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IT Fundamentals Assessment

Total questions: 184

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main function of the CPU?

a)

To manage network connections

b)

The main function of the CPU is to execute instructions and process data.

c)

To provide power to the computer

d)

To store data permanently

2.

What are the primary components of a computer system?

a)

Graphics card, motherboard, power supply, and network cable

b)

Keyboard, mouse, speakers, and external hard drive

c)

Operating system, web browser, printer, and monitor

d)

The primary components of a computer system are CPU, memory, storage, input/output devices, and software.

3.

What is RAM and why is it important?

a)

RAM is a type of software that manages system resources.

b)

RAM is a permanent storage device for files.

c)

RAM is a type of computer memory that temporarily stores data for quick access, crucial for multitasking and efficient processing.

d)

RAM is used exclusively for graphics processing.

4.

What is the difference between SSD and HDD?

a)

The main difference is that SSDs are faster and more durable than HDDs.

b)

SSDs use magnetic disks while HDDs use flash memory.

c)

HDDs are faster and more durable than SSDs.

d)

HDDs are more expensive than SSDs for the same storage capacity.

5.

What does GPU stand for and what is its purpose?

a)

Graphics Processing Unit

b)

Graphical Performance Unit

c)

Graphics Production Unit

d)

General Processing Unit

6.

What is the function of the motherboard?

a)

The motherboard powers the computer without any other components.

b)

The motherboard connects and allows communication between all computer components.

c)

The motherboard is responsible for cooling the CPU.

d)

The motherboard stores all the data permanently.

7.

What is the role of a power supply unit in a computer?

a)

It manages the computer's software updates.

b)

It stores data for the computer.

c)

The power supply unit provides electrical power to the computer's components.

d)

It cools down the computer's components.

8.

What are input and output devices? Give examples.

a)

microphone, headset

b)

Input devices: keyboard, mouse; Output devices: monitor, printer.

c)

scanner, speaker

d)

webcam, projector

9.

What is the purpose of a network interface card (NIC)?

a)

The purpose of a network interface card (NIC) is to connect a computer or device to a network.

b)

To manage the power supply of the computer.

c)

To increase the speed of the computer's CPU.

d)

To store data permanently on the device.

10.

What is the difference between a router and a switch?

a)

A router connects devices within a single network; a switch connects multiple networks.

b)

A router is used for wireless connections; a switch is used for wired connections.

c)

A router manages traffic within a single network; a switch routes data between different networks.

d)

A router connects multiple networks; a switch connects devices within a single network.

11.

What is an IP address?

a)

An IP address is a unique numerical label assigned to each device on a network.

b)

A method for connecting to the internet.

c)

A type of computer virus.

d)

A software application for managing networks.

12.

What is the purpose of a subnet mask?

a)

To encrypt data transmitted over the network.

b)

To assign static IP addresses to devices.

c)

To identify the network and host portions of an IP address.

d)

To determine the speed of the network connection.

13.

What is the difference between TCP and UDP?

a)

TCP is reliable and connection-oriented, while UDP is faster and connectionless.

b)

TCP is connectionless and faster, while UDP is reliable and connection-oriented.

c)

TCP and UDP are both connection-oriented protocols with the same speed.

d)

TCP is faster and connection-oriented, while UDP is reliable and connectionless.

14.

What does DNS stand for and what is its function?

a)

Domain Name Service

b)

Domain Name System

c)

Dynamic Name System

d)

Domain Naming System

15.

What is a firewall and how does it work?

a)

A firewall is a type of antivirus software that removes malware from devices.

b)

A firewall is a physical barrier that prevents unauthorized access to buildings.

c)

A firewall is a device that boosts internet speed by compressing data.

d)

A firewall is a network security device that monitors and controls traffic based on security rules.

16.

What is the difference between a public and a private IP address?

a)

Private IP addresses can be accessed from anywhere on the internet; public IP addresses cannot.

b)

Public IP addresses are always static; private IP addresses are always dynamic.

c)

Public IP addresses are accessible over the internet; private IP addresses are used within local networks and are not accessible from the internet.

d)

Public IP addresses are used within local networks; private IP addresses are accessible over the internet.

17.

What is Wi-Fi and how does it work?

a)

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that enables devices to connect to the internet using radio waves.

b)

Wi-Fi is a physical cable that connects devices to the internet.

c)

Wi-Fi is a software application for managing internet speed.

d)

Wi-Fi is a type of wired connection using fiber optics.

18.

What is the purpose of a VPN?

a)

To block all internet access

b)

To limit access to specific websites

c)

The purpose of a VPN is to provide privacy and security for internet users.

d)

To increase internet speed

19.

What is bandwidth and why is it important in networking?

a)

Bandwidth is the maximum data transfer rate in a network, important for ensuring fast and efficient communication.

b)

Bandwidth refers to the physical size of a network cable.

c)

Bandwidth is the number of devices connected to a network.

d)

Bandwidth is the amount of time data takes to travel across a network.

20.

What is the OSI model and how many layers does it have?

a)

3 layers

b)

10 layers

c)

7 layers

d)

5 layers

21.

What is the primary function of Microsoft Word?

a)

The primary function of Microsoft Word is word processing.

b)

Designing presentations

c)

Editing videos

d)

Creating spreadsheets

22.

Which of the following is a type of malware?

a)

Router

b)

Firewall

c)

Virus

d)

Trojan

23.

What does CPU stand for in computer terminology?

a)

Computer Processing Unit

b)

Central Processing Operation

c)

Centralized Processing Unit

d)

Central Processing Unit

24.

What is the purpose of a spreadsheet application like Excel?

a)

To manage email communications.

b)

To design graphics and illustrations.

c)

The purpose of a spreadsheet application like Excel is to organize, analyze, and manage data.

d)

To create and edit text documents.

25.

What is phishing in the context of cybersecurity?

a)

Phishing is a technique used to enhance cybersecurity by monitoring user behavior.

b)

Phishing refers to the process of encrypting data to protect it from unauthorized access.

c)

Phishing is a method of securing sensitive information by verifying user identity.

d)

Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a legitimate source.

26.

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

a)

Adobe Photoshop

b)

Microsoft Word

c)

Google Chrome

d)

Linux

27.

What is the function of a web browser?

a)

To store files on a computer.

b)

To create web content.

c)

The function of a web browser is to access and display web content.

d)

To manage network security.

28.

What does the acronym URL stand for?

a)

Uniform Resource Locator

b)

Universal Resource Link

c)

Uniform Resource Language

d)

Unique Resource Locator

29.

What is the main purpose of antivirus software?

a)

To enhance internet speed

b)

To manage software updates

c)

To create backups of files

d)

The main purpose of antivirus software is to protect computers from malware.

30.

What is the difference between RAM and ROM?

a)

RAM is non-volatile and used for permanent storage; ROM is volatile and used for temporary storage.

b)

RAM is volatile and used for temporary storage; ROM is non-volatile and used for permanent storage.

c)

RAM and ROM are both volatile and serve the same purpose.

d)

RAM is used for permanent storage; ROM is used for temporary storage.

31.

What is the function of PowerPoint in the MS Office Suite?

a)

To create and edit spreadsheets.

b)

The function of PowerPoint in the MS Office Suite is to create and deliver presentations.

c)

To design and develop databases.

d)

To manage emails and calendars.

32.

What does HTTPS stand for and why is it important?

a)

HTTPS stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure.

b)

HyperText Transfer Protocol System

c)

HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure Connection

d)

HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard

33.

What is a firewall and how does it work?

a)

A firewall is a type of antivirus software that removes malware from devices.

b)

A firewall is a physical barrier that prevents unauthorized access to buildings.

c)

A firewall is a network security device that monitors and controls network traffic based on security rules.

d)

A firewall is a device that boosts internet speed by compressing data.

34.

What is the purpose of cloud storage?

a)

To increase the physical size of hard drives.

b)

To store data only on local devices.

c)

The purpose of cloud storage is to store data remotely for easy access, backup, and scalability.

d)

To eliminate the need for internet access.

35.

What is the function of the 'Format Painter' in MS Word?

a)

The 'Format Painter' copies formatting from one section of text to another.

b)

The 'Format Painter' creates new text styles.

c)

The 'Format Painter' deletes text from a document.

d)

The 'Format Painter' saves documents in different formats.

36.

What is social engineering in cybersecurity?

a)

A technique for encrypting sensitive data.

b)

A process for creating strong passwords.

c)

A method to secure networks from unauthorized access.

d)

Social engineering is the psychological manipulation of people to obtain sensitive information or access.

37.

What is the role of a router in a network?

a)

A router directs data packets between networks and connects multiple networks.

b)

A router amplifies signals to extend network range.

c)

A router stores data packets for later use.

d)

A router provides power to connected devices.

38.

What is the difference between a virus and a worm?

a)

Both viruses and worms require user interaction to spread.

b)

A virus needs a host file to spread, whereas a worm can spread independently.

c)

A worm is a type of virus that attaches itself to files.

d)

A virus can spread independently, while a worm needs a host file.

39.

What is the purpose of the 'SUM' function in Excel?

a)

To find the maximum value in a range of numbers in Excel.

b)

To calculate the average of a range of numbers in Excel.

c)

To add a range of numbers in Excel.

d)

To concatenate text strings in Excel.

40.

What is two-factor authentication?

a)

Two-factor authentication is a security measure that requires two forms of identification to access an account.

b)

A single password that is more complex than usual.

c)

A way to encrypt your data on the cloud.

d)

A method to reset your password easily.

41.

If ELREY JUN company wants to collaborate on projects with other companies while maintaining shared resources, what cloud model would be ideal?

a)

Public Cloud

b)

Private Cloud

c)

Community Cloud

d)

Hybrid Cloud

42.

CLIDE MARK wants to start an online business and needs a complete software solution without worrying about the underlying infrastructure. What service model would you recommend?

a)

SaaS

b)

Hybrid Cloud

c)

IaaS

d)

PaaS

43.

NASIF is concerned about the security and maintenance of the operating system and wants a service that abstracts these concerns. Which service model is the best fit?

a)

PaaS

b)

IaaS

c)

SaaS

d)

Community Cloud

44.

CRYSTEL ANNE looking for a service that provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, allowing to run his own operating system and applications, which model would you choose?

a)

IaaS

b)

PaaS

c)

SaaS

d)

Intranet

45.

KYLLE NICHOLE wants to have control over the application but doesn't want to manage the underlying infrastructure. Which cloud service model should they choose?

a)

Public Cloud

b)

PaaS

c)

IaaS

d)

SaaS

46.

Which service model is most suitable for a company that wants to outsource its entire IT infrastructure and focus solely on software development?

a)

PaaS

b)

Private Cloud

c)

SaaS

d)

IaaS

47.

BENMELS bought a second hand laptop, when she opened the laptop the system is not booting. Which do you think is the problem of the laptop that she just bought?

a)

The operating system is not working.

b)

The laptop is second hand.

c)

The operating system of the laptop is not in latest version.

d)

The windows operating system was not installed.

48.

What is a potential disadvantage of a private cloud compared to a public cloud?

a)

Limited control

b)

Enhanced security

c)

Higher costs

d)

Shared resources

49.

Which of the following provides the highest level of abstraction?

a)

IaaS

b)

PaaS

c)

SaaS

d)

All provide the same level of abstraction

50.

In which scenario is SaaS generally not suitable?

a)

Email collaboration tools

b)

Customer relationship management

c)

Highly customized software solutions

d)

Document storage and sharing

51.

ULSI Technology

a)

 (1946-1955)

b)

(1956-1965)

c)

(1986-onward)

d)

(1976-1985)

52.

Transistor

a)

(1976-1985)

b)

(1956-1965)

c)

(1986-onward)

d)

(1976-1985)

53.

Vacuum tubes

a)

(1946-1955)

b)

(1956-1965)

c)

(1986-onward)

d)

(1976-1985)

54.

Microprocessors

a)

(1946-1955)

b)

(1956-1965)

c)

(1966-1975)

d)

(1976-1985)

55.

Integrated Circuit

a)

(1946-1955)

b)

(1956-1965)

c)

(1966-1975)

d)

(1976-1985)

56.

Windows Vista

a)

 (August 12, 1981)

b)

(January 30, 2007)

c)

(September 14, 2000)

d)

(April 06, 1992)

57.

MS-DOS

a)

 (August 12, 1981)

b)

(October 25, 2001)

c)

(September 14, 2000)

d)

(April 06, 1992)

58.

Windows XP      

a)

 (August 12, 1981)

b)

(October 25, 2001)

c)

(September 14, 2000)

d)

(April 06, 1992)

59.

Windows ME    

a)

 (August 12, 1981)

b)

(October 25, 2001)

c)

(September 14, 2000)

d)

(April 06, 1992)

60.

Windows 3.1     

a)

 (August 12, 1981)

b)

(October 25, 2001)

c)

(September 14, 2000)

d)

(April 06, 1992)

61.

Application software are collections of programs used to carry out certain tasks like calculations, data organization, professional document design, picture and logo creation, etc..

a)
TRUE
b)

FALSE

62.

Pascaline Calculator It was the first calculator that could perform all four arithmetic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

63.

The Typeball could only write upper-case characters

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

64.

A router is a networking device that converts analog signals into digital and vice-versa

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

65.

A Server is defined as the interconnection of two or more computer. It is done to enable the computer to communicate and share available resources

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

66.

A LAN is a computer network organized around an individual person.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

67.

The WAN is made up of an interconnection of LAN with limited geographical area.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

68.

Server are simply centralized locations where computing and networking

equipment is concentrated for the purpose of collecting, storing, processing, distributing or allowing access to large amounts of data.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

69.

System software plays a vital role in translating the programming language into machine language.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

70.

The term Cloud refers to computers that are accessed over the Internet, and the software and databases that run on those servers.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

71.

Using Napier's Bones method, what two equations result in the product 41,957,583,493,804?

a)

6895637 x 7869793

b)

9687579 x 8647984

c)

8796436 x 4769839

d)

7984767 x 9873658

72.

Using Napier's Bones method, what two equations result in the product 83,778,028,190,736?

a)

6895637 x 7869793

b)

9687579 x 8647984

c)

8796436 x 4769839

d)

7984767 x 9873658

73.

Using Napier's Bones method, what two equations result in the product 54,267,235,793,141?

a)

8796436 x 4769839

b)

9687579 x 8647984

c)

6895637 x 7869793

d)

7984767 x 9873658

74.

Using Napier's Bones method, what two equations result in the product 78,838,858,567,686?

a)

8796436 x 4769839

b)

9687579 x 8647984

c)

6895637 x 7869793

d)

7984767 x 9873658

75.

A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as ____.

a)

Software

b)

Storage media

c)

Output

d)

Hardware

76.

____ consist(s) of a computer’s electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions.

a)

Storage

b)

Communications

c)

Reception

d)

Reading

77.

A(n) ____ is anyone who communicates with a computer or utilizes the information it generates

a)

Decoder

b)

User

c)

Texter

d)

Developer

78.

The ____ is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.

a)

Web

b)

VoIP

c)

Internet

d)

Cellnet

79.

A computer keeps data, instructions, and information on ____ media.

a)

Communications

b)

Storage

c)

Reception

d)

Reading

80.

________ are distinct items that do not have much meaning to a user in a given context. It refers to the raw facts and figures that could be processed into information.

a)

Data

b)

Information

c)

Reception

d)

Reading

81.

___ is a series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it.

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Appware

d)

A podcast

82.

With a ____ you interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images.

a)

Command line interface (CLI)

b)

Graphical user interface (GUI)

c)

Menu Driven interface (MDI)

d)

Voice oriented interface (VOI)

83.

A(n) ____ system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.

a)

Operating

b)

Director

c)

Utility

d)

Management

84.

The ____ is a widely used service on the Internet, consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents.

a)

ARPA

b)

NSFNet

c)

Web

d)

VoIP

85.

Many Web page addresses begin with ____, which stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, a set of rules that defines how pages transfer on the Internet

a)

htm://

b)

http://

c)

html://

d)

ftp://

86.

A Web page may contain a(n) ____, which is a built-in connection to another Web page or part of a Web page.

a)

Portal

b)

Directory

c)

Link

d)

Index

87.

The term ____ refers to any application that combines text with graphics, animation, audio, video, and/or virtual reality.

a)

Portal

b)

Web app

c)

Multimedia

d)

Java applier

88.

A(n) ____ is a digital representation of nontext information such as a drawing, chart, or photograph.

a)

Applet

b)

Pic

c)

Keyframe

d)

Graphic

89.

Many Web pages use ____, which is the appearance of motion created by displaying a series of still images in sequence.

a)

Multimedia

b)

Keyframes

c)

Animation

d)

Keystoning

90.

On the Web, Web sites can make use of ____, which includes music, speech, or any other sound.

a)

Vodcasting

b)

Audio

c)

Video

d)

Digeo

91.

The more common usage of the term, ____ page, refers to the first page that a Web site displays.

a)

Locator

b)

Search

c)

Home

d)

Host

92.

____ is/are a collection of drawings, diagrams, maps, and photographs that you can insert in documents.

a)

Graphics galleries

b)

Visual dictionaries

c)

Clip art

d)

Art indexes

93.

To ____ a document means to make changes to its existing content.

a)

Save

b)

Edit

c)

Format

d)

Print

94.

____ software is a type of application software that allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations on the data.

a)

Spreadsheet

b)

Word processing

c)

Accounting

d)

Database

95.

When using spreadsheet software, the rows and columns collectively are called a(n) ____.

a)

Wordbase

b)

Worksheet

c)

Workbook

d)

Workform

96.

A ____ is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data.

a)

Spreadsheet

b)

Database

c)

Formula

d)

Functional set

97.

____ software is a type of application software that allows users to create, access, and manage a database.

a)

Basis

b)

Text management

c)

Database

d)

Content management

98.

A query ____.

a)

provides images, pictures, and video to enhance the database

b)

is a request for specific data from a database

c)

compares the spelling of words with an electronic dictionary

d)

is a predefined formula that performs common calculations.

99.

A software ____ is a collection of individual application programs available together as a unit.

a)

Cluster

b)

Suite

c)

Zip

d)

Archive

100.

____ is a type of application software for communications that provides for real-time exchange of messages, files, audio, and/or video with another online user.

a)

E-mail

b)

Instant messaging

c)

Web browser

d)

Newsgroup

101.

The ____ interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer.

a)

Control unit

b)

Binary device

c)

Processor

d)

Compressor

102.

A(n) ____, which is one billionth of a second, is used by some manufacturers to state access times.

a)

ns

b)

Gs

c)

Ms

d)

Ts

103.

A ____ is an adapter card that converts computer output into a signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen.

a)

Sound card

b)

Video card or graphics card

c)

Modem card

d)

Network card

104.

____ slot is a socket on the motherboard that can hold an adapter card.

a)

Flash

b)

Expansion

c)

Integrated

d)

Embedded

105.

A(n) ____ card is a circuit board that enhances functions of a component of the system unit and/or provides connections to peripherals.

a)

Flash

b)

Adapter

c)

Integrated

d)

Embedded

106.

A ____ connects other computers through telephone or cable television lines

a)

Sound card

b)

Video card or graphics card

c)

Modem card

d)

Network card

107.

____ can connect mice, printers, digital cameras, scanners, speakers, and the like.  It can connect up to 127 different peripherals together with a single connector type.

a)

IrDA port

b)

Bluetooth port

c)

USB port

d)

MIDI port

108.

A(n) ____ joins a cable to a port.

a)

Link

b)

Peripheral

c)

Connector

d)

Access joint

109.

For wireless devices to transmit signals to a computer via infrared light waves, both the computer and the device must have a(n) ____.

a)

FireWire port

b)

MIDI port

c)

SCSI port

d)

IrDA port

110.

A ____ is an opening inside the system unit in which you can install additional equipment

a)

Domain

b)

Supply

c)

Port

d)

Bay

111.

The power ____ is the component of the system unit that converts the wall outlet AC power into the DC power a computer needs.

a)

Supply

b)

Surge

c)

Spotter

d)

Changer

112.

A bar code ____ uses laser beams to read bar codes.

a)

Device

b)

Cam

c)

Processor

d)

Reader

113.

____ is data that has been processed into a useful form.

a)

Concentration

b)

Recognition

c)

Output

d)

Input

114.

A ____ device is an output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information.

a)

Processor

b)

Basal

c)

Graphical

d)

Display

115.

A ____ is a display device that is packaged as a separate peripheral

a)

Scanner

b)

Biometer

c)

Monitor

d)

Projector

116.

A(n) ____ monitor uses a liquid crystal display to produce images.

a)

Pixel

b)

Graphical

c)

Plasma

d)

LCD

117.

The quality of a monitor depends primarily on its ____.

a)

Screen size

b)

Resolution

c)

Base

d)

Voltage

118.

____ is the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device.

a)

Pixel depth

b)

Color index

c)

Bit depth

d)

Resolution

119.

A ____ monitor is a display device that uses gas plasma technology, which sandwiches a layer of gas between two glass plates.

a)

Resolved

b)

Topology

c)

Plasma

d)

Gaseous

120.

A(n) ____ monitor is a desktop monitor that contains a cathode ray tube.

a)

LCD

b)

CRT

c)

Plasma

d)

PCX

121.

Printer resolution is measured in ____.

a)

Pixels

b)

Dots per inch

c)

Hertz

d)

Pages per minute

122.

A(n) ____ printer is any category of printer that forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper without actually striking the paper.

a)

Character

b)

Laser

c)

Nonimpact

d)

Ink-jet

123.

A(n) ____ printer is a type of nonimpact printer that forms characters and graphics by spraying tiny drops of liquid ink onto a piece of paper.

a)

Plasma

b)

Thermal

c)

Ink-jet

d)

Dot-matrix

124.

A(n) ____ generates images by pushing electrically heated pins against heat-sensitive paper.

a)

Laser printer

b)

Thermal printer

c)

Photo-quality printer

d)

Ink-jet printer

125.

A dot-matrix printer is a kind of ____ printer.

a)

Laser

b)

Plotter

c)

Nonimpact

d)

Impact

126.

A(n) ____ printer forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper by striking a mechanism against an inked ribbon that physically contacts the paper.

a)

Laser

b)

Impact

c)

Plotter

d)

Ink-jet

127.

A(n) ____ output device is a component of a computer that produces music, speech, or other sounds, such as beeps.

a)

Video

b)

Audio

c)

Aural

d)

Sensory

128.

____ are audio output devices that rest inside the ear canal.

a)

Faxes

b)

Audiphones

c)

UPCs

d)

Earbuds

129.

____ storage is the physical material on which a computer keeps data, instructions, and information.

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary

d)

Unary

130.

Which of the following is not a secondary storage medium?

a)

Hard disks

b)

RAM

c)

Memory cards

d)

USB memory drives

131.

A(n) ____ device is the computer hardware that records and/or retrieves items to and from storage media.

a)

Concatenation

b)

Indexed

c)

Resolved

d)

Storage

132.

A card ____ is a device that reads and writes data, instructions, and information stored on memory cards.

a)

Access stick

b)

Reader/writer

c)

Access port

d)

Restorer

133.

____ storage is an Internet service that provides hard disk storage to computer users.

a)

Micro

b)

Cloud

c)

Flash

d)

USB

134.

A(n) ____ disc is a type of optical storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer.

a)

Magnetic

b)

Backup

c)

Optical

d)

Tablet

135.

A ____ disc can be read, written to, and erased.

a)

CD-ROM

b)

CD-R

c)

DVD-ROM

d)

DVD+RW

136.

A newer, quite expensive DVD format is ____, which has storage capacities of 100 GB, with expectations of exceeding 200 GB in the future.

a)

Blu-ray

b)

DVD-R

c)

DVD-RW

d)

DVD-ROM

137.

A ____ is a high-capacity optical disc that users can read but not write on or erase.

a)

DVD-R

b)

DVD-RW

c)

DVD-ROM

d)

Blu-ray

138.

A(n) ____ is a magnetically coated ribbon of plastic capable of storing large amounts of data and information at a low cost.

a)

Tape

b)

Opticon

c)

Indexed data

d)

Threaded memory

139.

Which has the longest life expectancy?

a)

Microfilm

b)

Hard disks

c)

CDs

d)

DVDs

140.

Which of the following is not an operating system function?

a)

starting the computer

b)

managing programs

c)

Word processing

d)

Establishing the Internet connection

141.

A ____ boot is the process of using the operating system to restart a computer.

a)

Warm

b)

Cold

c)

Start

d)

New

142.

A file ____ is a utility that performs functions related to file management.

a)

Monitor

b)

Manager

c)

Scanner

d)

Controller

143.

A disk ____ utility searches for and removes unnecessary files.

a)

Diagnostic

b)

Uninstaller

c)

Operator

d)

Cleanup

144.

The term ____ describes a potentially damaging computer program that affects, or infects, a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works without the user’s knowledge or permission.

a)

Firewall

b)

Agent

c)

VIrus

d)

Spyware

145.

____ is a scam in which a perpetrator attempts to obtain your personal and/or financial information.

a)

Phishing

b)

Zipping

c)

Pharming

d)

Authenticating

146.

________________, or standard telephone wire, consists of two strands of insulated copper wire twisted around each other; it can be used for both voice and data transmission.

a)

Twisted-pair wire

b)

Coaxial Cable

c)

Fiber Optics

d)

Copper Wire

147.

A communication ____ is a transmission medium on which the data, instructions, or information travels.

a)

Route

b)

Channel

c)

Flow

d)

Path

148.

Text messaging, also called ____, allows users to send and receive short text messages on a smart phone or mobile device.

a)

TMS

b)

TXT

c)

SMS

d)

TXS

149.

A ____ is a wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and other devices.

a)

WI spot

b)

Hot link

c)

Quick spot

d)

Hot spot

150.

A ____ is a network that covers a large geographical area, such as a city, country, or the world.

a)

WAN

b)

LAN

c)

MAN

d)

WLAN

151.

The ____ is the world’s largest WAN.

a)

Internet

b)

Telnet

c)

Web

d)

Usenet

152.

BitTorrent and Gnutella are examples of networking software that support ____ networking technology

a)

LAN

b)

Bus

c)

Ring

d)

P2P

153.

A network ____ refers to the layout of the computers and devices in a communications network.

a)

Topology

b)

Mapping

c)

Latency

d)

Volume

154.

On a ____ network, all of the computers and devices on the network connect to a central device.

a)

Ring

b)

Star

c)

Token ring

d)

Bus

155.

A ____ network consists of a single central cable, to which all computers and other devices connect.

a)

Ring

b)

Star

c)

Token ring

d)

Bus

156.

A(n) ____ is an internal network that uses Internet technologies.

a)

Workgroup

b)

Share net

c)

Intranet

d)

ATM

157.

________ consists of insulated copper wire wrapped in an outer material; it is:

a)

Coaxial Cable

b)

Twisted-Pair Cable

c)

Fiber Optics

d)

Copper Wire

158.

The core of a(n) ____ cable consists of dozens or hundreds of thin strands of glass or plastic that use light to transmit signals.

a)

Coaxial

b)

Twisted-pair

c)

Fiber-optic

d)

Integrated

159.

____ is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video.

a)

Integrity

b)

Data

c)

Synthesis

d)

Information

160.

A field ____ uniquely identifies each field.

a)

Tag

b)

Name

c)

Signal

d)

Basis

161.

The field ____ defines the maximum number of characters a field can contain.

a)

Medium

b)

Scope

c)

Size

d)

Identifier

162.

A ____ key field uniquely identifies each record in a file.

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Foreign

d)

Tertiary

163.

____ is the process of comparing data with a set of rules or values to find out if the data is correct.

a)

Concatenation

b)

Validation

c)

Digit checking

d)

Integration

164.

A data ____ contains data about each file in the database and each field within those files.

a)

Log

b)

Warehouse

c)

Model

d)

Dictionary

165.

A ____ consists of simple, English-like statements that allow users to specify the data to display, print, or store.

a)

Query-language

b)

Query-by-example

c)

Form

d)

Report generator

166.

A ____ is a request for specific data from the database.

a)

Capture

b)

Report

c)

Form

d)

Query

167.

Most DBMSs include a(n) ____ feature, which has a graphical user interface to assist users with retrieving data.

a)

QBE

b)

MTA

c)

QBA

d)

SQL

168.

A ____ allows users to design a report on the screen, retrieve data into the report design, and then display or print the report.

a)

Query form

b)

Report generator

c)

Report table

d)

Recovery utility

169.

A(n) ____ database stores data in tables that consist of rows and columns.

a)

Relational

b)

Hierarchical

c)

Object-oriented

d)

Multidimensional

170.

A ____ is a connection within the data in a database.

a)

Table

b)

Column

c)

Row

d)

Relationship

171.

____ is a query language that allows users to manage, update, and retrieve data.

a)

SQL

b)

QBE

c)

XML

d)

QBA

172.

The term ____ refers to online or Internet-based illegal acts.

a)

Malware

b)

Cyberthreat

c)

Cybercrime

d)

Cyberextortion

173.

____ protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files.

a)

An anti-spam program

b)

E-mail encryption

c)

An antivirus program

d)

E-mail filtering

174.

A(n) ____ is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce results, and store the results for future use.

a)

Input device

b)

Computer

c)

Output device

d)

Software

175.
Computers are made up of ________ and ________?
a)
Hardware and Software
b)
Bits and Pieces
c)
Inputs and Outputs
d)
Plastic and Metal 
176.
________ is a package of instructions that tell the computer what to do also known as an application or short for app.  
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
c)
Apps
d)
Input
177.
Hardware is the tangible, physical equipment that _______________.  
a)
Used and applied
b)
Heard and seen
c)
Can be seen and touched.
d)
Imputted and outputted 
178.
A program can be defined as a series of detailed step-by-step ___________ that tell the computer precisely what actions to perform. 
a)
Software
b)
Inputs
c)
Applications
d)
Instructions
179.
RAM stands for?
a)
random access memory
b)
read about memory
c)
read access memory
d)
random about memory 
180.
Which of the following is not a good way to protect your computer?  
a)
Install antivirus software
b)
Back up important files
c)
Skip operating system updates
d)
Plug it into a surge protector
181.
Microsoft Word, Google Chrome, iTunes, and Adobe Photoshop are examples of
a)
Applications
b)
Mobile devices
c)
Operating systems
d)
Internet service providers
182.

It is located at the top of your computer screen. It displays various sections that give you options for formatting, styling and saving your document.

a)

Title Tab

b)

Menu Bar

c)

Toolbar

d)

Window

183.

It is the Microsoft Word’s standard view. It allows you to format text by Font Style, Font Size, Bold, Italic, Underline, Alignment, Numbered List, Bulleted List, Indentation, Spacing and Font Color.

a)

Home Tab

b)

Insert Tab

c)

Design Tab

d)

Layout Tab

184.

It contains any additives you want to place in your document, including but not limited to Tables, Online Picture/Clip Art searches, Headers and Footers. *

a)

Home Tab

b)

Insert Tab

c)

Design Tab

d)

Layout Tab