Computer Basics Quiz
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Which key is used to change the case of letters from lower to upper?

  • Esc
  • Backspace
  • Caps Lock (correct)
  • Tab
  • Which of the following keys are considered "Modifier Keys"?

  • Page Up, Page Down
  • Alt, Ctrl, Shift (correct)
  • F1-F12
  • A-Z
  • Which key is used to exit a program?

  • Esc (correct)
  • Backspace
  • Tab
  • Enter
  • Which of the following is NOT an example of output hardware?

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    What is the main function of Processing Hardware?

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    Which of these keys is used to move the cursor to the next line?

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    Which of these keys are used to control the position of the cursor on the screen?

    <p>Arrow Keys (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT considered a 'single key' according to the content?

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    What is a computer primarily defined as?

    <p>An electronic machine for processing data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is data typically measured in the context of computer storage?

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    What does the term 'data' refer to?

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    From which Latin word is the term 'computer' derived, and what does it mean?

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    What is NOT a function of a computer?

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    What is the primary purpose of a program in a computer?

    <p>To process raw data into information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes information?

    <p>Processed data that has significance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between data and information?

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    Which notable figure is credited with writing the first piece of software?

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    What type of software acts as a mediator between the user and the computer system?

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    Which of the following is NOT considered system software?

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    What is the function of an operating system?

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    Which of the following criteria does not apply to system software?

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    What can be classified as application software?

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    Which statement accurately describes the function of system software?

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    Which of the following applications is used specifically for Database Management Systems?

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    What is the file extension for MS Word documents from 2010 onwards?

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    Which of the following features is NOT part of MS Word 2016?

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    What is the main purpose of MS.POWERPOINT?

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    What year was Microsoft Word first developed?

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    Which application would you use to develop and publish marketing materials?

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    Which option incorrectly describes a function of MS.EXCEL?

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    In which Microsoft Office version were improved security solutions like Data Loss Prevention introduced?

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    What is the capacity of one byte in bits?

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    Which unit is equivalent to 1024 bytes?

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    What does a modem do in a communication system?

    <p>Converts digital signals to analog signals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic building block of data storage in computers?

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    Which of the following is NOT considered a communication hardware?

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    How many gigabytes are in one terabyte?

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    Which of the following statements about megabytes is accurate?

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    What is the process of converting analog signals back to digital called?

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    What is the purpose of using hyphenation in a document?

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    Which of the following is NOT a type of Section Break in Microsoft Word?

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    How is paragraph spacing adjusted in Microsoft Word?

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    What function does the Arrange Group in Word serve?

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    What does text wrapping allow a user to do when inserting pictures?

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    What is the primary use of line numbers in a document?

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    Why might a user want to group multiple objects in Word?

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    Which of the following statements about paragraph indents is true?

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    Flashcards

    Function Keys

    Keys (F1-F12) that control operating system functions.

    Alphabetic Keys

    Keys (A-Z) used for entering text data.

    Numeric Keys

    Keys (0-9) used for entering numeric values.

    Symbolic Keys

    Keys for entering symbols like $, #, @, and %.

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    Punctuation Keys

    Keys for inserting punctuation marks such as ., ?, and !.

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    Modifier Keys

    Keys like Alt, Ctrl, Shift that enhance other keys' actions.

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    Navigational Keys

    Arrow keys that control cursor movement on the screen.

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    Output Hardware

    Devices like monitors and printers that display results from a computer.

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    Program

    A sequential set of commands written to solve a problem.

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    Software

    Programs stored in memory for execution by a computer's processor.

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    Tom Kilburn

    Computer scientist who wrote the first piece of software in 1948.

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    System Software

    Programs that operate and control hardware, enhancing capabilities.

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    Operating System

    Software that allows hardware to communicate and run other programs.

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    Graphical User Interface (GUI)

    A visual way to interact with a computer and manage files.

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    Application Software

    Programs that perform specific user tasks beyond system functions.

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    Low-Level Languages

    Programming languages that are closer to machine code and hardware.

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    Computer

    An electronic machine for processing data into information.

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    Data

    Unorganized facts that can be processed to extract information.

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    Information

    Processed data that has meaning and purpose.

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    Bits and Bytes

    Basic units of information in computer storage.

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    Programmable Device

    A device that can follow a set of instructions (a program).

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    Input

    Raw data entered into a computer system for processing.

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    Output

    The information produced by a computer after processing input.

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    MS Office 2016

    A suite of productivity applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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    Microsoft Office

    A collection of applications for office automation.

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    MS Word

    A word processor used for creating documents.

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    MS Excel

    A spreadsheet application used for calculations.

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    MS PowerPoint

    Presentation software for slide shows.

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    MS Access

    Database management system application.

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    MS Outlook

    Email and communication application.

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    MS Publisher

    Application for creating marketing materials.

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    MS OneNote

    Note-taking application for organizing information.

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    Section Breaks

    Four types: Next Page, Continuous, Even Page, Odd Page.

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    Line Numbers

    Automatically counts and displays line numbers in a document.

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    Hyphenation

    Breaking a word at the edge of a line, like 'ser-vice'.

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    Indents

    Moves paragraph lines further from the document margins.

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    Spacing

    Controls the amount of space above or below paragraphs.

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    Text Wrapping

    Changes how text interacts with images or objects in Word.

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    Align

    Arranges objects in specific order and alignment in Word.

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    Grouping Objects

    Combines multiple objects into one for easier movement.

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    Bit

    The smallest unit of data, representing 0 or 1.

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    Nibble

    A group of 4 bits or half a byte.

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    Byte

    A collection of 8 bits, used to represent a single character.

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    Kilobyte

    Equivalent to 1024 bytes, a common measure of data.

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    Modem

    Device that converts signals between digital and analog.

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    Megabyte

    Equivalent to 1024 kilobytes, a larger measurement of data.

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    Gigabyte

    Contains 1024 megabytes, often used for storage size.

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    Petabyte

    Consists of 1024 terabytes, an extremely large amount of data.

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    Study Notes

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    Contents

    • Introduction to Computer
      • What is a computer?
      • History of computers
      • Basic processing of computers
      • Characteristics of a computer
      • Applications of computers in hospitality and tourism
      • Classification of computers
    • Basic Composition of Computer
      • Hardware
      • Software
    • Introduction of Operating System
      • Advantages of operating systems
      • MS Windows operating system
      • Historical background of Windows operating system
      • Desktop of Windows operating system
      • Features of Windows 10 operating system
      • Characteristics of Windows operating system
    • Introduction to MS. Office
      • Definition
      • MS Office 2016
    • Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016
      • Definition
      • Screen elements & features of MS Word 2016
      • Most Frequent Shortcut Keys in Computer

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    Test your knowledge of fundamental computer concepts and terminology with this quiz. From understanding hardware and software functions to the definitions of data and information, this quiz covers essential topics that every computer user should know.

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