Computer Appplications Workshop Ongoing

Mwesigwa Joshuarecent

Over the past three weeks, we’ve explored essential digital skills—from Microsoft Office and Google Workspace to internet security, graphic design, artificial intelligence tools, and basic hardware. These hands-on workshops run throughout the semester to build practical competency in computer applications and prepare you for real-world tasks.

LINKS TO THE QUIZZES DONE DURING THE WORKSHOP

ASSESSMENT 1

Day 1 Productivity & Communication Assessment

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3. What does “Open Source” software mean?

Software that costs money to use

Software whose source code is freely available and can be modified

Software that only works online

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

Microsoft Office

Microsoft 365

Windows 10

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1. What is the main difference between software and hardware?

Software is physical components, hardware is programs

Hardware is the physical components, software is the programs and applications

Both are the same thing with different names

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5. Office 365 is best suited for:

Single home users only

Organizations that need collaboration and cloud features

People who don’t use the internet

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5. MediaFire, OneDrive and WeTransfer are examples of

Operating systems

File storage/sharing platforms

Microsoft Office application

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6. What’s the main advantage of Office 365 over traditional Office installation?

Cloud storage, updates, and collaboration features

It only works offline

It’s completely free

Your score is

The average score is 75%

ASSESSMENT 2

Basic Operating Systems Assessment

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Circle the letter of your choice.

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Question 12: To access BIOS settings on most computers, you typically need to

a) Press a specific key (like F2, F12, or Delete) during computer startup

b) Go through Windows Settings menu

c) Use a special software application

d) Connect to the internet first

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Quetion 11: When planning to install a new operating system, why is it important to check your computer’s specifications first?

a) To determine the color of the installation screen

b) To ensure the hardware meets the minimum requirements for the OS

c) To calculate the installation time

d) To choose the best installation location

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Question 10: To edit a Google Sheet on your smartphone, you typically need to:

a) Use only the web browser

b) Download and install the Google Sheets mobile app

c) Convert the file to a different format first

d) Connect to a desktop computer remotely

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Question 9: What is the primary function of Microsoft Outlook in Office 365?

a) Creating spreadsheets and calculations

b) Email management and calendar scheduling

c) Making presentations with slides

d) Video conferencing and chat

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Question 8: When a computer program stops working properly, what should be your first troubleshooting step?

a) Immediately reinstall the entire operating system

b) Buy a new computer

c) Restart the program or restart the computer

d) Call technical support right away

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Question 7: What makes a USB drive “bootable” for operating system installation?

a) It has enough storage space

b) It contains special boot files that allow the computer to start from the USB

c) It’s a specific brand of USB drive

d) It has been formatted to FAT32

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Question 6: Before installing a new operating system, what is the most crucial step?

a) Buying a new computer

b) Backing up important data and files

c) Upgrading the internet connection

d) Installing antivirus software

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Question 5: When checking if your computer can run new software, which specification is most important for determining processing power?

a) Hard drive storage space

b) Screen resolution

c) CPU (processor) speed and cores

d) Number of USB ports

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Question 4: What does BIOS stand for and what is its primary function?

a) Basic Input/Output System – manages hardware communication during computer startup

b) Binary Information Operating Software – runs applications

c) Built-In Operating System – replaces Windows or Mac OS

d) Backup Internet Operating Service – provides internet connectivity

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Question 3: What does BIOS stand for?

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Question 2: When multiple people need to work on the same document simultaneously from different locations, which approach is most effective?

a) Email the document back and forth between team members

b) Use a cloud-based collaborative platform like Google Sheets

c) Print the document and work on paper copies

d) Save the document on a USB drive and pass it around

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Question One: What is the primary purpose of a QR code scanner app on your smartphone?

a) To take better photos

b) To read and process Quick Response codes that contain information or links

c) To scan documents into PDF format

d) To identify objects using artificial intelligence

Your score is

The average score is 70%

ASSESSMENT 3

Windows Installation & Troubleshooting Assessment

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Mix of basic and advanced scenarios.

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What is the main purpose of Rufus software?

a) To install Windows directly on the computer

b) To create bootable USB drives from ISO files

c) To repair damaged hard drives

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What keyboard shortcut is used to copy text or files?

a) Ctrl + V

b) Ctrl + C

c) Ctrl + X

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Which partition scheme is better for modern computers with UEFI?

a) MBR (Master Boot Record)

b) GPT (GUID Partition Table)

c) Both are exactly the same

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What is the minimum USB drive size typically needed to create a Windows 10 bootable USB?

a) 4GB

b) 8GB

c) 16GB

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Your bootable USB isn’t working properly with the current computer’s BIOS. In Rufus, what should you change to make it compatible?

a) Increase the USB drive size

b) Change the partition scheme from MBR to GPT (or vice versa)

c) Use a different Windows 10 version

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After creating a bootable USB, the computer shows “No bootable device found.” What should you check first?

a) If the USB drive has enough space

b) BIOS/UEFI boot order settings

c) Whether Windows 10 is genuine

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You’re using Rufus to create a bootable USB, but it fails at 50%. As a technician, what’s your best first step?

a) Try a different computer immediately

b) Try a different USB drive

c) Download Rufus again

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After successfully installing Windows 10, Microsoft Office fails to install with an error. What systematic approach should you take?

a) Reinstall Windows 10 completely

b) Check internet connection and run Windows Updates first

c) Tell the customer their computer is too old

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During computer startup, which keys are commonly pressed to enter BIOS/UEFI settings?

a) Ctrl + Alt + Delete

b) F2, F12, or Delete key

c) Windows key + R

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After installing Windows 10 successfully, what should be your first priority before installing other software?

a) Install games and entertainment software

b) Run Windows Updates and install drivers

c) Change the desktop wallpaper

Your score is

The average score is 82%

ASSESSMENT 4 (05th OCTOBER)

Digital Literacy Final Assessment

Three weeks together, now let’s review

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Your manager asks you to create a presentation for tomorrow’s client meeting. Which Microsoft Office application should you use?

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation

Microsoft Excel

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You’re setting up a computer lab and need to decide between two operating system families. Windows 11 belongs to which family?

Linux Operating Systems

Unix Operating Systems

Open-Source Operating Sytems

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A client asks you to install “MS Office 365” on their computer. Which application will NOT be included in this installation?

Microsoft Teams

Google Chrome

OneDrive

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You download a free graphic design software that allows you to modify and share its source code. What type of software is this?

Proprietary Software

Opensource Software

Microsoft Office 365

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Your office computer is running slowly, and you need to reinstall the operating system. Which of the following is an example of a Linux-based operating system you could install?

Windows 10

Ubuntu

Microsoft Office

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You need to conduct a video conference with remote team members. Which Google Workspace application should you use?

Google Slides

Google Meet

Google Slides

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Your team needs to collaborate on a budget spreadsheet where everyone can edit simultaneously online. Which Google Workspace tool is best?

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Gmail

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You need to schedule a team meeting and send calendar invitations to 15 people. Which Microsoft Office application should you use?

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

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A colleague sends you a document stored on OneDrive, but you’re traveling without internet. What limitation will you face?

You cannot open Microsoft Word at all

You may not be able to access the cloud-stored document without internet

OneDrive will automatically delete the document

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You need to organize employee attendance data with automatic calculations for monthly totals. Which application is most suitable?

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Spreadsheet

Microsoft Office DB

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You need to design social media posts, flyers, and presentations quickly. Which platform offers templates for all these?

MediaFire

Canva

Outlook

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Your small business needs a professional logo but you have a limited budget. Which free tool can you use?

LogoMakr

Paint

Microsoft Word

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You’re working on a group project and need everyone to access the latest version of a document. What’s the best practice?

Email the document to everyone separatel

Store it on a cloud platform like OneDrive or Google Drive

Save it on a USB drive and pass it around

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Your website link is very long: “https://company.com/products/category/subcategory/item12345“. You want to share it on social media. What should you use?

Use URL Shortener like bit.ly

MediaFire

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You need to share a 500MB training video with clients who don’t have cloud storage accounts. Which platform is most appropriate?

Microsoft Word

MediaFire

bit.ly

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You need to quickly summarize a 50-page research document for a meeting. Which modern technology can help you accomplish this efficiently?

Microsoft Paint

AI tools like notebooklm.google.com

USB Drive

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During a computer assembly practical, you need to install the component that processes all instructions. Which component is this?

PSU

CPU

RAM

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When creating passwords for your online accounts, which practice is most secure?

Use the same simple password for all accounts for easy memory

Use strong, unique passwords for different accounts

Write all passwords in an unprotected document on your desktop

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You’re setting up file sharing for your office network. What is an important security practice?

Share all files with everyone without restrictions

Set appropriate access permissions and use password protection

Disable all firewalls for faster sharing

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You receive an email from “your bank” asking you to click a link and enter your password urgently. What should you do?

Click the link immediately to secure your account

Verify by contacting your bank directly through their official website or phone number

Reply to the email with your password

Your score is

The average score is 82%

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