Computer Basics Quiz

What is a computer?

• A cooking appliance

• A mechanical device

• An electronic device that processes data

• A musical instrument

Which of the following best describes the main function of a computer?

• To store water

• To process data into useful information

• To print books

• To make phone calls

A computer accepts input, processes it, and provides ___.

• Noise

• Code

• Electricity

• Output

Computers can be used in which of the following fields?

• Agriculture

• Education

• Banking

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a computer?

• Speed

• Emotion

• Accuracy

• Automation

Which of the following is not a physical component of a computer?

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Windows

• CPU

The part of a computer that performs calculations and carries out instructions is called the ___.

• Monitor

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Mouse

• Printer

What does RAM stand for?

• Random Auto Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Read Access Memory

• Rapid Access Module

Which device is used to input data into a computer?

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Printer

• Speaker

What component displays the output of the computer visually?

• CPU

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Hard disk