Computer Ed 3_1st Quarter_Long Quiz

Which of these is a positive effect of computers in our society?

• Helping people work faster

• Making people unhealthy

• Wasting time

• Breaking machines

Which of these is a way computers help society?

• Sending letters through email

• Breaking old technology

• Making people argue

• Removing electricity

What should we do to use computers responsibly?

• Share fake news

• Use it for learning and good communication

• Play all day and skip work

• Spread viruses

The device that lets you point, click, and drag is the:

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Mouse

• CPU

What does “software” mean?

• The physical parts of the computer

• The programs and apps we use

• The wires and cables

• The electricity inside the computer

Who invented the Analytical Engine, known as the “Father of the Computer”?

• Charles Babbage

• Bill Gates

• Steve Jobs

• Thomas Edison

The abacus was used for:

• Cooking

• Counting and basic math

• Printing books

• Writing stories

Which of these is a major change in computers today compared to old computers?

• They are slower and bigger now

• They are faster and smaller now

• They are heavier and slower now

• They no longer use electricity

Which device uses a ball or optical sensor to move the pointer?

• Trackball

• Light pen

• Scanner

• Keyboard

Which device can draw directly on a screen?

• Touchscreen

• Light pen

• Scanner

• Keyboard