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Computer Literacy

A computer is a machine that runs programs using separate components. It does nothing unless controlled by a program. The Windows operating system runs programs and features like word processing while staying in memory when the computer is on. Installing a program copies it to a hard disk while loading puts it in memory to run. When the computer is turned off, everything in memory is lost while files remain on the hard disk. An operating system is a program that must be installed and controls the computer.

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Computer Literacy

A computer is a machine that runs programs using separate components. It does nothing unless controlled by a program. The Windows operating system runs programs and features like word processing while staying in memory when the computer is on. Installing a program copies it to a hard disk while loading puts it in memory to run. When the computer is turned off, everything in memory is lost while files remain on the hard disk. An operating system is a program that must be installed and controls the computer.

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#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.

#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"; __ 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, then exit 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.

#20: Which of the following are not examples of computer hardware?


__ 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 computer software?


__ 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.

#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.

#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 of recovering it; __ e) we will be able to recover any part of the letter that has been saved; __ f) memory may be damaged; __ g) information may become hopelessly scrambled.

#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.

#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.

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