Computer Fundamentals and Algorithms Quiz

Which of the following is a physical part of the computer?

• Operating system

• Microsoft Word

• Internet browser

• Keyboard

Which of the following is an example of software?

• Mouse

• Monitor

• Printer

• MS Paint

What are the correct four stages of how a computer works?

• Output → Input → Processing → Storage

• Input → Output → Processing → Storage

• Processing → Storage → Input → Output

• Input → Processing → Storage → Output

What is the main function of the CPU?

• Display images

• Store data permanently

• Print documents

• Process data

What is the difference between data and information?

• They are the same

• Both are instructions

• Data is processed information

• Information is processed data

Which device is used to store data permanently?

• RAM

• Monitor

• CPU

• Hard drive

What type of device is a printer?

• Input

• Storage

• Processing

• Output

What is an algorithm?

• A computer device

• A programming language

• A symbol in a flowchart

• A step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem

What is computational thinking mainly about?

• Memorizing facts

• Using shortcuts

• Guessing solutions

• Solving problems logically

When we break a big problem into smaller parts, this is called:

• Computation

• Abstraction

• Coding

• Decomposition