End of the Year Computer Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following keys is part of the bottom row?

Accepted Answer

c

Question 2

Your Writing Teacher assigns a research project that requires you to write a 2 page research essay.

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Word

Question 3

What connects all of the hardware in a computer?

Accepted Answer

the motherboard

Question 4

What could a computer do without any programming?

Accepted Answer

Nothing

Question 5

Identify the correct steps for adding a picture to Microsoft Word.

Accepted Answer

Click on Insert, Picture, This Device, select picture, Insert

Question 6

In Microsoft programs, text can be changed by selecting: B I or U. What do these letters stand for?

Accepted Answer

bold, italicize, underline

Question 7

Which of these keys is not in the home row?

Accepted Answer

U

Question 8

Which invention allowed computers to be made smaller and smaller?

Accepted Answer

Transistors and Microprocessors

Question 9

The word computer comes from a Latin word meaning:

Accepted Answer

to count or sum up

Question 10

List in order of simplest to most complex.

Accepted Answer

Step, Function, Program

Question 11

What is the main function of binary code?

Accepted Answer

Allowing computers to represent and store data.

Question 12

Your teacher assigns an assignment requiring you to track your math test scores and find the average test score.

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Excel

Question 13

What does an operating system do?

Accepted Answer

Controls communication between hardware and software

Question 14

What is an example of an output device?

Accepted Answer

speaker

Question 15

Which row of keys is the correct order of the top row?

Accepted Answer

qwertyuiop

Question 16

Imagine writing a program that instructs a bird how to take off, fly, and land. What function is likely to be looped?

Accepted Answer

Flap wings

Question 17

What does WPM stand for?

Accepted Answer

Words Per Minute

Question 18

True of False: Correct typing posture includes feet flat on the floor, back straight, and elbows at a 90 degree angle.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

What rushed the development of powerful electric computers in the 1940's?

Accepted Answer

Countries needed to track weapons and secret codes during World War II.

Question 20

Your teacher assigns a research project. It needs to include photographs, a Venn Diagram, and facts.

Accepted Answer

Microsoft PowerPoint

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