Information Technology Quiz

What is the definition of information technology (IT)?

• Technology that enables information to be used to produce products and services

• Physical parts of the computer

• Programs for the computer

• A system of computers, peripherals, terminals, and databases connected by communication lines

What are the physical parts of the computer called?

• Hardware

• Software

• Network

• Internet

What are the instructions that tell a computer what to do called?

• Hardware

• Software

• Network

• Internet

What career in IT involves the understanding and design of computers and computational processes?

• Computer Engineer

• Computer Operator

• Systems Administrator

• Computer Programmer

Which of the following is NOT a personal computer?

• Laptop

• Smart Board

• Desktop

• Tablet

Which of the following describes a Modem

• Connects your computer to the internet

• Makes phone calls

• The brain of the computer

• Input device

Which of the following describes the CPU

• Connects your computer to the internet

• Central Processing Unit and is also the "brain" of the computer

• Output device

• Input Device

What is System Software?

• Performs a specific task

• Input Device

• Controls the operation of the whole computer system

• Output Device

What is application software?

• Software that performs a specific task

• The "brain" of the computer

• Storage Device

• Input Device

What is an Input Deivce?

• The "brain" of the computer

• Hardware that allows you to communicate with your computer

• Allows you to retrieve information

• The "brain" of the computer