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Sample Multiple-Choice Items
from the
North Carolina
Tests of Computer Skills
Student Handbook
(For Students Who Entered
Grade 8 From 1996-1997
and 1999-2000)

Published June 2002

Information in both student handbooks, including sample test items, electronic files, etc. must not be used for personal or financial gain. North Carolina LEA/school officials, teachers, parents, and students may download and duplicate the handbooks and electronic files for instructional and educational purposes only. Others may not duplicate the handbooks without prior written permission from the NCDPI Division of Accountability Services/Testing Section.

1. Doing research by using an online database instead of a printed set of similar information offers which advantage?
A more current information
 B better charts
 C easier to understand tables
 D more legible diagrams
2. Upon walking into Mr. Johnson's workroom, Daryl saw a test that would be given the next day on the computer screen. Which of the following can Daryl ethically do?
A Correct obvious errors on the test to help Mr. Johnson avoid embarrassment.
 B Read the questions as a study guide.
 C Add a few well-chosen questions that Mr. Johnson left out.
 D Leave the room without reading the test questions.
3. What is the function of a disk drive?
A to print sheets of paper
 B to read from or write information to a floppy disk
 C to display information or pictures on a screen
 D to calculate numbers
4. For a social studies report, Fred needs to illustrate the products of North Carolina with pictures and comparison graphs. He would most likely use which software programs?
A spreadsheet and statistical
 B spreadsheet and database
 C graphing and clip art
 D clip art and drawing
5. For correct keyboarding, what is the recommended placement of fingers on the
home row keys?
A fingers of the left hand on A-S-D-F and fingers on the right hand on J-K-L-;
 B fingers of the right hand on A-S-D-F and fingers on the left hand on J-K-L-;
 C fingers of the left hand on A-S-E-F and fingers on the right hand on J-K-O-P
 D fingers of the left hand on Q-W-E-R and fingers on the right hand on U-I-O-P
6. Jim is typing a song on his word processor. The song has four verses, and the chorus is repeated after each verse. What would be the ost efficient way to enter the song, making sure the chorus is repeated after each verse?
A Type the chorus four times.
 B Copy the chorus on a copy machine and then cut and paste it into the document.
 C Use the Copy and Paste Commands on the word processor.
 D Highlight the text and change it to Bold.
7. Which is not an advantage of using computerized spreadsheets?
A speed of calculation
 B flexibility of moving entries
 C cost of initial set-up
 D ability to generate tables
8. Using an electronic bulletin board, Andy can do all of the following except which one?
A send private messages to a friend
 B send a public message to friends interested in one topic
 C send pictures to a friend
 D send a package to a friend
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