Computer Fundamentals

1. What is software?

• a) any set of instructions that tells the

  hardware what to do

• b) the video card on the monitor

• c) the operating system

• d) the monitor and computer case

2. What is hardware?

• a) all the ports and buttons of a computer

• b) any part of your computer that has a

  physical structure.

• c) is any part of your desktop

• d) software

3. A _______ is an electronic device that manipulates

information, or data.

• a) Software

• b) Hardware

• c) Keyboard

• d) Computer

4. The _______ is the metal and plastic box that contains the

main components of the computer, including the

motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), and power

supply.

• a) Monitor

• b) Computer Case

• c) Keyboard

• d) Mouse

5. The _____ works with a video card, located inside the

computer case, to display images and text on the screen.

• a) Monitor

• b) Computer Case

• c) Keyboard

• d) Mouse

6. These can be used to connect almost any type of device,

including mice, keyboards, printers, and digital cameras.

• a) Audio In

• b) Audio Out

• c) USB Port

• d) Monitor Port

7. This is where you will connect the power cord to the

computer.

• a) USB Port

• b) Audio In/ Audio Out

• c) Power Socket

• d) Serial Port

8. You can use this port for networking and connecting to the

Internet.

• a) USB Port

• b) Serial Port

• c) Ethernet Port

• d) Power Button

9. A _____ is used to print documents, photos, and anything

else that appears on your screen.

• a) Camera

• b) Smartphone

• c) Printer

• d) e - Reader

10. The ________ is the computer's main circuit board. It's a thin

plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard

drive and optical drives, expansion cards to control the

video and audio, and connections to your computer ports.

• a) RAM

• b) CPU

• c) Optical Disc Drive

• d) Motherboard