Computer Science Quiz

Maria is working on her school project. She typed her essay using the keyboard, viewed it on the monitor, and finally saved it on her computer. She learned in ICT class that computers have different parts and functions. She became curious: among the components she used, which one is mainly responsible for processing the data?

• Input Device

• Output Device

• CPU

• Computer

During computer class, Jose is asked by his teacher to enter numbers into the computer so that they can be calculated. He uses the keyboard to type the numbers and later clicks the mouse to confirm. His teacher then asks: "Which type of computer unit are you using when you provide information or commands to the computer?"

• Output Device

• Input Device

• Keyboard

• CPU

Anna's family bought new computer parts. They purchased a monitor, keyboard, mouse, CPU, and speakers separately. Anna wondered if each part alone could be called a "computer." Her teacher explained that for a machine to function as a complete and working computer, all essential parts must work together.

• Computer

• Storage Device

• Computer System

• Processing Device

During ICT class, Mark's teacher asked him to transfer pictures from his laptop to his friend's computer. He used a USB flash drive to copy the files. His teacher explained that devices like hard drives, DVDs, and USBs are examples of hardware that let us store, move, or retrieve data. What do we call this type of computing hardware?

• Computer System

• Computer

• CPU

• Storage Device

Carla is curious about how her computer works. She notices that when she types on the keyboard or clicks the mouse, the computer responds almost instantly. Her teacher explains that there is one main component inside the system unit that interprets the instructions and controls all the operations, often called the "brain of the computer."

• Output Device

• Input Device

• Keyboard

• CPU

During a school orientation, the ICT teacher showed the students a real computer unit. She pointed to the monitor, keyboard, mouse, system unit, and even the cables. Then she asked: "All of these are the actual physical, electronic, and mechanical parts of the computer system. What do we call them?"

• Hardware

• Software

• Peopleware

• CPU

In computer class, Leo's teacher asked the students to turn on their computers. The teacher explained that while the monitor, keyboard, and CPU are the physical parts, there are also invisible sets of programs and instructions that allow the computer to function-such as the operating system and applications like Word or Excel.

• Peopleware

• Hardware

• CPU

• Software

In their ICT class, the students learned that computers do not work on their own. There are people who design programs, operate machines, manage data, and maintain systems. For example, a programmer creates software, a computer operator runs programs, and an end-user uses applications in daily tasks like typing documents or browsing the internet.

• Software

• Computer

• Hardware

• Peopleware

During a computer activity, Sarah typed her essay using the keyboard. After pressing the keys, she was able to read the text on the monitor and later print her work on paper using the printer. Her teacher explained that these parts of the computer are used to show results after the computer has processed the input data.

• Output Device

• Input Device

• CPU

• Keyboard

In ICT class, Miguel asked his teacher how the computer understands the numbers he types or the images he clicks. His teacher explained that there is a component inside the system unit that interprets instructions, processes information, and manipulates data so that the correct output can be produced.

• Output Device

• Input Device

• Storage Device

• Central Processing Unit