Computer Basics Quiz

To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 18 of the 20 questions below. # --quizzes-- ## --quiz-- ### --question-- #### --text-- What part of a computer is used to connect the other internal components together? #### --distractors-- Processor --- Graphics card --- Memory #### --answer-- Motherboard ### --question-- #### --text-- What are browser developer tools? #### --distractors-- Tools for editing browser settings and managing user profiles. --- Utilities for blocking ads and improving web page performance. --- Software for managing browser extensions and plug-ins. #### --answer-- Built-in features in browsers that help developers debug and inspect websites. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following ISP connections are typically the fastest? #### --distractors-- DSL --- Satellite --- Cable #### --answer-- Fiber optic ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when signing in? #### --distractors-- Using a fingerprint or face scanner. --- Making a long and complex password like `@ppl3_+B@nana34823`. --- Setting up two-factor authentication (2FA). #### --answer-- Using passwords based on personal information like your birthday. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following is NOT a web browser? #### --distractors-- Safari --- Opera --- Microsoft Edge #### --answer-- Google Drive ### --question-- #### --text-- When you need to edit a piece of code, which of the following are you most likely going to use? #### --distractors-- Node Package Manager --- Microsoft Edge --- GitHub #### --answer-- Visual Studio Code ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following is used primarily for managing files stored on a local hard drive? #### --distractors-- Dropbox --- Microsoft OneDrive --- Google Drive #### --answer-- Windows File Explorer ### --question-- #### --text-- What is NOT a good practice when naming files? #### --distractors-- Putting an underscore or hyphen between words. --- Using a consistent casing style such as camelCase. --- Putting a version number at the end of a document like `summaryReport_v2.docx`. #### --answer-- Using non-descriptive names like `file1.txt`. ### --question-- #### --text-- What does the term "domain name" refer to? #### --distractors-- A type of software that manages website files and databases. --- The physical location of a web server in a data center. --- None of the other choices. #### --answer-- The address used to identify websites on the internet. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following is a way to send a file to the Recycle Bin/Trash? #### --distractors-- All of the other choices. --- Pressing the <kbd>Backspace</kbd> key on the keyboard. --- Moving it to an Archived folder. #### --answer-- Right-click on it and select the Delete/Move to trash option. ### --question-- #### --text-- What is RAM? #### --distractors-- A network protocol used for transferring files between devices. --- A permanent storage device used for saving files and applications. --- A component in a computer responsible for generating graphics and rendering images. #### --answer-- A temporary memory for fast data access by the processor. ### --question-- #### --text-- What file type will be best suited for writing a `README` file? #### --distractors-- `.php` --- `.html` --- `.json` #### --answer-- `.md` ### --question-- #### --text-- What is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)? #### --distractors-- A platform designed for deploying and hosting web applications. --- A type of hardware device used for testing and debugging electronic circuits. --- A version control system that helps developers track changes in source code during software development. #### --answer-- A program that integrates tools for writing, debugging, and running code. ### --question-- #### --text-- What is a piece of software that allows you to look at online content called? #### --distractors-- Internet content displayer --- Search engine --- Website #### --answer-- Web browser ### --question-- #### --text-- What is a piece of software that lists web pages related to a user's query called? #### --distractors-- Page finder --- Web browser --- Website #### --answer-- Search engine ### --question-- #### --text-- What is a set of one or more web pages under one domain name called? #### --distractors-- Web browser --- Hyperlink --- Search engine #### --answer-- Website ### --question-- #### --text-- To search for an exact phrase, what should you enclose your search query with? #### --distractors-- Backticks --- Parentheses --- Brackets #### --answer-- Quotation marks ### --question-- #### --text-- Which is NOT a way to install a web browser? #### --distractors-- Using a package manager. --- Directly downloading from the website. --- Using an App Store like Microsoft Store. #### --answer-- Pressing the Network/Internet button in Settings. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following formats does NOT preserve image quality after compression? #### --distractors-- All of the other choices. --- PNG --- SVG #### --answer-- JPEG ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following parts is located in a socket on the motherboard? #### --distractors-- The router --- The keyboard --- The hard drive (HDD) #### --answer-- The CPU ## --quiz-- ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following is a basic part of the computer? #### --distractors-- The word processor --- The task manager --- The memory manager #### --answer-- The central processing unit ### --question-- #### --text-- What is a pointing device for a computer? #### --distractors-- A stick for pointing at computers --- A retractable device used in PowerPoint presentations --- A laser pointer #### --answer-- A mouse or touchpad ### --question-- #### --text-- What is a type of ISP? #### --distractors-- Satellite --- Fiber optic --- Dial-up #### --answer-- Tier 1 ### --question-- #### --text-- What is a best practice when naming files for a web application? #### --distractors-- Using special characters. --- Using spaces to separate the words. --- Using generic words. #### --answer-- Using hyphens instead of spaces. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following is a common file type when working with web applications? #### --distractors-- `.xls` --- `.aud` --- `.doc` #### --answer-- `.css` ### --question-- #### --text-- What is a common file type for a video file? #### --distractors-- `.vid` --- `.mp3` --- `.wav` #### --answer-- `.mp4` ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following types is commonly used for image files? #### --distractors-- `.pix` --- `.ppg` --- `.gfi` #### --answer-- `.svg` ### --question-- #### --text-- Microsoft Edge is the default web browser of which operating system? #### --distractors-- Linux --- macOS --- Unix #### --answer-- Windows ### --question-- #### --text-- What is a search engine? #### --distractors-- A part of the hard drive of a computer. --- Advanced software that is only used by academic researchers. --- A tool for finding web components. #### --answer-- A web-based tool for searching information on the internet. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following is NOT a type of browser? #### --distractors-- Google Chrome --- Mozilla Firefox --- Microsoft Edge #### --answer-- GitHub ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following is NOT a cloud-based hosting service for repositories? #### --distractors-- GitHub --- GitLab --- Bitbucket #### --answer-- Sublime Text ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following is NOT primarily a part of an integrated development environment? #### --distractors-- A tool for writing. --- A tool for testing code. --- A tool for debugging code. #### --answer-- A tool for storing code. ### --question-- #### --text-- What is a best practice for naming files? #### --distractors-- Creating a script that uses the same file names for all your projects. --- Naming the main file with the same name as the folder it is in. --- Using a unique sequence of numbers at the end of the file name. #### --answer-- Using a descriptive name for each file. ### --question-- #### --text-- What is the built-in way you can use to search for files on your computer? #### --distractors-- Google or Firefox --- A search engine --- GitHub #### --answer-- The file explorer ### --question-- #### --text-- What is a common search strategy to search for file types? #### --distractors-- `site:` --- `typeof:` --- `type:` #### --answer-- `filetype:` ### --question-- #### --text-- What is the default page for a website? #### --distractors-- `styles.css` --- `main.html` --- `home.html` #### --answer-- `index.html` ### --question-- #### --text-- Which file managers can you use to create, move, and delete files? #### --distractors-- Google or Bing --- Windows or macOS --- Findex or Firefox #### --answer-- Explorer or Finder ### --question-- #### --text-- What is Git? #### --distractors-- A centralized storage location for code repositories. --- A tool for adding, updating, and removing libraries and project dependencies. --- A cloud-based hosting service for repositories. #### --answer-- A version control system for tracking changes and collaborating with others. ### --question-- #### --text-- What is random access memory? #### --distractors-- A permanent storage location that is used to store data. --- A volatile way to access data in a sequential manner. --- A processor used for generating passwords. #### --answer-- A temporary storage location for the computer's central processing unit. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which file format is used to compress files? #### --distractors-- `TTF` --- `MOV` --- `ZAP` #### --answer-- `ZIP`