Computer Terminology Exercise #1 ( Multiple Choice)

Luna is working on her computer and needs to type a report for her class. She uses a device that allows her to place input into the computer. Its design comes from the original typewriter, which arranged letters and numbers in a way that prevented the type-bars from getting jammed when typing quickly. What device is Luna using?

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Mouse

• Printer

Emma is building her own computer. She knows that one part is pretty much the brains of the computer, processing everything from basic instructions to complex functions. Which part is she thinking of?

• CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• RAM (Random Access Memory)

• GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

• SSD (Solid State Drive)

Charlotte wants to save her school project and photos on her computer. She needs to know which part of the computer houses the hard disk, where all her files and folders are physically located.

• Hard Drive

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Mouse

Rohan wants to edit photos on his smart phone. He downloads a software program that's designed to perform this specific function directly on his device. What is this type of software called?

• App (Application)

• Operating System

• Web Browser

• Firmware

Abigail just moved into a new apartment and wants to set up internet access for her laptop, phone, and smart TV. She needs a small box that allows multiple devices to join the same network, either wirelessly or through an Ethernet port. What device does Abigail need?

• Router

• Monitor

• Printer

• Keyboard

Jackson wants to make his computer run faster for gaming and multitasking. He learns that adding small memory chips that form a memory module can help increase and improve his computer's performance. What should Jackson add to his computer?

• RAM (Random Access Memory)

• CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• SSD (Solid State Drive)

• GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

Samuel is interested in learning how computers work and how computer technology can be used to solve real-world problems. What field of study should Samuel pursue?

• Computer Science

• Biology

• Economics

• Psychology

Elijah is setting up a new computer for his home office. He learns that there is a general term that describes computer programs, including things like programs, applications, scripts, and instruction sets. What is this term?

• Software

• Hardware

• Firmware

• Network

Priya is looking for a mobile computer that has a touchscreen display, circuitry, and battery all in a single device. She wants something that comes equipped with sensors, including cameras, a microphone, and a touchscreen display. Which device should Priya choose?

• Tablet

• Desktop

• Printer

• Router

10. William is trying to start his computer. He notices that before the system software loads, the computer uses a special type of memory containing hardwired instructions. What type of memory is this?

• ROM (Read Only Memory)

• RAM (Random Access Memory)

• Cache Memory

• Hard Disk