Free Printable CC 111 - Midterm Exam

1.

The ability to use computers efficiently and understand their concepts, functions, and applications.

(a)

2.

A device that processes data into meaningful information.

(a)

3.

The physical components of a computer system.

(a)

4.

The set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.

(a)

5.

Temporary or permanent storage that holds data and instructions.

(a)

6.

A hexadecimal number system uses a subscript of

(a)

7.

The main part of the computer that interprets and executes instructions.

(a)

8.

OS is an example of a (a) ?

9.

A person who writes and tests code to create software applications.

(a)

10.

The worldwide system of interconnected computer networks.

(a)

11.

The firmware that initializes hardware during the booting process.

(a)

12.

The algorithm that gives each process a fixed time slice in rotation.

(a)

13.

The function of BIOS that checks hardware before loading the OS.

(a)

14.

BIOS is stored in a type of memory that retains data without power.

(a)

15.

The algorithm that selects the process with the shortest CPU burst.

(a)

16.

The successor to traditional BIOS offering a graphical interface.

(a)

17.

The BIOS setting that defines the order in which drives are checked for boot files.

(a)

18.

The utility within BIOS where system time and date can be changed.

(a)

19.

The small battery that powers BIOS memory when the system is off.

(a)

20.

The metric that measures the total time a process spends in the system.

(a)

21.

Devices that allow users to enter data into a computer.

(a)

22.

Devices that present processed data from the computer to the user.

(a)

23.

The primary storage that temporarily holds active data and instructions.

(a)

24.

Permanent storage for system software and user files.

(a)

25.

A device that converts user actions into digital signals.

(a)

26.

The process of saving data for future use.

(a)

27.

The small, high-speed memory located inside the CPU.

(a)

28.

Storage media that use laser technology to read/write data.

(a)

29.

Portable storage that connects via USB port.

(a)

30.

Devices such as printers, monitors, and speakers are examples of this category.

(a)

31.

The algorithm that schedules the process that arrives first.

(a)

32.

The part of the CPU that performs arithmetic and logical operations.

(a)

33.

The part of the CPU that controls the execution of instructions.

(a)

34.

The smallest unit of data a computer can process.

(a)

35.

Refers to a combination of 8 bits.

(a)

36.

The process of retrieving data from memory.

(a)

37.

The process of the computer that carries out an instruction.

(a)

38.

The temporary area where data is stored during processing.

(a)

39.

The speed of the CPU is measured in this unit.

(a)

40.

The main software that manages hardware and software resources.

(a)

41.

Which of the following is used to organize and store files on a computer?

a)

Rename

b)

Folder

c)

Sort

d)

Taskbar

42.

The process of giving a file a name for the first time is called ____?

a)

Copying

b)

Renaming

c)

Opening

d)

Saving

43.

What happens when you delete a file from your computer?

a)

It disappears permanently

b)

It moves to the Recycle Bin

c)

It hides in the folder

d)

It becomes compressed

44.

Which of the following is a valid file name?

a)

report*/2025

b)

report_2025.doc

c)

report|2025

d)

my:report.doc

45.

What is the purpose of file extensions?

a)

To increase file size

b)

To compress files

c)

To delete old versions

d)

To indicate file type

46.

File properties usually show:

a)

Password

b)

Software version

c)

File size, date modified, and type

d)

Printer details

47.

Which key is used to delete the character to the left of the cursor?

a)

Delete

b)

Spacebar

c)

Insert

d)

Backspace

48.

Which finger should press the letter "A" key?

a)

Right pinky

b)

Left pinky

c)

Left ring finger

d)

Right index

49.

What is touch typing?

a)

Typing without looking at the keyboard

b)

Typing with one finger

c)

Typing on a touchscreen

d)

Typing using both hands randomly

50.

Which finger presses the spacebar?

a)

Thumb

b)

Index finger

c)

Middle finger

d)

Pinky

51.

What does “www” stand for?

a)

World Wide Word

b)

World Web Wide

c)

World Wide Web

d)

Web World Wide

52.

The Internet is best described as:

a)

A single computer

b)

A network of networks

c)

A local program

d)

A group of providers

53.

Test II. Multiple Choice — Directions: Encircle the letter of your answer. (1 point each) The unique address of a website is known as ?

a)

URL

b)

IP Address

c)

Link

d)

Domain

54.

The “.com” in a web address means:

a)

Communication

b)

Community

c)

Common

d)

Commercial

55.

Which protocol is used to transfer web pages?

a)

FTP

b)

SMTP

c)

HTTP

d)

DNS

56.

A secure website uses which prefix in its URL?

a)

ftps://

b)

http://

c)

https://

d)

mail://

57.

A blog is best defined as:

a)

An online journal or diary

b)

An electronic newspaper

c)

A video platform

d)

A photo gallery

58.

What does the “publish” button do?

a)

Saves as draft

b)

Deletes the post

c)

Makes the post visible online

d)

Edits the post

59.

The operator used to exclude a term from a search result is:

a)

+

b)

-

c)

"

d)

/

60.

Which search operator finds pages with either of two words?

a)

AND

b)

OR

c)

NOT

d)

EXCEPT

61.

Convert the number 1101101₂ to base 10.

a)

$109$

b)

$111$

c)

$117$

d)

$101$

62.

Convert 1,567₁₀ to base 2.

a)

$11000011111_2$

b)

$10101101111_2$

c)

$11000101111_2$

d)

$10111100111_2$

63.

Compute 11111₂ × 1111₂ and express the result in base 2.

a)

$111010001_2$

b)

$111001101_2$

c)

$111100001_2$

d)

$110110001_2$

64.

Compute 11111₂ + 11111₂ + 11111₂ and express the result in base 2.

a)

$1011101_2$

b)

$1101110_2$

c)

$1011110_2$

d)

$1101101_2$

65.

Compute 110111₂ − 11011₂ and express the result in base 2.

a)

$11100_2$

b)

$10110_2$

c)

$11010_2$

d)

$10011_2$

66.

Compute 10101010₂ + 1101111₂ and express the result in base 2.

a)

$100011001_2$

b)

$100101001_2$

c)

$101011001_2$

d)

$100010111_2$

CC 111 - Midterm Exam

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