Basic Computer Terms Quiz

What does CPU stand for?

• Central processing unit

• Computer personal unit

• Central program unit

What is a keyboard?

• A peripheral used to input data

• A type of software

• A computer virus

What is a modem?

• A device used to connect computers

• A type of monitor

• A software application

What does a monitor do?

• Displays information visually

• Stores data

• Processes information

What is a cursor?

• A moving position-indicator

• A type of software

• A computer hardware

What is cyberspace?

• Slang for internet

• A type of computer

• A software program

What is a bug in programming?

• A part of a program that causes malfunction

• A type of software

• A computer hardware

What does it mean to debug?

• To find and correct defects

• To create software

• To install hardware

What is a domain name?

• The name of a network linked to the Internet

• A type of software

• A computer virus

What is an e-book?

• An electronic reading device

• A type of software

• A computer virus