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FIRST PERIODICAL TEST IN COMPUTER 9

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
1. What does RAM stand for?
a)
a) Read Access Memory
b)
b) Random Access Memory
c)
c) Regular Access Memory
d)
d) Rapid Access Memory
2.
2. What is the function of a router in a network?
a)
a) To connect to the internet
b)
b) To manage storage devices
c)
c) To transmit data between devices on a network
d)
d) To power off the computer
3.
3. Which type of operating system is free and open source?
a)
a) Microsoft Windows
b)
b) Mac OS
c)
c) Linux
d)
d) Chrome OS
4.
4. In Excel, where can you find the contents of a cell when selected?
a)
a) Formula Bar
b)
b) Menu Bar
c)
c) Title Bar
d)
d) Status Bar
5.
5. What is the purpose of using WPA2 encryption?
a)
a) To connect multiple devices
b)
b) To back up data
c)
c) To secure wireless networks
d)
d) To increase internet speed
6.
6. Which component is responsible for rendering visuals on the computer?
a)
a) Audio Card
b)
b) Graphics Card
c)
c) Network Card
d)
d) LAN Card
7.
7. Which component is responsible for rendering visuals on the computer?
a)
a) Audio Card
b)
b) Graphics Card
c)
c) Network Card
d)
d) LAN Card
8.
8. What tool is used to check for computer viruses and malware?
a)
a) Task Manager
b)
b) Disk Cleanup
c)
c) Antivirus Software
d)
d) System Restore
9.
9. What term refers to the ability of a cell in Excel to contain formulas?
a)
a) AutoSum
b)
b) Formula Field
c)
c) Function Field
d)
d) Formula Bar
10.
10. What is an example of a secure method to back up files on a Windows XP system?
a)
a) Use the Internet
b)
b) Use the backup tool in System Tools
c)
c) Save files directly to an online service
d)
d) Use a mobile device
11.
11. Which type of electromagnetic field exposure is common with ungrounded laptops?
a)
a) Electric Fields
b)
b) Sound Waves
c)
c) Light Radiation
d)
d) Wi-Fi Frequencies
12.
12. Which component stores the operating system and user files?
a)
a) CPU
b)
b) Hard Drive
c)
c) RAM
d)
d) Power Supply
13.
13. What type of connection uses light to transmit data?
a)
a) Fiber Optic
b)
b) Coaxial
c)
c) Ethernet
d)
d) USB
14.
14. What does the BIOS stand for?
a)
a) Basic Internet Output System
b)
b) Basic Input/Output System
c)
c) Binary Input Operation System
d)
d) Byte Interactive Online System
15.
15. Which device allows wireless devices to connect to a network?
a)
a) Switch
b)
b) Router
c)
c) Modem
d)
d) Hub
16.
16. Which of the following is not a spreadsheet function in Excel?
a)
a) SUM
b)
b) AVERAGE
c)
c) MIN
d)
d) FORMAT
17.
17. What is the maximum number of rows in Excel 2016?
a)
a) 65,536
b)
b) 104,8576
c)
c) 1,048,576
d)
d) 655,356
18.
18. What is the main purpose of the Task Manager?
a)
a) To uninstall software
b)
b) To view system performance and end tasks
c)
c) To check internet connectivity
d)
d) To manage user accounts
19.
19. What is the shortcut for saving a document in most Windows programs?
a)
a) Ctrl + P
b)
b) Ctrl + S
c)
c) Ctrl + A
d)
d) Ctrl + C
20.
20. Which of the following is an example of input hardware?
a)
a) Monitor
b)
b) Mouse
c)
c) Speaker
d)
d) Printer
21.

21. It is a type of software that manages hardware and software resources on a computer.

(a)  

22.

22. The component of the CPU that performs calculations and logical operations.

(a)  

23.

23. A widely used spreadsheet application developed by Microsoft.

(a)  

24.

24. The path through which electricity flows in a circuit.

(a)  

25.

25. This toolbar contains buttons for quickly formatting text and numbers in Excel.

(a)  

26.

26. A cabling type that connects your wired network adapters to a network switch.

(a)  

27.

27. A type of electromagnetic field emitted by all computers that can be harmful to health.

(a)  

28.

28. A virus that infiltrates your computer, causing undesirable behaviour.

(a)  

29.

29. A type of circuit that allows current to flow freely.

(a)  

30.

30. The location of the worksheet name tabs in Excel.

(a)  

31.
31. 1. RAM
a)
High-speed memory for storing current tasks
b)
A powerful network security encryption
32.
32. WPA2
a)
High-speed memory for storing current tasks
b)
A powerful network security encryption
33.
33. Malware
a)
Refers to malicious software like viruses
b)
Stores user files and programs
34.
34. Hard Drive
a)
Refers to malicious software like viruses
b)
Stores user files and programs
35.
35. Ethernet Cable
a)
Used to connect computers to networks
b)
Displays the contents of an active cell
36.
36. Formula Bar
a)
Used to connect computers to networks
b)
Displays the contents of an active cell
37.
37. Graphics Card
a)
Enhances the visual display of the computer
b)
Electricity flows continuously in this type
38.
38. Closed Circuit
a)
Enhances the visual display of the computer
b)
Electricity flows continuously in this type
39.
39. Laptop
a)
A portable computer with a built-in screen
b)
A malicious program that harms systems
40.
40. Computer Virus
a)
A portable computer with a built-in screen
b)
A malicious program that harms systems
41.
41. ROM
a)
A type of memory that is non-volatile
b)
A feature in Excel for organising and analysing
42.
42. Pivot Table
a)
A type of memory that is non-volatile
b)
A feature in Excel for organising and analysing
43.
43. Operating System
a)
A program that manages computer resources
b)
A device that connects multiple computers
44.
44. Hub
a)
A device that connects multiple computers
b)
Provides access to hardware upon startup
45.
45. BIOS
a)
A device that connects multiple computers
b)
Provides access to hardware upon startup
46.
46-50): Why is computer important in communication?
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