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Student Test for Using Computers
at Jefferson H.S.
Updated February 14, 2000. v2.0
1. The student is responsible for any changes or damage to the computers.You must show your student I.D. and proof of passing the computer test with an 85% (45 correct answers). Sign in and sign out with the librarian or lab coordinator.You will lose your privilege on the computers for a minimum of one week, and possibly one mester if these rules are not followed.
2. Work only on school assignments. Personal work such as letters, cards, and invitations are not allowed, except with the librarian's prior permission.Foul language and images are not allowed.
3. Do not waste printer toner or paper. If you print out more than 5 sheets, you must get the librarian's permission in advance.
4. All school work should be printed in 12 point type, with margins no larger than one inch, using plain text, single or double-spaced. Do not use bold, block letters just to take up space and extend your assignment.
5. Have your assignment written up first and ready to type. Do not waste time on the computers. Others may need to use them.
6. Students not using the computers should not gather around the computers. No more than two students per computer.
7. No food, candy or drink near computers or in the Library, computer
labs, Project Room, etc.
2. Software is...
a. computer code that performs tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets,
and databases. b. equipment such as monitors, keyboards, and disk
drives. c. written directions
3. Hardware is...
a. computer code that performs tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets,
and databases. b. equipment such as monitors, keyboards, and disk
drives.
c. written directions
4. Word Processing software is used to...
a. create budgets and do calculations b. create reports, essays, and
letters.
c. address books, inventories, cookbooks.
5. Database software is used to...
a. create budgets and do calculations b. create reports, essays, and
letters.
c. address books, inventories, cookbooks.
6. Spreadsheet software is used to...
a. create budgets and do calculations b. create reports, essays, and
letters.
c. address books, inventories, cookbooks.
8. When word processing, use the "Caps Locks" key...
a. all the time. b. to capitalize the title only, and almost never
in the body. c. in the body of the text since essays look good
in all capitals d. b and c.
10. When using the library computers and printers, you must...
a. not print out over five sheets of paper without the librarian's
permission.
b. not us foul or unacceptable language or images. c. not
use font sizes over 12 point, or excessive bold face. d. all
of the above.
11. If you play or tamper with the mouse, keyboard, or any cables, etc.,
you can...
a. lose your computer privileges for that day. b. lose your computer
privileges for a week. c. lose your computer privileges for
a month.
d. lose your computer privileges for a mester.
12. If you use the computer for personal work (not a school assignment),
or use unacceptable language or images, you can lose your computer privileges
for up to...
a. one day. b. one week. c. a month.
d. one mester.
14. When writing on the label of a floppy disk, use a...
a. felt pen b. pencil c. ball point pen d. crayon
e. all of the above
15. When handling floppy disks, never ...
a. expose them to heat b. get them near a magnet c. side
back the metal section d. bend them e. all of the above.
16. It is OK to touch the monitor screen...
a. never b. when it is important c. to make a point.
d. with just one finger.
17. If the virus scan software reports a virus, you must...
a. notify the librarian immediately. b. eject any floppy disk
immediately. c. both a and b.
18. When using a CD-ROM, never...
a. touch the surface of the CD, only the edges. b. push the tray
closed. Use the open and close button. c. leave a CD in the drive.
d. all of the above.
20. You can recognize the floppy disk in a Mac computer by...
a. locating the icon on the desktop b. locating the disk in the
finder window c. using command F to find files, folders, and disks.
d. all of the above.
21. If you create a word processing file and expect to finish it on
another computer, you should...
a. make sure the other computer is the same type. b. make sure
the other computer has the same software and version. c. save the
file as TEXT or RTF if you are not sure what software the other computer
is using. d. both b and c.
To Execute the following commands from the keyboard using Macintosh OS or Windows OS, you would use the CONTROL key on the Windows computer, and the COMMAND key on the Mac computer. Now indicate what letter your would use for each keyboard command.
22. To create a new folder or file use CONTROL or COMMAND and...
a. N b. P c. S
d. C e. Q
23. To SAVE a file use CONTROL or COMMAND and...
a. N b. P c. S
d. C e. Q
24. To QUIT a program use CONTROL or COMMAND and...
a. N b. P c. S
d. C e. Q
25. To PRINT a file use CONTROL or COMMAND and...
a. N b. P c. S
d. C e. Q
26. To COPY a highlighted section use CONTROL or COMMAND and...
a. N b. P c. S
d. C e. Q
27. To start the FIND FILE... tool, use CONTROL or COMMAND and...
a. N b. P c. F d.
C e. Q
28. One way to launch ClarisWorks or Microsoft Works is to ...
a. open the Applications folder and double click the icon for the software.
b. Use the Special menu. c. look in the Files folder for the software.
d. Command Q.
29. The mouse is hardware that...
a. is an input device. b. can select icons and folders. c. can
pull down menus.
d. all of the above.
30. The monitor is hardware that...
a. displays the computer images. b. uses most of the electricity in
a computer.
c. both a and b.
31. An icon is...
a. an image that stands for a folder, file, printer, etc. b.
a list of commands that you can select. c. the hardware that stores
files and software. d. the list of menus at the top of the screen.
32. The hard drive is...
a. an image that stands for a folder, file, printer, etc. b.
a list of commands that you can select. c. the hardware that stores
files and software. d. the list of menus at the top of the screen.
33. The menu bar is...
a. an image that stands for a folder, file, printer, etc. b.
a list of commands that you can select. c. the hardware that stores
files and software. d. the list of menus at the top, side, or bottom of
the screen.
34. A menu is...
a. an image that stands for a folder, file, printer, etc. b.
a list of commands that you can select. c. the hardware that stores
files and software. d. the list of menus at the top of the screen.
35. To start a new file in ClarisWorks or Microsoft Works, first you
must launch the software and select...
A. print. b. save. c. new...
d. cut. e. paste.
36. ClarisWorks and Microsoft Works can create several types of
files, including...
a. word processing files. b. databases. c. spreadsheets.
d. all of the above.
37. To create a budget you would choose this file type.
a. word processing file. b. database. c. spreadsheet.
d. all of the above.
38. To create a report or essay, you would choose this file type.
a. word processing file. b. database. c. spreadsheet. d.
all of the above.
39. To create an inventory to keep track of school supplies, you would
use this type of file.
a. word processing file. b. database. c. spreadsheet.
d. all of the above.
40. When you create a word processing file, it is best to...
a. type all the text, then format and correct spelling. b. correct
spelling and format text as you go along. c. never change the
text style or size. d. use many different text styles and sizes.
41. Before you use the Copy or Cut commands, you must first...
a. select where the text will go. b. highlight the text or graphics.
c. pull down the Edit menu. d. all of the above.
42. In general, use the SAVE command for you files, not SAVE AS... because...
a. SAVE AS... creates another version of the file. b. SAVE AS...
does not preserve that particular file. c. SAVE AS... creates
needless files. d. all of the above.
43. You should SAVE your file to a disk every...
a. hour. b. 10 minutes c. day.
d. 30 minutes
44. When printing a file you should...
a. Make sure there are no blank pages at the end of your file which
will be printed. b. print only the pages that you need.
c. make sure you proof read and check your spelling first.
d. all of the above.
45. When printing a file on a network, don't select more PRINT commands
if your file does not print right away because...
a. several other files may be printing before yours. b. selecting needless
PRINT commands can slow down the printing process for everyone. c.
extra PRINT commands waste paper and toner. d. all of the above.
46. A file can not be printed on another computer unless you use the
same ...
a. computer. b. software that created it. c. printer. d. paper
47. When you create a document or file with any software such as ClarisWorks,
you are able to ...
a. finish the file with that software. b. finish the file with
any software and any computer. c. print the file on any computer.
d. complete the file on another computer with another operating system.
e. complete the file on any computer.
49. To eject a disk correctly from a Macintosh, ....
a. Do not leave a ghost image of the disk icon on the screen.
b. drag the file to the trash can. c. use command Y. d. use the Put Away
command. e. all the above apply
50. To Shut down a Macintosh computer correctly, you select
a. the Special menu and choose Shut Down. b. just turn off the
power. c. pull the plug. d. just turn off the monitor.
51. When you are finished with the computer, you should...
a. leave the computer on. b. quit the program and save the file
to your floppy disk, if you need it later. c. sign out on the computer
sign up form at the main desk. d. get your student ID and Library
Computer Certificate back.
e. all of the above.
52. The student is responsible for...
a. any damage or changes to the computer and printer. b. not
printing out over five (5) sheets of paper. c. ejecting all
disks and closing your files. d. using the computer sign-up form.
e. all of the above.
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