Computer Basics Quiz

What are the devices of a computer?

• monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer

• RAM, ROM, CPU, and motherboard

• hard drive, CD/DVD drive, USB drive, and floppy disk

• input devices, output devices, storage devices, and processing devices

What is the purpose of input and output devices in a computer?

• The purpose of input and output devices in a computer is to enhance the computer's processing speed.

• The purpose of input and output devices in a computer is to facilitate the exchange of data and information between the user and the computer system.

• The purpose of input and output devices in a computer is to provide entertainment to the user.

• The purpose of input and output devices in a computer is to control the computer's power supply.

Which component of a computer is responsible for storing data?

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Hard disk drive (HDD) or solid-state drive (SSD)

• Motherboard

Name one example of a communication device used in computers.

• printer

• monitor

• keyboard

• modem

What is computer memory and why is it important?

• Computer memory is the physical devices used to store data and instructions temporarily or permanently. It is important because it allows the computer to store and retrieve data quickly, which is essential for running programs and performing tasks efficiently.

• Computer memory is only important for storing large files and documents.

• Computer memory is not necessary for basic computer functions.

• Computer memory is a type of software used to control the computer's hardware.

True or False: A basic computer uses switching off and on to perform tasks.

• False

• A basic computer uses voice commands to perform tasks.

• True

• A basic computer uses telepathy to perform tasks.

What is the function of a file explorer in a computer?

What are some examples of input devices?

• televisions, projectors, cameras, game consoles

• hard drives, USB drives, memory cards, CDs

• monitors, printers, speakers, headphones

• keyboards, mice, touchscreens, scanners, microphones

What are some examples of output devices?

• monitors, printers, speakers, projectors

• hard drive, motherboard, RAM

• keyboard, mouse, CPU

• scanner, microphone, headphones

What is the difference between primary and secondary storage in a computer?

• Primary storage is faster than secondary storage.

• Primary storage is used for active data while secondary storage is used for long-term storage.

• Primary storage is used for storing files while secondary storage is used for running programs.

• Primary storage is used for long-term storage while secondary storage is used for active data.