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Computer Basics- Not Ports
Computer Basics- Not Ports
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1
On a Mac, instead of a start menu, what is displayed?
Safari
Finder
Dock
Library
2
What is a processor?
It processes images onto the screen
It is not a computer term, it processes food
Contrary to the word, it does not process but it stores info
AKA the CPU: it processes basic functions of the computer
3
What allows a user to upgrade or increase their computers speed, storage space, or processing power?
CPU Chips
USB Ports
Expansion Slots
RAM Cards
4
iOS and Android are the markets most popular ______
Wireless Providers
Cell Phones
Mobile OSs
App Downloads
5
What is the command prompt?
It acts like the memory of the computer
It is the drivers and software
It allows you to interact with your OS and command it
An info site that'll help you with basic computer needs
6
On a Mac, it's not
control
, it's ________?
Option
Alt
Command
Function
7
Macs are better than PCs
True
False
8
Which of these companies manufacture computers?
Samsung
Argus Filch
Hewlett-Packard
General Motors
9
What Operating Systems (OS) is the expensive?
Microsoft Windows
Chrome
Mac
Linux
10
What is safe mode?
A support service phone number
A place where users feel safe
It is the control panel
It is a special way for windows to load and troubleshoot
11
If you need to find a file on a Mac you should use what?
Google Drive
Finder
My Files
Windows Explorer
12
If you loose a file, you can use what to try to find it?
Siri
File Finder
Spotlight
Terminal
13
What is the motherboard?
It is the central processing unit
It is a circuit board that communicates information
It is a program that runs basic functions
It's the memory of the computer and communicates information
14
What is RAM?
Main storage device: Information that is quickly retrieved
This is not a computer part, it is a male sheep
Random Access Memory: Information that is quickly retrieved
Central Processing Unit: The brain of the computer
15
What does OS stand for?
Off Switch
Operating System
Oscillating System
On Switch
16
A laptop computer is basically a smaller version of a desktop computer.
True
False
17
What does the fan do in the computer?
It is not in the computer, it sits next to your computer
It pulls heat from the processor and expels it
It keeps your legs cool while the laptop sits on your lap
There aren't fans in computers anymore
18
What does PC mean?
Pack Computer
Personal Computer
Protected Computer
Personal Circuit
19
If you have more than one application open at a time, you are _______
Working efficiently
Slowing down your computer
In Safe Mode
Multitasking
20
What Operating Systems (OS) is the most basic?
Linux
Mac
Microsoft Windows
Chrome
21
What is a hard drive?
The fan that cools the CPU
A small, portable storage device
The Deathly Hallows
The main data storage hardware device in a computer
22
What Operating Systems (OS) is the most used today?
Linux
Chrome
Mac
Microsoft Windows
23
What part of the Mac do we not have that a PC does have?
Tower
Peripherals
Motherboard
Graphics Card
24
Printers, cameras, scanners, headphones, projectors, etc. are considered what type of devices?
Default
Expansion
Peripherals
External
25
Why do you need to ground yourself before working on the hardware of a computer?
I sit on the ground while working on a computer
I don't want to ground myself ... that sounds weird
It sends electricity into the computer
It expels the electricity in your body
26
Google Chrome, Office, and iTunes are examples of _____
Services
Hardware
Peripherals
Software
