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