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1
What is the best way to save or back up data to avoid your files being lost?
Save data to 'My documents' on your computer
All of the Above
Save data to the cloud
Save data to the hard drive on your computer
2
Employees can get internal company information by accessing the company’s:
Internet
Server
Facebook page
Intranet
3
To clean a mechanical mouse, you should always:
Remove the tracking ball, use a cloth moistened with Windex
Remove the tracking ball, use a cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol
Keep the tracking ball in, use a cloth moistened with water
Just leave it dirty
4
This part of the computer holds many crucial electronic components of the computer:
ROM
motherboard
local area network
operating system
5
Which would NOT be an example of an operating system (OS)?
Google Docs
iOS
Windows 11
Android
6
Identify example(s) of devices used to bring data out of the computer:
printers and speakers
keyboard and mouse
controllers
joystick
7
______ disrupts the computer's operation.
GIU
OS
MHZ
Malware
8
ROM is the portion of the memory that does not lose its contents when the power is turned off.
TRUE
FALSE
9
Identify an example of accessing a web app:
When you open Google Docs inside your drive.
When you download a movie to your desktop.
None of the Above
When you download Microsoft Word to your laptop.
10
The terms Trojan horse, virus, and worm are all forms of:
insects
malware
animals
anti-virus software
11
What does RAM stand for?
Read Access Memory
Random Access Memory
Rapid Access Memory
Read-only Access Memory
12
All are examples of computer hardware EXCEPT:
Microsoft Office
mouse
scanner
keyboard
13
A desktop:
is designed to move to different locations
is about half the size of a laptop
is designed to remain in one location
usually has a touch screen interface
14
You may want to increase (add) your hard drive space:
If you frequently use Google Docs.
If you surf the Internet alot.
If you download tons of music.
If you want to watch a movie on your computer from Netflix.
15
A group of computers that are connected on the same network far apart from one another is called:
LAN
WAN
the Intranet
the Network
16
Computer software is considered to be the physical parts of the computer that you can touch.
TRUE
FALSE
17
What should you do if you spill sticky liquid on the keyboard?
Unplug, clean with compressed air
Unplug, turn on its side and rinse with running water
Clean the keyboard with a Q-tip
Toss the keyboard out and buy a new one
18
A computer can be:
All of the Above
calculator
TV
refrigerator
19
What is the best way to clean a monitor?
Just leave the monitor dirty
Spray cleaning fluid directly on the monitor and wipe it away
Turn off and wipe with a damp paper towel
Turn off and wipe with a soft microfiber cloth
20
How can you protect your computer against malware?
Use anti-virus software
Stay away from excessive downloads
All of the Above
Use a strong password
21
What is a computer?
An electronic device that manipulates information or data
An electronic device where you see 1s and 2s as data
22
All are TRUE for an ISP EXCEPT:
An ISP is a company that provides Internet to individuals.
Examples of providers are AT&T and Xfinity.
ISP networks are always private.
An ISP is a company that provides Internet to businesses.
23
The operating system recognizes input from:
scanner only
printer and apps
keyboard and mouse
monitor and printer
24
An example of a LAN would be:
the World Wide Web
a classroom computer lab
the Internet
the FCBOE network
25
The ______ permanently stores all data on a computer.
hard drive
motherboard
network
CPU
