Computer Literacy Exam

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 For each test item there may be (and generally will be) more than one correct answer. C heck heck all that apply. These test  items 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 other   programs). #3: The difference between "installing" and "loading" a program is  __ 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 work   properly;  __ 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 work  with 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 working  properly.

#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 processing program  __ a) the letter does not vanish for good when the computer is shut off;  __ 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 make any 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 represents a 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";