Y8 Digital Tech Assessment Quiz

What is the function of a hard drive in a computer?

• Provides long-term storage

• Acts like a brain, processing data

• Provides short-term storage

• Manages network connections

What is the function of a motherboard in a computer?

• It stores data permanently.

• It connects all the parts of the computer so they work together.

• It powers the computer.

• It displays the output.

Which operating system is commonly used on smartphones?

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What is the role of an operating system in a computer?

• To store data

• To manage hardware and software resources

• To provide power to the computer

• To display graphics

What is the role of a scanner in a computer system?

• Outputs data to a screen

• Puts a digital copy of a document into the computer

• Sends data out of a computer

• Stores data

What is the primary function of a CPU in a computer?

• To provide power to the computer

• To manage network connections

• To execute instructions and process data

• To store data permanently

What is the purpose of a RAM?

• To provide temporary storage for programs the computer is currently using.

• To process data

• To connect peripherals

• To store data permanently

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​ ​ Match the features with the Network Type (LAN or WAN)

• WAN

• Often slower due to long distances

• WAN

• Used for connecting devices in a small area

• LAN

• Used to connect devices across countries

• LAN

• Faster because it covers a small area

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