curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/quiz-computer-basics/66ed8fb9f45ce3ece4053eac.md
To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 18 of the 20 questions below.
What part of a computer is used to connect the other internal components together?
Processor
Graphics card
Memory
Motherboard
What are browser developer tools?
Tools for editing browser settings and managing user profiles.
Utilities for blocking ads and improving web page performance.
Software for managing browser extensions and plug-ins.
Built-in features in browsers that help developers debug and inspect websites.
Which of the following ISP connections are typically the fastest?
DSL
Satellite
Cable
Fiber optic
Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when signing in?
Using a fingerprint or face scanner.
Making a long and complex password like @ppl3_+B@nana34823.
Setting up two-factor authentication (2FA).
Using passwords based on personal information like your birthday.
Which of the following is NOT a web browser?
Safari
Opera
Microsoft Edge
Google Drive
When you need to edit a piece of code, which of the following are you most likely going to use?
Node Package Manager
Microsoft Edge
GitHub
Visual Studio Code
Which of the following is used primarily for managing files stored on a local hard drive?
Dropbox
Microsoft OneDrive
Google Drive
Windows File Explorer
What is NOT a good practice when naming files?
Putting an underscore or hyphen between words.
Use a casing style such as camelCase and sticking with it.
Putting a version number at the end of a document like summaryReport_v2.docx.
Using non-descriptive names like file1.txt.
What does the term "domain name" refer to?
A type of software that manages website files and databases.
The physical location of a web server in a data center.
None of the other choices.
The address used to identify websites on the internet.
Which of the following is a way to send a file to the Recycle Bin/Trash?
All of the other choices.
Pressing the Backspace key on the keyboard.
Moving it to an Archived folder.
Right-click on it and select the Delete/Move to trash option.
What is a RAM?
A network protocol used for transferring files between devices.
A permanent storage device used for saving files and applications.
A component in a computer responsible for generating graphics and rendering images.
A temporary memory for fast data access by the processor.
What file type will be best suited for writing a README file?
.php
.html
.json
.md
What is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?
A platform designed for deploying and hosting web applications.
A type of hardware device used for testing and debugging electronic circuits.
A version control system that helps developers track changes in source code during software development.
A program that integrates tools for writing, debugging, and running code.
What is a piece of software that allows you to look at online content called?
Internet content displayer
Search engine
Website
Web browser
What is a piece of software that lists web pages related to a user's query called?
Page finder
Web browser
Website
Search engine
What is a set of one or more web pages under one domain name called?
Web browser
Hyperlink
Search engine
Website
To search for an exact phrase, what should you enclose your search query with?
Backticks
Parentheses
Brackets
Quotation marks
Which is NOT a way to install a web browser?
Using a package manager.
Directly downloading from the website.
Using an App Store like Microsoft Store.
Pressing the Network/Internet button in Settings.
Which of the following formats does NOT preserve image quality after compression?
All of the other choices.
PNG
SVG
JPEG
Which of the following parts is located in a socket on the motherboard?
The router
The keyboard
The hard drive (HDD)
The CPU
Which of the following is a basic part of the computer?
The word processor
The task manager
The memory manager
The central processing unit
What is a pointing device for a computer?
A stick for pointing at computers
A retractable device used in PowerPoint presentations
A laser pointer
A mouse or touchpad
What is a type of ISP provider?
Satellite
Fiber optic
Dial up
Tier 1
What is a best practice when naming files for a web application?
Using special characters.
Using spaces to separate the words.
Using generic words.
Using hyphens instead of spaces.
Which of the following is a common file type when working with web applications?
.xls
.aud
.doc
.css
What is a common file type for a video file?
.vid
.mp3
.wav
.mp4
Which of the following types is commonly used for image files?
.pix
.ppg
.gfi
.svg
Microsoft Edge is the default web browser of which operating system?
Linux
MacOS
Unix
Windows
What is a search engine?
A part of the hard drive of a computer.
Advanced software that is only used by academic researchers.
A tool for finding web components.
A web based tool for searching information on the internet.
Which of the following is NOT a type of browser?
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Edge
GitHub
Which of the following is NOT a cloud-based hosting service for repositories?
GitHub
GitLab
BitBucket
Ona
Which of the following is not primarily a part of an integrated development environment?
A tool for writing.
A tool for testing code.
A tool for debugging code.
A tool for storing code.
What is a best practice for naming files?
Creating a script that uses the same file names for all your projects.
Naming the main file with the same name as the folder it is in.
Using a unique sequence of numbers at the end of the file name.
Using a descriptive name for each file.
What is the built-in way you can use to search for files on your computer?
Google or Firefox
A search engine
GitHub
The file explorer
What is a common search strategy to search for file types?
site:
typeof:
type:
filetype:
What is the default page for a website?
styles.css
main.html
home.html
index.html
Which file managers can you use to create, move, and delete files?
Google or Bing
Windows or macOS
Findex or Firefox
Explorer or Finder
What is Git?
A centralized storage location for code repositories.
A tool for adding, updating, and removing libraries and project dependencies.
A cloud-based hosting service for repositories.
A version control system for tracking changes and collaborating with others.
What is random access memory?
A permanent storage location that is used to store data.
A volatile way to access data in a sequential manner.
A processor used for generating passwords.
A temporary storage location for the computer's central processing unit.
Which file format is used to compress files?
TTF
MOV
ZAP
ZIP