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Headphones connect to a computer using a microphone connection
True
False
2
The following is NOT an example of an operating system:
Microsoft Word
OS X
Linux
Unix
3
Which of the following is an example of application software?
UNIX
Mac OS X
Windows
Microsoft Office
4
Which of the following items is essential to computer multitasking?
notebook
hard drive
word processor
operating system
5
What is this?
CD-ROM
USB drive
floppy disk
plastic toy
6
Contains a door that opens or slides out to allow you to place CD-ROM media within.
floppy disk drive
USB drive
monitor connection
CD-ROM drive
7
Rectangular port approximately the size of a quarter that connects the monitor to the computer.
printer connection
FireWire port
monitor connection
USB port
8
Self-contained storage device containing a read-write mechanism plus one or more hard disks, inside a sealed unit
floppy drive
CD drive
USB drive
hard drive
9
A cloud drive can be accessed from anywhere, anytime.
False
True
10
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of software?
application
computer
network
system
11
Free software that can only be used without modifying the code in the program.
commercial software
public domain software
copyright protected software
freeware
12
If your computer will not turn on, what is the first step you should do?
walk away and try again later
check to make sure it is plugged in
is the wireless router connected?
bang on the keyboard
13
The external portion of a port that connects you to a phone line.
microphone connection
modem connection
floppy disk drive
network connection
14
What menu can you go to if you run into an issue?
file
help
view
insert
15
PCs most often use Windows operating system.
False
True
16
Which of the following is NOT a good source for finding solutions?
keep clicking until something works
user manuals
Ask a more experienced user
Research the problem on the internet
17
A disk drive that shares files and applications with users in the network.
the cloud
hard drive
CD Rom
network drive
18
Apple/Mac computers most commonly use an operating system called Windows.
False
True
19
This is a...
mouse
monitor
keyboard
laptop
20
Which of the following is portable storage device that could fit in your pocket or on a keychain?
USB drive
CD Rom
hard drive
floppy disk
21
Used to connect your computer to the internet.
modem
FireWire
mouse
keyboard
22
Small rectangular port about the width of a dime.
floppy drive
printer port connection
CD-Rom drive
USB port
23
Which of the following is NOT a type of memory?
RAM
DIMM
SIMM
KIMM
24
External portion of the port (shaped like a phone line connection) that connects you to a network.
power supply
headphone connection
network connection
CD-Rom drive
25
Device used to drag your pointer around on your monitor or click on content on the screen.
squirrel
guinea pig
mouse
cow
26
Printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other devices.
hard drive
motherboard
CD drive
floppy drive
27
Keeps everything running and sometimes includes a fan
printer port
headphone connection
power supply
network connection
28
The brain of the computer is also known as the...
CPU (central processing unit)
video card
memory
USB
29
A microphone connects to your computer using a microphone connection
False
True
30
Small portable camera that can take pictures or record video.
keyboard
webcam
USB
mouse
