Introduction to Computer Applications
Business Group
Sample Quiz 2
SECTION A - 20 multiple choice question
Answer all questions in this section by selecting the correct answer.
1. What are the four basic operations performed by a computer?
(b) Storage, processing, input, output.
2. Which of the following is an example of a Word Processing Software?
(b) Wicrosoft Word
3. A ___________________ is equal to approximately one million bytes.
(a) Megabyte (abbreviated MB)
4. To work with a saved file, the file must first be removed from ____________________.
(a) Storage and placed into RAM
5. CD-ROM is an abbreviation for _______________________.
(a) Compact disc, read-only memory
6. Which of the following is a common form of input device used with personal computers?
(d) Keyboard
7. The circuitry in the system unit is usually part of, or is connected to, a circuit board called ________________.
(a) Motherboard
8. The mouse controls the movement of a symbol on the screen called a (n)_________________
(c) Pointer
9. Which of the following best describes telecommunication?
(b) the altering of data in transmission over the telephone network
10. ______________________ software can be used to calculate numbers arranged in rows and columns and often used for budgeting.
(c) Spreadsheet
11. Application software can be used __________________________________________.
(d) All of the above.
12. ________________________ software is used in an organized manner, as well as to retrieve, manipulate, and display that data in a meaningful form.
(c) Database
13. Two types of system software are _______________________________.
(d) The operating system and utility program
14 The intersection of the second column and third row on the spreadsheet is referred to as cell
(a) B3
15 Volatile is the term used in relation to