Achievement Test Standardized Achievement Computer Literacy 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which file extension is most commonly associated with a spreadsheet file?
- .docx
- .xlsx (Correct answer)
- .pptx
Correct answer: .xlsx
.xlsx is the default extension for Microsoft Excel spreadsheet files.
Question 2: What does the term 'cloud storage' refer to?
- Storing files on a USB drive
- Storing files on your computer's hard drive
- Storing files on remote servers accessed via the internet (Correct answer)
- Storing files on a CD or DVD
Correct answer: Storing files on remote servers accessed via the internet
Cloud storage saves data on remote servers that users access through an internet connection.
Question 3: Which keyboard shortcut is used to undo the last action in most applications?
- Ctrl+Z (Correct answer)
- Ctrl+Y
- Ctrl+S
- Ctrl+X
Correct answer: Ctrl+Z
Ctrl+Z is the standard shortcut to undo the most recent action in most software.
Question 4: What is the purpose of a firewall?
- To speed up internet connections
- To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic (Correct answer)
- To compress files for storage
- To translate domain names into IP addresses
Correct answer: To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic
A firewall monitors and filters network traffic based on security rules to protect a system.
Question 5: Which of the following is an example of an input device?
- Monitor
- Printer
- Scanner (Correct answer)
- Speaker
Correct answer: Scanner
A scanner inputs data into a computer by converting physical documents into digital form.
Question 6: What does 'RAM' stand for in computer terminology?
- Read-Access Memory
- Random-Access Memory (Correct answer)
- Rapid Application Memory
- Remote Access Module
Correct answer: Random-Access Memory
RAM stands for Random-Access Memory and is the computer's short-term working memory.
Question 7: Which of the following best describes 'phishing'?
- A method to speed up downloads
- A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity (Correct answer)
- A type of file compression
- A way to back up data to the cloud
Correct answer: A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity
Phishing is a cyberattack where attackers impersonate legitimate sources to steal credentials or data.
Achievement Test Standardized Achievement Computer Literacy 2
Which file extension is most commonly associated with a spreadsheet file?