Which subject line is most professional?
A) “yo”
B) “HELP!!!!”
C) “Missing Assignment Question – Period 2”
D) “read this lol”
C) “Missing Assignment Question – Period 2”
Which part of the computer is known as the “brain” because it processes instructions?
A) Monitor
B) CPU
C) Keyboard
D) Hard drive
B) CPU
Which device is an output device?
A) Microphone
B) Monitor
C) Keyboard
D) Touchpad
B) Monitor
Which operating system is commonly used on most school and business PCs?
A) Windows
B) iOS
C) ChromeOS (only)
D) Android
A) Windows
Which operating system is made by Apple for Mac computers?
A) Windows
B) macOS
C) Linux
D) ChromeOS
B) macOS
Which greeting is best for a school email?
A) “Sup”
B) “Hey dude”
C) “Dear Ms. Lopez,”
D) “Yo teacher”
C) “Dear Ms. Lopez,”
What does RAM help the computer do?
A) Store files forever
B) Run programs quickly while they are open
C) Display images on the screen
D) Connect to Wi‑Fi
B) Run programs quickly while they are open
Which component is used to cool the CPU and prevent overheating?
A) Heat sink/fan
B) Keyboard
C) Flash drive
D) Printer
A) Heat sink/fan
Which operating system is commonly used on iPhones?
A) Android
B) Windows
C) iOS
D) Linux
C) iOS
Which is best email behavior?
A) Sending messages with no punctuation
B) Using clear language and complete sentences
C) Writing in ALL CAPS all the time
D) Using only emojis
B) Using clear language and complete sentences
Which closing is most appropriate?
A) “K bye”
B) “Later”
C) “Sincerely,”
D) “Peace out”
C) "Sincerely,"
Which device is an input device?
A) Printer
B) Speakers
C) Mouse
D) Monitor
C) Mouse
What is the computer case mainly used for?
A) Running apps
B) Displaying images
C) Holding and protecting internal parts
D) Storing data permanently
C) Holding and protecting internal parts
What is the main job of an operating system (OS)?
A) Print documents
B) Manage hardware and run apps
C) Create passwords
D) Block all internet access
B) Manage hardware and run apps
Updating your OS is important because updates often…
A) remove all your files
B) add security fixes and improvements
C) stop the internet from working
D) make the computer smaller
B) add security fixes and improvements
What does CC do?
A) Hides recipients
B) Sends a copy to additional people who can be seen by everyone
C) Deletes the message
D) Adds an emoji
B) Sends a copy to additional people who can be seen by everyone
What is the main job of a power supply?
A) Make internet faster
B) Turn wall power into usable power for the computer
C) Store photos and videos
D) Control the keyboard
B) Turn wall power into usable power for the computer
Which part connects most internal components together?
A) Motherboard
B) Mouse
C) Monitor
D) Headphones
A) Motherboard
If your computer freezes, which built‑in tool can help you close a stuck program?
A) Calculator
B) Task Manager (or Force Quit)
C) Paint
D) Recycle Bin
B) Task Manager (or Force Quit)
Which message is most likely phishing?
A) “Your teacher posted grades in Canvas.”
B) “School newsletter for May.”
C) “URGENT: Verify your password now or you will be locked out” with a strange link
D) “Reminder: library books due Friday.”
C) “URGENT: Verify your password now or you will be locked out” with a strange link
What does BCC do?
A) Sends a copy to people whose addresses are hidden from others
B) Makes text bold
C) Adds a subject line
D) Blocks spam automatically
A) Sends a copy to people whose addresses are hidden from others
Which component stores files and programs even when the computer is turned off?
A) RAM
B) Cache
C) Storage drive (HDD/SSD)
D) CPU
C) Storage drive (HDD/SSD)
What is an expansion card used for?
A) Making the case bigger
B) Adding or improving features like graphics, sound, or Wi‑Fi
C) Storing passwords
D) Cooling the computer using water
B) Adding or improving features like graphics, sound, or Wi‑Fi
Which is an example of an open‑source operating system?
A) Linux
B) iOS
C) macOS
D) Windows
A) Linux
If you accidentally email the wrong file, the best next step is…
A) pretend it didn’t happen
B) send a quick follow‑up correcting it and attach the right file
C) forward it to everyone
D) delete your sent mail and it disappears for everyone
B) send a quick follow‑up correcting it and attach the right file