DL Computer Basics Review

Question 1

You want to type text to create a story in Word. Which components will you need to do this?

Accepted Answer

keyboard

Question 2

What does GUI stand for?

Accepted Answer

Graphical User Interface

Question 3

What is the difference between a bit and a byte?

Accepted Answer

A byte is made up of bits.

Question 4

What do communication programs help you do?

Accepted Answer

Talk to people all over the world

Question 5

Which part of the Windows 8 user interface will display the wallpaper?

Accepted Answer

desktop

Question 6

When camping you want a small portable handheld device information. Which will you use?

Accepted Answer

tablet

Question 7

Output device would you use to listen to music on your computer without disturbing others?

Accepted Answer

head phones

Question 8

The _____ is where you can find the date, time, battery status, and internet connection status.

Accepted Answer

notification area

Question 9

Which description best describes what a folder is?

Accepted Answer

A folder can hold both files and other folders.

Question 10

Which is true concerning RAM?

Accepted Answer

If RAM capacity is too small the comp slows down or errors

Question 11

Which of the following processes does the operating system perform to confirm logon info?

Accepted Answer

authorization

Question 12

You are on a web page and want to get back to Word to paste text. How do you get there?

Accepted Answer

taskbar

Question 13

How will you define the Internet to someone who is new to computers?

Accepted Answer

a worldwide connection of computer networks

Question 14

Which of the following describe the functions of an operating system? Choose 2.

Accepted Answer

manages hardware and software, provides a user interface

Question 15

True or False: Function keys perform different actions depending on what program is running.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

You want draw lines and other shapes to a graphic in paint. Which input device will you use?

Accepted Answer

mouse

Question 17

You modify a document that is saved on your comp. Where are the changes stored until you save?

Accepted Answer

Random Access Memory (RAM)

Question 18

Which component of the computer is used to connect it to the network?

Accepted Answer

network interface card

Question 19

True or False: Megabytes are a common measurement of Internet speed.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

A workstation could be describe as:

Accepted Answer

a device connected to the network

Question 21

Which is the best program to make a budget & calculate the total expenses?

Accepted Answer

a spreadsheet program

Question 22

What doea CPU stand for?

Accepted Answer

Central Processing Unit

Question 23

Which part of the Windows 8 user interface will display the wallpaper?

Accepted Answer

desktop

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