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The document contains a 10 question pre-test on basic computer skills and terminology. It asks multiple choice questions about topics like the functions of buttons in windows, what software is used for presentations, what type of device a flash drive is, what printers and mice are used for, how to properly shut down a computer, and what Microsoft Excel is used for. It also contains additional questions about passwords, where RAM is located, the purpose of internet security, reasons to back up files, how to start an email, examples of hardware, if computers have a GUI, and the best program for writing a letter.

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IDM Pre Test

The document contains a 10 question pre-test on basic computer skills and terminology. It asks multiple choice questions about topics like the functions of buttons in windows, what software is used for presentations, what type of device a flash drive is, what printers and mice are used for, how to properly shut down a computer, and what Microsoft Excel is used for. It also contains additional questions about passwords, where RAM is located, the purpose of internet security, reasons to back up files, how to start an email, examples of hardware, if computers have a GUI, and the best program for writing a letter.

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Computer Skills Fundamentals Pre Test

Please circle the correct answer there maybe more than 1 answer correct

1. The Maximize button is used to:


a) Scroll slowly through a window.
b) Expand a window to fill the entire screen.
c) Return a window to its original size.
d) Reduce a window to a button on the taskbar.

2. The term ____________ refers to the set of instructions that directs the hardware
in a computer to accomplish a task.
a) Output
b) Software
c) Hardware
d) Input

3. Which software would you use to create presentation?


a) Microsoft PowerPoint
b) Microsoft Excel
c) Microsoft word

4. What type of device is a flash drive?


a) Output
b) Input
c) Storage
d) Software

5. The _________________ is an output device that produces output on paper.


a) Printer
b) Monitor
c) Mouse
d) Keyboard

6. A ___________ is a pointing device used to move a pointer on the screen and to


make selections.
a) Keyboard
b) Mouse
c) Monitor
d) Processor

7. Select one of the following to determine the proper procedure for shutting down
your computer?
a) It's best to never turn off your computer.
b) Whenever you are ready to quit, simply push the lighted button on your
processor.
c) Just unplug your computer
d) Go to the Start menu and click "Shut Down"
8. The Minimize button is used to:
a) Scroll slowly through a window.
b) Reduce a window to a button on the taskbar.
c) Expand a window to fill the entire screen.
d) Return a window to its original size.

9. What program command saves a copy of a file under a different name?


a) Duplicate
b) Copy
c) Save
d) Save As

10. What is Microsoft Excel used for?


a) Calculations
b) Presentation
c) organize and manipulate data and solve mathematical functions

1. What should a strong password contain?

A. Numbers

B. Capital Letters

C. Capital Letters and Numbers

D. Punctuation, Capital Letters, Lowercase Letters and Spaces

3. Where is RAM placed?

A. On Hard Disk

B. On Extension board

C. On Motherboard

D. On USB

4. What does internet security do to help your computer?

A. It clears all the viruses and trojans from your system.

B. it keeps you from downloading internet files.

C. It stops you from accessing the internet.

D. It messes with your computers operating system?

6. Why are you recommended to back up your files?

A. So that if you lose files you have a copy of them?

B. So if you delete something if you still have it?


C. So if you lose your computer you have a backup/copy?

D. If your computer goes wrong you have a backup?

7. How should you start an email?

A. Write your name

B. Put the date

C. Write the subject

D. Put a stamp on it

8. Which of these is an item of hardware to do with computers?

A. A Wireless PCI Card

B. A Smart Board

C. A Monitor

D. A Power Supply

9. Does a Computer/Laptop have a GUI (Graphics User Interface)?

A. Yes

B. No

10. Which is the best program to use to write a letter?

A. Microsoft Word

B. Microsoft Excel
C. Microsoft Note

D. Libre Office

11. Which one of the following is not a web browser?

A. Safari

B. Chrome

C. Facebook

D. Firefox

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