Computer Basics Quiz

The __ is often called the brain of the computer.

• processor
• portable

• input

• desktop

• desktop

A keyboard and mouse are examples of __ devices.

• desktop

• input

• desktop

• processor

• processor

A __ is a type of computer that stays in one place and has separate parts.

• desktop
• portable

• input

• central processing unit

• processor

Laptops are __ computers that you can carry around easily.

• portable
• input

• desktop

• processor

• central processing unit

1. The device at the center of a computer system is called the __.

• portable
• input

• desktop

• processor

• central processing unit

Which of these is an output device?

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Monitor

• Webcam

What can a desktop computer be used for?

• Playing games

• Doing homework

• Watching videos

• All of the above

What is special about a laptop?

• It's very big

• It can't connect to the internet

• It has a built-in screen and keyboard

• It needs to be plugged in all the time

Which part of the computer does most of the thinking work?

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Processor

• Speaker

What is an example of an input device?

• Printer

• Mouse

• Monitor

• Speakers