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NEW YORK STATE FBLA

INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS

STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

2012

PLEASE DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST UNTIL DIRECTED TO DO SO

Test Directions

1. Complete the information requested on the answer sheet.

PRINT YOUR NAME on the “Name” line.

PRINT the name of the event, INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS on the “Subject” line.

PRINT the name of your CHAPTER on the “DATE” line.

2. All answers will be recorded on the answer sheet.

Please do not write on the test booklet.

Scrap paper will be provided.

3. Read each question completely before answering. With a NO. 2 pencil, blacken in your choices completely on the answer sheet. Do not make any other marks on the answer sheet, or the scoring machine will reject it.

4. You will be given 60 minutes for the test. You will be given a starting signal and a signal after 50 minutes have elapsed.

5. Tie will be broken using the last 10 questions of the test.

1.. A gigabyte is equal to

a. 1024 bits

b. 1024 bytes

c. 1024 kilobytes

d. 1024 megabytes

2. A system malfunction whereby a computer stops working and must be restarted

a. crash

b. virus

c. defrag

d. reboot

3. Protocol for fast communication and file transfer across a network

a. Arpanet

b. Internet

c. Ethernet

d. Intranet

4. Sending e-mail falsely claiming to be an established, legitimate enterprise in attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information that is used to steal one’s identity

a. phishing

b. blogging

c. clickjacking

d. twittering

5. Where would you find the letters QWERTY?

a. Mouse

b. Keyboard

c. Numeric Keypad

d. Internet

6. Which of the following is a pointing device

a. Touch screen used for computer input

b. Hard disk

c. CD-ROM drive

d. Joystick

7. The lives of individuals with physical disabilities have greatly improved because of all of the following devices except which one?

a. touch screen

b. mouse

c. speech digitizer

d. math coprocessor

8. Of the following technologies found in the home, which one could be potentially used to control lights, temperature, appliances, and the hot water hearer?

a. a home computer

b. a hydraulic lift

c. an electronic photo cell

d. an electronic security system

9. Doing research by using an on-line database instead of a printed set of similar information offers which advantage?

a. better charts

b. more current information

c. easier to understand tables

d. all of the above

10. On a school computer, Mary learned how to copy programs. A classmate asked her to copy a program for his home use. What is Mary’s most ethical response?

a. “I’ll copy the programs if you don’t tell anybody.”

b. “I don’t know how to copy programs.”

c. “I’ll copy the programs, but don’t copy the programs for anyone else.”

d. “I can’t copy the programs as it would break copyright laws.”

11. Cary Middle School purchased a single-user copy of a word processing program. They may do which of the following?

a. Copy the program on all computers in the one lab

b. Copy the program on one computer only

c. Use it on all computers in the school

d. Make copies of the software and use it on multiple computers

12. Which computer component is labeled with the number 2 on the diagram?

a. CPU

b. Laser Printer

c. Mouse

d. Keyboard

13. Most operating systems use a(n) ___________ file system in which files are organized in a tree-like manner:

a. Lenux

b. Heirarchical

c. NTFS

d. Unix

14. A byte is equal to

A. four bits

B. six nibbles

C. two bits

D. eight bits

15. The communication mode that supports two-way traffic but only one direction at a time is

a. simplex

b. half-duplex

c. duplex

d. multiplex

16. A megabyte is equal to how many bytes?

a. 1,000,000

b. 100,000

c. 1.048,576

d. none of the above

17. Alt, F4 will do the following

a. close the current open window

b. open a window

c. save a file

d. bring you to the end of the current document

18. What general term describes the physical equipment of a computer system, such as its video screen, keyboard, and storage devices?

a. input

b. hardware

c. software

d. output

19. What small, hand-held device is used to move the cursor to a specific location on the

screen?

a. mouse

b. a keypad

c. a message pad

d. a microphone

20. Which of the following is used to indicate the location on the computer monitor?

a. a magic marker

b. a scroll bar

c. a light pen

b. a cursor

21. Marie needs to design an invitation to the FBLA Award Ceremony luncheon. What type of computer program would she most likely use?

a. Word processing

b. Desktop publishing

c. Moviemaker

d. Virtual enterprise

22. Creating a word processing document would accomplish all of the following tasks except

a. calculating the expenditures for the candy sale

b. developing a table of historical events

c. typing a letter to a friend

d. creating multiple labels

23. Which key moves the cursor to the beginning of the next line of text?

a. shift

b. tab

c. enter/return

d. backspace

24. Which of the following special function keys would be used to key the sentence: “Today is Tuesday.”?

a. shift

b. return

c. tab

d. escape

25. For correct keyboarding, what is the recommended placement of fingers on the home row keys?

a. fingers of the left hand on A-S-D-F and fingers on the right hand on J-K-L-;

b. fingers of the right hand on A-S-D-F and fingers on the left hand on J-K-L-;

c. fingers of the left hand on A-S-E-F and fingers on the right hand on J-K-O-P

d. fingers of the left hand on Q-W-E-R and fingers on the right hand on U-I-O-P

26. What process should be used to recall a document saved previously

a, save

b. save as

c. retrieve

d. open

27. What is most commonly used to enter text into a word processing program?

a. keyboard

b. mouse

c. printer

d. monitor

28. Brian has created a ten-page story, but only wants to print the first two pages. What printer command should he select?

a. Print all

b. Print preview

c. From ____ to ____

d. Page set up

29. Which of the following is used to indent text within a document?

a. spacing

b. tabbing

c. sorting

d. editing

30. What is a picture that is saved and can be pasted into a document?

a. clipart

b. clipboard

c. annotation

d. subscript

31. Desktop publishing is a more sophisticated form of which of the following types of software?

a. database

b. spreadsheet

c. word processing

d. graphing

32. Compared to a traditional card catalog, which of the following is an advantage of an electronic card catalog?

a. contains information on more books

b. less costly to install and operate

c. allows books to be shelved more quickly

d. allows sophisticated search strategies

33. All of the following terms are related to computerized databases except which one?

a. sort

b. field names

c. record grab

d. search

34. By what field are these entries sorted?

a. Invention

b. Date

c. Inventor

d. Nation

35. Which is not an advantage of using computerized spreadsheets?

a. speed of calculation

b. flexibility of moving entries

c. cost of initial set up

d. ability to generate tables

36. In the file specification, C:\Music\Reggae\Marley One Love.mp3, mp3 is the __________.

a. drive letter

b. primary folder

c. filename

d. extension.

37. Most cameras store photographic images in __________ formats.

a. JPEG

b. GIF

c. AIFF

d. Both a and b

38. The parts of the information processing cycle are

a. fetching, decoding, executing, storing

b. fetching, comparing, interpreting, outputting

c. input, interpret, processing, outputting

d. inputting, processing, comparing, storing

39. Icons consist of which elements?

a. Programming, program assistance, ad program location

b. Working directory location and program assistance

c. Icon label, icon graphic, program location, working directory location

d. Programming, working directory, ad program location

40. You’ve installed a printer for network use, but no one on the network is able to print to it. Which of the following would be a viable solution to fixing the problem?

a. Open the Control Panel, double-click the Printer icon, click Network, and configure the printer as needed.

b. Only a reinstall of the printer will enable it for network use.

c. Right-click the Printer icon, click Network, and configure the printer as needed.

d. Right-click the Printer icon, click Properties, click the Sharing tab, and configure the printer as needed.

41. Which of the following most accurately describes the function of a USB hub?

a. To increase the speed of the USB system

b. To increase the number of available USB ports

c. To allow you to use more than 127 USB devices

d. To control the assignment of resources to USB devices

42. A USB host adapter can support up to _____ devices.

a. 8

b. 64

c. 127

d. 255

43. The CPU is located on the ________________________.

a. processor

b. motherboard

c. fatherboard

d. external port

44. . _____________________ is used to store permanent instructions.

a. ROM

b. PROM

c. RAM

d. None of the above

45. When you format a disk, you are using a ________________ program.

a. database

b. word processing

c. utility

d. spreadsheet

46. When creating a presentation, _____________________.

a. be consistent

b. project an image

c. organize the information

d. all of the above

47. Links that are no longer active.

a. outdated links

b. expired links

c. broken links

d. expended links

48. The physical layout of computers, cables, and other components on a network is known as which of the following?

a. Segment

b. Topology

c. Backbone

d. Protocol

49. A system of computers linked together is called:

a. A network

b. Application software

c. A multimedia system

d. A CD-ROM

50. Which of the following is a small, lightweight, hand-held computer that is used as a personal organizer?

a. A CDA

b. A Tablet

c. PDO

d. POA

51. What current wireless connectivity can be used to connect computers, cell phones, and other peripherals?

a. Infrared

b. Sync

c. Bluetooth

d. Committed line

52. Which of the following is a series of recorded commands or instructions that are grouped together as a single command? A

a. Macro

b. Micro

c. Record

d. Merge

53. Which device allows a printed page or image to be transmitted by electronic means, usually the telephone line?

a. Printer

b. Smart Card

c. Fax Machine

d. Photocopy Machine

54. Which application is used to create a letter? A

a. Spreadsheet Application

b. Word Processing Application

c. Database Application

d. Presentation Graphics Application

55. Which one of the following is the most widely used integrated office suite in business?

a. Word Perfect

b. Microsoft Office

c. Lotus SmartSuite

d. Microsoft Works

56. Which features allows the same text to appear on the bottom of every page?

a. Footer

b. Footnote or Endnote

c. Bullets and Numbering

d. Tab

57. A complete mobile computer integrated into a flat touch screen that is primarily operated by touching the screen.

a. PDA

b. Tablet

c. Laptop

d. Cell Phone

58. In a database application, which feature below can be used to facilitate entering data into a table?

a. Form

b. Query

c. Report

d. Filter

59. You want to return to the web site currently displayed on your desktop. What feature would you use to display this web site again? C

a. Notes

b. Sitemark

c. Bookmark

d. Linknote

60. To open a document in a Web browser, what extension should be used? B

a. .doc

b. .rtf

c. .txt

d. .htm

61. Which of the following can provide temporary connections to an existing network, provide some degree of portability, and extend networks beyond the limits of physical connectivity? A

a. Wireless networks

b. UTP networks

c. Coaxial networks

d. Fiber networks

62. What is one of the main functions of all viruses?

a. Party

b. Reproduce

c. Destroy files

d. Make strange things happen to your computer

63. BIOS is an acronym that stands for

a. Basic Input/Output System

b. Breakdown Inserts Online System

c. Baseline Internal Operating System

d. Basic Internal Operating System

64. Which of the following is used in creating Web pages?

a. HTLM

b, LAN

c. SCSI

d. HTML

65. What is the term used to describe initial contact between two communicating devices?

a. Logging on

b. Protocol

c. Handshake

d. Direct Connection

66. What usually represents one character of data?

a. a bit

b. a byte

c. a gigabyte

d. a pixel

67. GUI is an acronym for

a. greatly used icon

b. genuine user interface

c. graphic user interface

d. graphical user icon

68. _______ refers to the capability of a computer to run more than one application at the same time.

a. split screen

b. split tasking

c. multi tasking

d. duplicate tasking

69. A document or file you want to send with an email message is called a(n)

a. attachment

b. forward

c. inbox

d. download

70. The ______ is the largest network in the world

a. Internet

b. WWW

c. World Wide Web

d. All of the above

71. The shortcut key(s) used to select all text is

a. Ctrl t

b. Alt t

c. Ctrl A

d. Ctrl, Alt A

72. The shortcut key(s) used to paste is

a. Ctrl P

b. Ctrl, Alt P

c. Alt P

d. Ctrl V

73. Ctrl + Right Arrow:

a. Moves a line down one row

b. Moves one word to the right at a time

c. Moves a paragraph to a new designated area

d. None of the above

74. Repetitive Strain Injury, an injury that affects the wrists, usually caused from doing a repetitive task such as typing, is also known as:

a. Aggravated Wrist Injury

b. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

c. Wrist Numbness

d. Rheumatoid Arthritis

75. The most powerful computers that exist are called

a. Supercomputers

b. Mainframe computers

c. Mini computers

d. Micro computers

76. The least powerful and the most commonly used computers are often referred to as personal computers are also known as

a. Supercomputers

b. Mainframe computers

c. Mini computers

d. Micro computers

77. A type of memory that works with the BIOS and stores configuration information for the computer is called

a. CDOS

b. CMOS

c. COS

d. SysOp

78. This type of ROM is programmed by a special device and information written onto it is permanently stored there.

a. PROM

b. RAM

c. BIOS

d. EAPOM

79. This type of port connects computers, digital cameras, pen drives, etc.

a. Firewire

b. Parallel Port

c. Port Keyboard

d. USB

80. The basic function of a(n) _______ device is to get information or any other response out of the computer.

a. Input

b. Output

c. Display

d. Monitor

81. Resolution of the monitor screen refers to the number of dots displayed in the horizontal and vertical display area. These dots are also known as

a. pixels

b. jpegs

c. vectors

d. images

82. A step-by step set of instructions that directs the computer to do the tasks you want it to do and produce the results you want is called a(n)

a. application

b. software package

c. program

d. device

83. A ______ connects many computers together to allow sharing of information and resources

a. link

b. network

c. communication software only

d. cable

84. Cyber crimes are crimes

a. committed in cyber cafes

b. that involve the use of computers

c. only committed by computer professionals

d. that occur only in large organizations

85. A __________ is simply a computer network that is located within a limited geographical area.

a. console

b. LAN (Local Area Network)

c. WAN (Wide Area Network)

d. PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)

86. The term __________ device designates equipment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its functionality.

a. digital

b. system

c. disk

d. peripheral

87. Data becomes __________ when it is presented to a format that people can understand and use.

a. information

b. symbolic

c. figures

d. records

88. __________ is an area of a computer that temporarily holds data that is waiting to be processed, stored, or output.

a. Memory

b. Storage

c. Input

d. Output

89. A __________ contains that smallest unit of meaningful information in a database.

a. record

b. structure

c. field

d. definition

90. Most web pages contain __________ to related documents and media files.

a. icons

b. keys

c. links

d. passages

91. Every web page has a unique address called a(n) __________.

a. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

b. protocol

c. URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

d. FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

92. A __________ helps you find information by searching the Web for any pages that meet your specifications.

a. navigator

b. browser

c. search engine

d. HTML (hypertext Markup Language) tag

93. A(n) __________ circuit is a super-thin slice of semiconducting material packed with microscopic circuit elements such as wires, transistors, capacitors, logical gates, and resistors.

a. ion

b. analog

c. digital

d. integrated

94. A __________ is an integrated circuit designed to process instructions.

a. cache

b. microprocessor

c. serial port

d. network port

95. The microprocessor’s __________ unit fetches each instruction.

a. instruction

b. integrated

c. circuit

d. control

96. Web page videos typically use __________ video which transmits the first segment of a video, begins to play it, and then continues to transfer additional segments.

a. rendering

b. internal

c. external

d. streaming

97. __________ is a temporary holding area for data, application program instructions, and the operating system.

a. ROM

b. CMOS

c. Disk storage

d. RAM

98. __________ e-commerce involves one enterprise buying goods or services from another enterprise.

a. C2C

b. B2C

c. B2B

d. B2G

99. __________ access is the ability of a device to “jump” directly to the requested data.

a. Sequential

b. Jump

c. Random

d. Quick

100. CD-__________technology allows you to write data on a CD, then change that data at a later time.

a. W

b. R

c. RW

d. All of the above

ANSWER KEY

|1. D |21. B |41. B |61. A |81. A |

|2. A |22. A |42. C |62. B |82. C |

|3. C |23. C |43. B |63. A |83. B |

|4. A |24. A |44. A |64. D |84. B |

|5. B |25. A |45. C |65. C |85. B |

|6. A |26. D |46. D |66. B |86. D |

|7. D |27. A |47. C |67. C |87. A |

|8. A |28. C |48. B |68. C |88. A |

|9. B |29. B |49. A |69. A |89. C |

|10. D |30. A |50. B |70. D |90. C |

|11. B |31. C |51. C |71. C |91. C |

|12. A |32. D |52. A |72. D |92. C |

|13. B |33. C |53. C |73. B |93. D |

|14. D |34. A |54. B |74. B |94. B |

|15. B |35. C |55. B |75. A |95. D |

|16. C |36. D |56. A |76. D |96. D |

|17. A |37. A |57. B |77. B |97. D |

|18. B |38. A |58. A |78. A |98. C |

|19. A |39. C |59. C |79. D |99. C |

|20. B |40. D |60. D |80. B |100. A |

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