Computer Basics Quiz

What does RAM stand for in a computer system?

• Randomly Accessed Module

• Rapid Access Memory

• Read-Only Memory

• Random Access Memory

What is the main circuit board of a computer called?

• RAM

• CPU

• Motherboard

• Video Card

What type of storage device is a USB flash drive?

• Optical Storage

• Flash Memory

• Magnetic Storage

• Solid State Drive

Which type of software is commonly used in editing and enhancing photos?

• a)MS Excel

• b)MS Word

• c)Web Browsers

• d)Photo Editing Software

Which component of the system unit generates a feed of output images to a display device?

• RAM

• Video Card

• Heat Sink

• CPU

Which storage device is read by the CD-ROM?

• Blu-ray Disc

• DVD

• Compact Disc

• Solid State Drive

Where is the Power Supply Unit (PSU) installed in a PC case?

• Next to the RAM

• Next to the Motherboard

• Next to the Video Card

• Next to the CPU

What is the storage capacity of a standard CD?

• 800 megabytes

• 700 megabytes

• 650 megabytes

• 750 megabytes

What is the function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system?

• Reads data on optical media

• Performs instructions and calculations

• Transfers heat away from a device

• Generates output images

What are the categories of results when searching for information on the web?

• a)All, Images, Videos, Maps, News, More

• b)All, Images, Videos, Music, News, More

• c)All, Images, Videos, Weather, News, More

• d)All, Images, Videos, Shopping, News, More