Comuter Knowledge Assessment (2)

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Assessment to gauge participants computer understanding

Questions and Answers

1.

What term refers to the computer's physical components, such as the monitor, keyboard, memory chips, and hard drive?
- A.
  
  Software
- B.
  
  Hardware
- C.
  
  Firmware
- D.
  
  Output
Correct Answer
B. Hardware

Explanation
Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer, including the monitor, keyboard, memory chips, and hard drive. These components are tangible and can be seen and touched. Software, on the other hand, refers to the programs and applications that run on the hardware. Firmware is a type of software that is embedded in hardware devices, providing low-level control and functionality. Output refers to the data or information that is produced by a computer system.

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2.

Do you know how to print a document from a computer?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
The given answer is "Yes" because the question asks if the person knows how to print a document from a computer. By answering "Yes," it implies that the person is familiar with the process of printing a document from a computer and knows how to do it.

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3.

Do you know how to log onto a computer?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
The correct answer is "Yes" because the question asks if the person knows how to log onto a computer, and "Yes" indicates that they do have the knowledge and ability to do so.

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4.

Do you know what a computer 'desktop' is?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
The given answer is "Yes" which indicates that the person knows what a computer "desktop" is.

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5.

Are you familiar with using the Help features on an operating system?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
The given answer indicates that the person is familiar with using the Help features on an operating system. This suggests that they have experience in navigating and accessing the support resources provided by the operating system to troubleshoot issues or learn more about its features.

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6.

Do you know how to manage files on a computer?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
The given correct answer is "Yes" because it indicates that the person is knowledgeable about managing files on a computer. They are likely familiar with tasks such as creating, organizing, renaming, moving, and deleting files or folders. This answer suggests that the person has the necessary skills to navigate through file systems and perform basic file management operations efficiently.

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7.

Have you used email before?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
The given answer is "Yes" because the question asks if the person has used email before, and the individual is confirming that they have indeed used email in the past.

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8.

How do you like to learn? e.g. Reading a book, being taught in a classroom, having one on one with a trainer? etc.
9.

Have you used Microsoft Word?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
The answer "Yes" indicates that the person has used Microsoft Word.

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Comuter Knowledge Assessment (2)

What term refers to the computer's physical components, such as the monitor, keyboard, memory chips, and hard drive?

Do you know how to print a document from a computer?

Do you know how to log onto a computer?

Do you know what a computer 'desktop' is?

Are you familiar with using the Help features on an operating system?

Do you know how to manage files on a computer?

Have you used email before?

How do you like to learn? e.g. Reading a book, being taught in a classroom, having one on one with a trainer? etc.

Have you used Microsoft Word?