Computer Science Basics Worksheet

Michael is setting up a new computer and wants to make sure it can manage all its resources, such as memory and files. What type of software does Michael need to install?

• A type of application software

• A hardware device

• System software that manages computer resources

• A programming language

Samuel and Scarlett are learning about computers in class. Their teacher asks them, "What is a bit?"

• A binary digit

• A type of software

• A computer virus

• A programming language

Charlotte wants to type her homework on the computer. Which device should she use?

• A device used to display information

• A device used to enter data into a computer

• A device used to store data

• A device used to print documents

Emma wants to bake a cake and follows a step-by-step recipe to do so. In computer science, what is this step-by-step procedure called?

• a type of computer hardware

• a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem

• a programming language

• a data storage device

Binary is:

• A number system with base 2

• A type of animal

• A kind of fruit

• A musical instrument

Abigail wants to upgrade her computer for faster performance. She is considering buying an SSD. What does SSD stand for?

• Solid State Drive

• Super Speed Device

• Serial Storage Disk

• Standard Storage Device

Avery is building a new computer for gaming and asks Sophia what a GPU is. What does GPU stand for?

• A type of computer virus

• A graphics processing unit

• A general purpose utility

• A gaming peripheral

Mia wants to save her school project so she can access it later. Which device should she use to store her data permanently?

• A device used to store data permanently

• A type of computer monitor

• A software application

• A type of printer

RAM stands for:

• Readily Available Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Rapid Action Module

• Remote Access Machine

Charlotte is assembling her own computer and needs to install the main circuit board. What is this component called?

• The main circuit board of a computer

• A type of computer software

• A portable storage device

• A computer monitor