Computer Basics TEST

A computer introduced in 1984 by Apple and was the first personal computer with GUI.

A software program used to create, type and print documents.

Any device that is used to put information into a computer.

A computer that serves up information to other computers on a network.

A feature found in all Office programs that offers a variety of ways to get help is called:

What kind of software is an operating system?

The fastest type of computer that can store data and perform tasks at incredible speeds.

Small pictures on your screen that represent different files and programs are called:

Software used to collect, store, organize, modify and extract data.

In 1944, engineers from this company developed a 50 foot by 8 foot computer that could + - x /

A computer that is handheld and has a touch sensitive screen for typing and navigation.

A byte is equal to how many bits?

What is software?

Which of the following would NOT be an input device.

The Google applications to create graphs, charts and calculate numerical data is called:

The Microsoft program used to create desktop publishing documents such as flyers is:

The four components of a computer system are:

The MS Office application used for typing is:

An electronic device that manipulates information, or data.

Which of the following is NOT an example of hardware.

A cell phone that can do a lot of the same functions as a computer.

A unit of storage capable of holding a single character of data.

Modern operating systems which lets you use your mouse to click icons, buttons, and menus.

This device is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen.

Computers made up of different parts, including the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse

Which of the following is NOT considered a cloud based application?

An important software that runs the computer, such as Windows or Mac OS.

Mobile devices such as a smart phone, tablet and MP3 players have their own operating systems.

Another word for an installed program on your computer or mobile device is:

The main screen that appears on your computer and from which you access all your programs is called:

A computer's main circuit board.

This device lets you capture pictures and videos in a digital format.

The process of starting your computer is called:

What is an Expansion Card?

The Google application to use to type is called:

The "brain" of the computer.

what is ROM

Computer memory on which data has been prerecorded and can only be READ.

Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.

Long-term storage on a computer is called:

A software program used for reporting statistical data with numbers and budgets.

What are the four main functions of a computer?

The Microsoft Program used to create spreadsheets is called:

Personal computers were first introduced to the public in the...

What is a computer virus?

The Microsoft Office program used to make presentations is called:

Windows is the most popular operating system.

An object that protects the CPU from getting hot inside the computer.

What does RAM do?

A computer's short-term memory and temporarily stores the data until it is needed.

This device allows you to copy a physical image or document and save it as a digital image.

Software used to create slides that can be shown during an oral report.

The Microsoft program used to create databases is called:

A computer that is battery powered and portable and can be used anywhere.

Any physical part of your computer such as a mouse or keyboard.