Computer Basics Quiz

Which one is an input device?

• headphones

• speaker

• scanner

• printer

Which one is an output device?

• microphone

• joy stick

• bar code reader

• projector

What is hardware?

• all the ports and buttons on a machine

• is any part of a machine that has a physical structure

• is any part of the desktop

• software

The _____, also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands.

• CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• CUP (Central Unit Processing)

• PUC (Processing Unit Central)

• Center Process Unification

____ is your system's short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data in the RAM until it is needed.

• REM

• RIM

• RAM

• ROM

An _____________ is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware.

• Motherboard

• Hardware

• Samware

• Operating System

The ______ is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. It long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it.

• Storage Drive

• RAM

• Hard Drive

• USB

Electronic device that processes data according to a set of instructions or commands, known as a program

• printer

• computer

• scanner

• shareware

What is a GUI?

• Gradient User Interface

• Graphical User Interface

• Gradual User Increase

• Greater User Interface

Computer _____________ is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a task.

• Software

• Malware

• Shareware

• Hardware