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WorksheetsSemester Exam FCS Review
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 42mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Identify the hardware component that is responsible for executing the software programs running on the computer.
a)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
b)
Memory
c)
Disk Drive
d)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
2.
Identify the hardware component that holds the running programs and active data on your computer.
a)
Memory
b)
Disk Drive
c)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
d)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
3.
Identify the hardware component that stores programs and data even when the power is turned off.
a)
Disk Drive
b)
Memory
c)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
d)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
4.
Identify the hardware component that creates the images you see on the monitor to show programs and data on the computer screen.
a)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
b)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
c)
Disk Drive
d)
Motherboard
5.
Identify the hardware component that acts as the body of the computer and is the central point where all the other components connect.
a)
Motherboard
b)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
c)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
d)
Disk Drive
6.
Which list shows devices that connect externally to the computer for input?
a)
Keyboard, mouse, digital camera, webcam, scanner, game controller
b)
Printer, monitor, speakers
c)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
d)
Random Access Memory (RAM)
7.
Which list shows devices that connect externally to the computer for output?
a)
Printer, monitor, speakers
b)
Keyboard, mouse, digital camera, webcam, scanner, game controller
c)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
d)
Random Access Memory (RAM)
8.
Select the ways a computer might be infected with malware or a virus.
a)
Spam emails
b)
Malicious Office macros
c)
Infected removable drives
d)
Hacked or compromised web pages
e)
Ransomware used to demand payment
9.
Select the statements that correctly describe spyware, ransomware, and adware.
a)
Spyware may track browsing history, record keystrokes, and steal usernames and passwords
b)
Ransomware locks you out of your computer until payment is received
c)
Adware displays unwanted advertisements on your computer
d)
Spyware removes viruses from your computer
10.
Select the ways you can protect yourself online.
a)
Use strong passwords
b)
Look for encryption
c)
Install security suites
d)
Don’t share personal information
e)
Click links from unknown senders
11.
Select the factors or practices that affect the reliability of an online source.
a)
People may make up things for entertainment, political purposes, or personal reasons
b)
Inaccurate stories can weave together fact and fiction to produce very misleading ideas
c)
Favor information given by first-hand witnesses or sources
d)
Trust any site that is popular on social media
e)
Avoid information that doesn’t pass a common-sense test unless you have verified it in other ways
12.
What is the difference between a copyright, patent, and trademark? Choose the statement that correctly distinguishes all three.
a)
A patent grants exclusive rights to an invention for a period of time; a trademark is a word, symbol, design, or phrase that identifies a product; copyrights protect original works of authorship such as writings, art, architecture, and music.
b)
A copyright protects inventions; a patent protects product names and logos; a trademark protects artistic works.
c)
A trademark grants exclusive rights to an invention; a patent protects logos; a copyright protects only computer programs.
d)
A patent and copyright are the same; a trademark covers all creative works.
13.
List possible consequences of violating copyright law. Select all that apply.
a)
The infringer pays the actual dollar amount of damages and profits.
b)
The law provides a range from 200to 150,000 for each work infringed.
c)
Infringer pays for all attorneys' fees and court costs.
14.
List possible consequences of violating copyright law. Select all that apply.
a)
The court can issue an injunction to stop the infringing acts.
b)
The court can impound the illegal works.
c)
The infringer can go to jail.
15.
List possible academic consequences of plagiarism or copying someone else's coding work. Select all that apply.
a)
You may receive zero credit for your work.
b)
You can face penalties under a Student Code of Conduct.
c)
You are not processing and learning the content the same as if you did your own work.
16.
What is allowed under fair use of copyrighted material?
a)
Using parts of copyrighted material for purposes such as reporting on the work, giving a public opinion, or making fun of or criticizing the work.
b)
Copying entire works for personal archives as long as you do not share them.
c)
Selling excerpts of copyrighted material without permission if you cite the source.
d)
Using any copyrighted content freely if it is available online.
17.
Explain the difference between computer applications and system software. Choose the correct distinction.
a)
System software manages system resources and serves as the platform to run application software; application software performs a specific set of functions for which it is designed.
b)
Application software manages the CPU and memory; system software runs games and productivity tools.
c)
System software is optional; application software is required for the computer to start.
d)
Application software and system software are identical and interchangeable.
18.
Give some examples of what an acceptable use policy might contain. Select all that apply.
a)
Policies governing use of network resources, such as the school network you log into at school.
b)
Specific rules, such as no video pirating.
c)
Consequences for breaking the rules, such as warnings or suspension of access.
d)
An organization's philosophy for granting access, such as stating that internet use is a privilege that can be revoked.
19.
Give some examples of ethical behavior when working with technology. Select all that apply.
a)
Correct use of personal information.
b)
Not misrepresenting truth or creating fakes.
c)
Moral use of data.
d)
Responsible use of autonomous technology.
20.
Describe the advantages of Windows. Choose the statement that matches the worksheet.
a)
A large number of hardware and software vendors create peripherals and software for Windows.
b)
Windows is open-source software that is free to use and build upon.
c)
Windows is built on the tenets of ease of use and solid reliability.
d)
Windows is designed only for mobile devices.
21.
Describe the advantages of MacOS. Choose the statement that matches the worksheet.
a)
Built on the tenets of ease of use and solid reliability.
b)
Open-source software that is free to use and build upon.
c)
Has the largest number of hardware vendors supporting it.
d)
Primarily designed for server farms only.
22.
Describe the advantages of Linux. Choose the statement that matches the worksheet.
a)
Open-source software that is free to use and build upon.
b)
Available only on Apple hardware.
c)
Closed-source software requiring paid licenses.
d)
Primarily used only for video editing and cannot run servers.
23.
Describe the operating system service: Task manager. Select the statement that matches the worksheet.
a)
Allows multiple applications or tasks to share the CPU, memory, and other hardware components.
b)
Protects network activity at the operating system level.
c)
Provides access to printers and other peripherals and manages applications and files installed on the computer.
d)
Lets users interact visually with the computer.
24.
Describe the operating system service: Firewall. Select the statement that matches the worksheet.
a)
Protects network activity at the operating system level.
b)
Allows multiple tasks to share CPU and memory.
c)
Provides access to peripherals and manages installed applications.
d)
Lets users interact visually with the computer.
25.
Describe the operating system service: System Tools. Select the statement that matches the worksheet.
a)
Provide access to printers and other peripherals, manage applications and files installed on the computer, and support connections to networks, including updates and managing users and access rights.
b)
Protect network activity at the operating system level.
c)
Allow multiple applications or tasks to share CPU and memory.
d)
Let users interact visually with the computer.
26.
Describe the operating system service: Graphical User Interface. Select the statement that matches the worksheet.
a)
Lets users interact visually with the computer.
b)
Protects network activity at the operating system level.
c)
Manages applications and files installed on the computer.
d)
Allows multiple tasks to share CPU and memory.
27.
Complete the conversion from binary to decimal for 0111.
a)
7
b)
6
c)
8
d)
9
28.
Complete the conversion from decimal to binary for 55.
a)
110111
b)
101111
c)
111011
d)
110011
29.
Complete the conversion from binary to decimal for 00100000.
a)
32
b)
16
c)
64
d)
24
30.
Complete the conversion from decimal to binary for 3.
a)
11
b)
10
c)
100
d)
111
31.
What is a variable (container) in programming?
a)
An identifier that stores information.
b)
A command that prints output.
c)
A type of hardware device.
d)
A network protocol used for web traffic.
32.
What are good practices in naming variables? Select all that apply.
a)
Use the alphabet, underscores, and numbers.
b)
Keep variables short but descriptive of what they represent.
c)
Do not start a variable with a number or underscore, and avoid using special characters.
d)
Do not use any reserved words in the programming language.
e)
Remember that variable names are case-sensitive.
33.
Which statement correctly describes the snake_case naming convention?
a)
Uses lowercase letters with underscores between multiple words.
b)
Uses capitalized words with no separators.
c)
Uses mixed case where each internal word is capitalized without spaces.
d)
Uses hyphens between words and requires all caps.
34.
In the block-based program image showing a magenta block labeled example_variable, what does this block do?
a)
Defines a variable
b)
Sets a string value
c)
Performs a math operation
d)
Creates a list
35.
In the block-based program image showing a green block with the text What is your favorite class?, what does this block do?
a)
Defines a variable
b)
Sets a string value
c)
Performs a math operation
d)
Creates a list
36.
In the block-based program image showing a blue block with 0 × 0, what does this block do?
a)
Defines a variable
b)
Sets a string value
c)
Performs a math operation
d)
Creates a list
37.
In the block-based program image showing a purple block labeled create list with and items 1, 2, 3, what does this block do?
a)
Defines a variable
b)
Sets a string value
c)
Performs a math operation
d)
Creates a list
38.
What is a flow chart?
a)
A visual representation of an algorithm
b)
A list of variable names used in a program
c)
A diagram showing computer hardware components
d)
A table of math formulas for operators
39.
What is an algorithm?
a)
A set of instructions or procedures designed to perform a specific task or solve a problem
b)
A single command that prints a message
c)
A picture used to decorate code
d)
A hardware manual for a computer
40.
Which statements accurately describe a conditional statement and its role in an algorithm? Select all that apply.
a)
It can be written in the form If P then Q, where P and Q are sentences
b)
It helps make choices about what the program should do next in an algorithm
c)
It is a loop that repeats a block of code a fixed number of times
41.
In the block code diagram showing an if block followed by an else if block and an else block with comparisons like 100 > 50 and 100 > 20, what structure is demonstrated?
a)
An if–elif–else conditional
b)
A while loop
c)
A for loop
42.
Define syntax.
a)
The set of rules that define what combinations of symbols mean, telling the computer how to read code
b)
A list of variable values stored during program execution
c)
The visual layout of a flow chart
43.
How are Python statements executed?
a)
Execution begins at the first statement and proceeds one at a time, in order, from top to bottom
b)
Statements are executed randomly based on variable names
c)
Execution always starts at the last statement and moves upward
44.
Which are the three types of programming errors discussed? Select all that apply.
a)
Syntax error
b)
Runtime error
c)
Logic error
45.
Which data types were used in our programs? Select all that apply.
a)
String
b)
Integer
c)
Float
d)
List
e)
Tuple
46.
What is the purpose of the type() function?
a)
To get the data type of an object passed as a parameter
b)
To print a message to the screen
c)
To create a new variable
47.
What is the purpose of the print() function?
a)
To print a specified message (as a parameter) to the screen or output device
b)
To determine the data type of a value
c)
To create a list with items
48.
Which statement outputs a string rather than an integer?
a)
print("12345")
b)
print(12345)
c)
print(True)
49.
What is the difference between the output of print("Hello" + "World!") and print("Hello", "World!")?
a)
The first prints HelloWorld! with no space; the second prints Hello World! with a space
b)
Both print the same text exactly
c)
The first prints Hello World! with a space; the second prints HelloWorld! with no space
50.
Describe the input() function.
a)
It prompts the user and returns the typed value as a string.
b)
It displays output to the screen.
c)
It converts any number entered to an integer automatically.
d)
It reads a file from disk.
51.
Give two examples of a logical expression. A logical expression is a statement that can be evaluated to be true or false. Examples: a > b; b <= a
a)
a > b
b)
b <= a
c)
print("hello")
d)
a + b
52.
List and describe the common mathematical operators we have used in our code. Which operator performs division with floating point result?
a)
/
b)
//
c)
%
d)
*
53.
What is the difference between "=" and "==" in Python?
a)
"=" assigns a value, while "==" compares two values for equality.
b)
Both are comparison operators that check if two values are equal.
c)
"=" compares values, while "==" assigns values.
d)
They perform the same operation and can be used interchangeably.
54.
How do we identify bugs or errors in computer programs and fix them?
a)
Use the Python debugger to step through code and set breakpoints; enable it by importing pdb.
b)
Print random values to the screen without pausing the program.
c)
Rewrite the entire program from scratch whenever an error occurs.
d)
Suppress errors everywhere using try/except blocks.
55.
What is the purpose of setting a breakpoint when using the Python debugger?
a)
To stop program execution at a specific point to check the logic of the code.
b)
To permanently remove the selected section of code.
c)
To make the program run faster by skipping lines.
d)
To automatically correct syntax errors.
56.
Compare and contrast a list and tuple.
a)
Both have an index and are comma-separated collections of items.
b)
Lists are mutable (can be changed) while tuples are immutable (cannot be changed).
c)
Tuples can be changed freely just like lists.
d)
Lists and tuples do not support indexing.
57.
How do we identify statements that belong in the body of a loop?
a)
The statements must be indented.
b)
The statements must be capitalized.
c)
The statements must be placed before the loop.
d)
The statements must be commented.
58.
How long will a loop continue iterating?
a)
While the expression being evaluated is true
b)
Until it reaches a fixed number of 100 iterations
c)
Until the program successfully compiles
d)
Until the browser window is resized
59.
Why do web pages ignore whitespace?
a)
To automatically adjust the layout when the window is resized
b)
To make the source code harder to read
c)
Because browsers cannot display spaces
d)
To reduce the file size during download
60.
In HTML, what does the tag