Computer Basics

RAM is like a computer’s ______________, while a hard drive is like a computer’s ______________.

• brain/nervous system 
• short-term memory/long-term memory
• long-term memory/short-term memory
• nervous system/brain

Which of the following is a good way to protect your computer?

• Skip operating system updates.
• Plug it into a surge protector.
• Download files from unknown sources
• Don't require a password for your WIFI

Word 'RAM' stands for

• random access memory
• read access memory
• read arithmetic memory
• random arithmetic memory

True or False: When something is saved to the cloud, it means it's stored on the Internet instead of on your computer's hard drive.

• False
• True

Which of the following is a type of computer hardware?

• Internet Explorer
• Motherboard
• Microsoft Windows
• Google.com

This card is responsible for what you see on a monitor.

• Sound Card
• Network Card
• Bluetooth Card
• Video Card

Documents on your computer are stored where?

• RAM
• Monitor
• Hard Drive
• Network Card

Which port do you use to connect to the internet and for networking?

• Serial Port
• Ethernet Port
• Monitor Port
• Parallel Port

Expansion slots are used to add software to the computer. True or False.

• True
• False

These are all peripherals of a computer.  Select one.

• Serial Port, Printer, Keayboard
• Camera, RAM, Monitor
• Speaker, Scanner, Camera
• USB Port, Microphone, Headphone