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Computer Basics UAS BIT'25

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Turn on your computer. It will usually take a few minutes to __________.

a)

start running

b)

get booted

c)

wake itself

d)

boot itself

e)

boot up

2.

Windows XP, Macintosh OSX and Linux are __________.

a)

programming languages

b)

operating systems

c)

web browsers

d)

operators

e)

operating tools

3.

On my computer, I have a picture of my cat as the __________.

a)

wallpaper

b)

desktop scene

c)

screen saver

d)

desktop picture

e)

desktop background

4.

Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat and CorelDraw are programs or __________.

a)

appliers

b)

systems

c)

applicators

d)

devices

e)

applications

5.

To open Microsoft Word, click on the __________.

a)

file

b)

folder

c)

symbol

d)

picture

e)

icon

6.

I keep all my digital photos in a __________ called 'Photos'.

a)

box

b)

envelope

c)

packet

d)

folder

e)

drawer

7.

Is it possible to open Microsoft Excel files in Word?

a)

files

b)

charts

c)

pages

d)

texts

e)

workbooks

8.

In Microsoft Word, to start typing a new letter, open a new __________.

a)

document

b)

page

c)

paper

d)

folder

e)

file

9.

When you __________ a document, it's sent to the recycle bin.

a)

print

b)

delete

c)

save

d)

destroy

e)

erase

10.

Deleted documents stay in the recycle bin until you __________ it.

a)

move

b)

clean

c)

wash

d)

restore

e)

empty

11.

In Windows, the icon is just a __________ to the application. If you delete the icon, the application will still be on your computer.

a)

folder

b)

link

c)

connector

d)

shortcut

e)

file

12.

If the computer crashes, you can try pressing the __________ button.

a)

restart

b)

recommence

c)

replay

d)

power

e)

delete

13.

When I've finished using my computer, I always __________.

a)

shut it down

b)

open it down

c)

turn it up

d)

close it down

e)

shut it off

14.

If I leave my computer on without using it, after a while it goes into __________ mode.

a)

standby

b)

sleep

c)

stand down

d)

waiting

e)

hibernate

15.

DoK Level 1: Which word best completes the sentence: "I couldn't open the document you emailed me. I don't have Microsoft Word ________ on my computer."

a)

installed

b)

renamed

c)

running

d)

user

16.

DoK Level 1: What should you do to open Internet Explorer according to the instructions?

a)

Click on that icon to launch Internet Explorer.

b)

Click on that icon to save Internet Explorer.

c)

Click on that icon to uninstall Internet Explorer.

d)

Click on that icon to rename Internet Explorer.

17.

DoK Level 1: Which word fits: "I ________ an important document, and now I can't find it."

a)

renamed

b)

installed

c)

launched

d)

closed

18.

DoK Level 2: If your computer is ________ several applications at the same time, it's more likely to crash. It's better to ________ the applications you're not using.

a)

running, close

b)

installed, uninstalling

c)

searching, save

d)

launching, drag and drop

19.

DoK Level 1: Where can you access all the applications on your computer from?

a)

start menu

b)

password

c)

window

d)

user

20.

DoK Level 2: To view two Word documents at the same time, what do you open?

a)

window

b)

password

c)

user

d)

search

21.

DoK Level 1: What is the easiest way to move files into a folder?

a)

drag and drop

b)

uninstalling

c)

save

d)

find

22.

DoK Level 2: If you asked the computer to ________ for files with "English" in the name, but it didn't ________ any, which words fit?

a)

search, find

b)

launch, save

c)

close, rename

d)

uninstall, install

23.

DoK Level 1: On a shared computer, each ________ has their own ________.

a)

user, password

b)

window, start menu

c)

application, search

d)

file, drag and drop

24.

DoK Level 2: How can you free up space on your hard drive?

a)

By uninstalling applications you never use

b)

By saving more files

c)

By renaming folders

d)

By launching more programs

25.

DoK Level 3: Why would saving your photos as JPEGs instead of TIFFs help with memory usage?

a)

JPEGs use less memory than TIFFs

b)

JPEGs are easier to rename

c)

JPEGs are harder to find

d)

JPEGs require a password

26.

Which verb would you use to describe organizing icons on the desktop?

a)

arrange

b)

install

c)

resize

d)

launch

27.

What is the correct verb for making a photo smaller because it's too big?

a)

resize

b)

copy

c)

delete

d)

exit

28.

If you want to start a program, which verb should you use?

a)

launch

b)

wipe

c)

exit

d)

replace

29.

Which verb is used when you move text from one place to another in a document?

a)

cut and paste

b)

log off

c)

pull down

d)

send

30.

What action would you take to find a lost file on your computer?

a)

search

b)

exit

c)

run

d)

wipe

31.

If you want to save a document with a new name, which verb do you use?

a)

save it as

b)

copy

c)

log off

d)

put

32.

Which verb describes sending a file to a different folder?

a)

send

b)

run

c)

exit

d)

click

33.

What verb would you use to describe starting a session on a computer?

a)

log in

b)

log off

c)

exit

d)

wipe

34.

If you want to remove all folders from a hard drive, which verb should you use?

a)

wipe

b)

replace

c)

copy

d)

launch

35.

Which verb is appropriate for starting a program or application?

a)

run

b)

exit

c)

put

d)

view

36.

If you want to see a file as a web page, which verb should you use?

a)

view

b)

log off

c)

send

d)

pull down

37.

What verb would you use to describe leaving a session on a computer?

a)

log off

b)

exit

c)

wipe

d)

replace

38.

Which verb is used to describe putting a file on a USB memory key?

a)

put

b)

copy

c)

send

d)

launch

39.

If you want to change the appearance of your desktop, which verb should you use?

a)

customize

b)

exit

c)

wipe

d)

replace

40.

Which verb would you use to describe accidentally removing an important file?

a)

deleted

b)

log off

c)

run

d)

send

41.

If you want to open a document in a new window, which verb should you use?

a)

open

b)

launch

c)

exit

d)

wipe

42.

Which verb is used to describe clicking on a button to perform an action?

a)

click

b)

pull down

c)

wipe

d)

send

43.

What verb would you use to describe replacing an existing file?

a)

replace

b)

copy

c)

log off

d)

run

44.

If you want to access a menu, which verb should you use?

a)

pull down

b)

exit

c)

send

d)

wipe

45.

Which verb is used to describe sending text into a new document?

a)

send

b)

copy

c)

wipe

d)

log off

46.

What is the term for making changes to the appearance of your computer screen through the control panel?

a)

Customising

b)

Formatting

c)

Displaying

d)

Scheduling

47.

Which option in the control panel allows you to add or remove programs?

a)

Adding

b)

Properties

c)

Tasks

d)

Wallpaper

48.

What type of network connections can be set up or changed using the control panel?

a)

Wireless

b)

Wired

c)

Bluetooth

d)

Satellite

49.

When setting the date and time on a new computer, what can you choose for how the date is shown?

a)

Format

b)

Image

c)

Properties

d)

Wallpaper

50.

What is the term for a picture on the desktop background?

a)

Wallpaper

b)

Properties

c)

Performance

d)

Tasks

51.

If a computer screen shows the same image for a long time, what can you use to avoid a permanent impression?

a)

Screen saver

b)

Wallpaper

c)

Properties

d)

Digital

52.

What type of camera is mentioned as an example for taking a photo to use as a desktop background?

a)

Digital

b)

Film

c)

Polaroid

d)

Web

53.

Why might most users prefer to leave their computer on the default settings rather than changing them?

a)

Because default settings are usually optimal and require less effort to maintain

b)

Because changing settings can void the warranty

c)

Because default settings use less memory

d)

Because default settings are always the most secure

54.

What can you change through the control panel besides appearance and network connections?

a)

System performance

b)

Wallpaper only

c)

Date only

d)

Camera type

55.

If you wanted to schedule a regular task on your computer, which control panel feature would you use?

a)

Tasks

b)

Wallpaper

c)

Image

d)

Displayed

56.

Which application is commonly used as a word processor?

a)

Adobe Photoshop

b)

Microsoft Word

c)

Internet Explorer

d)

RealPlayer

57.

Which software is typically used for creating and editing spreadsheets?

a)

Microsoft Excel

b)

Microsoft PowerPoint

c)

Outlook Express

d)

Norton AntiVirus

58.

Which application is designed for virus protection?

a)

Adobe PageMaker

b)

Norton AntiVirus

c)

Internet Explorer

d)

RealPlayer

59.

Which of the following is a browser?

a)

Outlook Express

b)

Internet Explorer

c)

Microsoft PowerPoint

d)

Adobe Photoshop

60.

Which application is used for editing images?

a)

Adobe Photoshop

b)

Microsoft Word

c)

Microsoft Excel

d)

RealPlayer

61.

Which software is used as a media player?

a)

RealPlayer

b)

Microsoft PowerPoint

c)

Microsoft Excel

d)

Norton AntiVirus

62.

Which application is used for managing emails?

a)

Outlook Express

b)

Adobe Photoshop

c)

Microsoft PowerPoint

d)

Internet Explorer

63.

Which software is used for creating presentations?

a)

Microsoft PowerPoint

b)

Microsoft Excel

c)

Adobe PageMaker

d)

RealPlayer

64.

Which application is used for graphic design?

a)

Adobe PageMaker

b)

Microsoft Word

c)

Outlook Express

d)

Norton AntiVirus

65.

What is the term for programs which tell the computer what to do?

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Processor

d)

Database

66.

A piece of software which makes a computer do a task, such as editing an image, is called what?

a)

Application software

b)

Operating system

c)

Firmware

d)

Utility software

67.

Any set of instructions for a computer is known as what?

a)

Program

b)

Database

c)

Spreadsheet

d)

Browser

68.

What type of software operates a peripheral, such as a scanner or printer?

a)

Driver

b)

Application

c)

Browser

d)

Antivirus

69.

Which application stores and displays digital photos?

a)

Photo viewer

b)

Spreadsheet

c)

Browser

d)

Antivirus

70.

What do you enter to prove you have permission to use software?

a)

License

b)

Password

c)

Username

d)

Serial number

71.

Which software prevents unauthorised access to your computer over the internet?

a)

Firewall

b)

Browser

c)

Spreadsheet

d)

Photo viewer

72.

What is a series of letters and numbers you must enter before installing some programs called?

a)

Product key

b)

License

c)

Password

d)

Username

73.

What is the term for downloading new features for an application?

a)

Update

b)

Install

c)

Delete

d)

Backup

74.

What is an unauthorised copy of a program called?

a)

Pirated software

b)

Licensed software

c)

Freeware

d)

Shareware

75.

Software which is easy to use is…

a)

user-easy

b)

user-friendly

c)

usable

76.

Software which is obvious to use is…

a)

intuitive

b)

guessable

c)

comprehensible

77.

Software which is not obvious to use is…

a)

counter-intuitive

b)

unintuitive

c)

non-intuitive

78.

Software for use by children and schools is…

a)

learning

b)

teaching

c)

educational

79.

Software for use by businesses is…

a)

commercial

b)

businesslike

c)

busy

80.

Software made specially for one company is…

a)

one-off

b)

unique

c)

tailor-made

81.

Software for use at home is…

a)

for home use

b)

for house use

c)

for household use

82.

Software which has been illegally copied is…

a)

unreal

b)

pirated

c)

fake

83.

Software which has been bought from the company that produced it is…

a)

real

b)

justified

c)

licensed

84.

What is a trial version of software?

a)

A simplified version which is cheaper to buy

b)

Software which is in the public domain

c)

The full version with all the features

d)

You can use it for free for a while, then must pay or deactivate

85.

What is shareware?

a)

A simplified version which is cheaper to buy

b)

Software which is in the public domain

c)

The full version with all the features

d)

You can try it for a while for free, then pay a small fee

86.

What is freeware?

a)

A simplified version which is cheaper to buy

b)

Software which is in the public domain

c)

The full version with all the features

d)

You can use it for free for a while, then must pay or deactivate

87.

What is a home-use version of software?

a)

A simplified version which is cheaper to buy

b)

Software which is in the public domain

c)

The full version with all the features

d)

For use at home, not for business

88.

What is a professional version of software?

a)

A simplified version which is cheaper to buy

b)

Software which is in the public domain

c)

The full version with all the features

d)

You can use it for free for a while, then must pay or deactivate

89.

When was the first useable typewriter produced?

a)

1714

b)

1873

c)

1912

d)

1925

90.

Which company produced the first useable typewriter?

a)

Remington

b)

Black & Decker

c)

IBM

d)

Underwood

91.

What was a limitation of the earliest typewriters produced by Remington?

a)

They could only type in lowercase letters

b)

They could only type in capital letters

c)

They required electricity

d)

They used expensive ink cartridges

92.

Why do some people remain nostalgic for old-fashioned typewriters, according to the text?

a)

They are faster than computers

b)

They require no electricity or expensive ink cartridges

c)

They can automatically correct mistakes

d)

They are lighter than laptops

93.

One intellectual discipline associated with using a typewriter that may be lost in the age of computers is:

a)

The need to fully think out sentences before typing, since there is no easy correction

b)

The ability to print in color

c)

The use of wireless connectivity

d)

The option to save documents digitally

94.

Which development allowed the basic design of the typewriter to include both upper and lower case letters?

a)

The invention of the electric typewriter in 1925

b)

The addition of lower case letters in 1878

c)

The introduction of ink cartridges

d)

The use of plastic keys

95.

By 1925, what was the impact of typewriters on handwritten documents in countries using the Roman alphabet?

a)

Handwritten documents became more common

b)

Very few official letters and documents were still being handwritten

c)

Typewriters were banned

d)

Only government officials used typewriters

96.

Times, Arial and Courier are types of __________.

a)

font

b)

style

c)

color

d)

lettering

e)

character

97.

The text about typewriters is __________.

a)

single spaced

b)

quadruple spaced

c)

one-and-half spaced

d)

triple spaced

e)

double spaced

98.

What is the primary purpose of a web browser?

a)

To create documents

b)

To browse the internet

c)

To manage files

d)

To play games

99.

Which of the following is a common protocol used for secure internet communication?

a)

HTTPS

b)

FTP

c)

SMTP

d)

HTTP

100.

What does the term 'bandwidth' refer to in internet connectivity?

a)

The amount of data stored

b)

The speed of data transfer

c)

The type of connection

d)

The distance of the connection

101.

What action do you take to remove a program from your computer?

a)

remove

b)

delete

c)

exit

d)

uninstall

102.

Which term describes the process of making a copy of a file?

a)

duplicate

b)

save

c)

backup

d)

transfer

103.

What do you call the small images that represent programs on your desktop?

a)

icons

b)

shortcuts

c)

files

d)

folders

104.

Which verb is used to describe the action of starting a program?

a)

open

b)

launch

c)

execute

d)

run

105.

What is the term for the area where you can see all your open applications?

a)

desktop

b)

toolbar

c)

taskbar

d)

menu

106.

What is the shortcut key to copy selected text in most applications?

a)

Ctrl + C

b)

Ctrl + X

c)

Ctrl + Z

d)

Ctrl + V

107.

Which of the following is a common file format for images?

a)

DOCX

b)

JPEG

c)

TXT

d)

PDF

108.

What does the 'Save As' option allow you to do?

a)

Overwrite the existing file

b)

Save a copy with a new name

c)

Delete the file

d)

Print the document

109.

Which of the following actions will permanently delete a file?

a)

Moving to recycle bin

b)

Emptying the recycle bin

c)

Renaming the file

d)

Copying the file

110.

What is the primary function of an operating system?

a)

To play games

b)

To manage hardware and software resources

c)

To browse the internet

d)

To create documents

111.

Which file extension is typically associated with Microsoft Word documents?

a)

.jpg

b)

.xlsx

c)

.pptx

d)

.docx

112.

What is the purpose of a web browser?

a)

To edit photos

b)

To access and view websites

c)

To create spreadsheets

d)

To manage files

113.

Which of the following is a common cloud storage service?

a)

Google Drive

b)

Notepad

c)

Calculator

d)

Paint

114.

What does 'PDF' stand for?

a)

Personal Data File

b)

Portable Document Format

c)

Private Data File

d)

Public Document Format

115.

Which of the following is a method to secure your computer?

a)

Disabling the firewall

b)

Downloading random files

c)

Opening unknown emails

d)

Using antivirus software

116.

DoK Level 1: What is the primary function of an operating system?

a)

Provide internet access

b)

Store data

c)

Run applications

d)

Manage hardware resources

117.

Which of the following is NOT a web browser?

a)

Safari

b)

Chrome

c)

Firefox

d)

Word

118.

What is the purpose of a firewall?

a)

To manage applications

b)

To store data

c)

To speed up internet connection

d)

To protect against unauthorized access

119.

Which key is used to refresh a webpage in most browsers?

a)

F5

b)

Ctrl + R

c)

Esc

d)

Alt + F4

120.

What does 'URL' stand for?

a)

Uniform Resource Locator

b)

Universal Resource Link

c)

Universal Resource Locator

d)

Uniform Resource Link

121.

Which of the following is a type of malware?

a)

Virus

b)

Browser

c)

Router

d)

Firewall

122.

What is the function of the 'Save As' option?

a)

To close the document

b)

To print the document

c)

To save a file with a new name or location

d)

To overwrite the existing file

123.

Which shortcut key is commonly used to copy selected text?

a)

Ctrl + V

b)

Ctrl + C

c)

Ctrl + Z

d)

Ctrl + X

124.

What does the 'Save As' option allow you to do?

a)

Save a file with a new name or location

b)

Print a file

c)

Open a file

d)

Delete a file

125.

Which file extension is typically associated with Microsoft Excel?

a)

.docx

b)

.pptx

c)

.xlsx

d)

.txt

126.

What is the main purpose of antivirus software?

a)

To detect and remove malware

b)

To enhance computer speed

c)

To create documents

d)

To manage files

127.

Which of the following is a common file extension for a text document?

a)

.mp3

b)

.jpg

c)

.exe

d)

.txt

128.

What does the acronym 'CPU' stand for?

a)

Central Processing Unit

b)

Computer Personal Unit

c)

Control Program Unit

d)

Central Peripheral Unit

129.

Which of the following is a method to protect your computer from viruses?

a)

Disabling firewalls

b)

Downloading files from untrusted sources

c)

Opening unknown emails

d)

Using antivirus software

130.

What is the purpose of a firewall?

a)

To speed up internet connection

b)

To store data

c)

To manage software updates

d)

To block unauthorized access

131.

What does 'RAM' stand for in computer terminology?

a)

Run Access Memory

b)

Random Access Memory

c)

Read Access Memory

d)

Rapid Access Memory

132.

Which of the following is a common use of cloud storage?

a)

Backing up files

b)

Creating presentations

c)

Running applications

d)

Editing photos

133.

What is the function of a router in a network?

a)

Protect against viruses

b)

Run applications

c)

Store files

d)

Direct data traffic

134.

Which of the following is a characteristic of SSDs compared to HDDs?

a)

More moving parts

b)

Higher storage capacity

c)

Faster data access

d)

Lower cost

135.

What component is responsible for processing instructions in a computer?

a)

CPU

b)

Motherboard

c)

Hard Drive

d)

RAM

136.

Which type of memory is non-volatile and used for long-term storage?

a)

ROM

b)

Cache

c)

RAM

d)

Registers

137.

What is the primary function of a graphics card?

a)

To process audio

b)

To render images and video

c)

To store data

d)

To manage network connections

138.

What is the primary function of RAM in a computer?

a)

Provide temporary storage for active processes

b)

Process graphics

c)

Store data permanently

d)

Connect all components

139.

Which component is essential for connecting the computer to a network?

a)

Graphics Card

b)

Power Supply

c)

Cooling Fan

d)

Network Interface Card (NIC)

140.

Which type of network is typically used for connecting computers within a limited area, such as a home or office?

a)

WAN

b)

LAN

c)

VPN

d)

MAN

141.

What is the primary characteristic of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

a)

It covers a small geographic area.

b)

It is used for personal devices only.

c)

It connects multiple local networks.

d)

It is limited to a single building.

142.

Which type of network allows users to connect securely over the internet as if they were on a private network?

a)

LAN

b)

WAN

c)

VPN

d)

MAN

143.

What is the primary purpose of using email?

a)

To store files

b)

To browse the internet

c)

To send and receive messages

d)

To create documents

144.

Which of the following is a common email provider?

a)

Google

b)

Microsoft Word

c)

Adobe Photoshop

d)

CorelDraw

145.

What does the 'CC' field in an email stand for?

a)

Common Copy

b)

Creative Copy

c)

Carbon Copy

d)

Confidential Copy

146.

What is the primary function of a computer mouse?

a)

To display images

b)

To input commands

c)

To store data

d)

To connect to the internet

147.

Which part of the mouse is used to select items on the screen?

a)

Base

b)

Right button

c)

Left button

d)

Scroll wheel

148.

What action is performed when you double-click an icon with the mouse?

a)

Open the application

b)

Delete the file

c)

Rename the file

d)

Move the file

149.

Which feature allows you to unlock your smartphone using your face?

a)

PIN code

b)

Pattern lock

c)

Face recognition

d)

Fingerprint sensor

150.

What is the term for the ability to run multiple applications simultaneously on a smartphone?

a)

Virtualization

b)

Synchronization

c)

Networking

d)

Multitasking

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