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Total questions: 105
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What is the language of computers?
Base 10
HTML
Ones and Zeros
Computer Code
Your operating system and your __________ combine to form a complete system that determines what your computer can do.
Software
Computer Hardware
Computer
Computer Code
What is the software that communicates with your computer's hardware and executes all software programs on your computer?
Malware
Database
Operating System
Windows
Which part of a computer is the primary data processing component?
Cloud computing
CPU
Internet Service Provider
Peripherals
What is a program called when it secretly attaches to a document or program and then executes when the document or program is opened?
Computer Virus
Scanner
Ethernet Cable
CPU
What are output devices that produce audio from your computer called?
Windows
Mouse
Speakers
Monitor
What type of cable connects peripheral devices to a computer through a universal serial bus port?
Peripheral Device
Ethernet Cable
USB Cable
USB Drive
A company that provides internet service for a monthly fee is called a(n) _____?
Operating System
Internet Service Provider
Database
Cloud Computing
Which device receives signals from a computer and displays them onto a screen?
Keyboard
Printer
Mouse
Monitor
Which term describes the use of web applications that allow you to create, save and play games online?
Malware
Cloud Computing
Internet Service Provider
CPU
Which of the following is a free, cloud-based word processor that allows you to create, edit and collaborate in real-time with other users?
Windows
Google Docs
Operating System
Cloud Computing
What is an input device that produces a digital image file to be saved onto a computer called?
Windows
Scanner
Speaker
Printer
What is a malicious computer virus designed to damage a computer called?
Windows
Computer Software
Malware
OSX
What is the most widely used operating system for personal computers?
Computer Software
Microsoft Windows
Operating System
OSX
Which of the following refers to a small, portable plug-n-play storage device used for storing files that plugs into a USB port?
USB Drive
CPU
Google Doc
Ethernet Cable
What kind of software program allows you to create, edit, and print text documents?
Cloud Computing
A Word Processor
Computer Software
Windows
Which of the following is a network cable that allows information to travel between wired devices?
USB Cable
Ethernet Cable
Internet Service Provider
External Storage Device
What stores all software and files on your computer and reads and writes data onto a spinning magnetic or optical disk?
Windows Drive
Hard Drive
Google Drive
USB Drive
What is the latest Mac operating system?
CPU
OSX
Windows
USB
What is a hand-controlled electronic device used to manipulate the cursor on your computer screen called?
Scanner
Speaker
Printer
Mouse
Which of the following is a type of software that stores an organized collection of data on a computer?
Database
Word Processor
Malware
Windows
Which of the following is defined as a set of instructions executed by a computer?
Computer Software
Internet Service Provider
USB Drive
Google Docs
What is the output device that usually produces text and graphics onto paper called?
Keyboard
Printer
Monitor
Mouse
Which of the following refers to a portable plug-n-play device used as a backup storage device?
Monitor
Keyboard
External Hard Drive
Printer
Which of the following refers to input or output devices that are used to communicate with a computer?
Computer Software
Internet Service Provider
Windows
Peripheral Devices
What does the abbreviation USB stand for?
Universal Series of Baseball
Universal Serial Bus
Universal Series Business
Universal Series Block
Why did the HDMI connection grow in popularity?
It’s easy to connect.
It is wireless.
It can handle both video and sound.
All newer model TVs have it.
Everything appears to be normal, and your monitor is working, but you cannot seem to type on your keyboard. What should you check first?
Make sure the keyboard cord is securely in place.
Turn the computer completely off and try again.
Make sure your keyboard doesn’t have dust in it.
Make sure the computer is turned on
What does RAM actually stand for?
Random Actual Math
Random Access Memory
Real Actual Mode
Random Access Material
If you try to run several programs at once and they are sluggish, what is something that you may consider adding to your device to make it run faster?
Extra RAM memory.
Using wireless devices.
Extra space on your hard drive.
A larger motherboard.
Starting and loading programs quickly is most impacted by the ____________.
Hard drive speed and capacity
ROM size
size of RAM
CPU speed
What is a peripheral device?
An external device that your computer can run without.
An internal device that your computer can run without.
An internal device that your computer cannot run without.
An external device that your computer cannot run without.
What is the main function of the motherboard?
It is the main circuit board that connects essentially every part of the computer in some capacity.
The motherboard is a peripheral device and therefore not essential.
The motherboard gives limited directions to a limited number of computer components.
The motherboard mainly controls only peripheral devices such as the mouse and speakers.
What is built into computers that help keep internal components cool?
Mouse
Printer
Keyboard
Fan
What does it mean if you say something has "Bluetooth capabilities"?
The device can use radio technology to wirelessly connect to other devices.
It’s a blue device that can connect to dental work.
It’s a blue peripheral device that connects to other peripheral devices.
The device has to use wires to connect to other devices.
What happens when you enable the Airplane Mode on your device?
This allows you to keep your phone connected but the wireless function is disabled.
This action disables all wireless transmission functions.
Allows you to listen to airplane cockpit transmissions.
This allows you to connect to a wireless network on the plane.
What connects directly to the internet source and is usually set up by the service provider?
Router
Hotspot
Antenna
Modem
What is the first step in pairing a new Bluetooth device?
Using the settings on your device, turn on the Bluetooth capabilities.
Disconnect from the internet.
Using the settings on your device, turn on the Airplane mode.
Connect to the internet.
What device allows you to set up your home WiFi connections?
Modem
Router
Cable antenna
Bluetooth
What is known as the most important software that runs on a computer? Without this software, the computer would not be able to do anything.
Basic system
Computer software
Operating system
Primary software
What feature lets you use the mouse to click icons, buttons, menus, and much more?
Computer software
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Effectiveness User Interface
Malware User Interface
The operating system does not manage computer memory, processes, hardware, and software.
True
False
What is the most common way to obtain new software?
Internet download
USB port
External Drive
CD-Rom
What is an open source operating system?
A source that is made by developers, but not for individual use.
A source that can be accessed by anyone, anytime on the internet.
A closed source, not open to the public that can’t be accessed or modified to suit an individual’s needs.
A free source, open to the public, that can be accessed and modified to suit an individual's needs.
What is an application?
Software that only allows you to create documents.
Software that allows you to perform specific tasks.
Software that you can play games on.
Software that allows you to control the volume on your speakers.
What is a closed source operating system?
A free source, open to the public that can be accessed and modified to suit an individual's needs.
A source that is made by developers, but not for individual use.
A closed source, not open to the public that cannot be accessed or modified to suit an individual’s needs.
A source that can be accessed by anyone anytime on the internet.
What is the official name of an application on a desktop or a laptop?
Desktop Application
Software
Computer Feature
Closed Source
What do security patches do?
Create cute screensavers on your computer screen.
Give data to hackers.
Covers security holes so that hackers can not access your data.
Protects your keyboard.
What does GUI stand for?
Great User Interface
Graphical User Interface
Galactic Unknown Interface
Gooey Unusual Intellect
What is running more than one application at a time called?
Multi-applications
Efficient
Multi-tasking
Multi-running
If an application freezes while running on your PC, what keys would you use to access the task manager?
Command + Option + ESC
CTRL + Alt + Delete
Command + Alt + Delete
CTRL + Option + Delete
If an application freezes while running on your Mac, what keys would you use to access the task manager?
Command + Option + ESC
CTRL + Option + Delete
Command + Alt + Delete
CTRL + Alt + Delete
When an application is running slowly, what is the first thing you should check for?
Whether you have too many applications open or not
Whether there has been a security breach
Whether you have used improper commands or not
Whether your application has been updated recently.
If you notice that your entire computer seems to be running extremely slow, what is the first step you should take to diagnose the issue?
Run a virus scanner. You may have malware running in the background that is slowing things down.
Your computer may be running out of hard drive space. Try deleting any files or programs you don't need.
Run a full scan on all your applications.
Run a Disk Defragmenter to see if your hard drive is working properly.
Why is it important to document the steps you took during the troubleshooting process?
So you can complete the same steps twice.
Troubleshooting is a long process and you need to document everything that you do.
So you will be able to remember what you have done and can avoid repeating mistakes
Knowledge is power.
What is the first step in the troubleshooting process?
Identify the problem.
Develop a plan of action.
Verify your solution worked.
Test the theory.
Email addresses always include what symbol?
*
%
@
$
What is software?
Anything that is soft that you can wear.
Things that you can touch when operating once more.
Complicated files that deal with printers.
Anything that tells hardware what to do and how to do it.
Things attached to a computer such as mouse.
Email is delivered electronically across the _________.
Computer
Messages
Internet
Mailbox
How long does it take on average for email to be delivered?
Minutes
Days
Hours
Months
Why are free web based providers so popular?
It’s difficult to access from your home.
You can access your email account from anywhere as long as you have internet connection.
You can’t access from anywhere but your home.
Accessing is so important.
What is the three or four letter identifier found at the end of a file name that follows a period called?
File Folder
File Application
File Name
File extension
What is the first step in creating an email address?
Choosing a webmail provider.
Choosing your name
Choosing your password
Choosing your location.
Where do you view and manage emails?
Outbox
Configuration box
Inbox
Writing box
What do you call the software that allows you to perform specific tasks?
Hardware
Editing software
Software
Applications
What computer software would allow you to complete tasks such as creating a document, designing a flyer, and writing a letter.?
Media Player
Photo editing
Paint Shop
Word processing software
What does a file extension tell you about the file?
The size of the file.
The color of the picture in the file.
How many words the file contains.
Its characteristics and its use.
When you want to collaborate with someone using a Google Doc, what do you need in order to share the document?
The person's name
The person's email address
The person's ISP address
The name of the document
The person's phone number
If you are the creator of a Google Doc and need your partner to add or change information to the document, what permission setting do you need to give them?
Person can comment
Person can view
Person can correct
Person can edit
What term is used for two or more PCs that are connected and share resources?
Computer to Computer
Backup to Backup
Peer to Peer
Network to Network
What is the correct term for files copied to a secondary location for preservation purposes?
Sharing
Backup
Privacy
Storage
What does the “S” at the end of FTPS indicate?
Safe
Sharing
Secure
Standard
What does the abbreviation SOHO stand for?
Secure Official Home Office
Small Office Home On router
Small Office Home Office router
Secure Office Home Office
What additional authentication method does SFTP use to ensure that data is secure?
SSH Keys
BRU Keys
Secret Keys
Socket Keys
The amount of data that can be sent from one point to another in a certain period of time is known as ________.
Transfer time
Bandwidth
Network time
Data width
What does FTP stand for?
File Transfer Protocol
Forward Text Preferred
Files To Programs
Files Transferred Periodically.
What is the slowest type of internet connection?
DSL
Cable
Dial Up
Cellular
When using SFTP to share files, what is encrypted in addition to the authentification information?
The HTML code
The user's name
The user's email address
The data files
What does HTTP stand for?
Higher Transfer of Text Procedure
Hyper Texting Teenager Pro
Higher Transfer of Text Professionals
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Before “cloud storage” was a popular way to share information between people, what was used to transfer large files?
HTP
HTTPS
Packet Transfer Protocol (PTP)
FTP
What works in conjunction with a secure sockets layer (SSL) to ensure that data is transported safely?
ATPS
FTP
HTTP
HTTPS
When browsing using certain browsers, if a page is known to be malicious or using phishing techniques in the past a browser may display a _________ before allowing you to move forward.
Red Flashing Lights
Red X
Warning Bell
Warning Page
What service allows people to send text messages with pictures and sounds from their device to other devices?
Electronic Mail
Cookies
Phishing
Spam
What allows browsers to retain the information from the pages you previously visited which will help make your web browsing experience even faster?
Cache
Trackers
Cookies
Spam
Clicking on ads that appear on your screen is always a safe option.
True
False
What search option can you use that does not track cookies or history?
Search in Secret
Incognito
Secret Spy
Inconspicuous
What can self replicate without a host program and will spread without human interaction or directives from malware authors?
Cookie
Worm
Spam
Virus
What symbol typically appears to the left of a secure site?
Padlock
Toolbox
Dollar Sign
Key
When using electronic mail (email), what is one thing you can do to help prevent potentially malicious emails from making their way into your inbox?
Open all emails, even if you don’t know who the sender is.
Block all senders
In the settings menu, allow automatic downloads of everything.
Set up a junk folder
What is made to collect information and data and observe a user's activity without their knowledge?
Ransomware
Spyware
Malware
Adware
What is usually present in the address bar If a site is not secure?
Green bar and padlock.
Red bar and green padlock.
Green X and https symbol.
Red X through padlock and red line through https symbol.
What is designed to look like a legitimate e-mail but contains malicious links that will deliver malware to your computer?
Spyware
Virus
Malware
Phishing
What should you make sure the web address begins with to ensure that you are browsing a secure site?
HTTPS
HTTPI
HTTPL
HTTP
What is something you may download unknowingly through free software that will then use cookies to track what you are searching for?
Malware
Cookies
Cache
Adware
What is designed to infect a user’s system and encrypt their data so that your device will be locked up?
Spyware
Malware
Adware
Ransomware
VoIP stands for what?
Voice Over Internet Protocol
Voice Over Internet Party
Virtualization Over Insufficient Paper
Virtually Only Internet Protocols
If you would like to listen to a specific song without downloading it you could choose to utilize what?
Streaming video services.
Purchase the entire album online.
Listening to the radio at 3:25 p.m.
Streaming audio services.
What is a two-way communication and collaboration tool that gives users the feeling of being in the same room?
Virtualization
Streaming Media
Telepresence
Cloud Computing
Web applications do not have to be installed on your computer.What process simulates what a regular hardware computer can do through a software package?
Virtualization
Web Apps
Streaming Media
Telepresence
Web applications do not have to be installed on your computer.
True
False
What allows you to watch a show in real-time instead of downloading an entire file to your computer.
Streaming video services
Automatic services
Streaming audio services
Strong video services
What do you call a software program that runs on a web server?
Virtualization
Web applicaion
Telepresence
Cloud program
Define cloud computing.
The act of sharing your ideas in a document typed on a computer.
The delivery of shared resources through the Internet.
The delivery of computers
The act of sharing audio files via email.
In what medium do web applications operate?
Telepresence
Browser
Internet
Cloud
What is typically used for input commands and uses a mathematical interpretation of human motion?
VoIP
Gesture-based interaction
Virtualization
Telepresence
