Year 8 Rotation 1. Understanding Computers Assessment

What is hardware in a computer system?

• Programs that run on a computer

• Physical components of a computer

• Data stored in the cloud

• Internet connectivity devices

Which of the following is an example of software?

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Operating system

• Hard drive

What does CPU stand for?

• Central Processing Unit

• Central Peripheral Unit

• Control Processing Unit

• Computer Processing Unit

Which device is considered an input device?

• Printer

• Monitor

• Mouse

• Speaker

Which device is considered an output device?

• Printer

• Monitor

• Mouse

• Speaker

What is RAM used for in a computer?

• Permanent storage

• Temporary storage for active processes

• Backup storage

• Enhancing video performance

What does ROM stand for?

• Random Output Memory

• Read-Only Memory

• Random-Order Memory

• Read-Order Memory

Which of the following is a type of permanent storage?

• RAM

• Cache

• SSD (Solid State Drive)

• Virtual Memory

How is text represented in a computer?

• Using binary code

• Using Morse code

• Using decimal numbers

• Using hexadecimal code

What does ASCII stand for?

• American Standard Code for Information Interchange

• Automated System for Computer Information

• Advanced Standard Code for Information Integration

• American System for Computer Information