Computer Essentials - Section 1 Quiz

 ICT is the acronym for:

o A.
Internet and Computer Technology
o B.
Internet and Contant Technology
o C.
Internet and Computer Transfer
o D.
Information and Communication Technology

 2.
Which one of the following is an examples of mobile technology?
o A.
Digital camera
o B.
Laser printer
o C.
Smart phone
o D.
Desktop computer

 3.
Which one of the following best describes the term hardware?
o A.
The physical components of a computer system
o B.
The applications installed
o C.
The program that controls saving data
o D.
The parts of a computer system you can touch

 4.
Which one of the following parts of the computer is responsible for controlling
of instructions to the hardware?
o A.
CD Drive
o B.
Processor
o C.
Power Supply
o D.
Disk Drive

 5.
Which one of the following describes RAM (Random Access Memory)?
o A.
RAM is read-and-write memory
 o B.
RAM is write-only memory
o C.
RAM is a peripheral
o D.
RAM cannot be changed

 6.
The main purpose of RAM is provide a:
o A.
Permanent storage area for data
o B.
Removable storage medium for permanent data
o C.
Temporary storage area for instructions and data
o D.
Transfer of data from computer to screen

 7.
Which one of the following does not use a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port?
o A.
Camcorder
o B.
Memory stick
o C.
Keyboard
o D.
Scanner

 8.
Which one of the following uses a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
port?
o A.
USB memory stick
o B.
Keyboard
o C.
Camcorder
o D.
Scanner

 9.
How do you connect a flash drive to a computer?Connect the flash drive to:
Discuss
o A.
The HDMI port on the computer
o B.
The USB port on the computer
o C.
The USB port on the printer
o D.
 The serial port on the computer

 10.
Which one of the following routines will connect a media player to a computer?
Use a cable to connect the media player to:
o A.
The computer's HDMI port.
o B.
The computer's serial port.
o C.
The computer's USB port.
o D.
A printer.

 11.
Software can best be described as:
o A.
The team of people who use the computer
o B.
Programmed instructions for the computer perform tasks
o C.
Computer-generated printed output
o D.
The physical parts of a computer that cannot be seen

 12.
A computer's operating system:
o A.
Schedules computer operators
o B.
Manages hardware and memory
o C.
Designs databases
o D.
Sends emails

 13.
Which one of the following is not an operating system:
o A.
Linux
o B.
Window 7
o C.
PowerPoint
o D.
Mac OS

 14.
Which one of the following is an example of software?
o A.
A printer
 o B.
A memory stick
o C.
RAM.
o D.
An Internet browser.

 15.
Instant Messaging is an example of:
o A.
Media software
o B.
E-mail application software
o C.
Communication software
o D.
Design software

 16.
Which one of the following is an agreement for the end user to accept before
using proprietary software?
o A.
End-user allowance agreement
o B.
End-user licence agreement
o C.
End-user agreement
o D.
End-user permission

Computer Essentials - Section 2 Quiz

 1.
What is the main purpose of the desktop?
o A.
To switch between open application.
o B.
To display icons.
o C.
To start the computer.
o D.
To shut down the computer.

 2.
Which one of the following may be shown on the taskbar?
Discuss
o A.
Recycle Bin
o B.
 Saved Files
o C.
Printed Documents
o D.
File Explorer

 3.
Which one of the following describes changing the screen resolution?
o A.
Increasing the number of pixels displayed on the computer screen.
o B.
Sorting icon by name on the desktop.
o C.
Restoring deleted items from recycle ben.
o D.
Changing the background colour on the computer screen.

 4.
Which one of the following is used to shut down an application that has
stopped responding?
o A.
Recycle bin
o B.
Default Programs
o C.
Task Manager
o D.
Devices and Printers

 5.
Which one of the following is not normally shown on the Taskbar?
o A.
Running applications
o B.
Start button
o C.
Clock
o D.
Printed documents

 6.
Which one of the following is the correct way to shut down a non-responding
application?
o A.
Log off from the computer.
o B.
Restart the computer.
o C.
Open Task Manager and end the task.
o D.
Shut down the computer.
  7.
Which one of the following key combinations can be used to open the Task
manager?
o A.
Alt+Shift+Del
o B.
Ctrl+Shift+D
o C.
Ctrl+Alt+Delete

 8.
Which one of the following can applications not be installed from
o A.
Internet
o B.
Printer
o C.
Network
o D.
CD

 9.
Which one of the following is the most appropriate way to disconnect a USB
memory stick from a computer?
Discuss
o A.
Shut down the computer and then remove the USB memory stick
o B.
Remove the USB device click on the USB device icon on the Taskbar, and select
Eject USB Desk
o C.
Disconnect the cable from the USB port on the computer, remove the USB
memory stick
o D.
Click on the USB device icon on he Taskbar, and select Eject USB Disk, remove
the USB memory stick

Computer Essentials - Section 3 Quiz

Questions and Answers
 1.
Which one of the following would not be used to install a printer?
o A.

Devices and Printers - Add a network Printer

o B.
 Attach printer to USB port
o C.

Devices and Printers - Add a local printer

o D.

Check screen resolution

 2.
Which one of the following routine should be used to set the default printer?
Discuss

o A.

Attach printer to USB port and turn on

o B.

Select a printer from Recent Items and turn off and on

o C.

Select a printer from Devices and Printers and Set as Default Printer
o D.

Select and right-click printer from Help and Support

 3.
Which one of the following options will stop a document from printing and
remove it from the print queue?
o A.

View
o B.

Pause
o C.

Cancel
o D.

Restart

 4.
Which one of the following routines will change your default printer?
Discuss
 o A.

Select a printer from Devices and Printers and select install printer.
o B.

Select a printer from Devices and Printers and set the printer as the default printer.
o C.

Restart the computer and set a printer as the default printer.

o D.

Select a printer from Devices and Printers and select remove printer.

 5.
Which one of the following statements is TRUE about print jobs? Select ...
o A.

Pause to temporarily halt printing a document

o B.

Restart to continue to print a document that has been paused

o C.

Resume to stop printing a document in a print queue

o D.

Reorder to continue to print a document that has been paused