computer literacy exam

8/2/2019 Computer Literacy Exam

1/3

1

For each test item there may be (and generally will be) more

than one correct answer.Check all that apply. These testitems refer to typical personal computer systems.

#1: A computer__ a) is a machine that runs programs;__ b) is made up of separate components much like a stereo system;__ c) does nothing unless there is a program in control of it;

__ d) is a machine that is used to processes data.

#2: "Windows" is a program that

__ a) serves as an operating system;__ b) has word processing as one of its features;__ c) comes with all computers;__ d) must be installed like any other program;__ e) stays in memory the entire time our computer is on;__ f) can't work by itself (without the involvement of otherprograms).

#3: The difference between "installing" and "loading" a programis__ a) you install a program once and load it many times;__ b) you load a program once and install it many times;__ c) you install and load a program many times;__ d) you install and load a program once;__ e) installing a program usually copies the program to a hard disk;__ f) installing a program puts the program in memory;

__ g) loading a program puts the program on a disk;__ h) loading a program puts the program in memory;__ i) there is no difference between "installing" and "loading."

#4: What happens when the "A" key is pressed on the keyboard? __ a) It depends on the program;__ b) An "A" (or "a") is displayed on the monitor;__ c) An "A" is stored on a disk;__ d) An "A" is stored in memory;__ e) The computer saves data.

#5: When a computer is turned off__ a) everything in memory is lost;__ b) nothing is lost on the hard disk;__ c) nothing in memory is lost;__ d) everything on the hard disk is lost__ e) data is saved;

__ f) programs are uninstalled.

#6: An operating system__ a) is a program that must be installed;__ b) is a program that every personal computer must have to workproperly;__ c) is added to a computer as part of the manufacturing process;__ d) can be used to organize files;

__ e) absolutely must come with every computer sold;__ f) is the only program we must have (for the computer to work);__ g) is only needed on big computers.

#7: When we install a new program__ a) we must learn new mouse and keyboard procedures to workwith it;__ b) it becomes an "icon";

__ c) it lives as a file on a disk;__ d) it takes control of our computer;__ e) we must use it on a regular basis for it to keep workingproperly.

#8: Word processing__ a) involves turning a computer into an electronic typewriter;__ b) requires a specific program;__ c) is something all modern personal computers do;__ d) is a feature of "Windows";

__ e) is essential to all computers;__ f) requires a solid understanding of how computers work.

#9: If we write a letter and save it with a word processingprogram__ a) the letter does not vanish for good when the computer is shutoff;__ b) the letter is sent out to a separate "peripheral device;"__ c) it is stored as a "file" on a disk;__ d) no one else can ever find it and read it;__ e) it cannot be erased;__ f) we can make changes to it at a later time;__ g) it must be stored on the hard disk;__ h) it must be copied into memory if we want to view it or makeany changes;__ i) it is saved in the word processing program;__ j) it has no connection to the word processing program.

#10: A spreadsheet program__ a) helps us work with numbers;__ b) must be used if we want to add a column of numbers;__ c) can be used to calculate a square root;__ d) cannot be used to work with string (character/text) data;__ e) cannot be learned without extensive computer knowledge;__ f) must be the Microsoft "Excel" brand if we use "Windows;"

__ g) is stored as a file on a disk.

#11: "Quicken," a checkbook register program__ a) is an example of a database management program;__ b) is stored as a file on a disk;__ c) stores all of our checkbook information in a file that representsa database;__ d) has no physical connection to the list of checks;

__ e) must be used to make changes to our list of checks;__ f) must be used to extract information from the list of checks.

#12: An inventory program would be a specific example of__ a) a database management program;__ b) a spreadsheet program;__ c) a special kind of word processing program;__ d) a financial program.

#13: To send and receive e-mail we must have__ a) an e-mail program;__ b) a connection to a computer network (such as the Internet);__ c) a very fast computer;__ d) a computer that is compatible with the other computers we

exchange e-mail with.

#14: BASIC, COBOL, Fortran and C++ are all examples of

__ a) special computer systems;__ b) programs that can be used to create programs;__ c) programming "languages;"__ d) obsolete operating systems;__ e) computer system brand names.

#15: "Exiting" a program__ a) removes the program from memory;__ b) removes the program from a disk;__ c) removes the program from the monitor;__ d) puts the program to "sleep";


2/3

2

__ e) does not remove a program from anywhere;__ f) permanently removes a program that is no longer wanted.

#16: If we write a letter with a word processing program, thenexit the program

__ a) the letter is removed from memory;__ b) the letter will be lost if it was not saved;__ c) the letter can never be completely lost;

__ d) the letter is automatically saved;__ e) the letter is automatically deleted;__ f) the program may refuse to go.

#17: All the letters we write and save with our word processingprogram__ a) have no physical connection to the word processing program;__ b) always stay in the computer's memory unless we delete them;__ c) cannot be read while they are on disks only;__ d) cannot be copied into the computer's memory unless the rightprogram is first copied into memory;__ e) can only be read if they are in memory.

#18: Which of the following cannot be examples of standard

computer data?

__ a) an address;__ b) the sound of a dog barking;__ c) a glass of water;__ d) a picture of a car;__ e) a tree;__ f) a wedding video.

#19: All computer data is (are)__ a) represented by numbers;__ b) stored in programs;__ c) digital in nature;__ d) binary in nature.

#20: Which of the following are not examples of computerhardware?

__ a) a monitor (CRT);__ b) a calculator;__ c) a file;__ d) a CD;__ e) RAM;__ f) a hard disk;__ g) a floppy disk;__ h) a spreadsheet;__ i) a song.

#21: Which of the following are not examples of computersoftware?__ a) "Windows";__ b) a letter;

__ c) a picture;__ d) a floppy disk;__ e) a hard disk;

__ f) the Internet;__ g) a web browser;__ h) a game;__ i) e-mail message.

#22: A CD-ROM drive__ a) works like a CD player on a stereo system;__ b) is a specific kind of disk drive;__ c) gives us access to files on a CD;__ d) must come with all computers;

__ e) can be used to listen to music CDs;__ f) does not work unless we have speakers.

#23: The ASCII code__ a) only applies to string (or character/text) data;

__ b) is a world-wide standard for string data that can be used by anyprogram on any computer;__ c) is a way to represent characters as code numbers;

__ d) is only for mainframe computer systems;__ e) is a standard that makes computers compatible;__ f) must be used by all computers.

#24: In a physical sense, what is on a CD-ROM or DVD? __ a) code numbers;__ b) music;__ c) information in binary form;__ d) files;__ e) programs;__ f) phone numbers.

#25: Saving means__ a) copying data from memory to disk;

__ b) copying data from disk to memory;

__ c) preserving a program;__ d) storing data in a program.

#26: Adding more memory (RAM) to a computer system__ a) allows more programs to be installed;__ b) will make the computer work faster;__ c) allows more programs to be loaded;

__ d) makes the computer smarter;__ e) helps to protect data;__ f) gives us more room for files.

#27: Opening (or retrieving) means__ a) copying a program or data from disk to memory;__ b) copying a program or data from memory to disk;__ c) displaying something on the monitor;

__ d) protecting a letter or other information;__ e) finding information;__ f) installing a program or data.

#28: Digitizing means__ a) representing anything as code numbers in binary form;__ b) using a computer to create something;__ c) working with the ASCII code;__ d) transferring data;

__ e) performing calculations.

#29: The ASCII code__ a) applies only to string (character/text) data;__ b) is built into the hardware of all personal computers;

__ c) represents characters as numbers;__ d) is used to save all data;__ e) is used to encrypt data so it can't be intercepted and decoded.

#30: If we are writing a letter with a word processing program

and the power suddenly goes out__ a) we will lose everything in memory;__ b) we may lose our letter without hope of recovering it;__ c) we will definitely not lose our letter;__ d) we may lose our word processing program without hope ofrecovering it;__ e) we will be able to recover any part of the letter that has beensaved;


3/3

3

__ f) memory may be damaged;__ g) information may become hopelessly scrambled.

#31: MgHz (megahertz) and GHz (gigahertz)__ a) determine how fast a computer can work, in general;

__ b) are measures of the processing speed of a CPU;__ c) determine which programs you can use;__ d) increase when we add more memory;

__ e) determine the size of the computer monitor's screen.

#32: "MIPS" stands for__ a) Millions of Instructions per Second;__ b) Memory Insertion Point Sequencing;__ c) Multiple Input Processing Standard;__ d) Musical Instrument Port Slot.

#33: Two computers are compatible if they__ a) can use the same programs;__ b) can use the same data;__ c) have the same keyboard and monitor;__ d) have the same speed (megahertz or gigahertz);__ e) cost about the same;

__ f) are about the same size.

#34: If we have two incompatible computers__ a) they cannot use each other's programs;__ b) data created on one cannot used on the other;__ c) we can send e-mail from one to the other (provided they bothhave a connection to a computer network such as the Internet);__ d) they must be in different rooms;

__ e) we must get rid of one.

#35: Data is sent from one computer to another over a phone line.To view the data, the person on the receiving computer must__ a) have a compatible computer;__ b) have a large hard disk drive;__ c) have the same size monitor;__ d) have a program that can work with the data;

__ e) copy the data into memory;__ f) be sure both computers are on.

#36: Booting means__ a) turning the computer on;__ b) loading the operating system program;__ c) installing the operating system program;__ e) opening any application;__ f) preserving special files.

#37: Loading means__ a) copying a program from disk to memory (where it takes controlof the CPU);__ b) installing a new program;

__ c) copying data into memory so we can work with it;__ d) filling up the hard disk;__ e) filling up memory.

#38: A file__ a) is an icon displayed on the monitor;__ b) is a sequence of "bits" recorded on a disk, tape CD, DVD, flashdrive or memory card;__ c) may be lost when we turn the computer off;__ d) is recorded on a hard disk like a song is recorded on tape;__ e) is a way of storing programs and data;__ f) is what results from saving;__ g) can be saved to memory;

__ h) can be viewed directly from a disk;__ i) must be copied into memory before it can be viewed.

#39: What we see on our computer monitor __ a) is whatever the current program in RAM wants to display;

__ b) is an accurate description of what is in memory;__ c) must also be on a disk;__ d) has to be saved at some point;

__ e) is made up of "pixels."

#40: Memory (RAM)__ a) temporarily stores programs and data;__ b) loses all programs and data when the computer is turned off;__ c) holds all of our programs and data;__ d) can usually be increased;__ e) is a factor that determines the speed of a computer;__ f) is where any data must be before we can view it;__ g) capacity is measured in bytes.

#41: CD-ROMs or DVDs__ a) are used to store files;__ b) contain "pits" and "lands";

__ c) contain bits and bytes;

__ d) contain directions on how to use them.

#42: Bits and bytes are a measures of__ a) how much memory we have;__ b) the capacity of a hard disk;__ c) how much space we have on a CD;__ d) how much information we can send over a phone or cable line

in a given amount of time;__ e) the speed of the computer;__ f) the size of a file;__ g) how much storage is required by a program on a disk;__ h) how much storage is required by a program in memory.

#43: A hard or floppy disk drive functions most like a__ a) tape recorder;

__ b) record player;__ c) wastepaper basket;__ d) water bucket.

#44: Each song on a standard music CD__ a) is stored as a data file;__ b) cannot be erased;__ c) cannot be played without a program;__ d) is measured in size in bytes.

#45: "Uninstalling" a program__ a) removes the program from memory;__ b) removes the program from a disk;__ c) removes the program from the monitor;

__ d) puts the program to "sleep";__ e) does not remove a program from anywhere;__ f) permanently removes a program that is no longer wanted.

computer literacy exam

Documents