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High school basic computer knowledge
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1
Converts words into speech. People unable to speak use these.
microphone
speaker
speech synthesizer
Siri
2
Helps to prevent computer viruses:
antivirus software
Lysol
canned air duster
cleaning
3
You cannot get a computer virus if you install antivirus software.
False
True
4
The primary storage device
RAM
hard drive
ROM
flash drive
5
The primary hardware needed to connect to the Internet is:
keyboard
router
wi-fi
modem
6
Computer that serves up information to other computers on a network.
supercomputer
server
h: drive
mainframe
7
Saving to the cloud, means it's stored on the Internet instead of on your cpu's hard drive.
True
False
8
What color is the end of a VGA cable? Hint: it connects the monitor to the computer.
green
black
blue
purple
9
What is Wi-Fi?
3G/4G
wireless Internet connection
hard-wired Internet connection
dial-up
10
Lets you add new features to a computer
apps
usb
memory chips
expansion card
11
A socket at the back of a computer where you plug in hardware
peripherals
outlet
usb
port
12
Sets rules for how computer hardware and application software work together. Example: Windows
operating system
ISP
Mac
software
13
The physical parts of the computer are called:
monitor
application
hardware
software
14
Windows, OS X, and Linux are examples of:
applications
mobile devices
operating systems
Internet service providers
15
When cleaning the monitor, spray cleaner directly on the screen.
false
true
16
RAM is like a computer's_______, while a hard drive is like a computer's ________.
brain/nervous system
short-term memory/long-term memory
long-term memory/short-term memory
nervous system/brain
17
All Mac computers are made by which company:
Macintosh
Apple
Best Buy
Intel Core
18
Word, Chrome, iTunes, Photostory are examples of:
internet service providers
mobile devices
applications
operating systems
19
Electronic instructions that tell the computer what to do:
keyboard
software
hardware
technician
20
If an application is frozen, what troubleshooting strategy may fix the problem:
close then open the application
all of the above
restart computer
click control, alt, delete.