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M1:U1-3 IT Fund Prac

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does IT stand for?

a)

Information Technology

b)

Internet Technology

c)

Intelligent Technology

d)

Industrial Technology

2.

What is the role of a command in a computer system?

a)

To manage applications

b)

To input data

c)

To control the CPU

d)

To perform a specific operation

3.

What does the term 'binary' refer to in computing?

a)

A type of input device

b)

A system for representing numbers

c)

A type of software application

d)

A method of storing data

4.

Binary data is typically represented by which two digits?

a)

0 and 1

b)

1 and 2

c)

2 and 3

d)

3 and 4

5.
A person who uses the computer
a)
User
b)

Person

c)

Human

d)

Geek

6.
Things that the user can download on to the computer so they can extend the range of capabilities a computer may have
a)
Applications
b)
Ergonomics
c)
Storage Capacity
d)
Information Technology (IT)
7.
the act of writing the data into memory and is then manipulated by the CPU
a)
Processing
b)
Input
c)
Output
d)
Motherboard
8.
The quality of peripherals such as display, mouse etc to make the computer more comfortable to use
a)
Ergonomics
b)
Peripheral devices
c)
Information Technology (IT)
d)
Storage Capacity
9.

A small computer dedicated to playing content from the internet

a)
Streaming media
b)

Video media

c)

Streaming service

d)

Stick

10.

What are the three elements required for a computer to perform useful tasks?

a)

Hardware, software, and user

b)

Input, processing, and output

c)

Storage, networking, and peripherals

d)

CPU, RAM, and motherboard

11.

Why don't laptops make good servers?

a)

Laptops are not powerful enough

b)

Laptops are not reliable

c)

Laptops are not portable

d)

Laptops cannot handle multiple users

12.

What does Ctrl + X do?

a)

Cut the selected item

b)

Copy the selected item

c)

Paste the selected item

d)

Undo an action

13.

What does Ctrl + C (or Ctrl + Insert) do?

a)

Cut the selected item

b)

Copy the selected item

c)

Paste the selected item

d)

Undo an action

14.

What does Ctrl + V (or Shift + Insert) do?

a)

Cut the selected item

b)

Copy the selected item

c)

Paste the selected item

d)

Undo an action

15.

What does Ctrl + Z do?

a)

Cut the selected item

b)

Copy the selected item

c)

Paste the selected item

d)

Undo an action

16.

What does Alt + Tab do?

a)

Switch between open apps

b)

Close the active item, or exit the active app

c)

Lock your PC

d)

Display and hide the desktop

17.

What does Alt + F4 do?

a)

Switch between open apps

b)

Close the active item, or exit the active app

c)

Lock your PC

d)

Display and hide the desktop

18.

What does Windows logo key + L do?

a)

Switch between open apps

b)

Close the active item, or exit the active app

c)

Lock your PC

d)

Display and hide the desktop

19.

What does Windows logo key + D do?

a)

Switch between open apps

b)

Close the active item, or exit the active app

c)

Lock your PC

d)

Display and hide the desktop

20.

What does F2 do?

a)

Rename the selected item

b)

Search for a file or folder in File Explorer

c)

Display the address bar list in File Explorer

d)

Refresh the active window

21.

What does F3 do?

a)

Rename the selected item

b)

Search for a file or folder in File Explorer

c)

Display the address bar list in File Explorer

d)

Refresh the active window

22.

What does F4 do?

a)

Rename the selected item

b)

Search for a file or folder in File Explorer

c)

Display the address bar list in File Explorer

d)

Refresh the active window

23.

What does F5 do?

a)

Rename the selected item

b)

Search for a file or folder in File Explorer

c)

Display the address bar list in File Explorer

d)

Refresh the active window

24.

What does F6 do?

a)

Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop

b)

Activate the Menu bar in the active app

c)

Show your password on the sign-in screen

d)

Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened

25.

What does F10 do?

a)

Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop

b)

Activate the Menu bar in the active app

c)

Show your password on the sign-in screen

d)

Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened

26.

What does Alt + F8 do?

a)

Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop

b)

Activate the Menu bar in the active app

c)

Show your password on the sign-in screen

d)

Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened

27.

What does F7 do?

a)

Rename the selected item

b)

Search for a file or folder in File Explorer

c)

Display the address bar list in File Explorer

d)

Refresh the active window

28.

What does Ctrl + S do?

a)

Cut the selected item

b)

Copy the selected item

c)

Save the current document or file

d)

Undo an action

29.

What does Alt + F9 do?

a)

Switch between open apps

b)

Close the active item, or exit the active app

c)

Minimize the active window

d)

Display and hide the desktop

30.

What does Ctrl + P do?

a)

Print the current document or file

b)

Copy the selected item

c)

Paste the selected item

d)

Undo an action

31.

What does Shift + Delete do?

a)

Rename the selected item

b)

Search for a file or folder in File Explorer

c)

Permanently delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin

d)

Refresh the active window

32.

Click the hotspots to perform the keyboard shortcut for:

Refreshing a page

33.

Click the hotspots to perform the keyboard shortcut for:

Taking a screenshot

34.

Click the hotspots to perform the keyboard shortcut for:

maximizing a window

35.

Click the hotspots to perform the keyboard shortcut for:

showing the desktop

36.

Click the hotspots to perform the keyboard shortcut for:

deleting a word

37.

Click the hotspots to perform the keyboard shortcut for:

closing a window or application

38.

What is this?

a)

Home Screen

b)

Linux

c)

Windows 10

d)

Windows 11

39.

What is this?

a)

Windows 11

b)

Windows 10

c)

Steam OS

d)

Home Screen

40.

What is this?

a)

Desktop

b)

Start Menu

c)

Windows 10

d)

Windows 11

41.

What is this?

a)

Windows 11

b)

Home Screen

c)

Start Menu

d)

Start Screen

42.

What is this?

a)

Time Settings

b)

Agenda

c)

Calendar

d)

Date & Time

43.

What is this?

a)

Sound Settings

b)

Speakers

c)

Volume

d)

Audio Settings

44.

What is this?

a)

Power Cable

b)

Power Mode

c)

Battery Status

d)

Power Options

45.

What is this?

a)

Internet Access

b)

Internet Options

c)

Network Settings

d)

WiFi Settings

46.

What is this?

a)

Bluetooth Settings

b)

Bluetooth

c)

Dudetooth

d)

NFC

47.

What is this?

a)

Dark Mode

b)

Locations Settings

c)

Cellular

d)

Notifications

48.

What is this?

a)

Acton Center

b)

Cellular

c)

Quick Settings

d)

Location Settings

49.

What is this?

a)

This PC

b)

My PC

c)

Files

d)

File Explorer

50.

What is this?

a)

Control Panel

b)

Computer Settings

c)

Settings

d)

Control Pane

51.

What is this?

a)

Windows Ink Workspace

b)

Mac Ink Workspace

c)

Snipping

d)

Whiteboard

52.

What is this?

a)

System Settings

b)

Mr. Dave's Surface

c)

Settings

d)

Windows Settings

53.

Select the following:

System

Apps

Accounts

54.

Select the following:

Network

Phone

Language

55.

Select the following:

Personalize

Devices

Updates

56.

Label the following

57.

Label the parts

58.

Label the following...

59.

Which type of user interface is primarily used by IT and other tech professionals?

a)

Graphical user interface (GUI)

b)

Command line interface

c)

Touchscreen interface

d)

Keyboard interface

60.

What is the purpose of an operating system in relation to hardware and application software?

a)

To interpret raw physical signals from hardware and pass them to software

b)

To provide a user interface for hardware and software to interact

c)

To manage disk storage and file organization

d)

To ensure security and prevent malicious files from accessing the computer

61.

Which operating system is commonly used for gaming consoles, televisions, and smart cars?

a)

Android

b)

iOS

c)

Windows

d)

Firmware

62.

What is the purpose of disk management software in an operating system?

a)

To create, delete, open, or rename files and folders

b)

To keep storage devices well organized and maintained

c)

To manage processes and memory allocation

d)

To configure access control and protection settings

63.

Which type of user account in an operating system has TOP LEVEL rights and privileges?

a)

Standard user account

b)

Guest user account

c)

Power user account

d)

Administrative user account

64.

Which operating system type is designed to interface with multiple computer systems and provide services?

a)

Workstation

b)

Server

c)

Mobile device

d)

Embedded system

65.

What is the purpose of device management in an operating system?

a)

To provide an interface between applications and hardware

b)

To manage disk storage and file organization

c)

To interpret instructions from connected hardware

d)

To control access and protect sensitive information

66.

Which operating system type is commonly used for laptops, desktops, and all-in-one computers?

a)

Workstation

b)

Server

c)

Mobile device

d)

Embedded system

67.

What is the purpose of file management in an operating system?

a)

To provide an interface between the computer and the user

b)

To manage applications installed on a system

c)

To keep storage devices well organized and maintained

d)

To create, delete, open, or rename files and folders

68.

Which operating system type is commonly used for hand-held devices such as smartphones and tablets?

a)

Workstation

b)

Server

c)

Mobile device

d)

Embedded system

69.

What is the purpose of access control and protection in an operating system?

a)

To provide an interface between the computer and the user

b)

To manage applications installed on a system

c)

To restrict access and preserve sensitive information

d)

To interpret instructions from connected hardware

70.

What is the purpose of process and memory management in an operating system?

a)

To provide an interface between the computer and the user

b)

To manage applications installed on a system

c)

To run processes in an orderly way and prevent resource clogs

d)

To keep storage devices well organized and maintained

71.

Which part of the OS would this MOST likely represent?

a)

GUI

b)

CLI

c)

DiskUI

d)

KLI

72.

Which part of the OS would the MOST likely represent?

a)

Disk Management

b)

File Management

c)

Application Management

d)

Process/Memory Management

e)

Service Management

73.

Which part of the OS would the MOST likely represent?

a)

Disk Management

b)

File Management

c)

Application Management

d)

Process/Memory Management

e)

Service Management

74.

Which part of the OS would the MOST likely represent?

a)

Disk Management

b)

File Management

c)

Application Management

d)

Process/Memory Management

e)

Service Management

75.

Organize these options into the right categories according to OPERATING SYSTEM TYPES

Categorize the following

runs on a laptop

includes additional roles

handheld use

has various classifications

interface with many computers

useful for on the go computing

Windows 10/MacOS/Linux

more resources, like storage/RAM

KaiOS/Android/iOS

Workstation
Server
Mobile
76.

This picture BEST represents what OS?

a)

Workstation

b)

Server

c)

Mobile

77.

This picture BEST represents what OS?

a)

Workstation

b)

Server

c)

Mobile

78.

This picture BEST represents what OS?

a)

Workstation

b)

Server

c)

Mobile

79.

This picture BEST represents what OS?

a)

Workstation

b)

Server

c)

Mobile

80.

One of these most important principles in ​ (a)   security is the principle of ​ (b)   privilege.

Choose from the below words
network
least
OS
most
81.

In computing, a SHELL is what?

a)

An outer layer that protects a yolk.

b)

A program that provides an virtualized environment for the user..

c)
A program that provides an interface for users to interact with the operating system.
d)

Specific programming for the user to interact with the network users.

82.

You see icons, shortcuts and pictures, what shell are you using?

a)
Terminal shell
b)
GUI shell
c)
Bash shell
d)
Command line shell
83.

You see only text, what shell are you using?

a)
PowerShell
b)
CLI shell
c)
Graphical shell
d)
Bash shell
84.

Hardware requires WHAT type of software to function?

a)
firmware
b)
device drivers
c)
operating system
d)
application software
85.

What are the 'sizes' of CPU instructions?

a)

32/64

b)

32/86

c)

86/32

d)

64/16

86.

Can a 64-bit application run on a 64-bit CPU?

a)

Y

b)

N

87.

Can a 64-bit application run on a 32-bit CPU?

a)

Y

b)

N

88.

Can a 32-bit application run on a 32-bit CPU?

a)

Y

b)

N

89.

Can a 32-bit application run on a 64-bit CPU?

a)

Y

b)

N

90.

Monitoring system health is important. What type of software is used to monitor?

a)

Productive

b)

Utility

c)

Operating

d)

Performance

91.

Both OS and software applications are made up of two specific files. Name one.

a)

executable

b)

excusable

c)

executive

d)

excellently

92.

Both OS and software applications are made up of two specific files. Name one.

a)

configuration

b)

conflated

c)

confined

d)

confederate

93.

In an OS, a folder is also known as WHAT?

a)
directory
b)
document
c)
container
d)
file
94.

What is a directory structure in an OS?

a)
A directory structure in an OS is a way of organizing and storing files and folders in a hierarchical manner.
b)
A directory structure in an OS is a way of organizing and storing files and folders randomly.
c)
A directory structure in an OS is a way of organizing and storing files and folders in a linear manner.
d)
A directory structure in an OS is a way of organizing and storing files and folders in a circular manner.
95.

All of these are WORKSTATION OPERATING SYSTEMS except...

a)

Enterprise (pro)

b)

NOS

c)

Home

d)

Lite

96.

An OS designed for handheld devices is known as?

a)
handheld operating system
b)
portable operating system
c)
smartphone operating system
d)
mobile operating system
97.

This OS includes packages or roles to run network services.

a)

Enterprise

b)

Server

c)

Home

d)

Pro

98.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Linux

freely code available

can make changes to code

cost effective

Windows

code behind paywall

code cannot be changed

cost prohibitive

Open Source
Commercial
99.

Embedded OS are considered what kind of environment?

a)

Static

b)

Dynamic

c)

Unchanging

d)

Changing

100.

Which scenario MOST represents an embedded operating system?

a)

Mom using a tablet.

b)

Mom paying for gas at the pump.

c)

Mom using her PC to order from Amazon.

d)

Mom talking to Siri.

101.

A kernel system that is required to be stable due to its specific function closely represents what type of OS?

a)

Embedded

b)

Workstation

c)

Server

d)

Pro

102.

How often should firmware be updated?

a)
Once a year
b)
Never
c)
Only when there is a problem
d)

Infrequently

103.

An example of firmware is

a)

BIOS

b)

Win10

c)

OS

d)

UFI

104.

Which PC firmware more closely represents a GUI?

a)

UEFI

b)

BIOS

c)

Win10

d)

Linux

105.

What is virtualization?

a)
The process of creating a virtual version of something.
b)
The process of creating a virtual reality version of something.
c)
The process of creating a digital version of something.
d)
The process of creating a physical version of something.
106.

This means that multiple operating systems can be installed on a single computer.

a)

Virtualization

b)

Virtual Options

c)

VirtualBox

d)

Hyper-V

107.

Which modern day gaming service provides a type of virtualization?

a)

Xbox Discs

b)

Amazon Luna

c)

Sony Sync

d)

Nintendo VR

108.

Which is NOT a component for a virtual platform?

a)

Physical Machine

b)

Hypervisor

c)

Virtual Machine

d)

Virtual OS

109.

Which Hypervisor is installed directly on the computer?

a)

Type I

b)

Type II

c)

Type III

d)

Type IV

110.

Which Hypervisor runs as a software application within a host OS?

a)

Type I

b)

Type II

c)

Type III

d)

Type IV

111.

Virtualization Options

Categorize the following

Labs

Legacy Software Apps

Dev envrionment

Training

Video Conferencing

Store Apps

Open Source Apps

Production PC

Virtualized Examples
Non-Virtualized Options
112.

According to the book, Windows is installed on what percentage of PCs?

a)

100

b)

90

c)

80

d)

70

113.

Windows Updates

Categorize the following

Designated by numbers

Hotfixes

Bigger OS changes

Smaller, sometimes daily updates

Takes months to develop

Does not make radical changes

Feature
Quality
114.

When Windows 10 was released, it was Microsoft's intention to never...

a)

Release another Windows version

b)

Release another Windows update

c)

Release another Windows edition

d)

Release another Windows App

115.

Windows OS vs Not

Categorize the following

7

8

8.1

XP

6

9

XM

Wista

Older Windows OS
Not a Windows OS
116.

Why are Editions created with Windows?

a)
To provide different versions for different needs
b)
To limit the functionality of Windows
c)
To increase the price of Windows
d)
To confuse users
117.

Windows Editions v. Not

Categorize the following

Home

Pro

Enterprise

Education

Client

Support

Business

Non-Profit

Edition
Not
118.

Which hardware device is MOST likely associated with 32/64-bit?

a)
RAM
b)
Hard Drive
c)
Monitor
d)
CPU
119.

Which mobile device has not survived the current market?

a)

Windows

b)

iOS

c)

Android

d)

Samsung

120.

Mac OS is different than other operating systems because

a)
it is open-source and free to use
b)
it has a similar user interface to Windows operating system
c)
it is compatible with all types of hardware and software
d)
it is designed specifically for Apple hardware and has a different user interface and software ecosystem
121.

Which OS was designed by Linus Torvalds?

a)
MacOS
b)
Windows
c)
Linux
d)
Android
122.

Different Linux versions are known as

a)
commands
b)
kernels
c)
distributions
d)
operating systems
123.

Linux is mostly used with WHAT shell?

a)

CLI

b)

GUI

124.

Chrome OS was primarily developed to use what?

a)
mobile applications and offline storage
b)
desktop applications and local storage
c)
web applications and cloud storage
d)
operating system files and system resources
125.

Android was developed by what alliance?

a)
Open Handset Alliance
b)

Linux Alliance

c)

Microsoft Alliance

d)

Apple Alliance

126.

The file management interface for Windows is called?

a)
File Manager
b)
File Explorer
c)
File Navigator
d)
Windows Explorer
127.

The shortcut key combo for File Explorer is what?

a)
Windows key + E
b)
Shift + E
c)
Alt + E
d)
Ctrl + E
128.

What is this icon?

a)

This PC

b)

Network

c)

Control Panel

d)

File Explorer

129.

What is this icon?

a)

This PC

b)

Network

c)

Control Panel

d)

File Explorer

130.

What is this icon?

a)

This PC

b)

Network

c)

Control Panel

d)

File Explorer

131.

What is this icon?

a)

This PC

b)

Network

c)

Control Panel

d)

File Explorer

132.

How is Windows Settings different from Control Panel?

a)
Windows Settings is an outdated version of Control Panel.
b)
Windows Settings and Control Panel have the same features.
c)
Windows Settings is only available on older versions of Windows.
d)
Windows Settings is a modernized version of Control Panel.
133.

ALL of Windows 10 configuration settings are available in Windows Settings.

a)

True

b)

False

134.

You can find APPLETS within this Windows 10 feature.

a)
Taskbar
b)
Start Menu
c)
File Explorer
d)
Control Panel
135.

What is Control Panel in Windows?

a)
Control Panel is a feature in Windows that allows users to change the appearance of their desktop.
b)
Control Panel is a software program that allows users to control their computer remotely.
c)
Control Panel is a centralized location in Windows where users can access various system settings and configurations.
d)
Control Panel is a tool in Windows that allows users to uninstall programs from their computer.
136.

All of these tools are part of Ease of Access EXCEPT...

a)

Touchscreen

b)

Voice Control

c)

Swiping

d)

Magnifier

137.

What is Ease of Access on Windows 10?

a)
A set of features that make it easier for individuals with disabilities to use the computer.
b)
A tool that helps users troubleshoot and fix issues on Windows 10.
c)
A feature that allows users to customize the appearance of Windows 10.
d)
A software program that enhances the performance of Windows 10.
138.

The shortcut to access the advanced management utilities is what?

a)

Start-X

b)

Start-U

c)

Start-A

d)

Start-E

139.

All of these are example of management utilities EXCEPT...

a)

Device Manager

b)

Computer Management

c)

Network Management

d)

Command Prompt

140.

One of the most important reasons for owning a computer is to

a)

Email friends

b)

Access the Internet

c)

Watch Netflix

d)

Play Online Games

141.

Websites are hosted on what?

a)
computers
b)
servers
c)
clouds
d)
routers
142.

browser or not

Categorize the following

Internet Explorer

Edge

Chrome

FireFox

Safari

OpenWeb

Chrombox

FireTail

Internet Browser

Apple

browser
not
143.

URL stands for

a)
Universal Resource Locator
b)
Uniform Resource Link
c)
Uniform Resource Location
d)
Uniform Resource Locator
144.

All of these are URLs except...

a)

comptia.org

b)

mercycte.org

c)

https://www.citizensbanks.com

d)

c:/Windows/Users/Website

145.

What is a hyperlink?

a)

A hyperlink is a reference or a link to a web page.

b)

A hyperlink is a reference of font style.

c)

A hyperlink is a link to some of an image file.

d)
A hyperlink is a type of virus that infects computers.
146.

What is it called when a browser stores pieces of information on your PC?

a)
bookmarking
b)
cookies
c)
downloading
d)
caching
147.

The default page that opens when you launch a web browser is called what?

a)
homepage
b)
main page
c)
landing page
d)
start page
148.

In web browsing, what does this do?

a)

Refresh

b)

Stop

c)

Go Forward

149.

In web browsing, what does this do?

a)

Refresh

b)

Stop

c)

Go Forward

150.

In web browsing, what does this do?

a)

Refresh

b)

Stop

c)

Go Forward