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Computer Basics Review
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1
When connecting cables to your computer, if the cable doesn't fit easily, you should force it.
True
False
2
What is the file extension of a Word document?
.docx
.word
.txt
.ppt
3
Which operating system is (and has always been) free?
Windows
Mac OS X
Mavis Beacon
Linux
4
If a Windows program has become unresponsive, which keys do you press to open the Task Manager?
Space bar, F1, Tab
Shift, Tab, Enter
Control, Alt, Delete
Home, Control, Shift
5
Which application is NOT a web app?
Dropbox
Evernote
Carbonite
Mavis Beacon
6
True or False: Some modems include a built-in router.
True
False
7
The main circuit board in a computer is called the ________.
Power Supply Unit
RAM
Dongle
Motherboard
8
Peripherals that can be instantly recognized by your computer are known as ________.
accounts
Windows Easy Transfer
Plug and play
browsers
9
True or False: Applications can be downloaded from the internet.
False
True
10
What should you make sure to update?
trojan horses
spyware
anti-virus software
viruses
11
The picture shows the easiest way to find files on a PC.
Windows Explorer
Internet Explorer
Microsoft Word
Finder
12
Instead of a mouse, many laptops use a(n) ________.
Touchpad
Optical drive
Scanner
Laser Pointer
13
What is the short term memory of your computer?
RAM
Mouse
Hard Drive
CPU
14
What is the slowest method of connecting to the Internet?
4G
Dial-up
DSL
Cable
15
To guard against malware, you will need to have ________.
Antivirus software
Spyware
A word processor
a can of compressed air
16
A netbook is smaller than a laptop.
False
True
17
The cloud allows you to _________.
easily bring your files with you
automatically back up your data
All of the above
Access email from any computer with an internet connection
18
True or False: It is possible to connect peripherals to a laptop.
False
True
19
Which is NOT a way to get files from your old computer to your new computer?
EasyCBM
Migration Assistant
Windows Easy Transfer
20
Which is NOT an e-book reader?
Barnes and Noble Nook
Wikipedia
Amazon Kindle
21
Which app is compatible on a desktop computer AND a mobile device?
Red Label
Mavis Beaon
iTunes
Linux
22
To navigate through different folders in Windows, you'll use ________.
Windows Explorer
Windows Easy Transfer
Finder
Launchpad
23
PDA is short for ________.
Personal Digital Assistant
Peripheral Data Aggregator
Parallel Display Adapter
Portable Desktop Application
24
Which of the following is a type of monitor port?
All of the above
DVI Port
DisplayPort
VGA Port
25
Which monitor type is big and heavy and takes up a lot of space?
CRT
LED
LCD
26
What does a computer allow you to do?
All of the above
Browse the Internet
Store and retrieve data
Type documents and send email
27
Which is an example of software?
keyboard
Mavis Beacon
speakers
mouse
28
Which is NOT an example of a peripheral?
Microsoft Windows
USB flash drive
printer
microphone
29
The most popular operating system for personal computers is ________.
Linux
Windows
Mac OS X
Mavis Beacon
30
A mouse can connect to the computer with a ________ connection.
PS/2
Bluetooth
USB
All of the above