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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
State Test Practice Test
1.
Which of the following is NOT an example of computer hardware?
a. Printer
b. Monitor
c. Keyboard
d. Windows
2.
Each 0 or 1.
a. Kilobyte
b. Byte
c. Bit
d. Megabyte
3.
8 bits.
a. Kilobyte
b. Gigabyte
c. Megabyte
d. Byte
4.
Approximately 1,000 bytes.
a. Kilobyte
b. Gigabyte
c. Megabyte
d. Terabyte
5.
Approximately 1 million bytes.
a. Kilobyte
b. Gigabyte
c. Megabyte
d. Terabyte
6.
Approximately 1 billion bytes.
a. Kilobyte
b. Gigabyte
c. Megabyte
d. Terabyte
7.
Approximately 1 trillion bytes.
a. Kilobyte
b. Gigabyte
c. Megabyte
d. Terabyte
8.
CPU is the acronym for C_______________P_______________U_______________.
9.
Spreadsheets, databases, and word processing programs are what types of software?
a. Windows Software
b. Application Software
c. Operating System Software
d. Interface Software
10.
Which of the following would help prevent virus attacks?
a. Do not open emails from people you don’t know.
b. Forward all emails to another account before opening.
c. Open all emails then scan them for viruses.
d. There is no way to prevent virus attacks.
11.
What is the best storage place for organizing similar files?
a. Containers
b. Folders
c. Desktop
d. Network
12.
Use this key with the mouse to select more than one file from an adjacent (neighboring) list of files.
a. Alt
b. Ctrl
c. Shift
d. Home
13.
Which of the following is an input device?
a. Printer
b. Speakers
c. Keyboard
d. Projector
14.
When a computer has two or more applications open at one time, and the user switches between
them, it is called ________________________________________.
15.
Which type of software is the master controller for all of the activities that take place within a
computer?
a. Operating System Software
b. Boot Software
c. Application Software
d. Controlling Software
16.
A system that links two or more computers is called a _________________________.
17.
Which storage area loses all data when the computer is turned off?
a. RAM
b. ROM
c. CD-ROM
d. DVD-ROM
18.
The basic unit for measuring the processing speed of the CPU is ________________________.
a. Byte
b. WPM
c. GWAM
d. Hertz
19.
LAN is the acronym for L_______________A_______________N_______________.
20.
The most common way to input data into the computer is through what?
a. Scanner
b. Camera
c. Monitor
d. Keyboard
21.
The measured scale that appears at the top of the document window showing tab stops and margin
settings is called the______________________________.
22.
The ‘References (Words Cited, Bibliography)’ section of a report calls for which type of indent?
a. Hanging Indent
b. Full Indent
c. Double Indent
d. No Indent
23.
Which of the following will Spell Check NOT find?
a. Misspelled words
b. Double words
c. Grammar Errors
d. Misused Words
24.
The editing technique that allows data to be moved within and between documents is called what?
a. Copy & Paste
b. Cut & Paste
c. Move
d. Splicing
25.
Email is closely related to what?
a. Spreadsheets
b. Letters
c. Memos
d. Reports
26.
Reports are generally keyed with which line spacing?
a. 1.0
b. 1.5
c. 2.0
d. 3.0
27.
What does a green line under text mean what?
a. Spelling Error
b. Grammar Error
c. Capitalization Error
d. Proper Name
28.
Cells that contain alphabetic or alphanumeric characters are referred to as _____________________.
a. Values
b. Labels
c. Combos
d. Integrations
29.
When charting two or more columns of data, which type of chart would you use?
a. Pie Chart
b. Circular Chart
c. Bar Chart
d. Comparison Chart
30.
When you insert a new row in a spreadsheet, where does the new row appear?
a. Above your text
b. Below your text
c. Left of your text
d. Right of your text
31.
What are some examples of Boolean connectors?
a. NEVER
b. ALSO
c. EITHER
d. AND
32.
Pictorial representations that can be produced on a computer are _____________________.
a. Graphics
b. Margins
c. Files
d. Programs
33.
How could you locate an error when the wrong form of a word is used?
a. Spell Check
b. Grammar Check
c. Thesaurus
d. Proofread
34.
Text that lines up at the left margin is ____________________ justified.
a. Left
b. Right
c. Full
d. All
35.
Text that lines up at the right margin is ____________________ justified.
a. Left
b. Right
c. Full
d. All
36.
Text that lines up at both margins is ____________________ justified.
a. Left
b. Right
c. Full
d. All
37.
The feature in a Word Processing program that allows text to continue onto the next line while
keying is called what?
a. Word Wrap
b. Continuation Text
c. Hard Return
d. Standard Return
38.
What can you use to neatly align lists of items?
a. Space Bar
b. Rulers
c. Tabs
d. Graphics
39.
Which tool can be used to suggest words that have the same meaning to replace other words?
a. Spell Check
b. Grammar Check
c. Thesaurus
d. Dictionary
40.
Which of the following is a boldface font?
a. Bold
b. Bold
c. Bold
d. Bold
41.
Which of the following is italicized text?
a. Italics
b. Italics
c. Italics
d. Italics
42.
What is the blank space at the top, bottom, left, and right of a page called?
a. Indents
b. Tabs
c. Margins
d. White Space
43.
What is the default line spacing in a most word processing programs?
a. 1.0
b. 1.15
c. 1.5
d. 2.0
44.
Where is the name of the composer located on a letter?
a. Inside Address
b. Body
c. Signature Block
d. Typist’s Initials
45.
Where is the name of the typist of the letter?
a. Inside Address
b. Body
c. Signature Block
d. Typist’s Initials
46.
What is the answer to this formula? =(16-6)/2
a. 5
b. 13
c. 2
d. 8
47.
What part of the chart contains descriptions for each part of the chart?
a. Header
b. Footer
c. Title
d. Legend
48.
Which direction do rows run?
a. Horizontally
b. Diagonally
c. Vertically
d. Parallel
49.
Which direction do columns run?
a. Horizontally
b. Diagonally
c. Vertically
d. Parallel
50.
Which of the following is NOT an example of Spreadsheet software?
a. Windows
b. Excel
c. Quattro Pro
d. Lotus
51.
Mathematical calculations within a spreadsheet are called what?
a. Calculations
b. Formulas
c. Legends
d. Charts
52.
What is the cell called that is selected and ready to receive information?
a. Parent Cell
b. Local Cell
c. Dominant Cell
d. Active Cell
53.
Which function adds data?
a. =ADD
b. =AVERAGE
c. =SUM
d. =MAX
54.
What do you use to indicate division in a formula?
a. /
b. *
c. +
d. –
55.
What do you use to indicate multiplication in a formula?
a. /
b. *
c. +
d. –
56.
Which type of chart would be best for comparing one piece of data to a whole?
a. Line Chart
b. Bar Chart
c. Area Chart
d. Pie Chart
57.
Which would you use if you wanted to print your document with a vertical orientation?
a. Vertical Orientation
b. Horizontal Orientation
c. Portrait Orientation
d. Landscape Orientation
58.
Which would you use if you wanted to print your document with a horizontal orientation?
a. Vertical Orientation
b. Horizontal Orientation
c. Portrait Orientation
d. Landscape Orientation
59.
If I have sorted my data from highest to lowest, I have performed what type of sort?
a. Ascending
b. Descending
c. Full
d. Partial
60.
Which of the following is set to currency format?
a. 322.03
b. $322.03
c. $ 322.03
d. 322.03%
61.
What type of software can be examined free of charge for a trial period?
a. Freeware
b. Shareware
c. Public Domain
d. Licensed
62.
What CAN you do to copyrighted software?
a. Make copies and share with your friends.
b. Load onto all family members’ computers.
c. Make one copy to use as a backup.
d. Make copies and sell for a profit.
63.
What do you need to do if you use an Internet source in a report?
a. Nothing
b. Put in quotation marks
c. Cite source in Bibliography.
d. Ask permission.
64.
A documents that outlines what types of uses are acceptable and which are prohibited on a computer
system is called what?
a. Acceptable Use Policy
b. Rights and Responsibilities
c. Software License
d. Rules and Regulations
65.
The acronym URL stand for U_______________R_______________L_______________.
66.
Which button will let you see the previous page when using the Internet?
a. Back
b. Forward
c. Reply
d. Home
67.
Which of the following is NOT a popular search engine/directory?
a. Yahoo
b. AltaVista
c. Google
d. Dex
68.
Which of the following is NOT a server domain?
a. .bus
b. .edu
c. .com
d. .org
69.
What is an Internet?
a. Global computer network.
b. Local computer network.
c. Regional computer network.
d. Company computer network.
70.
What type of company gives you access to the Internet
a. ISP
b. FBI
c. URL
d. EIS
71.
An element in an electronic document that links to another place in the same document or to an
entirely different document.
a. Back Button
b. Hyperlink
c. Web Link
d. Refresh/Reload
72.
What does WWW stand for?
a. Wonderful World of Websites
b. Webpages World Wide
c. World Wide Web
d. Wide World of Websites
73.
What can you use to find a web site when you can’t remember the location?
a. Internet Search
b. Back Button
c. Refresh Button
d. Home Button
74.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding Email?
a. Email is private.
b. Email is not private.
c. Email is safe for sharing personal information.
d. Email can only be read by the owner of the account.
75.
What you send a file as a part of your email, it is called what?
a. Link
b. Reply
c. Attachment
d. Forward
76.
If you want to respond only to the sender of an email, you use what?
a. Forward
b. Reply
c. Reply All
d. Attach
77.
Unsolicited email is called what?
a. Spam
b. Flaming
c. Jargon
d. Trolling
78.
How you change from one slide to the next in a presentation is called what?
a. Transition
b. Rollover
c. Advancement
d. Movement
79.
Which view do you use to see miniature versions of your slides?
a. Outline View
b. Slide Sorter View
c. Miniature View
d. Standard View
80.
Which of the following will NOT advance you to the next slide in a presentation?
a. Spacebar
b. Left Click
c. Automatic Advance
d. F5