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WorksheetsMidterm Exam 2025
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the best definition of technology?
a)
The study of science only
b)
The use of science to solve practical problems
c)
The Internet only
d)
Computer hardware only
2.
What part of the computer is known as the "brain"?
a)
RAM
b)
Hard Drive
c)
CPU
d)
Monitor
3.
Why is the CPU called the brain of the computer?
a)
It stores permanent files
b)
It performs calculations and follows instructions
c)
It displays images
d)
It connects to the Internet
4.
What is assistive technology mainly used for?
a)
Gaming
b)
Helping people with disabilities
c)
Faster Internet
d)
Programming
5.
Which of the following is NOT assistive technology?
a)
Pencil grip
b)
Calculator
c)
Speech synthesizer
d)
Standard clock
6.
Technology is best described as:
a)
Static
b)
Fixed
c)
Dynamic
d)
Permanent
7.
What was the main purpose of the Colossus computer?
a)
Run businesses
b)
Crack German war codes
c)
Store medical records
d)
Play games
8.
Who is considered the Father of Computers?
a)
Alan Turing
b)
Charles Babbage
c)
John Von Neumann
d)
Herman Hollerith
9.
Who is considered the first computer programmer?
a)
Grace Hopper
b)
Ada Lovelace
c)
Blaise Pascal
d)
Steve Jobs
10.
What historic event led to the creation of the first computers?
a)
The Cold War
b)
World War I
c)
World War II
d)
The Space Race
11.
What invention made computers smaller, faster, and cheaper?
a)
Transistor
b)
Keyboard
c)
Mouse
d)
Monitor
12.
Where did the term "computer bug" come from?
a)
A hacking virus
b)
A real bug found in a computer by Grace Hopper
c)
A software error company
d)
A video game glitch
13.
What is plagiarism?
a)
Taking notes the wrong way
b)
Copying someone’s work and claiming it as your own
c)
Using a citation correctly
d)
Researching online
14.
Which citation format is most commonly used in schools?
a)
APA
b)
Chicago
c)
MLA
d)
IEEE
15.
Which situation requires a citation?
a)
Your own opinion
b)
Common knowledge
c)
A direct quote from a website
d)
Classroom discussion
16.
What does Fair Use allow?
a)
No copyright laws at school
b)
Some limited use of copyrighted material
c)
Copying anything online
d)
Only video use
17.
What type of numbers do computers use?
a)
Decimal
b)
Roman
c)
Binary
d)
Fractional
18.
What does RAM stand for?
a)
Read Access Memory
b)
Random Access Memory
c)
Rapid Action Memory
d)
Real Access Memory
19.
What is the main purpose of RAM?
a)
Long-term storage
b)
Temporary memory while working
c)
Internet speed
d)
Virus protection
20.
Which is an example of hardware?
a)
Microsoft Word
b)
Spreadsheet
c)
Mouse
d)
Internet browser
21.
Which is an example of software?
a)
Keyboard
b)
Monitor
c)
Printer
d)
Operating System
22.
What is an operating system?
a)
A search engine
b)
The main program that controls the computer
c)
A type of hardware
d)
A virus
23.
Which is an example of application software?
a)
Windows
b)
macOS
c)
Google Docs
d)
BIOS
24.
What is the Internet?
a)
A local network
b)
A worldwide network of computers
c)
A school server
d)
A private network
25.
What is an intranet?
a)
Public global network
b)
School-only or business-only network
c)
Wireless network
d)
Gaming network
26.
What is a LAN?
a)
Worldwide network
b)
Large area network
c)
Local area network
d)
Long access network
27.
What is a WAN?
a)
Wireless area network
b)
Wide area network
c)
Web access network
d)
Wired access network
28.
Which is an example of output?
a)
Keyboard
b)
Scanner
c)
Monitor
d)
Joystick
29.
Which is an example of input?
a)
Speaker
b)
Printer
c)
Monitor
d)
Keyboard
30.
How many bits are in one byte?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
8
d)
16
31.
Which is the smallest unit of data?
a)
Byte
b)
Gigabyte
c)
Bit
d)
Kilobyte
32.
Put these in correct order (smallest to largest):
a)
Bit, Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte
b)
Byte, Bit, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte
c)
Bit, Kilobyte, Byte, Megabyte, Gigabyte
d)
Gigabyte, Megabyte, Kilobyte, Byte, Bit
33.
Where does a parenthetical ( ) citation get placed in a sentence?
a)
In text
b)
In the Works Cited page
c)
At the end of what you are quoting/paraphrasing
d)
After you've written your entire essay
34.
True or False: The four criteria you should use to evaluate a website is - Recent, relevant, controversial, reliable
a)
True
b)
False
35.
Which of the following is the correct placement of a citation?
a)
Burns) The largest pumpkin on record weighed 1810 pounds.
b)
The largest pumpkin on record weighed 1810 pounds (Burns).
c)
The largest pumpkin on record (Burns) weighed 1810 pounds.
d)
The largest pumpkin on record weighed 1810 pounds. (Burns)
36.
Nick is obsessed with a local band – the Buzz. In an effort to help “get the word out” about The Buzz, Nick purchases two CDs from them and makes a mixtape of the band’s best songs. He decides to hand these CDs/Mixtapes out at school the next day. He does not charge for the CDs, and he does give credit to the band on the cover. This is an example of -
a)
Fair Use
b)
Copyright Infringement
37.
“Purpose Of The Use,” “Nature Of The Use,” “Small Portion Used,” “Does It Hurt The Market?” are the four criteria we use to determine whether use of copyrighted material is subject to ____________?
a)
Plagiarism
b)
Public Domain
c)
Fair Use
d)
MLA Citation Rules
38.
What is a digital footprint?
a)
A type of virus
b)
A trail of data you leave online
c)
A computer part
d)
An Internet speed
39.
What is a server?
a)
A home computer
b)
A device that provides data and services to other computers
c)
A router
d)
A modem
40.
What is malware?
a)
Helpful software
b)
A virus removal tool
c)
Malicious software
d)
Internet provider
41.
What is a firewall?
a)
A physical wall
b)
A virus
c)
Protection for a computer or network
d)
A type of server
42.
What is a modem used for?
a)
Display images
b)
Store files
c)
Connect to the Internet
d)
Block viruses
43.
What is cloud computing?
a)
Weather tracking
b)
Storage on physical disks only
c)
Using Internet-based storage and software
d)
Programming only
44.
What is a router used for?
a)
Storing files
b)
Routing data between networks
c)
Printing documents
d)
Virus scanning
45.
What is a search engine?
a)
A web browser
b)
A tool used to find websites
c)
A type of malware
d)
An operating system
46.
What is public domain?
a)
Content that is illegal to use
b)
Content that can be used freely
c)
Paid-only content
d)
Password-protected content
47.
What is copyright?
a)
Free content
b)
Legal protection for creators
c)
Internet safety
d)
Computer memory
48.
What is a network?
a)
One computer only
b)
A group of connected computers
c)
A search engine
d)
A website
49.
What is bandwidth?
a)
Storage space
b)
Internet speed capacity
c)
Virus protection
d)
A type of browser
50.
What does ISP stand for?
a)
Internet Software Program
b)
Internal Service Provider
c)
Internet Service Provider
d)
Information Software Platform
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