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Creative Tech 2nd quarter exam latest

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What ancient device is mentioned as the concept of computing going back to?

a)

Calculator

b)

Abacus

c)

Clock

d)

Sundial

2.

Who is considered the "father of computing" for his concept of the Analytical Engine?

a)

Bill Gates

b)

Bob Frankston

c)

Paul Allen

d)

Charles Babbage

3.

What fundamental CPU component was contained within Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine?

a)

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

b)

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

c)

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

d)

Random Access Memory (RAM)

4.

Who was the first programmer, who wrote programs for the Analytical Engine?

a)

Grace Hopper

b)

Augusta Ada Lovelace

c)

Mary Kenneth Keller

d)

Evelyn Boyd Granville

5.

What computer language did the US Defense Department create in honor of the first programmer?

a)

BASIC

b)

COBOL

c)

ADA

d)

FORTRAN

6.

In 1967, which computer language was developed at Dartmouth College to teach students programming?

a)

C++

b)

Pascal

c)

BASIC

d)

Java

7.

Which computer did Bill Gates and Paul Allen write a version of BASIC to run on?

a)

Apple II

b)

Altair

c)

IBM PC

d)

Macintosh

8.

What was VisiCalc, developed in 1978, the first computer software program of its kind?

a)

Word processor

b)

Database

c)

Spreadsheet

d)

Operating system

9.

What word processor was introduced by MicroPro International in 1978 and ported to MS-DOS?

a)

Microsoft Word

b)

VisiCalc

c)

WordStar

d)

Lotus 1-2-3

10.

What did Microsoft modify QDOS to run on the IBM PC, calling it during that time?

a)

MS-DOS

b)

PCDOS

c)

Windows

d)

CP/M

11.

The first versions of Microsoft Windows (1.0 to 3.11) were graphical shells that ran from what operating system?

a)

IBM OS/2

b)

Macintosh System 7

c)

MS-DOS

d)

Linux

12.

What family of personal computers was introduced in 1984 by Apple Inc.?

a)

Apple II

b)

Lisa

c)

Power Mac

d)

Macintosh

13.

What is Microsoft Office, introduced in 1990, a bundle of?

a)

Operating systems

b)

Several applications in one package

c)

Utility programs

d)

Device drivers

14.

Which three applications were included in the first version of Microsoft Office (Office 1.0)?

a)

Word, Publisher, Access

b)

Word, Excel, PowerPoint

15.

What type of software is defined as a program that makes users more productive at a particular task?

a)

System Software

b)

Utility Software

c)

Productivity Software

d)

Operating System

16.

What is the type of software that allows users to organize data by entering, editing, manipulating, and printing information in a tabulated form?

a)

Word Processing Software

b)

Presentation Software

c)

Spreadsheet Software

d)

Desktop Publishing Software

17.

What is the movable and blinking symbol on the document area that shows where you may type data and commands?

a)

Pointer

b)

Icon

c)

Cursor

d)

Tab

18.

What is the process of moving quickly upward, downward, or sideways through the document area?

a)

Paging

b)

Scrolling

c)

Zooming

d)

Printing

19.

What term is used to describe a series of related instructions, organized to perform some specific task or used to operate a computer?

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

User

d)

Peripheral

20.

What consists of programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices?

a)

Application Software

b)

Database Software

c)

System Software

d)

Word Processing Software

21.

What is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices?

a)

Device Drivers

b)

Operating System

c)

Utility Software

22.

What are specialized software programs that allow input and output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system?

a)

Utility Software

b)

Operating System

c)

Application Software

d)

Device Drivers

23.

Which type of software is any program or group of programs capable of dealing with user inputs and helping the user complete a task?

a)

System Software

b)

Application Software

c)

Utility Software

d)

Device Drivers

24.

What is the purpose of using a page break in a document?

a)

To increase font size

b)

To force content to start on a new page

c)

To add images to the document

d)

To change the document's font style

25.

Which of the following best describes the function of an auto table of contents feature in a document?

a)

Automatically generates a list of page numbers in a document

b)

Changes the document's font color

c)

Adds shapes to the document

d)

Creates a structured list of topics and corresponding page numbers

26.

When should a page break be used in a document?

a)

At the end of each sentence

b)

Only in printed documents

c)

To separate chapters or sections

d)

When inserting images

27.

How does an auto table of contents benefit the reader of a document?

a)

It adds decorative borders to each page

b)

It provides a quick overview of the document's structure and topics

c)

It changes the document's font style

d)

It increases the document's word count

28.

What feature might be used along with a page break to help navigate a lengthy document easily?

a)

Auto Summarize

b)

Auto Correct

c)

Auto Table of Contents

d)

Auto Format

29.

Which of the following statements is true about the auto table of contents feature?

4 lines
30.

What is the main advantage of utilizing automated features like page breaks and auto table of contents in a document?

a)

Improving organization and accessibility of the content

b)

Making the document more challenging to navigate

c)

Decreasing readability for the audience

d)

Increasing the number of spelling errors in the document

31.

A student is writing a 15-chapter research paper in Microsoft Word and wants each new chapter to start at the top of a fresh page. Which feature should the student use at the end of Chapter 1's text to ensure Chapter 2 begins on a new page, regardless of how much Chapter 1's content changes?

a)

Press the Enter key multiple times until a new page is reached.

b)

Insert a Page Break.

c)

Adjust the top margin settings for Chapter 2.

d)

Change the font size to force a page change.

32.

A technical writer has completed a 200-page user manual with many "Heading 1," "Heading 2," and "Heading 3" style headings. The writer wants to provide a quick navigation tool for the reader. The most efficient action is to:

a)

Manually type out all the headings and their page numbers on the first page.

b)

Use a Page Break to separate the manual's sections.

c)

Generate an Auto Table of Contents.

d)

Add an Index at the end of the document.

33.

Scenario: A project manager receives a lengthy report that is difficult to navigate because all the sections run together on continuous pages. The best way the manager could quickly improve the document's structure for review is to recommend adding:

a)

A new Cursor at the start of each section.

b)

Page Breaks at the beginning of major sections.

c)

More bold formatting to important text.

d)

Scrolling to quickly move through the document.

34.

Scenario: A document contains an Auto Table of Contents on page 3. The writer later adds two large images to the document, pushing a "Heading 2" from page 15 to page 16. What will happen to the Table of Contents?

a)

It will automatically reformat all the font sizes.

b)

The table will remain unchanged until the writer manually types the new page number.

c)

It will dynamically update the page number for the heading from 15 to 16.

d)

The entire document will revert to a draft view.

35.

Scenario: Lotus 1-2-3 and VisiCalc were among the first popular software programs. What primary function did these programs help users perform?

a)

Create and manage documents

b)

Create and manage spreadsheets

c)

Create and manage presentations

d)

Create and manage databases

36.

A computer technician is installing a new printer on a client's computer. The printer is physically connected, but the computer can't communicate with it. What type of software program is most likely missing or outdated?

a)

Operating System

b)

Application Software

c)

Device Driver

d)

Utility Software

37.

An employee needs to design a sophisticated company brochure with complex page layout, precise image placement, and intricate text wrapping. While they could use MS Word, a more specialized application would be best. Which type of software is designed for this task?

a)

Word Processing Software

b)

Presentation Software

c)

Spreadsheet Software

d)

Desktop Publishing Software

38.

Scenario: You are editing a large Word document. Every time you press a key, the letter appears where the blinking line is located. The blinking line you are observing is the:

a)

Pointer

b)

Scroll Bar

c)

Cursor 38

d)

Icon

39.

A person is using a utility software program. Which activity are they most likely performing?

a)

Typing a letter to a friend.

b)

Analyzing sales data in a spreadsheet.

c)

Running an anti-virus scan or defragmenting a disk.

d)

Creating a slide show for a lecture.

40.

A team is evaluating early computer history. They conclude that Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine was foundational because it contained elements considered the general-purpose computer. This is primarily because it included:

a)

A high-resolution monitor.

b)

The Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU).

c)

A massive external memory bank.

d)

The first commercial hard drive.

41.

The first known computer algorithm was written by Augusta Ada Lovelace.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Microsoft was chosen by Apple to provide programs for the original Macintosh.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Word Processing Software is primarily used to perform and manipulate calculations.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

The computer system can be divided into three components: the hardware, the software, and the users.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

The Operating System is a low-level, master system of programs that manages the basic operations of the computer.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Device Drivers are always installed manually by the user, never coming with the system software.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Application Software can only be installed and cannot be accessed online.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

The primary difference between Desktop Publishing Software and MS Word is DTP's emphasis on page layout and design.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

A Page Break is a command that forces content following it to start on a new page.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

An Auto Table of Contents makes a document more user-friendly and easier for the reader to navigate.

a)

True

b)

False