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Business Computer Applications Mid-Term Review

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Open source software is software for which the source code, or instructions that tell the program how to function, is available to anyone who wants it.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

PDF is short for _______________.

a)

Preserve document format

b)

Portable document file

c)

Portable document format

d)

Preserve document file

3.

___________ is a free image editor.

a)

LibreOffice

b)

GIMP

c)

Thunderbird

d)

Dropbox

4.

Ctrl+A is a command keyboard shortcut to select all.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Antivirus software can remove all viruses without a problem.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

___________ is utility software that will help get rid of temporary and unnecessary files.

a)

Time Capsule

b)

Disk defragmenter

c)

Disk Cleanup

d)

Virus scan

7.

These simple steps can extend the lifetime of your computer system. Except ______.

a)

Installing the latest browser.

b)

Shut down your computer at least a few times a week.

c)

Disable program from running on startup unless they are necessary.

d)

Uninstall programs you no longer use.

8.

Downloading means sending data or a file from your computer to somewhere on the Internet.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The desktop application’s purpose is to manage the computer’s memory and hardware components and allow communication with the computer.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Antivirus and anti-malware program scan for slightly different things but they work similarly.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Ctrl+A is a command keyboard shortcut for Undo.

a)

False

b)

True

12.

A processor’s speed is measured in MB or GB.

a)

False

b)

True

13.

A heat ___________ is an object that absorbs heat from the CPU.

a)

Widget

b)

Device

c)

Sink

d)

Chip

14.

The browser must ______________ the contents of a file to display the web page.

a)

Boot up

b)

Upload

c)

Download

d)

Log

15.

Some of the main reasons to use the cloud are convenience and reliability.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

When a computer does not have enough ___________, your computer will slow down quite a bit when you have too many programs running.

a)

Drivers

b)

ROM

c)

Storage

d)

RAM

17.

The physical structure that makes up a computer system is called:

a)

data

b)

peripheral devices

c)

hardware

d)

software

18.

A(n) ___ is a graphical representation of a file, folder, or drive.

a)

widget

b)

icon

c)

path

d)

directory

19.

For essential software like web browsers and antivirus software, security updates are not as critical as operating system updates.

a)

False

b)

True

20.

After software is acquired, it must typically be installed before it can be used.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

The mouse or trackball controls the ___________ on the screen.

a)

Icons

b)

Prompt

c)

Buttons

d)

Pointer

22.

Open source software has customer support services that are easier to access than closed source software.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Ctrl+B is a command keyboard shortcut for Undo.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

When you no longer need a file or a folder you can use the ___ command to remove it from your drive.

a)

install

b)

backup

c)

cleanup

d)

delete

25.

Proprietary software has customer support services that are easier to access than open source software.

a)

False

b)

True

26.

PC stands for ____________.

a)

Power consuming

b)

Personal consuming

c)

Personal computer

d)

PC compatible

27.

Cable broadband connection is provided by your local __________ company.

a)

Mobile telephone

b)

Telephone

c)

Satellite

d)

Cable

28.

A three or four letter identifier found at the end of a filename and following a period is called a(n)

a)

document

b)

fields

c)

file extension

d)

pdf file

29.

The most noticeable type of memory for a PC user is called ___, which acts like an electronic scratch pad inside the computer.

a)

NIC

b)

ROM

c)

CPU

d)

RAM

30.

The most noticeable type of memory for a PC user is called ___, which acts like an electronic scratch pad inside the computer.

a)

NIC

b)

CPU

c)

RAM

d)

ROM

31.

The monitor needs a _____________ to display images and text on the screen.

a)

Video card

b)

Game card

c)

Monitor card

d)

Sound card

32.

The ___ is the primary storage device of a personal computer.

a)

RAM

b)

hard drive

c)

ROM

d)

compact disc

33.

___ is a set of instructions that makes the computer perform tasks. In other words, it tells the computer what to do.

a)

Software

b)

Data

c)

Information

d)

Hardware

34.

The optical ___ is the most common pointing device for desktop computers.

a)

scanner

b)

stylus

c)

mouse

d)

disc

35.

A __________ allows a user to record sound or talk with someone else over the Internet.

a)

Speaker

b)

Microphone

c)

Headset

d)

Scanner

36.

The numeric ___ area of a keyboard is very useful for numeric entry and calculations, as it contains the numbers 0 - 9 and four basic mathematical operators.

a)

cursor

b)

modifier

c)

function

d)

keypad

37.

_____________ means fixing issues with computer problems.

a)

Troubleshooting

b)

Flaming

c)

Diagnostics

d)

Hacking

38.

A ____________ lets users capture pictures and videos in a digital format.

a)

Microphone

b)

Digital camera

c)

Digital pen

d)

Scanner

39.

A PS/2 port is ____________ in shape.

a)

Triangular

b)

Round

c)

Square

d)

Rectangular

40.

The computer’s main circuit board is called a _______.

a)

Motherboard

b)

Monitor

c)

Bluetooth card

d)

Hard drive

41.

___ keyboards, which are designed to be comfortable and tailored for the human body, have keys which are angled and a palm rest at the base to keep your wrists straight.

a)

Alphanumeric

b)

Haptic

c)

Biometric

d)

Ergonomic

42.

Windows, MacOS, and Linux are examples of ________.

a)

Web browsers

b)

Operating systems

c)

Internet service providers

d)

Mobile devices

43.

On a PC the _____________ allows you to force quit an application.

a)

Finder

b)

Taskbar

c)

Task Manager

d)

Windows Explorer

44.

Which of the following is not a threat to your computer system?

a)

Compressed air

b)

Malware

c)

Hard drive failure.

d)

Viruses

45.

The _________ key allows you to stop a function or action.

a)

Return

b)

End

c)

Home

d)

Escape

46.

The _______________ converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer.

a)

Power supply

b)

CPU

c)

CMOS

d)

Motherboard

47.

A(n) _____________ scans your computer for temporary files and other files that can be deleted.

a)

Backup

b)

Disk cleanup

c)

Disk defragmenter

d)

Anti-virus

48.

To shut down Windows, click the Start button, then select Shut down.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

To shut down Windows, click the Apple icon, then select Shut down.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

_________ is one of the oldest Internet services for communication.

a)

E-mail

b)

My Space

c)

Facebook

d)

Instant Messaging

51.

A(n) __________ is an object on a computer that stores data, information, or settings.

a)

App

b)
  1. Operating system

c)

File

d)

Folder

52.

Creating a shortcut duplicates a copy of the file or folder.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Which keyboard shortcut can be used to select all files in a folder simultaneously?

a)

Ctrl+V

b)

Ctrl+X

c)

Ctrl+A

d)

Ctrl+C

54.

The main workplace of a Windows computer is called the __________.

a)

Shortcut

b)

Desktop

c)

Folder

d)

Taskbar

55.

The taskbar is found in the ____________ operating system.

a)

Mac OS

b)

Android

c)

Linux

d)

Windows

56.

The shortcut key to bold words is ___________.

a)

Ctrl+b

b)

Alt+b

c)

Alt+d

d)

Ctrl+d

57.

The latest version of Windows is less stable and secure than past versions.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Many keyboard shortcuts, such as Ctrl+C, Ctrl+X, and Ctrl+V, are universal, and can be used in a wide variety of applications.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

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

a)

False

b)

True

60.

Using keyboard shortcuts is not faster than using a mouse.

a)

False

b)

True

61.

Windows is a(n) __________ created by Microsoft.

a)

Word processor

b)

Computer

c)

Web browser

d)

Operating system

62.

The below are all tips for finding files except

a)

Try different search terms

b)

Open the last application used to edit the file

c)

Check the recycle bin

d)

Move and rename the file after finding it

63.

The shortcut key to cut is ___________.

a)

Alt+c

b)

Alt+x

c)

Ctrl+c

d)

Ctrl+x

64.

If you want to remove a file from your flash drive, click and drag the file to the Recycle Bin.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

When creating a shortcut of a folder on your desktop, it creates a copy of the folderto the desktop.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

The default browser that comes with Windows 10 is __________.

a)

Firefox

b)

Safari

c)

Edge

d)

Chrome

67.

There is no Start menu in Windows 8.

a)

False

b)

True

68.

There is no Start menu in Windows 10.

a)

False

b)

True

69.

The shortcut key to paste is ___________.

a)

Alt+v

b)

Ctrl+v

c)

Ctrl+p

d)

Alt+p

70.

To avoid damaging files on a flash drive, a user should format the drive.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

A user cannot tell from the icon that a file or folder is a shortcut.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

To select multiple specific files simultaneously, hold down the __________ key while clicking on the files.

a)

Shift

b)

Control

c)

Alt

d)

Escape

73.

Sleep mode does all the following except

a)

Stops all computer processes

b)

Starts up more quickly

c)

Remembers which files were open

d)

Restarts the computer

74.

If a program you were using freezes or becomes unresponsive, you can often end the process (and close the program) by using __________.

a)

File Explorer

b)

Task Manager

c)

Finder

d)

Windows

75.

A user can select multiple files by doing the following except ___________.

a)

Dragging the mouse and drawing a box around the file you want.

b)

Select a file and hold the shift key to mark the last file in sequence.

c)

Holding the control key on your keyboard when you select files.

d)

Using the Ctrl+S keyboard shortcut to select all the files.