7th Grade Technology Basics PRE QUIZ

If there is no sound when you try to play music or watch a video, what should you check first?

• media player

• earbuds

• speaker cable connection

• volume control

If your computer is becoming slow in everyday use, you should check out:

• the background processes that are running and eliminate the ones that are unnecessary

• the prices of new computers and plan to get a new one

• a faster internet provider service

• keep the power cord plugged in all the time

The first course of action and the easiest step in solving a minor issue with your computer is to:

• Turn off the printer

• Unplug the power source

• Reboot/restart the computer

• Call for service

A printer is considered to be in the category of

• software

• hardware

• operational system

• equipment

Deleted files are sent to the:

• control panel

• my deleted files

• temporary files

• recycle bin

Malware would be defined as:

• A term that represents intrusions meant to harm your computer such as viruses, spyware, adware, scareware, and other malicious programs

• A virus protection software package that you purchase

• A program built in your computer that detects threats to your computer

• Ads you click on while on the internet

Which of the following statements apply to compressed files?

• It is much easier to send a lot of information via email once files are compressed

• More difficult to send through email than regular files

• It is a temporary file that needs to be deleted

• Takes a lot of time to upload

What is a good way to protect your data in case your computer malfunctions?

• Use a cloud storage service and back up your information on a regular basis

• Always save your work to your hard drive and a duplicate file on the same computer

• Transfer it to another computer in your home

• Don't worry about it. A computer tech service can retrieve it.

If your laptop keeps overheating, what should you do to keep it from becoming damaged?

• don't leave it on all the time

• get a new laptop

• buy a cooling pad for laptops

A good way to organize the data on your computer is to:

• create a folder system in a specific directory

• put it in table format

• group it by date

• print everything out and file it in a cabinet