Information Technology Quiz for Middle School

A device or machine that can store, retrieve, manipulate and process data is called a:

• Notebook
• Headphones
• Computer
• Device

Programs on the computer with written commands that tell a computer what task to perform are called:

• Hardware
• Modem
• Network
• Software

Windows 10 is an example of what:

• Hardware Device
• General Software
• Operating System Software
• Application Software

The _________________ contains the computer's basic circuitry and components.  Every part is attached to it.  It is considered the "HEART" of the computer.

• Central Processing Unit
• Application Software
• Motherboard
• Input Devices

The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals is called:

• BIOS
• Operating System
• Application Software
• Motherboard

The physical parts of the computer is called:  ____________

• Binary Code
• Hardware
• Software
• Central Processing Unit

Name the output device that displays text, objects, graphics, photographs, video, and animation.

• Input Device
• Keyboard
• Modem
• Monitor

An input device that is used to type text and commands into a computer is called:  

• Output Device
• Control Panel
• Joystick
• Keyboard

Additional components besides the main parts of the computer such as printers and scanners are called:

• Peripherals
• Output Devices
• Input Devices
• Programs

A ____________ does the same thing as a mouse on the computer.

• Track Pad
• Floppy Disk
• Hard Disk
• CPU