Introduction to Computers Assessment

Joe’s computer crashed and now he is looking for a replacement. Which of the following criteria is the least important?

• RAM

• money

• color

• usage

Which of the following software maintenance steps erases gaps caused by deleting files from the hard drive?

• Update system software

• defragging

• virus scan

• installing firewall

What does the BIOS chip stand for?

• Basic Input Output System

• Basic Input Operating System

• Basic Interval Operating System

• Basic Internal Output System

What kind of device is a keyboard?

• Internal device

• Input device

• Output device

• Storage device

Eric’s computer slows down when he opens several computer programs. Why does this happen?

• Eric has limited RAM space

• Eric has a small hard drive

• Eric does not have a powerful video card

• Eric has a bad ROM

Which of the following would hold the most information?

• 500 megabytes

• 5 gigabytes

• 5,000,000 bytes

• 50,000,000 kilobytes

What is the main circuit board inside the computer called?

• CD-ROM

• Video card

• ROM

• Motherboard

Which of the following is an output device?

• DVD-ROM

• Touchpad

• Hard drive

• Printer

Which of the following is usually used to connect a monitor to a computer?

• DVI cable

• USB cable

• Ethernet cable

• SATA cable

In a PC, which of the following components stores the BIOS?

• Hard Drive

• CPU

• RAM

• ROM