Farwell Middle School Eighth Grade Computer Final Test
1. Technology doesn't allow much change.
True_______ False_____
2. The
first thing to check if your computer is NOT working is the keyboard.
True_____ False _____
3. It’s okay to drink water or pop near your
computer?
True _____ False
_____
4. Cost is a major reason schools and
businesses don't upgrade to newer software.
True_____ False
_____
5. Before you purchase software you should
check the minimum operating system requirements.
True _____ False_____
6. Which of the following needs
technology to complete?
A. Reading a book
B.
Carrying around 10,000 songs in your
pocket
C.
Editing and revising a
research paper with word processor
D.
Creating a web page
7. Which of the following was made possible by
computers?
A. Brain scans B.
Vaccines
C.
Bandaging a wound D. Heart
surgery
8. Which of the
following will not prevent software problems?
A.
Anti-virus software B.
Cleaning your computer screen
C.
Security software—firewalls D.
Defragmenting your hard drive
9. If only some of the pages of your document
print, what should you check first?
A. Toner supply B.
C.
Power source D.
10. What things could you try if your cursor
does not move?
A. Throw out the computer B.
Check the mouse connection
C.
Replace the Keyboard D.
All of the above
11. Which piece of
hardware can be used to connect to the Internet?
A. Hard drive B.
Modem
C.
Mouse D. Keyboard
12. The way to prevent
a computer virus from infecting your home computer is to
A.
Download software from any site
B.
Not to open an e-mail attachment
C.
Don't scan your computer frequently using a
virus checker
D.
Backup your data weekly
13. To protect
your data or documents in the case of power outage you should.
A. Save frequently B.
Back up your hard drive
C.
Perform regular computer maintenance D.
All of the above
14. What is the
most likely reason your computer might be running very slowly or freeze
frequently?
A. Not enough ROM B. Not enough electricity
C.
Not enough RAM D. None
of the above
15. Most word
processors will indicate if a word is misspelled.
True ________ False_______
16. Copyright lets you copy any thing from the Internet and sell as your own work.
True ________ False_______
17. A word processing
program can provide a ___________for a document.
A. A word count B. A story line
C. A reason to live D. A home for a baby bird
18. Which key is used
to indent text within a document?
A. Tab B. Backspace
C. Insert D. Esc
19. If while
typing a story you realize that you have left out an important paragraph, which
would be the most efficient thing to do?
A.
Place the cursor where you need the
paragraph and insert the needed text
B.
Type the needed text at the
end of the paper and use the “Move” command to place the paragraph at the
proper location
C.
Place the cursor at the
start of the story, type the needed the text, and use the “Move” command to
place the paragraph at the proper location
D.
Type the needed text
in a new document and use the “Copy” command to place the paragraph at the
proper location
20. For correct
keyboarding, what is the recommended placement of fingers on the home row keys?
A.
Fingers of left hand on Q-W-E-R; fingers
on right hand on U-I-O-P
B.
Fingers of left hand on A-S-D-F; fingers
on right hand on J-K-L-;
C.
Fingers of left hand on A-S-D-F; fingers on right hand on J-K-M-;
D.
Fingers of left hand on
A-S-D-F; fingers on right hand on J-I-O-P
21. Printers and
fax machines are examples of which of the following?
A. Input devices B.
Output devices
C.
Processing devices D.
Storage devices
22. The CPU is an example of which of the following?
A. Input devices B.
Output devices
C.
Processing devices D.
Storage devices
A. Input devices B.
Output devices
C.
Processing devices D.
Storage devices
24. What general term
describes the physical equipment of a computer system, such as its screen,
keyboard, and storage devices?
A. Hardware B. Software
C. Output D. Input
25. Which of the
following is used to indicate the location that you will enter text in your
word processing document?
A. A cursor B.
A scroll bar
C.
A light pen D.
A magic marker
26. The initials
ISP stand for ______________.
A. Improved student progress B. Internet service provider
C. Internet systems provider D. International systems project
27. When looking
for a definition of a word what word processing tool would be used?
A. Computer dictionary B.
Computer thesaurus
C.
Spelling and Grammar checker D.
Computer Calculator
28. What tool on
the computer can you use to add numbers?
A. dictionary B.
Thesaurus
C.
Spelling and Grammar checker D.
Calculator
29. Which tool would you use to fix this? Those
boy ain’t good.
A. Computer dictionary B.
Computer Thesaurus
C.
Spelling and Grammar checker D.
Computer Calculator
30. What is the
primary function of flash drives or thumb drives?
A. To calculate numbers B.
To save or open data
C. To print sheets of paper
D. To display information or pictures
31. You’ve
written a brief essay for class and you need to edit this at home and
school. Which of the following would be the BEST storage device?
A. Flash Drive B. A
Piece of Paper
C. Write It on Your Hand D. Network
server
32. To create a classroom newsletter, which is the most
appropriate application to be used?
A. Excel B. P
ower Point
C. Access D. Microsoft Publishing
33. To create a table and graph for the Science fair, which is
the most appropriate application to be used?
A. Spreadsheet B. Presentation
C. Database D. Desktop Publishing
34.
Which of the following would be the correct extension for a word
processing application?
A. .jpg B.
.exe
C. .doc D.
.tif
35. What is
the proper file extension for a PowerPoint file?
A. .doc B.
.jpg
C. .mpg D.
.ppt
36. What is
the extension for a web site?
A. .exe B.
.pdf
C. .htm D.
.tif
37. In a
word processor, which tool would you use to find a synonym for the word
“conflict”?
A. Thesaurus B.
Spell Check
C. Word Count D.
Grammar Check
38. If you
wanted to do research on the U.S. Space Program, what are the most common and
reliable resources students would use.
A. Your Friend B. Star Treck
C. NASA website D.
All of the above
39.
What would be the most efficient way to add a column of numbers in
Excel?
A.
Copy the numbers on a copy machine and the cut and paste it into
his document
B.
Use the Copy and Paste command
C.
Highlight the numbers in the
column and use auto sum
D.
Add the numbers on paper and
enter it in the column
40. If you were
asked to make a presentation to your class that requires you to show pictures,
text and video, which program would be the best choice?
A.
Internet Explorer B.
Photo Shop
C.
Microsoft Word D.
Microsoft PowerPoint
41. When working with a digital image, which
would be the largest image.
A. 10 mega pixel B.
3.2 mega pixels
C. 5 mega pixels D. 8.0 mega pixels
42. Which of
the following applications could be used to create or edit pictures?
A. Photo Shop B. The mouse
C. Your Keyboard D. All of the above
43. If you
have a “Myspace” account what should you not put on your page?
A. Your Real Name B. Your Address
C. Your Schools D.
All of the above
44. What is
bigger?
A. 40 megabytes B.
40 gigabytes
C. 40 Bytes D.
1 Terabit
45. The Task Bar is only found at the bottom of the computer screen.
A. True
_______ B. False
________
46. You can
use any picture from the Internet for a website, because copyright does not
apply to the Internet.
A. True
_________ B. False ________
47. What
computer program would you use to communicate in real time with a friend across
the country?
A. Word B.
Instant Messenger
C. Power Point D.
A Blog
48. Sharing music online without paying for it
is a volation of
A. coypright B.
5th amendment
C. Magic D.
the URL
49. What is
the domain name of this web site’s address?
http://www.mrwilberding.com/japantrip.htm
A. http:// B.
www.
C. mrwilberding.com D. japantrip.htm
50. What
program might you use to use the Internet?
A.
Safari B.
Internet Explorer
C.
Opera D.
Any of the above