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IT Fundamentals PRETEST

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hardware examples are?

a)

mouse, keyboard, speakers, office 365

b)

RAM, ROM, USB, DVD

c)

mouse, screen, keyboard, skype

d)

facebook, screen, mouse, touchpad

2.

Computers operate at the most fundamental level in?

a)

machine language

b)

binary code

c)

base ten code

d)

ASCII code

3.

Temporary storage of data in a computer is in the?

a)

Hard disc drive

b)

The USB drive

c)

RAM

d)

ROM

4.

One example of an operating system is?

a)

Office 365

b)

Excel

c)

Word

d)

Windows 8.0

5.

A network of computers is?

a)

WAN

b)

WLAN

c)

Computers connected via network infrastructure

d)

LAN

6.

A router in a network performs the following task?

a)

It forms packets of data to send into the internet

b)

It reports errors in the network

c)

It connects all the devices together

d)

It takes packets of data and sends them to other routers to locate IP adresses

7.

A packet of data in a network contains

a)

The sender and receiver IP address

b)

An entire file which is moving from one IP address to another

c)

A part of a file, the IP address of sender and receiver and the order of packets

d)

The sender and receiver IP address and the browser details

8.

Examples of software which can be used to make quizzes are?

a)

Google forms, quizlet and kahoot

b)

Quizlet, kahoot and myQuiz

c)

Kahoot, YoutubeQuiz, Podomatic

d)

Kahoot, office 365, quizlet

9.

All webpages are written using a language called?

a)

Internet language

b)

C++

c)

Html

d)

Html 5.0

10.

An IP address is?

a)

A unique code for every device in any network

b)

A code that all computers have

c)

A code needed to use mobile phones

11.

Which of the following is NOT a pathway in the Information Technology Career Cluster?

a)

Programming and Software Development

b)

Information and Support Services

c)

Network Systems

d)

Telecommunications

12.

Which of the following is an important requirement for all web designers?

a)

Obtaining a bachelor’s degree

b)

Knowing basic web programming languages

c)

Knowing the history of web design

d)

Understanding the global IT market

13.

What are some of the jobs for people working in this pathway?

a)

they fix computers

b)

they help users with applications

c)

they make sure computers are running

d)

All of these

14.

Which are some skills needed to work in this pathway?

a)

Acting

b)

Creative problem solving abilities

c)

Performing

d)

Singing

15.

The use of systems for storing, retrieving and sending information

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Multimedia

d)

Information Technology

16.

Programs which enable users to write papers, browse the Internet, download music and play games

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Printer

d)

Scanner

17.

Graphics, text, video, sound and animation

a)

Abacus

b)

Multimedia

c)

Hardware

d)

Operating Systems

18.

Which of these are examples of Multimedia?

a)

a Youtube video with closed captions

b)

a video with images, music and lyrics

c)

an official music video

d)

All of these are examples of Multimedia

19.

Allows people to share information while working on different computers in different locations

a)

Netflix

b)

Network Systems

c)

Among Us

d)

Youtube

20.

Professionals in this pathway help companies to:

a)

Share information in offices from different locations

b)

Improve service to customers

c)

Both

d)

None of these

21.

What are some of the jobs for people working in this pathway?

a)

they fix computers

b)

they help users with applications

c)

they make sure computers are running

d)

All of these

22.

Which are some skills needed to work in this pathway?

a)

Acting

b)

Creative problem solving abilities

c)

Performing

d)

Singing

23.

Jared designs and installs the cables that link the computers in his office into a LAN so the employees can share software and data. Which IT function does this activity represent?

a)

Troubleshooting and Support

b)

Programming

c)

Networking

d)

Managing

24.

Jenny is upgrading her company's computer system to help the employees be more productive. Which IT function does this activity represent?

a)

Programming

b)

Designing

c)

Analyzing

d)

Networking

25.

Paul and Mary are working together to develop new computers for a large computer manufacturing company. Which IT function does this activity represent?

a)

Managing

b)

Troubleshooting and Support

c)

Designing

d)

Managing

26.

11) You are working on a time-sensitive project. Your coworker comes to you and says he needs to leave, due to a family emergency. He asks you to complete a project for him that is due that day. Following problem-solving steps, what is the FIRST step you should take to ensure all work is completed?

a)

A. Concentrate on your project first.

b)

B. Tell your coworker you are unable to help.

c)

C. Evaluate the coworker's role and performance with the project leader.

d)

D. Clarify the priority of objectives with the project leader.

27.

12) The activity of examining information, events, or relationships and making disciplined assumptions that are clear, rational, open-minded, and based on evidence is:

a)

A. subjectivity.

b)

B. critical thinking.

c)

C. brainstorming.

d)

D. managing resources.

28.

13) The first thing Barry does when he opens the home improvement store each day is to switch on the lighted “Open” sign. Today, the sign does not come on. How would Barry most efficiently determine if the problem is with the power company or the sign itself?

a)

A. Reset the circuit breaker in the basement.

b)

B. Replace the bulb in the sign.

c)

C. Attempt to switch on another device to see if it has power.

d)

D. Call an electrician right away.

29.

14) Laurette’s supervisor asks her to select the best contractor for an upcoming construction job. Laurette narrows the choices down to four contractors. What is the process for making her decision?

a)

A. Evaluate all factors needed and select the most suitable contractor based on the factors

b)

B. Ask a coworker to help make the decision and select the best contractor using this rationale.

c)

C. Select the contractor who is the most affordable and explain why to your supervisor.

d)

D. Select the contractor who is closest indistance to the job location.

30.

15) Paul feels the schedule posted at his place of employment is confusing. He creates a new form and presents it to his manager, sharing his thoughts on how it could improve the current schedule. This shows Paul's:

a)

A. values.

b)

B. diversity awareness.

c)

C. integrity.

d)

D. initiative.

31.

16) Which of the following best resembles initiative?

a)

A. Following leadership obediently

b)

B. Seizing a leadership opportunity

c)

C. Ethically demonstrating opportunity

d)

D. Making quality evaluations

32.

17) Carla believes she is more productive when she listens to music at work, but her boss does not allow it. She should

a)

A. try to convince her boss of her point of view.

b)

B. put on headphones to listen in private.

c)

C. follow company policy.

d)

D. listen to it anyway since it is good for productivity.

33.

18) Justice told his boss he would finish the financial report by Friday. Following through on his commitment is an example of which positive workplace trait?

a)

A. resourcefulness

b)

B. problem-solving

c)

C. integrity

d)

D. honesty

34.

19) Being a responsible citizen means you should

a)

A. make ethical decisions.

b)

B. be number one in your office.

c)

C. be as productive as possible on the job.

d)

D. try to please everyone around you.

35.

20) Complying with workplace policies demonstrates:

a)

A. creativity.

b)

B. diversity.

c)

C. integrity.

d)

D. sensitivity.