Test your basic knowledge of Computer Awareness (Computer Quiz - 18)

1. The most common method of entering a text and numeric data is through the use of
[A]Plotter
[B]Keyboard
[C]Scanner
[D]Printer


2. Which of the following consist of only input devices
[A]None
[B]Mouse keyboard monitor
[C]Mouse keyboard printer
[D]Mouse keyboard scanner


3. What menu is selected to cut copy and paste
[A]Edit
[B]File
[C]Tool
[D]Special


4. The most important or powerful computer is a typical network_____
[A]Network station
[B]Desktop
[C]Network client
[D]Network server


5. The primary purpose of software is to turn data into_____
[A]Objects
[B]Web site
[C]Information
[D]Program


6. To find an individual item in a file immediately_____ is used
[A]Direct access
[B]File allocation table
[C]Directory
[D]Sequential access


7. To make notebook act as a desktop model the notebook can be connected to ______which is connected to a monitor and other devices
[A]Network
[B]Bay
[C]Docking station
[D]Port


8. You can use the tab key to-
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Move a cursor across the screen
[C]Indent a paragraph
[D]Move the cursor down the screen


9. A collection of related files is called a
[A]Record
[B]Character
[C]Field
[D]Database


10. Storage that retains its data after the power is turned off is reffered to as
[A]Direct storage
[B]Volatile storage
[C]Non volatile storage
[D]Sequential storage


11. Which of the following is an example of connectivity
[A]Data
[B]Internet
[C]Floppy disk
[D]Power cord


12. _____ is the process of finding errors in the software code
[A]Debugging
[B]Compiling
[C]Testing
[D]Running


13. _____contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps to an algorithm
[A]Logic chart
[B]Syntax
[C]Programming language
[D]Programming code


14. Changing the existing document is called______ the document
[A]Adjusting
[B]Creating
[C]Editing
[D]Modifying


15. Virtual memory is
[A]Only necessary when you do not have RAM in your computer
[B]In RAM
[C]Memory on the hard disk that CPU uses as extended RAM
[D]A backup device for floppy disk