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Information Technology Fundamentals Pre-Assessment

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is considered hardware?

a)

Microsoft Word

b)

Google Chrome

c)

Keyboard

d)

Antivirus Software

2.

What does “CPU” stand for?

a)

Central Processing Unit

b)

Computer Power Unit

c)

Control Processing Utility

d)

Central Power Unit

3.

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

a)

Excel

b)

Windows 10

c)

Google Docs

d)

USB Drive

4.

What is the main function of RAM in a computer?

a)

Store files permanently

b)

Process graphics

c)

Temporarily store data for quick access

d)

Connect to the internet

5.

Which device is used to connect a computer to a network?

a)

Monitor

b)

Router

c)

Printer

d)

Mouse

6.

The internet and the World Wide Web are the same thing.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

A spreadsheet is used primarily for creating presentations.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Software refers to the physical parts of a computer.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

A virus is a type of malicious software.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Cloud storage allows you to save files on your local hard drive only.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Jackson is setting up a new computer at home. Name one input device and one output device he might use.

4 lines
12.

Emma wants to look up information on her favorite sports team online. What is the purpose of a web browser?

4 lines
13.

Grace is trying to open a document on her computer, but she notices the file name ends with ".docx". Describe what a file extension is and give an example.

4 lines
14.

Harper is setting up a new computer for her small business and wants to make sure her data and systems are safe from hackers and viruses. What is cybersecurity and why is it important for Harper's business?

4 lines
15.

15. What does “URL” stand for?

(a)  

16.

A device that stores data permanently.

(a)  

17.

(a)   A method of sending digital messages.

18.

A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.

(a)  

19.

What is the purpose of a variable in coding?

a)

To store data

b)

To display graphics

c)

To connect to the internet

d)

To delete files

20.

Which of the following is a valid programming language?

a)

HTML

b)

Python

c)

Excel

d)

Google

21.

What symbol is commonly used to indicate a comment in Python?

a)

@

b)

#

c)

$

d)

&

22.

What does a loop do in a program?

a)

Stops the program

b)

Repeats a set of instructions

c)

Stores user input

d)

Sends data to a printer

23.

Which of the following is an example of a conditional statement?

a)

print("Hello")

b)

if score > 90:

c)

for i in range(5):

d)

input("Enter your name")

24.

Python is a type of hardware.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

A loop can run forever if not properly controlled.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

HTML is used to style websites.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

A syntax error means the code is logically incorrect.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

You must always use quotation marks when writing strings in code.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

What is a function in programming?

4 lines
30.

Write a simple line of code that prints your name.

4 lines
31.

What is the difference between a string and a number in coding?

4 lines
32.

Why is indentation important in Python?

4 lines
33.

What does the term "debugging" mean?

4 lines
34.

Which of the following is an example of a conditional statement?

a)

print("Hello")

b)

if score > 90:
  

c)

for i in range(5):

d)

input("Enter your name")

35.

What symbol is commonly used to indicate a comment in Python?

a)

@
  

b)

#

c)

$

d)

&

36.

What does a loop do in a program?
  
  
  
  

a)

Stops the program

b)

Repeats a set of instructions

c)

Stores user input

d)

Sends data to a printer

37.

Which of the following is NOT an example of software?

a)

Antivirus program

b)

Spreadsheet application

c)

Printer

d)

Web browser

38.

Which programming language is commonly used for web development?

a)

Excel

b)

HTML

c)

Python

d)

Windows 10

39.

Which device is used to display visual output from a computer?

a)

Monitor

b)

Keyboard

c)

Router

d)

Mouse

40.

What is digital literacy?

a)

The ability to read a book on a computer

b)


Researching information online

c)

The skills, abilities, and knowledge necessary to use digital devices effectively

d)


Replacing paper textbooks with e-readers

41.

Which is NOT a search engine?

a)

Google Chrome

b)

Yahoo

c)

Bing

d)

Google

42.

If you wanted to find a picture of lions, what would you choose as search results?

a)

images

b)

numbers

c)

links

d)

letter

43.

What is this?

a)

mouse

b)

keyboard

c)

printer

d)

computer

44.

What is this called?

a)

arrow

b)

key pad

c)

mouse

d)

cursor

45.

Posting a person's personal information meant to hurt or embarrass them.

a)

Yes. It is an example of cyberbullying.

b)


No. Not an example of cyberbullying.

46.

If you know someone acting as a cyber bully you should :

a)

Without insulting your friend take them aside and tell that what they're doing is not okay.

b)

Ask them to send threats to someone you don't like

c)


Tell them that the police can get involved and they could face some serious penalties.

47.

If you become a victim of cyberbullying what should you do first?

a)

Post negative images of the person who is bullying you.

b)

Give them a place and time to meet and challenge them to a fight.

c)

Inform a responsible adult, like a parent or teacher.

d)

Send insulting emails back

48.

When chatting online or texting, what are 2 things you should keep in mind...

a)

Always be respectful, just like you would in person

b)

Gossip about your classmates

c)

Say whatever you want

d)


Read your message and think before hitting send.

49.

Posting something on social media is most like:

a)

Passing a note to a classmate.

b)

Writing in a diary.

c)

Giving a public speech

d)


Calling a friend.