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DL Midterm

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The input and output devices connected to the computer are called ___________.

a)

platforms

b)

peripherals

c)

utilities

d)

networks

2.

The speed of a CPU is measured in _________.

a)

gigabytes

b)

pixels per inch

c)

gigahertz

d)

bytes per second

3.

To move, copy, and rename files and folders in Windows, you use __________.

a)

Task Manager

b)

File Explorer

c)

Internet Explorer

d)

Control Panel

4.

A(n) ________ operating system is included in the hardware of a standalone device to meet a specific purpose and perform a single type of task.

a)

personal

b)

mobile

c)

server

d)

embedded

5.

The __________ is a series of steps the operating system must complete before you can interact with the operating system.

a)

instruction cycle

b)

data transfer process

c)

information processing cycle

d)

boot process

6.

Of the following system components, the ______ has the most significant effect on a computer's performance and computing power.

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

Power Source

d)

Hard Drive

7.

In the ________ power state, Windows conserves power by saving your data and system settings in temporary memory, blanking the screen, and ceasing to perform any activities.

a)

A. high-performance

b)

B. shut down

c)

C. sleep

d)

D. basic

8.

Of the following, a __________ represents the most amount of data.

a)

A. kilobyte

b)

B. gigabyte

c)

C. terabyte

d)

D. megabyte

9.

Most laptop computers include a __________ so you can use the computer without attaching a mouse.

a)

A. touchpad

b)

B. trackball

c)

C. digital pen

d)

D. stylus

10.

Which of the following computing devices typically includes a built-in camera, music player, and global positioning system (GPS), and lets you send and receive phone calls, e-mail messages, and text messages?

a)

A. server

b)

B. smartphone

c)

C. portable media player

d)

D. e-book reader

11.

When you purchase software, you are actually purchasing a(n) __________, which is a legal agreement that specifies how you can install and use the software.

a)

A. copyright

b)

B. updater

c)

C. activation code

d)

D. software license

12.

Which of the following types of software do you use to reduce the size of a file by removing redundant data?

a)

A. file compression

b)

B. photo-editing

c)

C. disk management

d)

D. database

13.

________ involves the following four steps: define the problem, identify possible causes, determine the most likely cause, and apply solutions.

a)

A. Using a knowledge base

b)

B. Troubleshooting

c)

C. Disaster recovery

d)

D. Using a backup plan

14.

__________ is called volatile memory because it loses its contents when you turn off the power to the computer.

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Drive

c)

SSD

d)

CD-ROM

15.

_____ consists of instructions, or programs, for controlling a computer so it performs tasks.

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

c)

Firmware

d)

Middleware

16.

When you delete a folder from the hard drive on a Windows computer, the folder and all of its files are stored in the ________.

a)

Recycle Bin

b)

Trash Can

c)

Deleted Items

d)

Temporary Storage

17.

To connect a peripheral device to a computer, you use a(n) ________ located on the system case.

a)

port

b)

cable

c)

adapter

d)

switch

18.

A(n) __________ is a type of hard drive that uses flash memory technology to store data as electrical charges.

a)

SSD

b)

HDD

c)

CD-ROM

d)

Floppy Disk

19.

A(n) __________ is software that coordinates the resources and activities on a computer.

a)

operating system

b)

text editor

c)

web browser

d)

antivirus software

20.

__________ technology can identify people based on their fingerprints, face, handwriting, or voice.

a)

Biometric

b)

Robotic

c)

Quantum

d)

Nanotech

21.

Starting in __________ and then restarting the computer often resolves a computer startup problem.

a)

Safe Mode

b)

Normal Mode

c)

Recovery Mode

d)

Diagnostic Mode

22.

A(n) __________ is a duplicate copy of a file that you use if the original file is lost, damaged, or destroyed.

a)

backup

b)

archive

c)

template

d)

draft

23.

What does GUI stand for?

a)

graphical user input

b)

graphical user interference

c)

graphical user interface

24.

What is the primary function of an operating system?

a)

A. To edit documents

b)

B. To manage computer hardware and software resources

c)

C. To browse the internet

d)

D. To design graphics

25.

Which of the following is used to protect a computer from unauthorized access?

a)

A. Firewall

b)

B. Word Processor

c)

C. Spreadsheet

d)

D. Presentation Software

26.

Which of the following is a type of software that allows you to perform tasks on a computer, such as word processing or browsing the internet?

a)

Operating System

b)

Application Software

c)

Firmware

d)

Middleware

27.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an input device?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Mouse

c)

Monitor

d)

Scanner

28.
In coding, an event is:
a)
trying again and again, even when something is hard.
b)
an example of being a good digital citizen.
c)
an error in a program that prevents the program from running as expected.
d)
an action that causes something to happen.
29.

What does this code do?

a)

Moves forward 1 time

b)

Moves forward forever

c)

Moves forward 5 times

d)

Moves left

30.

An error in a program that prevents the program from running as expected.

a)

bug

b)

debugging

c)

for loop

d)

binary

31.

Finding and fixing errors in a program.

a)

debugging

b)

bug

c)

nested loop

d)

event

32.

A loop that continues to repeat while a condition is true.

a)

while loop

b)

until loop

c)

for loop

d)

bug

33.

A loop command that tells you to do something only up to the point that something becomes true.

a)

until loop

b)

conditional

c)

nested loop

d)

while loop

34.
A placeholder for a piece of information that can change.
a)
Variable
b)
Condition
c)
Program
d)
Loop
35.

the action of doing something over and over again

a)

for loop

b)

while loop

c)

bug

d)

loop

36.

statements that only run under certain conditions

a)

conditionals

b)

paramenter

c)

reflect

d)

variable

37.

A list of steps to finish a task.

a)

Algorithm

b)

Program

c)

Bug

38.

If you weren't able to complete a challenge the first time you should

a)

pout

b)

give up

c)

try again

d)

bang on the keyboard

39.
a loop within a loop, an inner loop within the body of an outer one.
a)
Nested Loop
b)
Condition
c)
while loop
d)
For Loop
40.

Code

a)

a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem

b)

Part of a program that does not work correctly.

c)

to write instructions for a computer.

d)

The art of creating a program.

41.

Program

a)

An algorithm that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine.

b)

Putting commands in correct order so computers can read the commands.

c)

a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem

d)

o write instructions for a computer.

42.

Sequencing

a)

Part of a program that does not work correctly.

b)

Putting commands in correct order so computers can read the commands.

c)

An action that causes something to happen.

d)

to write instructions for a computer.

43.
What information should you share online?
a)
Phone number
b)
Address
c)
School
d)
None of the above
44.

If you see a post about someone, what should you do?

a)

Forward it to your friends

b)

Forward it to the person

c)

Delete the post

d)

Talk about it in a chat room

45.

Why should you think before you post?

a)

You can get into trouble.

b)

Schools and employers may look at your pages.

c)

People might know too much about you.

d)

All of these.

46.
What would be considered inappropriate online?
a)
Hate speech
b)
Watching YouTube
c)
Messaging a friend
d)
All of these
47.

Which of these is inappropriate online?

a)

Doing school work

b)

Sharing embarrassing stories about a friend

c)

Sharing a picture of your cat

d)

Sending a Happy Birthday message

48.

Which activity is creepy and inappropriate?

a)

An adult wants secret pictures

b)

A teen from the high school wants to meet with you

c)

Someone you don't know wants to be your friend online

d)

All of these

49.

What can you do if you see something inappropriate online?

a)

Show all my friends

b)

Post it to everyone

c)

Click to find out more

d)

Exit the website or message

50.
What can you do if someone asks you to send inappropriate pictures?
a)
Block them
b)
Say no
c)
Tell a trusted adult
d)
Any of these
51.

How should you respond when you see a rumor about someone posted?

a)

Share the post.

b)

Tell a trusted adult

c)

Argue with the person who posted the rumor

52.

If you post an embarrassing picture of yourself and then delete it, what may happen?

a)

It will be gone forever

b)

No one will see it.

c)

It might never go away.

d)

It is like you never posted it.

53.
Everyone thinks it is funny to prank people online.
a)
True
b)
False
54.

Why should you not be friends online with people you don't know in real life?

a)

Dangerous people try to befriend kids online.

b)

You don't know who they really are or what they want from you.

c)

They could get you into trouble.

d)

Any of these.

55.
What can you do if you feel uncomfortable online?
a)
Turn off the device
b)
Block the person
c)
Say no to requests
d)
Any of these
56.

Emmanuel is using a social networking site. Which of the following might be a safe username for him?

a)

Emmanuel's age

b)

Emmanuel's hometown

c)

Emmanuel's favorite sport

d)

Emmanuel's grade in school

57.

What constitutes a safe password?

a)

It is easy to guess.

b)

It contains the word 'password'.

c)

It contains only letters.

d)

It contains both letters and numbers.

58.

Shaquan just created a password. Who should know what Shaquan's password is?

a)

His best friend

b)

His teammates

c)

Anyone who asks him

d)

None of the above

59.

Brianna receives an email from the address CottonCandy1225. She should open the mail only if

a)

she knows the person whose email address is CottonCandy1225

b)

she likes cotton candy a lot

c)

there's an attachment in the email

d)

the subject of the email offers something great, like free cotton candy

60.

Which of the following can help protect your computer from viruses?

a)

Never turning off your computer

b)

Never closing pop-up windows

c)

Never downloading attachments sent from unknown email addresses

d)

Never using your computer when you're feeling sick

61.

How can a computer virus affect a computer?

a)

It can make anyone who uses the computer get sick

b)

It can steal personal information stored on the computer

c)

It can keep personal information stored on the computer secure

d)

It can shatter the screen on the computer monitor

62.

Namita reads something on the internet that makes her uncomfortable. What should Namita do?

a)

tell a trusted adult about it right away

b)

ask the person who wrote it to explain themselves

c)

keep it a secret

d)

do nothing

63.

Gerald is online. A window appears that offers a free cruise to Greece if he fills out a short survey. This window is an example of a(n)

a)

virus

b)

application

c)

pop-up

d)

username

64.

Paula is using her smartphone. She receives an email from an address she does not recognize. It contains an attachment. Why shouldn't Paula download the attachment?

a)

because a smartphone cannot open large attachments

b)

because she might not be able to read it on the small screen

c)

because smartphones should not be used to read emails

d)

because smartphones are computers too, so internet safety rules apply

65.

What does the CAD in TinkerCAD stand for?

a)

Computer Aided Design

b)

Computational Adding Desk

c)

Computer Automated Drive

d)

Creative & Automated D

66.

What is the name of the "floor" in Tinkercad?

a)

The ground

b)

The grid

c)

The workplane

d)

The build plate

67.
What is this tool called?
a)

View cube

b)

Sight Swivel

c)

Display Dimensions

d)

Front & Back Mode

68.

What button can you use to dimension a shape/object?

a)

b)

c)

d)

69.

How can you tell if an object is a hole in Tinkercad?

a)

You can't.

b)

It is shadowy & has stripes.

c)

The object will say hole.

d)

You will be able to change its color.

70.

What allows you to raise an object off of the workplane?

a)
b)
c)
d)

71.

Which one of the following would you use to rotate an object in TinkerCAD?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

72.

In TinkerCAD, how do you subtract material from a shape, or make a hole?

a)

Use the subtract tool.

b)

Group a solid shape with a hole shape.

c)

Use the delete button.

d)

Hold down the "H" button and left click.

73.

Which one of the following would you use to move an object vertically (up/down) in TinkerCAD?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

74.

What is 3D modeling software?

a)

Large, blue grid where you create your designs.

b)

Computer program (such as Tinkercad) used to create, modify, or improve graphic designs of physical objects.

c)

Measurable extent, such as, length, width, or height.

d)

Tinkercad tool that allows you to place two or more shapes evenly.

75.

What is the Group Tool?

a)

Tinkercad tool that allows you to place two or more shapes evenly.

b)

Computer program (such as Tinkercad) used to create, modify, or improve graphic designs of physical objects.

c)

Tinkercad tool for joining two or more shapes in order to make a hole in the shape(s).

d)

Large, blue grid where you create your designs.

76.

What is the Align Tool?

a)

Tinkercad tool that allows you to place two or more shapes evenly.

b)

Tinkercad tool for joining two or more shapes in order to make a hole in the shape(s).

c)

Large, blue grid where you create your designs.

d)

Measurable extent, such as, length, width, or height.

77.

What is the Work Space?

a)

Tinkercad tool that allows you to place two or more shapes evenly.

b)

Computer program (such as Tinkercad) used to create, modify, or improve graphic designs of physical objects.

c)

Tinkercad tool for joining two or more shapes in order to make a hole in the shape(s).

d)

Large, blue grid where you create your designs.

78.

What is Align?

a)

Move in a circle around an axis or center.

b)

Create the mirror image of an object or turn it over along an axis.

c)

Place or arrange in a straight line.

d)

Measurable extent, such as, length, width, or height.

79.

What is Rotate?

a)

Create the mirror image of an object or turn it over along an axis.

b)

Move in a circle around an axis or center.

c)

Place or arrange in a straight line.

d)

Measurable extent, such as, length, width, or height.

80.

What is Flip?

a)

Create the mirror image of an object or turn it over along an axis.

b)

Place or arrange in a straight line.

c)

Measurable extent, such as, length, width, or height.

d)

Move in a circle around an axis or center.

81.

What are Dimensions?

a)

Move in a circle around an axis or center.

b)

Create the mirror image of an object or turn it over along an axis.

c)

Place or arrange in a straight line.

d)

Measurable extent, such as, length, width, or height.

82.

What is the stealing of copyrighted work with the intention of selling it without permission?

a)

netiquette

b)

viral

c)

piracy

d)

clickbait

83.

This action involves tapping into your online community for new ideas, suggestions, or information.

a)

phishing

b)

boosted post

c)

digital footprint

d)

crowdsourcing

84.

The practice of ending a relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all technology communication.

a)

trolling

b)

ghosting

c)

thread

d)

flaming

85.

Relating to or involving an image, video, or a piece of information that is circulated rapidly.

a)

viral

b)

identity theft

c)

meme

d)

hashtag

86.

Courtesy, honesty, and being polite on the internet is...

a)

piracy

b)

public domain

c)

netiquette

d)

feed

87.

An updated list of all the new content posted by the accounts that a user follows.

a)

flaming

b)

meme

c)

clickbait

d)

feed

88.

When people send you phony emails, pop up messages, texts, calls, and/or links in order to hook you into giving out your personal /financial information.

a)

trolling

b)

phishing

c)

ghosting

d)

podcast

89.

(On social media) a word or phase preceded by a hash or pound sign used to identify messages on a specific topic.

a)

hashtag

b)

thread

c)

boosted post

d)

public domain

90.

The information about a particular person that exist on the Internet as a result of their online activity

a)

boosted post

b)

plagiarism

c)

digital footprint

d)

trolling

91.

Saying mean things, usually in ALL CAPS and often in a public forum to argue or humiliate.

a)

trolling

b)

flaming

c)

catfishing

d)

phishing

92.

This is a type of crime in which your private information is stolen and used for criminal activity...

a)

ghosting

b)

feed

c)

crowdsourcing

d)

identity theft

93.

If an item has the state of belonging or being available to the public as a whole, and therefore not subject to copyright, it becomes...

a)

clickbait

b)

a meme

c)

a boosted post

d)

public domain

94.

Content on the internet whose main purpose is to attract/encourage visitors to click on the link to a particular page

a)

hashtag

b)

clickbait

c)

digital footprint

d)

podcast

95.

A funny and relatable image that is usually copied and edited that is often spread rapidly by Internet users

a)

meme

b)

feed

c)

podcast

d)

thread

96.

The copying, "lifting," or making slight changes to some or all of another's work and saying you wrote it becomes...

a)

catfishing

b)

netiquette

c)

ghosting

d)

plagiarism

97.

A group of linked messages posted on an internet forum that share a common subject or theme

a)

thread

b)

digital footprint

c)

hashtag

d)

boosted post

98.

A digital audio file that is available in a series or in new installments for subscribers

a)

clickbait

b)

meme

c)

feed

d)

podcast

99.

Making a deliberate offensive or provocative post with the aim of upsetting someone or eliciting an angry response.

a)

trolling

b)

flaming

c)

clickbaiting

d)

ghosting

100.

Using a fake name or creating a fake profile with the purpose of luring someone into a false relationship or scenerio

a)

plagiarism

b)

viral

c)

catfishing

d)

ghosting