#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.