Computer Concepts in Action ©2009

Unit 2: Computer Hardware and Software

e-Review Quizzes

1
Which company makes the Macintosh computer?
A)IBM
B)Intel
C)Dell
D)Apple
2
What does RAM stand for?
A)Random-available memory
B)Random-access memory
C)Read-all memory
D)Read-access memory
3
How many bits make a byte?
A)2
B)4
C)6
D)8
4
How many bytes does a DVD hold?
A)About 500
B)About 5,000
C)About 500,000
D)About 5,000,000,000
5
How many cycles per second is one Gigahertz?
A)One hundred
B)One thousand
C)One million
D)One billion
6
Which of the following components is usually separate from the computer?
A)CPU
B)Monitor
C)Video card
D)RAM
7
What is another word for hardware?
A)Component
B)Composite
C)Compartment
D)Connector
8
Which of the following is an example of an output device?
A)Printer
B)Keyboard
C)Digital Camera
D)Joystick
9
Which type of storage device holds the LEAST amount of information?
A)CDs and DVDs
B)Floppy Disk
C)Flash Drives
D)Hard Drive
10
Which of the following is a type of software?
A)Modem
B)RAM
C)Video card
D)Database
11
_____ is the main program that makes your computer work.
A)Application software
B)Operating system software
C)Utility software
D)Hardware
12
Which operating system is often used in large networks and business environments?
A)Microsoft Windows
B)Mac OS
C)Linux
D)Handheld operating systems
13
What is a folder?
A)The largest storage area on your computer
B)A collection of data
C)A type of program that allows you to organize, move, delete, and copy files
D)A place to save and organize files on your computer
14
How do you change the way files and folders are viewed?
A)Click the View button, then select from Icons, List, Details, Tiles
B)Click the Organize button, then select from Icons, List, Details, Tiles
C)Click the Search box, then key files and folders
D)Click the Organize button, then click Layout
15
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How do you expand a folder?

A)Click Button A.
B)Click Button B.
C)Click Button C.
D)Click Button D.
16
How do you rename a file?
A)Click the Organize button then Properties.
B)Click the Organize button, then click Rename.
C)Click the View button then Rename.
D)Click the Organize button, then click Layout.
17
Which of the following is NOT a way to select multiple files?
A)Click the Organize button, then click Select All.
B)Click on the first file in a list, press and hold [SHIFT], then click the last file in the list.
C)Press and hold [CTRL], then click the files you want to select.
D)Press [ALT], then click the files you want to select.
18
How do you copy a file to the desktop?
A)Copy a file, display the desktop, right-click, then click Refresh.
B)Copy a file, display the desktop, double-click Control Panel.
C)Copy a file, display the desktop, right-click, then click Paste.
D)Copy a file, display the desktop, right-click, then click New, then click Folder.
19
Which is NOT a file property?
A)Size of the file
B)Type of file
C)Location of the file
D)Print history of the file
20
Which of the following is NOT a way to search for a file named school project?
A)Click the Organize button, then click Seach.
B)Click the Organize button, then click Properties.
C)Click the View button, then click Details.
D)Click the Search box, then key school project.
21
Which of the following is NOT an option in the Windows Help and Support Window?
A)Troubleshooting
B)Windows Basics
C)Control Panel
D)Table of Contents
22
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Which location would you use to conduct a Keyword Search?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
23
Which of the following icons would you click to learn about your computer and the Windows operating system?
A)Security and Maintenance
B)Windows Basics
C)Table of Contents
D)Troubleshooting
24
Which of the following icons would you click to view Help otpics at Microsoft.com?
A)Windows Basics
B)Windows Online Help
C)Security and Maintenance
D)Table of Contents
25
Where is the Help button located in Microsoft Word?
A)Title Bar
B)Ribbon
C)Microsoft Office Button
D)Status Bar
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