Microsoft Digital Literacy - Lesson 1 Computer basics (Modules 1-5)

Question 1

60. What is the default save location when you save a graphic from Microsoft Paint?

Accepted Answer

My Pictures

Question 2

17. Which hardware component of the computer is used to record a voice?

Accepted Answer

Microphone

Question 3

26. An expense report is saved on a USB. Which of the following represents data in this case?

Accepted Answer

The Report

Question 4

23. Which of the following explains the term software?

Accepted Answer

Instructions that make hardware work

Question 5

40. A computer w/ same CPU speed & same hard disk size is playing slower than yours. Why?

Accepted Answer

It has less random access memory (RAM)

Question 6

16. Which of the following hardware components will you use to listen to the music CD QUIETLY?

Accepted Answer

Headphones

Question 7

47. Which of the following is a benefit of using e-mail?

Accepted Answer

Exchange text and pictures with people

Question 8

61. You cut text from a previously saved document. What happens to the cut text?

Accepted Answer

It goes to the Clipboard

Question 9

10. Which group of keys can be used to move the insertion point up, down, right and left?

Accepted Answer

Navigation keys on the keyboard

Question 10

3. Which part of Bob's computer will perform the calculations for his budget?

Accepted Answer

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Question 11

50. Which of the following allows two people to communicate in real-time?

Accepted Answer

Chat Program (like Facebook Messenger)

Question 12

44. What program does a bank teller use to give you an account balance?

Accepted Answer

Database Program (like Microsoft Access)

Question 13

24. In which of the following categories does the calculator belong?

Accepted Answer

Software

Question 14

5. When you turn on the computer, which of the following software will start first?

Accepted Answer

Operating System

Question 15

58. To move a file to a new folder, which command from the Edit menu will you choose?

Accepted Answer

Cut

Question 16

15. Which of the following devices will you use to draw lines and other shapes in MS Paint?

Accepted Answer

Mouse

Question 17

45. Which program will you use to enlarge a photograph?

Accepted Answer

Graphics Program (like Microsoft Paint)

Question 18

1. Which of the following parts can you use to connect a printer to the computer?

Accepted Answer

Parallel port and Universal serial bus (USB) port

Question 19

38. Where are the changes in a modified documents stored until you re-save it on the computer?

Accepted Answer

Random-access memory (RAM)

Question 20

4. Which part of the computer is used to connect the computer to the network?

Accepted Answer

Network interface card (NIC)

Question 21

41. After opening 5 programs, your computer speed is much slower. Why?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient random access memory (RAM)

Question 22

29. What type of network does your computer lab in school have?

Accepted Answer

Local Area Network (LAN)

Question 23

55. Which Windows component will you use to verify that Word is installed on the computer?

Accepted Answer

Start button

Question 24

54. After copying info from a web browser, what will you use to return to Microsoft Word?

Accepted Answer

Word button on the taskbar

Question 25

8. Which step would you do 1st to open the PAINT program?

Accepted Answer

Click Start

Question 26

14. Which of the following groups of keys are used to type the name of a friend into a letter?

Accepted Answer

Alphanumeric

Question 27

33. What do you need to use to publish research on the WWW?

Accepted Answer

Internet

Question 28

31. Which of the following components are needed to form a network?

Accepted Answer

Two or more Workstations

Question 29

21. How would you define "OPERATING SYSTEM"?

Accepted Answer

A program that controls and manages the computer

Question 30

20. Which of the following can be used to transfer pictures from a notebook & save to computer?

Accepted Answer

Scanner

Question 31

42. A borrowed game off CD runs slower on your computer. Why?

Accepted Answer

Random Access memory (RAM)

Question 32

63. You have a new computer and Internet. What can you NOT do?

Accepted Answer

Withdraw paper money from your bank account

Question 33

56. You want to change the date, time, & time zone. Which of the following will you use?

Accepted Answer

Control Panel

Question 34

19. Which of the following hardware components is used to type text in a MS WORD?

Accepted Answer

Keyboard

Question 35

12. Which of the following keys can you use to remove unwanted text after you select the text?

Accepted Answer

Delete / Backspace

Question 36

35. Which small portable device would you use to carry location info for Saturday?

Accepted Answer

Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)

Question 37

32. How would you define the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A worldwide collection of various computer networks

Question 38

9. What can you do to ensure that your recent changes in your report are not lost?

Accepted Answer

Save the report

Question 39

18. Which hardware component can produce your purchase receipt on paper?

Accepted Answer

Printer

Question 40

34. Which small portable device enables the transfer of messages to a friend in France?

Accepted Answer

Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)

Question 41

53. Where will the Windows user interface display the time and date?

Accepted Answer

System tray

Question 42

13. Which of the following group of keys will you use to add punctuation in an application?

Accepted Answer

Special

Question 43

37. What memory size would you choose to store hundreds of photos?

Accepted Answer

100 Gigabytes (Gb)

Question 44

11. Which of the following groups of keys can be used to create a new line in a word-processor?

Accepted Answer

ENTER or RETURN

Question 45

25. In Windows Media Player, you need a music file as input. What category is the music file?

Accepted Answer

Data

Question 46

48. In order to have a real-time conversation w/ a friend in Denmark, what would you use?

Accepted Answer

Instant Messaging

Question 47

51. Which of these processes does the operating system use to confirm a user name and password?

Accepted Answer

Authentication

Question 48

57. You want to open a e-mail program. Which of these sections in the START menu will you use?

Accepted Answer

Top-left

Question 49

39.Which is an example of volatile memory that cannot hold data after the device is turned off?

Accepted Answer

Random access memory (RAM)

Question 50

22. Which of the following explains the functions of an operating system?

Accepted Answer

Manages Hardware and Software & provides a user interface

Question 51

2. Jim wants to save files and take them home. Which storage devices can he use?

Accepted Answer

Compact Disc (CD) or USB

Question 52

27. You have a list of b-days in MS WORD. What type of data do you enter to make this list?

Accepted Answer

Text

Question 53

59. You want to find & open a file on your C drive. Which program will you use?

Accepted Answer

Windows Explorer

Question 54

46. Which program would you use to type a letter?

Accepted Answer

Word-Processing program (like Microsoft Word)

Question 55

7, Which is the last step in order to securely turn off the computer?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the monitor

Question 56

52. Which part of the Windows User Interface displays wallpaper of your favorite sport?

Accepted Answer

Desktop

Question 57

30. Computers & devices that are linked together so that they share files & resources are ...

Accepted Answer

Networked

Question 58

43. Which of the following programs can be used to maintain expense records and calculations?

Accepted Answer

Spreadsheet Program (like Microsoft Excel)

Question 59

49. You are talking w/ a friend using a microphone and web cam. Which of these can't you do?

Accepted Answer

Scan images

Question 60

28. Which of the following devices can you share with other computers on the network?

Accepted Answer

Printer

Question 61

62. What format does Microsoft Word save its documents in (the file is called "Business")?

Accepted Answer

Business.doc or Business.docx

Question 62

6. What is the first step in order to create a presentation?

Accepted Answer

Turn on the computer

Question 63

36. Which is the largest basic unit of measure?

Accepted Answer

Terabyte

Microsoft Digital Literacy - Lesson 1 Computer basics (Modules 1-5)

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