Answers to Sample Questions and Notes

Multiple-Choice Test

1. The correct answer is A. This question measures how well you understand how computers are used as a tool for accessing information.

2. The correct answer is D. This question measures how well you understand the ethical use of computers and respect the computer-generated work of others.

3. The correct answer is B. This question measures your understanding of the components of a computer-hardware and software. You may also be asked about other physical components of a computer, their function, and use.

4. The correct answer is C. This question measures your knowledge of the use of software in various subjects to solve problems. You may also be asked about other types of software, e.g., probeware used in science, database programs used in social studies.

5. The correct answer is A. This question measures your knowledge of correct keyboarding skills and finger placement on the home row keys.

6. The correct answer is C. This question measures your ability to use the Copy and Paste functions while word processing. You may also be asked about other functions (e.g., Move, Print) and utilities (e.g., spell checker, grammar checker), and about producing desktop published documents.

7. The correct answer is C. This question measures your understanding of the advantages (or disadvantages) of using a computerized spreadsheet versus a printed spreadsheet. You may also be asked to use a spreadsheet to test simple “What if” statements.

8. The correct answer is D. This question measures your understanding of how an electronic bulletin board works.

Scoring

The local school system scores the computer skills multiple-choice tests using a computer. Each multiple-choice test question is scored 0 (incorrect) or 1 (correct). The student responses are added together to produce a total raw score (or total number of test questions answered correctly). The total raw score is then converted to a scale score. Individual scores are reported as scale scores on a scale that ranges from 20 to 80. The passing score for the computer skills multiple-choice test is a scale score of 47 or higher.

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