8th Grade Technology Assessment

Question 1

What is the first thing you should check if your computer will NOT turn on? (1a.2)
a) Power source
b) Hardware configuration
c) Software configuration
d) Available memory

Question 2

If only pages 1 through 4 of a 5-page document printed out, what should you check first? (1a.2)
a) Toner supply
b) Paper supply
c) Power source
d) Printer selection

Question 3

What statement about changes in recent technology devices would be MOST accurate? (1a.3)
a) Slower processors
b) Less built-in memory
c) Supports fewer media types
d) Easier to use

Question 4

You are currently working on a document and the power goes out. What should you have been
doing to protect your document: (1a.4)
a) Saving your work frequently
b) Backing up your hard drive
c) Performing regular computer maintenance
d) Using an anti-virus regularly

Question 5

If your computer locks up and none of your input devices work, what should you do FIRST to
fix this problem? (1a.4)
a) Reboot the computer
b) Replace the keyboard
c) Check the network connection
d) Disconnect computer from the Internet

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Question 6

What is the most likely reason for a computer to run very slowly? (1a.5)
a) Not enough RAM
b) Not enough ROM
c) Incompatible software
d) Fluctuating power source

Question 7

The keyboard and mouse are examples of which of the following? (1b.2)
a) Input devices
b) Output devices
c) Processing devices
d) Storage devices

Question 8

What general term describes the physical equipment of a computer system, such as its screen,
keyboard, and storage devices? (1b.2)
a) Hardware
b) Input
c) Output
d) Software

Question 9

When looking for a word that means the same as “cold” what word processing tool would be
used? (1b.3)
a) Computer calculator
b) Computer dictionary
c) Computer thesaurus
d) Spelling and Grammar Checker

Question 10

Which of the following is a compact storage device that easily carries files from one computer to
another via the USB port? (1b.4)

a) CD-RW
b) DVD
c) Flash Drive
d) Floppy disk

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Question 11

To create a personal budget, which is the MOST appropriate application to be used? (1b.5)

a) Spreadsheet software
b) Presentation software
c) Database software
d) Desktop publishing software

Question 12

What is a file extension for a Web Page file? (1b.6)

a) .html
b) .docs
c) .ppt
d) .xls

Question 13

What is the document file extension which would be opened by Adobe Acrobat Reader? (1b.6)

a) .doc
b) .jpg
c) .pdf
d) .html

Question 14

If you are working on a saved document named “project” and you want to change the name to
“project 2007”. What command would you use? (1b.7)
a) Save as:
b) Format:
c) File size:
d) Look in:

Question 15

Which application tool should be used to check a sentence for correct verb tense? (1b.8)

a) Thesaurus
b) Grammar check
c) Paragraph format
d) Word count

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Question 16

Why should you never share your Social Security Number on-line? (2a.1)

a) This could lead to identity theft.

b) This could tell a predator where to find you.
c) This could lead to criminal prosecution.
d) This will increase the amount of spam you receive.

Question 17

You are upset with a classmate because of something they said about you. The BEST way to
communicate about your feelings would be: (2a.1)

a) Email
b) Instant Message
c) Face to Face talk
d) Posting to their Blog

Question 18

When ordering items over the Internet, what is the BEST way to be sure that you are ordering
from a secure site? (2a.2)

a) Check its links to sites of other companies.

b) The site uses a separate drop-down menu to collect personal information.
c) Make sure that the company uses a professional logo.
d) Look for a closed padlock icon in the browser window.

Question 19

Billy has a CD containing mp3 files of his favorite music. He downloaded the files without
paying for them. Billy burned copies of his CD and sold them at school to his classmates. What
are the possible consequences and costs related to participating in this type of activity? (2a.3)

A) Suspension of computer privileges

B) Pay a fine or be sued
C) Loss of income to the musician
D) All of the above

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Question 20

When writing a paper and quoting an online source, what information do you need? (2b.1)

a) Proper references and citations.

b) The length of the original document.
c) The occupation(s) of the author(s).
d) The age of the web site.

Question 21

Loading somebody else’s program or software on another computer without a license is an

example of: (2b.2)

a) Copyright violation
b) File-sharing
c) Phishing
d) Spamming

Question 22

The best way to research a job in the video gaming industry would be to: (2c.1)

A) Call video companies

B) Search company websites
C) Play online games
D) Utilize career search websites

Question 23

You want to regularly communicate with a friend who lives in another state. What is the BEST
way to communicate with this friend, using technology? (2c.2)

a) E-mail
b) MP3 player
c) Type a letter
d) Telegraph messenger

Question 24

What is the BEST way to send a document to your teacher from your home computer? (2c.3)

a) E-mail attachment
b) Cell phone
c) iPod
d) Instant Message

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Question 25

What software application is the BEST tool to create charts to enhance projects? (3a.1)

a) Internet tools
b) Photo editing software
c) Spreadsheet software
d) Word processing software

Question 26

What is the advantage of using online resources over using books when creating a report? (3a.2)
a) More accurate information
b) More current information
c) More reliable information
d) More positive information

Question 27

When working with a digital image, which program is most suitable to edit or transform the
image? (3a.3)

a) Video editing software

b) Photo editing software
c) Spreadsheet software
d) Desktop publishing software

Question 28

Which of the following tools will cut the earth out of the picture? (3a.4)

a) Crop tool
b) Resize tool
c) Compress tool
d) Contrast tool

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Question 29

Which could you use to collaborate and communicate online with other students in REAL
TIME on a project? (3b.1)

a) Podcasts
b) Blogs
c) Chat rooms
d) WebQuests

Question 30

Which of the following telecommunication tools will allow you to create an online journal?
(4a.1)

a) blogs
b) chat rooms
c) e-mails
d) instant messages

Question 31

Which is the best tool for hundreds of students to post their comments in response to specific
topics? (4a.1)

a) Instant Messaging
b) Email
c) Web Chat
d) Threaded discussion or blog

Question 32

If you were required to create your next English report with columns like a newspaper and had to
include at least one picture which of the following computer applications would you most likely
use? (4b.1)

a) Database
b) Desktop publishing
c) Spreadsheet
d) Telecomputing

Question 33

Using any search engine, which of the following would narrow your search outcome? (5a.1)

a) Type the search question to be answered.

b) Group key words within quotation marks.
c) Eliminate key words from your search.
d) Type the URL as your search question.

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Question 34

Which of the following should you use to evaluate information from online resources? (5a.2)

a) The author of the web site

b) Date it was last updated
c) Content on page
d) All of the above

Question 35

Which of the following is the best indicator that a website is reliable?

a) The author of the site tells you the information is reliable.

b) The author of the site provides contact information and his or her
credentials.
c) The author links to his or her favorite Web sites.
d) The author states in bold letters that the site was proofread by a librarian.

Question 36

What does this URL tell you about the source? http://english.ucsb.edu (5a.3)

a) It is associated with a higher educational institution

b) It is an English teacher’s personal home page
c) It is an article from a magazine
d) It is from an electronic directory

Question 37

You create a database to enter data collected from a school survey. Information you enter for
each individual survey is called a: (5b.1)
a) Field
b) Record
c) Query
d) Table

Question 38

What process is used to find a collection of related records in a database? (5b.2)

a) Clipboard
b) Field
c) Layout
d) Query

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Question 39

If the computer searched the database records shown below for all cereals with less than 2 g of
Protein and less than 2 g of Fat, which of the following would appear when the search was
completed? (5b.3)

Product Name Oz Cost Calories Fat Sodium Protein

Fruit Loops 15 3.39 110 1g 125 mg 2g
Total Corn Flakes 10 2.75 110 1g 200 mg 2g
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes 24 3.75 100 0g 290 mg 2g
Banana Nut Crunch 15.5 2.99 120 3g 95 mg 3g
Rice Krispies Treats 14.8 3.19 110 1g 160 mg 1g
Almond Delight 13 2.99 110 2g 200 mg 2g

a) Total Corn Flakes

b) Rice Krispies Treats
c) Almond Delight
d) Fruit Loops

Question 40

How could the total cost of food sold in the cafeteria for one day be calculated? (6a.1)

A B C D
1 Quantity Sold Item Cost/Unit Total Cost
2 137 Hot Dogs $0.65 $89.05
3 112 Hamburgers $0.95 $106.40
4 258 Pizza Slices $1.10 $283.80
5 39 Tacos $0.80 $31.20
6 Total Cost

a) add cells A2 through A6

b) add cells A6 through D6
c) add cells C2 through C6
d) add cells D2 through D5

Question 41
If 186 more hot dogs were sold, which cells below would change? (6a.1)

A B C D
1 Quantity Sold Item Cost/Unit Total Cost
2 137 Hot Dogs $0.65 $89.05
3 112 Hamburgers $0.95 $106.40
4 258 Pizza Slices $1.10 $283.80
5 39 Tacos $0.80 $31.20

a) A1 and C2
b) A2 and B2
c) A2 and D2
d) A3 and A5
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Question 42

Which of the following best describes the location in a spreadsheet where text and data are
entered (6a.1)
A B C D
1 Quantity Item Cost/Unit Cost
2 137 Hot Dogs $0.65 $89.05
3 112 Hamburgers $09.5 $106.40
4 258 Pizza Slices $1.10 $283.80
5 39 Tacos $0.80 $31.20
6 210 French Fries $0.50 $105.00

a) field
b) formula
c) value
d) cell

Question 43

You’ve been assigned a project to collect and analyze data. What type of application would you
use to enter data, graph and create a chart? (6b.1)

a) E-mail
b) Blog
c) Spreadsheet
d) Desktop Publishing

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