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Computer Basics, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Basic Email
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Windows isn’t an operating system, it's an application.
True
False
2
I connect computers and allow them to talk to each other. What am I?
BIOS
USB Port
CPU
network card
3
Networks are typically classified into 3 categories: LAN, WAN and _______________
VAN
MAN
NAN
4
I am a type of port used by flash drives. What am I?
power supply
operating
USB
CPU
5
To write an essay I would use what type of program?
database
desktop publishing
word processor
spreadsheet
6
I hold all of the other circuit boards. What am I?
CPU
USB port
video card
motherboard
7
The RAM memory allows information to be stored indefinitely.
False
True
8
Which is the device that allows us to enter data and instructions into a computer?
Output device
Input device
Software
Memory
9
Communication device that allows devices to transfer data wirelessly.
wireless modem
digital modem
cable model
DSL modem
10
What can you use to reduce spam getting into your inbox?
A spam filter
A firewall
Anti-virus checker
Common sense
11
In school we use Linux.
True
False
12
A digital camera when connected to a computer would be considered what type of device?
Output
Input
13
People who write code to create programs are known as computer _______.
translators
installers
windows
programmers
14
Memory and application management are functions of the OS.
True
False
15
Windows is a free software, while Linux is not.
true
false
maybe
16
MAN stands for ____.
Multiple Area Network
Mega Area Network
Metropolitan Area Network
17
A communication device that connects multiple computers or other routers together.
Modem
Router
Switch
Hub
18
I am the brain of the computer. What am I?
motherboard
CPU
BIOS
power supply
19
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) uses __ to help the user navigate within the computer system.
graphics
windows
USB port
upgrades
20
Kernel is the essential foundation of a computer's operating system.
True
False
21
Information is stored on my magnetic cylinders. What am I?
hard drive
RAM
flash drive
BIOS
22
The Operating System or OS is the program that lets you interact with your computer.
False
True
23
This is added to a network to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the network.
firewall
hub
router
switch
24
An inkjet printer is considered what type of peripheral device?
Input
Output
25
The largest WAN in the world.
Google
Internet
AT&T
26
I wake up the computer and remind it what to do. What am I?
BIOS
CPU
motherboard
USB port
27
What is an email attachment?
a reply to an email
a charm that hangs off an email
a file sent with an email
a forwarded email
28
You can modify the code of proprietary software.
False
True
29
A local home network or office network, typically in just one building is called...
LAN
WAN
MAN
30
An Inbox is where you can find
deleted emails
Received emails
Sent emails
Unwanted emails