1. The ________is the primary input device for most computer systems?

Question

Scanner
Mouse
Keyboard
Trackball
2. What are the three features that allow the user to copy or move text and graphics between windows? (1 point)
Cut, Copy, Paste
Cut, copy, Insert
Copy, Goto, Insert
Paste, New, Copy
3. Computers are electronic devices that accept instructions, process input, and produce: (1 point)
information
prewritten programs
data
system software
4. Which of the following is not a type of output device? (1 point)
monitor
speakers
disk drive
printer
5. Which of the following is not a type of storage device? (1 point)
floppy drive
CD-ROM
network medium
Zip disk
6. Which of the following is not considered application software? (1 point)
operating system software
project management software
word processing software
presentation graphics software
7. The three major discoveries of mechanical devices are: (1 point)
The abacus, the slide rule and the analytical engine.
The abacus, the computer, and the slide rule
The computer, the slide rule, programs
The abacus, programs, and programming languages
8. A microprocessor is: (1 point)
An electronic CPU (Central Processing Unit) of the computer.
A calculator
Graphical user interface
An operating system
9. RAM is: (1 point)
Random Access Memory is used to store things such as programs and data temporarily while the computer uses them.
It can be accessed at high speeds, however all information is lost when the computer is turned off.
A volatile memory technology
All the above
10. Which of the following was considered the first true programmable digital computer? (1 point)
UNIVAC
ENIAC
ERMA
Apple II
11. What characterizes first-generation computers? (1 point)
vacuum tubes and punched cards
magnetic tape and transistors
minicomputers
high-level programming languages
12. What invention enabled developers to create microcomputers? (1 point)
integrated circuits
transistors
vacuum tubes
magnetic disks
13. What are Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak known for? (1 point)
the first IBM compatible computer
UNIVAC
the first Apple computer
the stored-program concept
14. How can you create a new document using Microsoft Word? (1 point)
By clicking the blank page icon in Word.
By clicking File/New and choosing the default template.
By clicking Window's Start button, then New Office Document.
All of the above.
15. The Word feature that makes some basic assumptions about the text entered and automatically makes changes based on those assumptions is ______________. (1 point)
AutoChange
AutoCorrect
AutoText
AutoFormat
16. The feature that allows you to preview a document before it is printed is __________. (1 point)
print review
page review
page preview
print preview
17. A ____________is a document file that includes predefined settings that can be used as a pattern to create many common types of documents. (1 point)
template
predesign
design document
format document
18. On an Excel sheet the active cell is indicated by _________. (1 point)
a dark wide border
a dotted border
a blinking border
none of the above
19. To select a column the easiest method is to _____. (1 point)
double-click any cell in the column
drag from the top cell in the column to the last cell in the column
click the column heading
click the column label
20. If you press______, the cell accepts your typing as its contents. (1 point)
Enter
CTRL + Enter
Tab
Both A and C
21. The cell reference for a range of cells that starts in cell B1 and goes over to column G and down row 10 is_________. (1 point)
B1-G10
B1.G10
B1;G10
B1:G10
22. Rows and columns can be: (1 point)
added
enlarged
made smaller
all of the above.
23. To create a chart with the Chart Wizard, you would use which button? (1 point)




24. Using the AutoSum button will place in the selected cell ______. (1 point)
the sum of the values in the cell's column
nothing until you select a range of cells
the sum of the cell's row unless you change the range
a formula which will add values in the range Excel guesses you want to add
25. Auto Sum will quickly add selected cells if you ______. (1 point)
right-click on the status bar and select SUM
click the Auto Sum button on the toolbar
use the key combo CTRL+$
double-click the selection
26. To arrange rows in alphabetical order based on column A, you need to use the command_____. (1 point)
Tools, Sort
Data, Sort
Edit, Data, Sort
none of the above
27. The formula that will add the value of cell D4 to the value of C2 and then multiply by the value in B2 is ______. (1 point)
(D4+C2)*B2
D4+C2*B2
=(D4+C2)*B2
=(B2*(D4+C2)
28. What happens if you type =A1 + A2 into a worksheet cell? (1 point)
The data is interpreted as a label
Excel interprets the first four characters as a number and ignores the remaining characters
The data is interpreted as a date function
The data is interpreted as a formula
29. To edit data in a cell you can: (1 point)
Click the cell and then type over its contents
Double-click the cell to position an insertion point within the cell contents
Type the correct data in the formula bar
All of the above
30. The symbol for the division operator is (1 point)
*
<
^
/
31. A formula containing a function will always begin with (1 point)
+
=
.
all of the above.
32. Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program, one that lets you organize your data into list and then: (1 point)
summarize, compare, and present your data graphically
only summarize your data.
only compare your data
b and c only
33. A new workbook consists of only: (1 point)
one sheet
multiple sheets
three sheets
five sheets
34. Formulas are: (1 point)
Mathematical statements
Visual statements
Formula statements
None of the above
35. In Microsoft applications, the main menu bar used to access commands is called the: (1 point)
formatting toolbar
standard toolbar
menu bar
scroll bar
36. After selecting the text, which of the following steps can be used to make text bold? (1 point)
click the B on the formatting toolbar
click Format, Font and select Bold in the Font style window
press Ctrl and B
all of the above
37. Which method is used to move text in a document? (1 point)
Drag and Drop
Ctrl + I
clicking the scissors icon on the standard toolbar
Insert, Break
38. What happens when a computer system is “booted”? (1 point)
The computer software shuts down and the computer turns off.
The operating system software is loaded into the computer’s main memory.
The computer system software breaks down.
The operating system software shuts down and the computer turns off.
39. What is the function of a “browser”? (1 point)
to scan a computer for viruses
to search for information on the Internet
to create web pages using a special computer language
to preview a document before printing
40. Which type of software is used to protect computers from programs that spread through the Internet? (1 point)
file compression software
PDF files
multimedia software
security software
41. When buying a computer, a consumer should: (1 point)
buy the least expensive system
buy the smallest system available
buy a system compatible with other systems used
pay cash for the system
42. When you purchase a new computer system it is important to save: (1 point)
the serial number of the equipment
the sales representative’s name
the packaging for 2 years or more
the cost of the system for future reference
43. What is an advantage of an intranet? (1 point)
It allows users to access resources world-wide.
It limits a user to simple functions.
It provides a more secure network environment.
It blocks data-sharing.
44. Before text is edited or reformatted: (1 point)
the insertion point must be flashing in front of the text.
it must be selected.
it must be underlined
the insertion point must be flashing at the end of the text.
45. How does a user know a word, paragraph or section is selected? (1 point)
The insertion point flashes in front of the selection.
The insertion point flashes at the end of the selection.
The text appears highlighted in black.
The text appears in bold print.
46. If a user makes a change to a document accidentally: (1 point)
the change can be reversed with the Edit Undo feature.
the change is permanent and the text must be reentered.
the Copy and Paste feature corrects the error.
the AutoCorrect feature corrects the error.
47. Why do more users learn Microsoft Word compared to other word processing software? (1 point)
It is the easiest software to learn.
It is the word processing software most widely used in the world.
It is the least expensive software available for word processing.
It is a free software available online.
48. Why is the Template feature in Microsoft Word convenient for users? (1 point)
It prevents unnecessary documents from printing.
It creates documents that can be used repeatedly with similar formats.
It remembers text that is used repeatedly in a document.
It highlights text for editing and reformatting.
49. When creating documents, it is important to: (1 point)
print the documents often.
copy the document often.
use multimedia software.
save the documents often
50. When printing a document, the print window allows the user to: (1 point)
set the margins of the page.
choose and print background colors.
print individual pages.
search for saved documents.

Answer 1

Well, what did you use to put this question? Since you are in front of the computer it must be easy to answer.

Answer 2

Central Processing Unit

Answer 3

The human brain. LOL

Answer 4

keyboard

Answer 5

keyboard

Answer 6

Are you testing me.

Answer 7

keyboard!