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WorksheetsInformatics Grade 7 Summative Assessment – Multiple Choice
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Informatics is the science that studies …
only about computers
processing information with technology
the use of social media
programming only
The main computer component that functions to process data is …
monitor
CPU
mouse
keyboard
The hardware used to store data permanently is …
RAM
hard disk
flash drive
CD/DVD
An operating system belongs to …
hardware
software
network device
user data
The primary function of an operating system is …
running applications
storing data
deleting files
printing documents
An example of an operating system is …
Microsoft Word
Windows
Which input device is used to enter text?
scanner
microphone
keyboard
camera
LAN stands for …
Local Area Network
Large Access Network
Line Area Net
Long Access Node
The function of a modem is …
storing data
connecting a computer to the internet
displaying images
deleting files
Internet data security can be maintained by …
sharing passwords
using strong passwords
clicking every link
uninstalling antivirus
Digital ethics is …
dress code in cyberspace
a code of conduct for behavior in the digital world
rules of computer law only
all of the above
An example of digital ethics is …
spreading hoaxes
respecting other people’s privacy
pirating other people’s work
sending spam
In computational thinking, decomposition means …
rearranging data
breaking a large problem into smaller parts
removing errors
saving program results
An algorithm is …
a computer language
an ordered set of steps to solve a problem
a computer program
an internet application
A flowchart is used to …
draw
present data
visualize an algorithm
calculate data
In a flowchart, the diamond symbol means …
process
input/output
decision
start/finish
A spreadsheet is used to …
edit video
process numbers and data
draw
make presentations
An example of a word-processing application is …
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Google Sheets
Canva
A Word document usually has the extension …
.jpg
.docx
.xls
.ppt
The internet is a network …
between schools
connecting computers all over the world
only between cities
that is local only
The symbol "@" is used in …
a domain name
an email address
a website address
a password
Phishing is …
an attempt to steal data through fake emails
the process of encrypting data
deleting files
improving security
Cloud storage functions to …
store data on the internet
store data on a flash drive
display data offline
print files
An example of cloud storage is …
Google Drive
Paint
Excel
VLC
A benefit of using the internet in learning is …
limiting access to information
getting broad learning resources
reducing interaction
hindering creativity
Computer viruses can be prevented by …
not installing antivirus
opening all email attachments
installing antivirus and updating the system
ignoring security
Data stored in a computer is called …
information
file
hardware
output
An example of computer output is …
an image on the monitor
keyboard
mouse
CPU
An example of a computational thinking activity is …
memorizing data
creating logical steps to solve a problem
guessing the result
repeating without a plan
Ethical use of social media includes …
spreading hate speech
respecting others’ opinions
taking data without permission
sharing hoaxes
Etymologically, the word “computer” comes from the Latin computare which means …
to count
to send
to read
to display
The main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system is …
displaying processed data as text
receiving, translating, and executing instructions and processing data
connecting all external hardware to the motherboard
storing data and programs permanently for long periods
Which of the following is an example of an output device?
keyboard
mouse
scanner
printer
Which of the following is the definition of the internet?
a local network connecting office computers
hardware used to access information worldwide
a global network of computers interconnected using the TCP/IP standard
a collection of programs and apps used only to send email
Which statement best states the main goal of computational thinking?
producing efficient code that can run directly on a computer
learning and mastering all current programming languages
using computers and apps expertly for daily tasks
breaking complex problems into smaller parts and planning solution steps logically and systematically
Which of the following is an example of a spreadsheet application?
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Adobe Acrobat Reader
What is meant by digital ethics?
a set of laws regulating all online shopping and social media use
the norms, values, and standards for responsible and proper behavior in the digital environment
the technical ability to use all computer hardware and software expertly
formal rules made by large technology companies to limit internet access
One effective, fundamental step to protect your personal data and accounts online is to …
use a single simple password that is easy to remember
use a strong password combination and enable two-factor authentication
write all passwords on sticky notes on your monitor
visit every website regardless of whether it uses HTTPS
What differentiates hardware, software, and brainware?
hardware is the brain of the computer; software is physical; brainware is the relationship between them
hardware is programs; software is the user; brainware is code
hardware can be seen and touched; software is data and programs; brainware is the human who operates the system
hardware components are invisible; software is the operating system; brainware is instructions
How does a computer solve a problem?
it tries various solutions until one works
it gets answers directly through the internet
it can only solve math problems, not logic or data analysis
it uses a sequence of logical and systematic instructions (an algorithm) that breaks the problem into a series of simple steps
The approach to solving problems that involves arranging logical and systematic steps to find a solution, as done by computers, is called …
programming algorithms
computational thinking
digital literacy
critical thinking
The process of breaking a large, complex problem into smaller, manageable parts is a pillar of Computational Thinking called …
algorithm
pattern recognition
decomposition
abstraction
When you see a new problem and look for similarities with problems you have solved before, this pillar of Computational Thinking is called …
algorithm
pattern recognition
decomposition
abstraction
In the context of Computational Thinking, abstraction means …
entering raw data into a computer
arranging steps in order
generalizing and separating important information from irrelevant details
finding errors in a program
An ordered, logical sequence of steps and systems to solve a problem or achieve a goal is called …
pseudocode
flowchart
algorithm
program
What is meant by digitalization?
a total change in company work processes to digitalization
the public’s use of social media
the process of converting information from analog to digital
the process of selling goods online
A concrete example of digitalization we encounter every day is …
sending a letter through the post office
buying a book at a store
converting printed photos into digital form
using a calculator to compute
Which of the following items is a result or example of digitalization?
an electronic book in PDF format
a vinyl record
a landline telephone
a manual typewriter
Applying Computational Thinking is useful in daily life. An example of decomposition when studying at home is …
memorizing all study material overnight
copying all lessons into a notebook
asking a friend for answers
making a study schedule and dividing exam topics across several days
Which statement best describes the relationship between Computational Thinking and digitalization?
digitalization is required before someone can do computational thinking
computational thinking is needed to design systems and algorithms that support digitalization
digitalization is a way of thinking, while computational thinking is technology
they are unrelated
