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Computer Basic Vocabulary Test

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

1. 

The standards of honesty, morality, and fairness are referred to as _____________.
a.
netiquette
c.
business policy
b.
courtesy
d.
ethics
 

2. 

A network the connects smaller computer networks is called the
a.
LAN
c.
daisy chain
b.
Gopher
d.
Internet
 

3. 

The blending of telecommunications and computer technology is called ______________.
a.
telecomputing
c.
telecommunications
b.
computer technology
d.
E-mail
 

4. 

Communicating over distance is called ____________________.
a.
telephoning
c.
telecommunications
b.
using the Internet
d.
telecomputing
 

5. 

A computer virus is any software program that
a.
destroys information
c.
integrates software
b.
is easy to purchase
d.
makes your computer screen change colors
 

6. 

Software that directs all the activities and set all the rules for how the hardware and software work together is called the
a.
templact
c.
operating system
b.
operating menu
d.
icon
 

7. 

A product someone creates based on his or her thoughts or ideas is called
a.
intellectual prooerty
c.
computer virus
b.
freeware
d.
shareware
 

8. 

Word processing software is atype of _____________ software.
a.
shareware
c.
virus
b.
application
d.
user
 

9. 

To add a graphic image to a document, you often use __________ software.
a.
clip art
c.
pixel cell
b.
word processing
d.
GUI
 

10. 

The U.S. Copyright Act of 1978 protects software companies and creators from
a.
income tax
c.
liability
b.
shareware development
d.
illegal use of their products
 

11. 

An example of public data is
a.
telephone books
c.
social security numbers
b.
medical information
d.
your income tax return
 

12. 

A ____________ printer gives the best quality of printed documents and is very fast.
a.
dot matrix
c.
laser
b.
inkjet
d.
bubble jet
 

13. 

Computer programs that tells the computer what to do is called
a.
operating software
c.
compact disk
b.
software
d.
floppy disk
 

14. 

A product someone creates based on his or her thoughts or ideas is called _____________.
a.
intellectual property
c.
computer virus
b.
freeware
d.
shareware
 

15. 

The unauthorized use of a computer system orp rogram is called ______________.
a.
sharing
c.
sabotage
b.
hacking
d.
private data
 

16. 

Hardware that allows you to communicate with your computer.
a.
output device
c.
input device
b.
storage device
d.
printer
 

17. 

A flat disk made of plastic used to store information.
a.
hard disk
c.
compact disk
b.
floppy disk
d.
disk drive
 

18. 

The unauthorized use or duplication of a software program.
a.
computer virus
c.
sabotage
b.
hacking
d.
software piracy
 

19. 

______________ software uses both pictures and words to give you the ability to create documents such as newspapers, newsletters, and brochures.
a.
Clip art
c.
Graphics
b.
Desktop publishing
d.
Word processing
 

20. 

Supercomputers are used to do things like ______________.
a.
process documents
c.
predict hurricanes
b.
generate payroll checks
d.
send e-mail
 

Matching
 
 
a.
inkjet
k.
computer case
b.
mouse
l.
fax
c.
monitor
m.
light pen
d.
desktop computer
n.
modem
e.
disk drive
o.
touchpad
f.
microphone
p.
bar code reader
g.
hardware
q.
printer
h.
notebook
r.
mainframe
i.
output device
s.
network
j.
keyboard
t.
scanner
 

21. 

A large computer that is used by business and government to process large amounts of information such as generating payroll checks.
 

22. 

A system of computers linked together to share information and/or hardware
 

23. 

The physical parts of a computer system that you can see and touch.
 

24. 

Hardware that allows your computer to communicate with other computers over the phone lines.
 

25. 

A computer designed for you to use on a desktop.
 

26. 

An output device that gives you information from the computer in a hard copy.
 

27. 

A common input device that allows you to communicate to a computer using letters, numbers, symbols nad function keys.
 

28. 

This output device is used to produce a copy of a document similar to a photocopy by using phone lines.
 

29. 

The input device is a wand or screen that uses a light source to read coded characters.
 

30. 

A device that allowsy ou to record sounds as input to your computer.
 

31. 

A type of printer that uses a liquid ink cartridge to make very good copies and is slow.
 

32. 

Hardware that is used to read and store information on disks.
 

33. 

A small portable computer designed to unfold like a book is is about 8 1/2 x 11 inches in size.
 

34. 

A case that holds the major parts of the comptuer such as the CPU.
 

35. 

A screen similar to a TV screen you use to view information.
 

36. 

Hardware that allows the computer to communicate with you.
 

37. 

A hand-held input device that allows you to draw or write on the screen or pad
 

38. 

An input device used to copy documents or pictures to your computer.
 

39. 

A hand-held input device used by rolling it over a flat surface, pointing, clicking and dragging.
 

40. 

A pressure-sensitive and motion-sensitive input device used by moving the finger over a screen.
 

True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

41. 

Minicomputers are the most powerful computers.
 

42. 

A hard disk is a magnetic platter that holds a large amount of information in the computer.
 

43. 

CDs and laser discs are a type of compact disk that can hold large amounts of information.
 

44. 

A GUI design stands for graphics using integration.
 

45. 

CPU stands for central processing unit and is the "brains" of the computer.
 

46. 

Pictures and symblos used to represent files and commands are called abbreviations.
 

47. 

The type of software program you would use to create a text document is called word processing software.
 

48. 

Data in a database program appears in numbered rows and lettered columns in a grid pattern.
 

49. 

A computer workstation is a place where a computer is used.
 

50. 

A microphone allows you to hear voice, music, and other sounds from your computer.
 

51. 

Credit card numbers and security passwords are examples of public data.
 

52. 

Fax is short for facsimile which means frequently asked questions.
 

53. 

The laptop computer is designed to be small and light weighing less than 5 pounds.
 

54. 

A storage device allows you to store and retrieve information.
 

55. 

A light pen is a small device that looks like a pencil eraser and is used in place of a mouse.
 

56. 

Mainframe computers are smaller and less powerful than other types of computers.  They are the type computers that are used in our computer lab.
 

57. 

A touch screen allows you to use your fingers to make selections on the computer screen.
 

58. 

A trackball is a hand-held device that allows you to select and move information around the computer screen.
 

59. 

Personal computers are used by business and government to keep records on milions of citizens.
 

60. 

Magnetic tape is used to store information forl ong periods of time.
 



 
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