MIDTERM EXAMINATION IN GEE103

1st Semester, A.Y. 2024-2025

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MULTIPLE CHOICE: Directions: Select the correct answer that corresponds to the given questions. Encircle only the letter of the correct answer.

1.
When you see no icons on the desktop, how can you open programs such as Microsoft Word?
o A. Right-click to reveal all icons
o B. Restart the computer
o C. It is not possible to open the program if no icons are on the desktop
o D. Click the start button and select the program icon from the menu
Correct Answer
D. Click the start button and select the program icon from the menu
2. What is the primary function of an operating system?
o A. Creating documents
o B. Managing hardware and software resources
o C. Browsing the internet
o D. Playing games
Correct Answer
B. Managing hardware and software resources
3.

A word processing file can be attached to an e-mail message.

o A. Yes!
 o B. No!
o C. Depends on what type of file
o D. Only to select email addresses
Correct Answer
A. Yes!
4.

An example of an e-mail address is

o A. Www.facbook.com
o B. Jeandoe.gmail.com
o C. Bob
o D. [email protected]
Correct Answer
D. [email protected]

5.
Which two websites offer free e-mail services?
o A. Yahoo and Amazon
o B. Yahoo and Google
o C. I-Tunes and Twitter
o D. Library website and Hotmail
Correct Answer
B. Yahoo and Google
6.

While making an already written text bold in Word, what do you need to do first?
o A. Underline the text
o B. Single-click the text
o C. Turn on the bold option
o D. Highlight the text
Correct Answer
D. Highlight the text
7. A file extension can help you determine the format and type of a file.
 o A. True
o B. False
Correct Answer
A. True
8. Which key/keys are used to capitalize letters? (Mark all answers that are applicable)
o A. Caps Lock
o B. Windows
o C. Tab
o D. Shift + alphabet
Correct Answer(s)
A. Caps Lock
D. Shift + alpHabet
9. Which component is essential for a computer to connect to a wireless network?
o A. Graphics Card
o B. Wireless Adapter
o C. Sound Card
o D. Hard Drive
Correct Answer
B. Wireless Adapter
10. A Word document file can be attached to an e-mail message.
o A. Yes
o B. No
o C. Only to selected email addresses
o D. Only when it's raining
Correct Answer
A. Yes
11. Select the field below that allows you to change the font type.

o A.
o B.
o C.
 o D.

12. Which component of a computer is responsible for long-term data storage?

o A. RAM (Random Access Memory)
o B. CPU (Central Processing Unit)
o C. HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
o D. GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)
Correct Answer
C. HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
13. What does CPU stand for in the context of computers?
o A. Central Programming Unit
o B. Computer Processing Unit
o C. Central Processing Unit
o D. Computer Performance Unit
Correct Answer
C. Central Processing Unit
14. Which type of software helps protect your computer from viruses, malware, and other security threats?
o A. Word processing software
o B. Antivirus software
o C. Graphic design software
o D. Spreadsheet software
Correct Answer
B. Antivirus software
15. Which of the following file extensions typically indicates a video file?
o A. MP3
o B. JPG
o C. MOV
o D. DOC
Correct Answer
C. MOV
16. Which device is needed at end user premises to connect to internet?
a. Scanner
 b. Touchscreen
c. Modem
d. Printer
17. You press a key and see a list of all the programs currently running appear in the middle of your screen. Which key did you press?
a. CTRL + INS
b. SHIFT + F1
c. F10
d. ALT + TAB
18. What is the layer of a computer system between the hardware and the user program?
a. System environment
b. Operating environment
c. Operating system
d. None
19. Which of the following in not an Operating System?
a. Mac OS
b. Windows Explorer
c. Red Hat
d. Solaris

20. You see the following in your Windows taskbar. Which of the following is not indicated?
a. Choose the correct answer.:
b. Your mains cable is plugged in.
c. Your sound is turned off.
d. Your anti-virus editor is running.
e. Your wi-fi is turned off.
21. What program command saves a copy of a file under a different name?
a. Choose the correct answer.:
b. Copy
c. Save as
d. Dublicate
e. Save
22. What is the keyboard shortcut key to open the file menu?
 a. ALT+ F
b. ALT+S
c. ALT+M
d. ALT+K

23. Here is the typical website. What was used to create it?

a. SQL
b. PHP
c. HTML
d. VBA
24. What is the primary purpose of operating system?
a. To keep systems programmers employed.
b. To allow people to use the computer.
c. To make computers easier to use.
d. To make the most efficient use of the computer hardware.
25. What is the keyboard shortcut key to select all the items in a document or window?
a. CTRL+V
b. CTRL+Z
c. CTRL+A
d. CTRL+C
26. What is AI?
a. Artificial Intelligence
b. Arithmetic Idea
c. Artificial Ideas
d. Addition Innovation
27. How many KB does 1 GB have?
a. 1024*1024*1024
b. 1024*1024*1024*1024
 c. 1024
d. 1024*1024
28. A typical hyperlink on a web page is shown below. What could you do to follow this link to a new tab in your browser (with default
Windows mouse button settings)?

a. Click on the link, hold the mouse button for a second and then release it.
b. Double-click on the link.
c. Hold down the CTRL key and click on the link.
d. Click on the link with both right and left mouse buttons held down simultaneously.
29. Identify the navigation key.Choose the correct answer.:
a. Caps Lock
b. Alt
c. Tab
d. Home
30. Identify the input devices from the following options.Choose the correct answer.:
a. Scanners
b. Mouse
c. Keyboard
d. All of these
31. Desktop" is a computer term that refers to (…).Choose the correct answer.:
a. something that can and should be ignored by most users
b. the list of all of the contents on a particular computer
c. the initial screen showing icons for folders, files, and applications
d. the part of your work area where the computer monitor sits
32. What is the acronym for ROM?Choose the correct answer.:
a. Readable Object Memory
b. Read Organize Memory
 c. Read Only Memory
d. None of these

33. You have the following window open. What is this called? Choose the correct answer.:
a. Windows Menu
b. Control Panel
c. Switchboard
d. Dashboard
34. What is an optical disk in computers?Choose the correct answer.:
a. It is a storage medium and its contents can be read with the help of microscopes.
b. It is an electronic data storage medium that can be written to and read from using a low-powered laser beam.
c. Optical disk is a kind of a disk in computers used to find the faults in a document.
d. None of these.
35. A (…) can cause a computer to reboot.Choose the correct answer.:
a. new hardware installation
b. memory overload
c. CPU overheating
d. accidental unplugging
36. Win32 application programming interfaces is for (…).Choose the correct answer.:
a. Solaris
b. UNIX
c. Linux
 d. Windows
37. If a computer with Windows XP will not boot up property after upgrading a video driver you should first (...).Choose the correct answer.:
a. use the Last Known Good Configuration feature
b. roll Back the driver after starting in Safe Mode
c. use the Recovery Console feature
d. upgrade the operating system
38. Which key on the keyboard is used to capitalize letters? Choose the correct answer.:
a. Windows
b. CTRL
c. Shift
d. Tab

39. Name of the program has been replaced with CAPTION. What is this Windows program called?
a. Text Editor
b. Jotter
c. Notepad
d. Manuscript
40. What is the purpose of system programs? Choose the correct answer.:
a. To provide a convenient environment for program development and execution.
b. To provide a simulation of one system on another system.
c. To provide a description on how to do something.
d. To provide a description on what to do something.
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JOSEPH D CENADERO
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MARIA ELENA C OCADO
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