eSkill Computer Literacy and Basic IT Skills

Question 1

What is the primary function of a computer's RAM?

Accepted Answer

Temporarily holding data and programs currently in use

Answer

RAM is volatile working memory. It holds the data and programs the computer is actively using, and its contents are lost when power is turned off.

Question 2

An email that appears to come from your bank asks you to click a link and enter your password to "verify your account." What is this most likely an example of?

Accepted Answer

A phishing attempt

Answer

Phishing uses fraudulent messages to trick people into giving up credentials or personal information. Legitimate banks do not ask for passwords through email links.

Question 3

Which keyboard shortcut is commonly used to undo the last action in most Windows applications?

Accepted Answer

Ctrl+Z

Answer

Ctrl+Z is the standard Undo command. Ctrl+Y redoes, Ctrl+P prints and Ctrl+S saves.

Question 4

Which file extension normally identifies a Portable Document Format file?

Accepted Answer

.pdf

Answer

.pdf is the extension for Portable Document Format. .xlsx is Excel, .jpg is an image and .docx is Word.

Question 5

What is cloud storage?

Accepted Answer

Storing files on remote servers that you access over the internet

Answer

Cloud storage keeps data on servers run by a provider, so you can reach your files from any device with an internet connection.

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eSkill Computer Literacy and Basic IT Skills