Computing Fundamentals/Pre-test

Malware is an all-encompassing term which includes

• Viruses and all other computer threats
• Only computer threats which are not viruses
• Only ransomware
• Only viruses

Which program must be installed in order for a printer and a computer to work together?

• Firewall
• Driver
• Wizard
• Installer

Updates are almost tested by programmers and will never introduce a problem to the application or operating system.

• True
• False

Which is one big advantage of a tablet?

• Memory
• Portability
• Storage
• Power

Sally wants to access the System Preferences on her Mac  Which menu should she click?

• File menu
• Apple menu
• Finder menu
• Help menu

Evan is using a process of saving files to his desktop and then renaming.  He is having issues remembering where the rename function is.  Evan should do which action to accomplish his task?

• Keep using his processes and cycling through his sequence until he finds his solution.
• Call his computer teacher at home for the answer
• Move the file to the trash and start from scratch
• Use the internet to search for a new app to rename the folder

Cellular networks use ____________ signals, which are similar to radio waves, to connect to the internet.

• cell phone waves
• cell phone data
• encrypted
• wireless internet

Which is one advantage of cloud computing? 

• Group access to the same document
• Individual access
• The need for an active internet connection
• Paying for storage

Which is used to run applications?

• Storage
• SIM card
• Video Card
• Memory

To help avoid theft, a(n) ________________ should be installed on a device.

• LoJack
• security camera
• passcode
• alarm