Pre-Assessment for Pratt Adventure Module #1

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This is a pre-assessment built and designed for the first module of Pratt Adventure, which is a series of self-paced, self-directed online modules for current and prospective digital navigators at Enoch Pratt Free Library. It consists of simple and basic check-up questions that will help you to recognize your knowledge gaps more clearly so that you can get an opportunity to gain a new skill and identify areas for improvement!

Please take this pre-assessment to find out what you already know as well as what you might like to know more about computers and operating systems.

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Which of the computer ports in the image below is for HDMI?

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True or False: The latest Microsoft operating system, Windows 11, allows you to sync your PC and phone for both Android and iPhone. *

1 point

False

True

macOS uses a few unconventional symbols to indicate different keys on your keyboard. Match the symbols with the keys correctly. *

5 points

Shift

Command

Control

Function

Option

⌘

⌥

⌃

⇧

True or False: Chrome OS allows you to install traditional Windows programs on them such as Microsoft Word. *

1 point

False

True

What is the correct definition of a Chromebook?

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A personal computer that is portable, rechargable, and typically has a monitor, keyboard, and track pad built in.

A mobile phone that typically has a touchscreen, is able to download apps, and allows the user to connect to the Internet.

A personal computer that is typically used at a desk, is required to be plugged in to function, and usually requires an external monitor, mouse, and keyboard.

A personal computer that is portable, typically has limited storage, and runs using ChromeOS

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What is the correct definition of a desktop computer?

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A mobile phone that typically has a touchscreen, is able to download apps, and allows the user to connect to the Internet.

A personal computer that is portable, typically has limited storage, and runs using ChromeOS

A personal computer that is portable, rechargable, and typically has a monitor, keyboard, and track pad built in.

A personal computer that is typically used at a desk, is required to be plugged in to function, and usually requires an external monitor, mouse, and keyboard.

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What is the browser that is optimized for Microsoft Windows operating systems? *

1 point

Microsoft Edge

Safari

Chrome

Firefox

Please select all of the items below that are operating systems.

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Microsoft Windows

macOS

ChromeOS

Linux

Which of the computer ports in the image below can be used to plug in headphones?

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Select everything that Chromebook's app launcher can do. *

1 point

It has a field that functions as an address bar for the Internet, so you can type a URL to navigate to various websites.

It gives you access to all of the apps on your Chromebook.

It allows you to play CDs and DVDs.

It has a field that functions as a search bar, so you can search your device, apps, and settings.

True or False: In Windows 10, you cannot keep everything open on the same desktop. *

1 point

False

True

macOS has a unique visual feature for its window. Match the color of a button to its function correctly. *

3 points

Minimize the window; hiding it from view. It will be minimized to the Dock.

Maximize the window, making it larger.

Close the window

Red

Yellow

Green

macOS has unique keyboard shorts for working with text in word processors that typically use the Command key. Match the tasks with each shortcut correctly. *

7 points

Bold the selected text

Underline the selected text

Paste the copied or cut text

Select all of the text on the page or in the active window

Italicize the selected text

Cut the selected text

Copy the selected text

Command + X

Command + C

Command + V

Command + A

Command + B

Command + I

Command + U

Which of the computer ports in the image below is for USB-C?

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Name *

Select everything that you can do with Windows 10. *

1 point

Adding a new user

Setting up your computer with an Administrator account

Using widgets such as schedules, weather, stocks, sports

Setting parental controls

OneDrive backup

Using a snipping tool to crop screenshots

What is the correct definition of a laptop computer?

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A personal computer that is portable, typically has limited storage, and runs using ChromeOS

A personal computer that is typically used at a desk, is required to be plugged in to function, and usually requires an external monitor, mouse, and keyboard.

A personal computer that is portable, rechargable, and typically has a monitor, keyboard, and track pad built in.

A mobile phone that typically has a touchscreen, is able to download apps, and allows the user to connect to the Internet.

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Which of the computer ports in the image below is for standard USB (a.k.a. USB-A)?

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True or False: Software refers to the physical elements of a computer.

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True

False

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True or False: A trackpad is a common alternative to a computer mouse.

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True

False

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Please select all of the items below that qualify as hardware.

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External hard drive

Monitor

Mouse

Keyboard

FaceTime

Zoom

Google Chrome

Microsoft Word

True or False: The apps you had previously installed in Windows 7 or Windows 8 will NOT be there once you upgrade to Windows 10 or newer versions, so you need to reinstall them. *

1 point

True

False

True or False: Chromebooks are cloud-based, which means that programs and applications are stored in an internal hard drive. *

1 point

True

False

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