
Keyboard
Mouse
An output device that can transfer digital data onto paper.
Printer
External Hard Drive
Keyboard
Scanner
An input device on which the user can type to communicate with the computer.
Keyboard
Trackpad
Mouse
Trackball
A mouse is an output device that allows the user to interact with visual objects displayed on the monitor.
True
False
The brain of the computer where programs are run.
Central Processing Unit
Random Access Memory
Read Only Memory
JPEG
The computer's high-speed, short term memory.
Random Access Memory
Read Only Memory
Flash Drive
CD ROM
An input/output device that output sound from the computer.
Speaker
Apple TV
Mouse
Web Camera
A circuit board that holds and connects various components of the computer and allows their communication.
Motherboard
CPU
RAM
Extension Cards
An input/output device that displays information visually.
Monitor
Scanner
Printer
Web Cam
Circuit boards that can be inserted to add functionality to a computer (for example: network, sound, or video cards)
Expansion Cards
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
RAM
Converts electricity from the wall into the form that the other computer components use.
Power Supply
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
ROM
An input/output device that serves as the long-term storage memory of the computer.
Soft Drive
Hard Drive
RAM
Extension Cards
An input device that can convert the contents of a paper document into a digital image that can e stored in the computer.
Printer
Digital Camera
Scanner
Projector
An input/output device that reads data from and writes data to CDs and DVDs.
Optical Drive
Extension Cards
Scanner
ROM
English mathematician and inventor who is credited with having conceived the first mechanical computer.
Charles Babbage
Ada Lovelace
Steve Jobs
Helped found the Analytical Society, whose object was to introduce developments from the European continent into English mathematics.
Ada Lovelace
Charles Babbage
English mathematician, known for being called the first computer programmer
Ada Lovelace
Steve Jobs
Charles Babbage
Proposed How Analytical Engine could be programmed to compute Bernoulli numbers
Ada Lovelace
Charles Babbage
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data while computing consist of performing mathematical or procedural task.
True
False
Which is not a main part of a computer?
Input
Output
Storage
File Extensions
