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Principles of IT First Semester Review

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which hardware platform includes a small computer with an integrated flip-up monitor, smaller keyboard, and integrated mouse system?

a)

A desktop

b)

A laptop

c)

Platform 9 3/4

d)

A smartphone

2.

Which of the following is NOT a valid troubleshooting technique for a non-working peripheral device?

a)

Calling Ghostbusters

b)

Shaking the device to see if anything is loose

c)

Checking the connection plugs

d)

Making sure the device is turned on

3.

What is the purpose of a device driver?

a)

Device drivers will make your hardware peripherals available to your applications

b)

Device drivers will deliver packages to your door

c)

Device drivers will be used to write documents and create spreadsheets

d)

Device drivers are used to keep your computer files well-organized

4.

What type of software would be most likely to require certain video card specifications?

a)

Video games

b)

Word Processing software

c)

Spreadsheet software

d)

Web browser software

5.

Which operating system is open-source?

a)

Linux

b)

Windows

c)

Mac OS X

d)

iOS

6.

Which of the following is an example of a mobile operating system?

a)

iOS

b)

Windows

c)

z/OS

d)

Mac OS X

7.

Where is a file extension found?

a)

In the last few characters of the filename, after the period

b)

In the first 3 characters of the filename

c)

Under the "properties" panel within the file

d)

The extension is part of the parent folder name

8.

What is the benefit of using well-known file extensions?

a)

It gives humans and computers an idea of what is in the file

b)

It helps to sort your filenames alphabetically

c)

It helps reserve the most space for the file

d)

It allows the computer to automatically organize your files into appropriate folders

9.

What is the first step in cleaning an electronic device?

a)

Unplug the device

b)

Turn on the device

c)

Throw it in Trinity River

d)

Wipe the device with bleach

10.

What is the benefit of online backup services?

a)

Even if your computer is lost or stolen, you will still have your data.

b)

The service is always free.

c)

The service is always very fast.

d)

The service does not require an Internet connection.

11.

Which of the following types of network can only be accessed by members within a private organization?

a)

An Intranet

b)

An Internet

c)

An Extranet

d)

A Star network

12.

Each number in an IP address must be a value from 0 to ?

a)

255

b)

1738

c)

100

d)

10

13.

How can you detect a hoax or scam?

a)

Visit a website dedicated to reporting hoaxes

b)

Carefully examine images or videos for alterations or cut scenes

c)

Both of these are true

d)

Neither of these is true

14.

Where do companies want their own websites to appear in the search results?

a)

On the first page

b)

On the last page

c)

It doesn't matter, because users will check every link

d)

In alphabetical order with the other results

15.

What can thieves do if they steal your identity?

a)

Open credit or loan accounts in your name

b)

Make purchases in your name

c)

Ruin your personal reputation

d)

All of these are true

16.

What does the CIA stand for, in terms of security strategies?

a)

Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

b)

Correction, Intention, Authorization

c)

Confidentiality, Intellectual, Authentication

d)

Careful, Inspired, Access

17.

Which command will remove the currently selected text and copy it to the clipboard

a)

The cut command

b)

The copy command

c)

The paste command

d)

The clipboard command

18.

What do you call the spacing that should be present on the top, bottom and sides of the paper?

a)

A margin

b)

A header

c)

A footer

d)

A gutter

19.

What does CSV stand for?

a)

Comma Separated Values

b)

Column Saved Values

c)

Cell Sorted Values

d)

Complete Saved Values

20.

Which of the following is a valid formula that will add the contents of cell A1 and cell B1?

a)

A1+B1

b)

A1+B1=C1

c)

A1:B1

d)

A1*B1

21.

What is the first assignment I do when I go into Ms. Liao’s room?

a)

typing.com

b)

School work

c)

Talking to my friends

d)

Sleep

22.

All the physical components that make up a computer are called ______________.

a)

software

b)

underwear

c)

hardware

d)

Outerwear

23.

How do I create a good password?

a)

Use various numbers/letters

b)

Use my dog’s name

c)

Use my cat’s name

d)

Use my school email address

24.

If I suspect Hermione is cheating, what should I do?

a)

Tell Ms. Liao

b)

Tell Harry

c)

Tell no one

d)

Help them cheat

25.

When is Taylor Swift’s birthday?

a)

July 10

b)

August 8

c)

February 7

d)

December 13

26.

Which of these is an example of digital technology?

a)

DVD

b)

Ruler

c)

Watch with hands

d)

Camera film

27.

Which password is the strongest?

a)

password123

b)

ilovecats

c)

9G!tQ#2m

d)

abcdef

28.

The physical parts of a computer, such as the monitor and keyboard, are called __________.

a)

hardware

b)

software

c)

firmware

d)

shareware

29.

Google Drive is an example of __________ computing.

a)

cloud

b)

local

c)

quantum

d)

edge

30.

Ms. Liao’s favorite color is _______.

a)

Purple

b)

Green

c)

Blue

d)

Red

31.

If I cannot find the answer to my notes, where can I look?

a)

A neighbor’s paper

b)

CompuScholar

c)

The Grimmerie

d)

Frankenstein

32.

I’m going to have a great Christmas break and will make gr8 choices.

a)

True

b)

False