Computer Concepts in Action

Unit 2: Technology in Your Life

Pre-Quiz



1.

Why is it important to organize files on your computer?
2.

Which kind of computer is used by only one person at a time?
A)Personal Computer (PC)
B)Minicomputer
C)Mainframe Computer
D)Super Computer
3.

Which of the following is NOT a type of personal computer?
A)A desktop computer
B)A laptop computer
C)A PDA
D)A server
4.

What is the largest type of computer?
A)mainframe
B)minicomputer
C)personal computer
D)laptop
5.

What does CPU stand for?
A)Central Programming Unit
B)Central Processing Unit
C)Computer Processing Unit
D)Computer Programming Unit
6.

20,000 bytes is the same as____.
A)20,000 bits
B)20,000 Gigabytes
C)40 Megabytes
D)20 Kilobytes
7.

Computers process binary numbers, which are composed of ____.
A)1s and 2s
B)0s and 1s
C)1s and 10s
D)2s and 3s
8.

How do you connect new devices to your computer?
A)Install a CD.
B)Plug the device into a wall socket.
C)Find the driver of the device.
D)Plug the cable from the device into the correct port.
9.

What is a keyboard used for?
A)To input text and numbers and send commands to the computer
B)To create new keys to use with your computer
C)To open the computer up
D)To create pictures and images and send them to your computer
10.

What are the speakers attached to your computer used for?
A)Displaying images
B)Sending messages
C)Inputting sound and music
D)Outputting sound and music
11.

What is a joystick used for?
A)Controlling sound on the screen
B)Computer gaming
C)Entering text
D)Drawing pictures
12.

Which of the following is an example of an input device?
A)Speakers
B)Printer
C)Mouse
D)Modem
13.

What are the two types of computer memory called?
A)RIM and RAM
B)RAM and ROM
C)REM and RAM
D)RIM and ROM
14.

What is NOT an example of a storage device?
A)A CD
B)A DVD
C)A floppy disk
D)A printer
15.

What is the major storage device inside your computer called?
A)A hard drive
B)A floppy drive
C)A CD-ROM drive
D)A flash drive
16.

What is software?
A)A type of computer code
B)A computer language
C)A set of instructions for your computer
D)A cover for the computer
17.

Which device uses a handheld operating system?
A)A PDA
B)A personal computer
C)A laptop
D)A mainframe
18.

What is Windows Explorer?
A)A drive
B)A file manager
C)A Web browser
D)A network
19.

What is a file?
A)A place to save documents
B)A collection of data
C)Text only
D)Graphics only
20.

How do you display the contents of a folder in Windows Explorer?
A)Click on it
B)Collapse it
C)Name it
D)Give it a password
21.

How do you create a new folder on the Windows desktop?
A)Right-click, choose Paste
B)Right-click, choose Properties
C)Right-click, choose New, then Folder
D)Right-click, choose New, then Shortcut
22.

How do you find files on your computer?
A)From the Start menu, choose Search, then click For Files or Folders.
B)From the Start menu, choose Run, then Program.
C)From the Start menu, choose Settings.
D)From the Start menu, choose Search Files.
23.

Using Windows Search for files or folders, you type the following: mars*. What will the search result show?
A)All of the files and folders that match mars* exactly
B)All of the files and folders that start with mars
C)All of the applications that contain mars*
D)There will be no search results.
24.

How do you look for information to answer your questions about your computer?
A)Use Microsoft Office
B)Use Microsoft Word
C)Use Microsoft Excel
D)Use Microsoft Help
25.

Which Microsoft Help tool sometimes asks you if you want help?
A)Microsoft Office Help
B)Office Online
C)Microsoft Office search box
D)Office Assistant
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