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Unit 3 Computer Basics Test

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which image below shows a CPU?

a)

b)

c)

d)

2.

Which image below is an example of an INPUT device?

a)

b)

c)

d)

3.

Which part of the computer stores your files like photos, documents, and music?

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Motherboard

d)

CPU

4.

Which type of computer hardware are the SPEAKERS?

a)

Input

b)

Output

5.

Select the image below that shows a SSD or Solid-State Drive.

a)

b)

6.

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is like the _______ of the computer?

a)

heart

b)

lungs

c)

nervous system

d)

brain

7.

A device that allows users to interact with the computer is called a ________ device.

a)

Input

b)

Output

8.

The operating system is the master program that ________ the software on the computer.

a)

Deletes

b)

Destroys

c)

Manages

d)

Helps

9.

Which hardware below provides power to the computer?

a)

b)

c)

d)

10.

What does GUI stand for?

a)

Genuine Umpire Impressions

b)

Graphical User Interface

c)

Graphic Up Industry

11.

Which is NOT a function of Operating Systems?

a)

Booting the Computer

b)

Networking

c)

Streaming content

d)

Device Management

12.

The operating system is a type of

a)

system software

b)

general purpose software

c)

utility software

d)

application software

13.
Which of the following operating systems can you freely modify if you choose?
a)
OS X
b)
iOS
c)
BlackBerry
d)
Linux
14.
_________________are programs that designed to help users to be more productive with their personal tasks.
a)
Software
b)
System Software
c)
Application software
d)
Utility program
15.
A computer can function without an operating system
a)
True
b)
False
16.
What does LAN stand for?
a)
Local Area Network
b)
Legal Access Network
c)
Legendary Access Node
d)
Local Admin Network
17.

Unique set of numbers given to each device on the internet used to locate that device

a)
Media Access Control address
b)

IP address

c)
Data Packets address 
d)

Data Protocol address

18.

The computers in Prime Medical Hospital building are linked so the staff can share the files and printers. This kind of network is an example of

a)

PAN

b)

LAN

c)

WAN

19.

Network connections are created using

a)

wires and cables

b)

files and resources

c)

computers and printers

20.

A Wide Area Network is a network in which

a)

Computers and devices that are connected over a large geographic area.

b)

Computers and devices that are connected over a small geographic area.

c)

Computers and devices that are not connected with each oher.

21.

A router is a device that

a)

connects other devices in a network.

b)

manages others device that are connected in the network.

22.

What is the best domain to find out about the University of West Florida?

a)

.mil

b)

.edu

c)

.gov

d)

.com

23.

What is the best domain for your sister who wants to find information about getting a driving permit from the Florida Highway Safety Motor Vehicles

a)

.com

b)

.gov

c)

.org

d)

.net

24.

What domain is best to find out about Youth Internships (jobs) at the White House.

a)

.mil

b)

.org

c)

.com

d)

.gov

25.

What's the best domain to learn about a specific branch of the military?

a)

.org

b)

.mil

c)

.com

d)

.net

26.

Imagine you're a cyber detective! What would you call the sneaky act of using a fake email to trick someone into revealing their personal information?

a)

Phishing

b)

DDoS

c)

DNS Hack

d)

Malware

27.
How can you tell if a website is secure?
a)
You'll see a lock in the address bar.
b)
you'll see a paper in the address bar.
c)
You'll see an address bar.
d)
You'll see a key in the address bar.
28.
Every computer has a unique IP address on the network
a)
True
b)
False
29.

What is the smallest size for storage capacity?

a)

bit

b)

byte

c)

kilobyte

d)

megabyte

30.

One byte is equivalent to ____________ .

a)

1 bit

b)

8 bits

c)

1,024 bits

d)

1,024 bytes

31.

One kilobyte (KB) is equivalent to ____________ .

a)

1,024 bytes.

b)

1,024 megabyte (MB).

c)

1,024 gigabyte (GB).

d)

1,024 terabyte (TB).

32.

Which answer is correct from smallest to largest?

a)

Byte, Kilobyte, Gigabyte, Megabyte, Terabyte

b)

Byte, Gigabyte, Megabyte, Terabyte, Kilobyte

c)

Terabyte, Gigabyte, Kilobyte, Byte

d)

Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte, Terabyte

33.

Which is larger?

a)

Megabyte

b)

Gigabyte

34.

Which of these is RAM?

a)
b)
c)
d)
35.

Which of the following is NOT an example of application software?

a)

“Windows operating system”

b)

“Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software”

c)

“Photoshop image editing program”

d)

“Internet Explorer web browser”

36.

Which program is best for organizing, editing, and analyzing data?

a)

Google Docs

b)

Google Slides

c)

Google Sheets

d)

Microsoft Access

37.

Which program is the best option to use when creating a letter?

a)

Google Docs

b)

Google Slides

c)

Google Sheets

d)

Microsoft Access

38.

Which program utilizes a slideshow feature?

a)

Google Docs

b)

Google Slides

c)

Google Sheets

d)

Microsoft Access

39.

Which operating system is used by over 90% of the world's computers?

a)

Unix

b)

Android

c)

Mac OS X

d)

Windows

40.

What is the purpose of word processors?

a)

Perform calculations and deal with numeric data

b)

Create graphical documents such as posters and newsletters

c)

Handle large lists of data and perform sorting and filtering

d)

Create documents such as letters and reports

41.

What is the function of anti-virus software?

a)

Scans for computer viruses and clears them up

b)

Makes a copy of all information on the disk

c)

Squashes data into a smaller size for easy transfer

d)

Scans the hard drive and finds unnecessary files

42.

What is the purpose of image processing software?

a)

Creating, editing, and formatting text documents

b)

Editing, enhancing, and manipulating images

c)

Organizing, analyzing, and calculating numerical data

d)

Creating and delivering multimedia presentations

43.

Who is your favorite Computer Applications teacher?

a)

Mrs. Genesio

b)

Mrs. G

c)

Mrs. Heather Genesio

d)

some other random person you saw on TikTok

44.

Operating system, programming language, communication software, etc. are examples of:

a)

System Software

b)

Application Software

45.

Word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation software are examples of:

a)
Application software
b)
System software
c)
Hardware
d)
Input devices
46.

Casey overhears two people talking about an amazing new app. What phrase has been abbreviated when they talk about an "app"?

a)

applied computer simulation

b)

application software

c)

appropriate usage format

d)

applied technology

47.

Sam is conducting research for a school project on the American Revolution. Which of the following kinds of software will help with research notes?

a)

music editing software

b)

word processing software

c)

presentation software

d)

spreadsheets

48.

Corinne is taking a chemistry class in college. A lab assignment asks students to track the melting point of 10 different substances. For each one, they have to test it five different times. Which of the following kinds of software would be most useful for recording that data?

a)

a spreadsheet

b)

word processing software

c)

presentation software

d)

a messaging app

49.

River works for a company that designs advertisements. She has to meet with a client about the team's ideas for new print ads. Which of the following should River use to show the client their ideas at the meeting?

a)

a spreadsheet

b)

word processing software

c)

presentation software

d)

a web browser

50.

Ming wants to store photos in a way that won't use up a lot of memory on her devices and will be accessible from any device. How should they be stored?

a)

in the cloud

b)

on a USB stick

c)

on the hard drive

d)

on systems software

51.

You can always trust information that comes from websites ending in .com.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

What are the FOUR main functions every computer does?

a)

Input

Process

Erase

Input

b)

Copy

Memory/Storage

Process

Output

c)

Input

Memory/Storage

Socialize

Output

d)

Input

Process

Memory/Storage

Output

53.

What is the primary function of web browsers?

a)

Creating spreadsheets

b)

Editing images

c)

Browsing and displaying web content

d)

Composing music

54.

If a computer is having trouble writing and retrieving programs from the hard drive (a malfunction in disk operations), what type of software is most likely not working correctly?

a)

utility program

b)

operating system

c)

application software

d)

communication program

55.

Match the following

a)

1.

Where all the files are stored

b)

2.

Connects the network to the internet

c)

3.

Protects network from harmful viruses

56.

There are two main types of networks: ​ (a)   (Local Area Network) and ​ (b)   (Wide Area Network). LANs cover ​ (c)   areas like homes, schools, or offices, while WANs cover ​ (d)   geographical areas, like connecting cities or countries.

Choose from the below words
LAN
WAN
small
larger