Introduction to Computer Studies II

Here are the answers to the questions:

1. A computer network is a system in which computers are connected to:

• (a) exchange information and resources
  • The correct option is (a) exchange information and resources.

2. LAN stands for:

• (a) Local Area Network
  • The correct option is (a) Local Area Network.

3. A network that covers a relatively small geographical area, such as a school or office, is called a:

• (b) LAN
  • The correct option is (b) LAN.

4. WAN stands for:

• (a) Wide Area Network
  • The correct option is (a) Wide Area Network.

5. Which of the following is an example of a wide-area network?

• (b) A network connecting computers across different cities
  • The correct option is (b) A network connecting computers across different cities.

6. The Internet can best be described as:

• (a) a global network of interconnected computers
  • The correct option is (a) a global network of interconnected computers.

7. The process of starting or switching on a computer is called:

• (a) booting
  • The correct option is (a) booting.

8. Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

• (a) Windows
  • The correct option is (a) Windows.

9. The keyboard is mainly used for:

• (a) entering text and commands
  • The correct option is (a) entering text and commands.

10. Which device is commonly used to point, select and open items on a computer screen?

• (a) Mouse
  • The correct option is (a) Mouse.

11. Loading an application means:

• (a) starting the application for use
  • The correct option is (a) starting the application for use.

12. Which of the following is an application software?

• (a) Microsoft Word
  • The correct option is (a) Microsoft Word.

13. Word processing refers to the use of a computer to:

• (a) create, edit and format text documents
  • The correct option is (a) create, edit and format text documents.

14. Which of the following is commonly used for word processing?

• (a) Microsoft Word
  • The correct option is (a) Microsoft Word.

15. Which command is used to correct or modify text in a document?

• (a) Editing
  • The correct option is (a) Editing.