Computer Basics Quiz

An output device that displays visual output from a computer is a: __________

• Modem

• Monitor

• Input Device

• Keyboard

An input device that is used to type text and commands into a computer is called: __________

• Keyboard

• Control Panel

• Joystick

• Output Device

The following choices are internal devices or found inside the computer tower EXCEPT:

• RAM

• Microchip

• Touchpad

• Motherboard

What kind of computer is used in this classroom?

• Laptop computer

• Desktop computer

• Tablet computer
• Smartphone

_______ is one of the main ways to communicate with a computer

• keyboard

• printer

• monitor

• external hard drive

• mouse

The _______ is a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger

• optical

• touchpad

• trackball

• mechanical

Which of the following is Software

• Scanner

• mouse

• Microsoft Word

• Hard drive

Which of the following is a common computer port used to connect external devices?

• Motherboard

• USB

• RAM

• CPU

Portable digital storage that allows the user to store, view and change documents.

• WiFi

• Touchpad

• USB Flash Drive

• Network Drive

Programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do.

• Motherboard

• CPU

• Operating system

• Software