INSTRUCTIONS: Fill in the Scantron sheet for each multiple choice question. Use a #2 pencil.  Multiple choice questions are worth 2 points each.

1. What does it mean to "minimize" a program.

a.  make the window a little smaller
b.  shut it down
c.  minimal programs are unnecessary so they can be made inoperable
d. the program becomes a button on the taskbar
e.  all the above

2. Look at the taskbar below. Which program is currently open and visible on the screen?

a.  Start
b.  Microsoft Word
c.  Netscape
d.  Microsoft Excel
e.  Both b and d

3. For the image in #2, how can you view one of the programs listed on the taskbar?

a. Just click on the program's button on the taskbar and it will show up on the screen.
b. Drag the button from the taskbar to the desktop and it will appear.
c. Right click on the button on the taskbar and select the Properties option.
d. Click the Start button, then Programs, then select the program you want.
e. Both and b

4. Using Windows Explorer, how do you create a new folder under the Documents folder?
   a.  File menu à New à Folder, highlight My Documents, type the name of the new folder
   b.  right click, select Folder, then type the name of the new folder
   c.  highlight My Documents, select the File menu à New à Folder, then type the name of the new folder
   d.  highlight My Documents, right click, select Folder, then type the name of the new folder
   e.  all of the above

    5.  What do you type in the Find Files window in order to find all picture files that end with the .gif extension.
            a.  .gif
            b. all .gif files
            c.  =.gif
            d.   *.gif
            e.  none of the above

    6.  What is an icon?
            a.  a quick way to get to a program
            b.  a little picture on the desktop that represents a program
            c.  a desktop shortcut
            d.  symbols such as Mount Rushmore, Elvis, etc…
            e.  all the above

    7.  How do you copy a file from Folder1 to Folder2?
            a.  highlight Folder1 and select Copy; highlight Folder2 and select Paste
            b. highlight Folder1 and select Cut; highlight Folder2 and select Paste
            c.  highlight the file inside of Folder1 and select Copy; highlight Folder2 and select Paste
            d.  highlight the file inside of Folder2 and select Copy; highlight Folder1 and select Paste
            e.  none of the above

    8.  How do you move a file from Folder1 to Folder2?
            a.  highlight Folder1 and select Copy; highlight Folder2 and select Paste
            b.  highlight the file inside of Folder1 and select Cut; highlight Folder2 and select Paste
            c.  highlight the file inside of Folder1 and select Copy; highlight Folder2 and select Paste
            d.  highlight the file inside of Folder2 and select Copy; highlight Folder1 and select Paste
            e.  none of the above

    9.  The directions on how to locate a file are called the:
            a.  map
            b.  layout
            c.  format
            d.  path
            e.  template

    10. What three items must the computer know in order to save or open a file?
            a.  drive, folder(s), filename
            b.  file format, file extension, folders
            c.  drive letter, highest level folder format, subfolders
            d.  computer model, drive speed letter, memory capacity
            e.  b or d

    11. Where do the files from the Recycle Bin come from?
            a.  Files deleted off of the floppy drive
            b.  Files that have been renamed
            c.  Files that have copied or moved
            d.  Files deleted off of the hard drive
            e.  Only a and c

    12.  How can you find out the amount of space available on the hard drive?
            a.  go to Windows Explorer and select the Tools menu and the Hard Drive Space option
            b.  right click the hard drive and select Properties
         c.  double click My Computer
         d.  go to the Control Panel and select Hard Drive option
            e.  none of the above

    13. What letters normally represent the hard drive and the floppy drive?
            a.  hard drive = A: and floppy drive = C:
            b.  hard drive = D: and floppy drive = A:
            c.  hard drive = C: and floppy drive = D:
            d.  hard drive = C: and floppy drive = A:   
            e.  hard drive = A: and floppy drive = D:

    14. What do scanners and digital cameras have in common?
            a.  all are hand-held devices for the computer
            b.  all have embedded disk drives for storage
            c.  all store images in digital format so they can be loaded into a computer
            d.  all use the .jpg file format
            e.  none of the above -- scanners and digital cameras have nothing in common

    15.  What is a shared folder system?
            a.  a system of sharing files over a network
            b.  students "drop-off" files in a folder that is shared by everyone (but they can only see their own file)
            c.  teachers can see all of the files and grade them when ready
            d.  shared folders are maintained on the file sever
            e. all of the above

    16.  What is the difference between search engines that are directories and those that are indexes?
            a.  Directories are listed by categories of information; indexes search the entire web.
            b.  Indexes will normally produce more "hits" (results) than a directory will.
            c.  Directories use boolean operators; indexes don't.
            d.  Indexes use boolean operators; directories don't
            e.  Only a and b

    17.  What are the three most common Boolean operators?
            a.  and, if, not
            b.  and, or, if
            c. and, or, not
            d.  or, not, if
            e.  a and b

    18.  What does the left side of the program called Windows Explorer show?
            a.  disk drives and folders
            b.  all of the files
            c.  if there is a virus
            d.  how much memory is left
            e.  all of the above

    19. When using the program called Windows Explorer, what do the plus signs next to the folders mean?
            a.  there are files inside of it
            b.  there are other folders inside of it
            c.  the information is confidential
            d.  the folder is tagged to be deleted
            e.  all of the above

    20. What is the purpose of the right side of the Windows Explorer window?
            a.  It displays menu options and commands
            b.  It alphabetizes all drives, folders, and files
            c.  It shows all files on the hard drive except the executable files and the archived files
            d.  It shows the contents of the item that is highlighted on the left
            e.  Only a and c

                21. Why should you never enter a period in a filename?
                        a.   Windows 95/98 will only accept letters of the alphabet -- no symbols    
                        b.   It causes a program fault error and you will need to reboot your machine.
                        c.   Most programs will put a period and a 3-letter extension on a filename to tage it as one of its own.
                        d.   Some programs will accept it but you may never see your file again.
                        e.   all of the above

    22. What three things must you remember in order to open a file?
            a. use the correct program, select the File menu option, use the mouse and click
            b. what drive the file is on, what folder it is in, and the filename of the document
            c. how much memory is available, how much hard drive space is left, and how big the file is
            d. double click the File menu, select Go from the Start menu, double click the file
            e.  none of the above

    23. What might be wrong if your computer is suddenly very slow or locking up?
            a.  the hard drive is too full
            b.  a fan might have quit working
            c.  the CPU might be plugged up
            d.  the motherboard is needs tuned
            e.  only a and b

    24. What happens when a hard drive is defragmented?
            a.  the Recycle Bin is being emptied
            b.  unnecessary files are deleted
            c.  files are put into contiguous spaces on the hard drive
            d.  files are checked for bad spots and fixed
            e.  only a and d

    25.  What can a teacher and/or students do to help maintain a healthy computer system?
            a.  delete files
            b.  empty the Recycle Bin
         c.  use the keyboard and mouse with care
            d. dust the outside of the machine
            e.  rearrange the computer desks in a circular shape

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INSTRUCTIONS: Short answer essay. Be brief, but complete in your answers. Please write legibly. Essay question point values are listed next to each question.

• Explain two safety precautions that should be followed when children use the Internet. These can be home safety issues or school related. (2 points)
  #1 - Monitor student use -- don't leave children to explore on their own
  #2 - Set rules, such as:  never give out your name, address, phone #, or other personal information
  #3 - Keep computers arranged so that monitors can be viewed

• The Internet can be used in many different ways. Explain the purpose of each of the following types of educational web sites. Along with your explanation, list one way that it could be used in the classroom. (2 points each).

• Informational Websites:
  These sites list information on a certain topic.  Students can use when doing research.

• Interactive Websites:
  These sites require input from the person visiting the site.   Some examples are online quizzes or games.

• Online Adventures:
  Scientisists, explorers, and other people will post the information they encounter on their journeys.  These sites are very helpful for giving students a first-hand tour or account of something.  Some examples are MayaQuest or The Jason Project.

• Webquests:
  These sites provide a means for discovery learning.   Students can use online webquests when doing projects on particular topics.   Webquests will usually have reliable websites listed for the students to go to (this avoids the time-consuming task of doing searches and also provides credible websites).  The emphasis in webquests is on using and analyzing the information -- not searching for information.

• When gathering data from the Internet, list two points that should be considered to verify the reliability and credibility of the information. (2 points)
  #1 - Look at the URL (web address).  Is it from an educational source (.edu), a commercial business (.com), a non-profit organization (.org), etc...
  #2 - Is it from a well-known and respected source?  Example:  NASA, CNN, Time, etc..   Or is the website from a company that you have never heard of or even a personal homepage?