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WorksheetsCAT - Gr 10 - Hardware & Software
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 27mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Physical parts of a computer...such as the keyboard and monitor.
a)
software
b)
hardware
2.
The CPU is called the _______________ of the computer.
a)
arm
b)
mother
c)
brains
d)
leg
3.
Programs that give instruction to the computer.
a)
keyboard
b)
mother board
c)
hardware
d)
software
4.
What does the hard drive do?
a)
Stores information temporarily
b)
Gives Instructions
c)
Stores information permanently
d)
Drives through the computer
5.
Which of the following is an Output device?
a)
Printer
b)
Mouse
c)
Microphone
d)
Keyboard
6.
What does RAM stand for?
a)
Random Accurate Maps
b)
Really Awesome Memory
c)
Read Only Memory
d)
Random Access Memory
7.
What is the most important piece of software on a computer?
a)
Operating System
b)
Programs
c)
Applications
d)
Hardware
8.
Which of the following is systems software?
a)
Spreadsheet
b)
Word Processor
c)
Video Editing
d)
Disk Defragmentation
9.
Which of the following is volatile memory?
a)
ROM
b)
RAM
c)
Solid State Drive
d)
Hard Disk Drive
10.
What is the name for the circuit board which all the main components of the computer are connected to?
a)
Video Card
b)
Central Processing Unit
c)
Motherboard
d)
Network Interface
11.
Which of these is bigger than a gigabyte?
a)
Kilobyte
b)
Terabyte
c)
Megabyte
d)
Trilobyte
12.
What is an embedded computer?
a)
A computer that sits on a desk
b)
A computer that is too heavy to move
c)
A computer inside a larger device
d)
A computer where all you see is the screen, keyboard and mouse
13.
Which of the following is a storage device?
a)
RAM
b)
CPU
c)
USB Flash Drive
d)
Sensor
14.
ROM stands for
a)
Random Operational Memory
b)
Readily-Operated Memory
c)
Read-Only Memory
d)
Routine Operations Memory
15.
When connecting a MOBILE DEVICE to a network what would you use?
a)
PAN
b)
LAN
c)
WLAN
d)
DAN
16.
Processing speed of the CPU
a)
Hertz
b)
MPH
c)
Rounds
d)
Cycles
17.
What are the programs that run on a computer system called?
a)
Algorithms
b)
Code
c)
Software
d)
Languages
18.
What is the name for the chip inside the computer that contains the startup instructions?
a)
Read Only Memory (ROM)
b)
Random Access Memory (RAM)
c)
Motherboard
d)
Hard Disk
19.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
a)
input devices
b)
output devices
c)
storage devices
d)
processor
20.
Webcam
a)
input devices
b)
output devices
c)
storage devices
d)
processor
21.
LCD Projector
a)
input devices
b)
output devices
c)
storage devices
d)
processor
22.
Joystick
a)
input devices
b)
output devices
c)
storage devices
d)
processor
23.
Speaker
a)
input devices
b)
output devices
c)
storage devices
d)
processor
24.
LAN connects computers & other devices in a small area; connects personal computers and allows users access to data and devices like printers anywhere.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
The Cloud _______.
a)
stores computer data on multiple servers that can be access through the internet from any location.
b)
provides data to a computer with devices such as keyboards, mouse, joysticks, and scanners.
c)
is only used in government agencies.
26.
Peripheral is _____.
a)
a statement that discloses some of all of the ways a site gathers, uses, discloses, and manages data.
b)
a computer network that extends over a large geographical distance.
c)
any device such as a mouse or keyboard that connects to and works with the computer. Examples: scanners, microphones, digital cameras.
27.
12. What hardware device produces a hard copy?
a)
CD Rom
b)
Printer
c)
Scanner
d)
Monitor
28.
What is the most important piece of software on a computer?
a)
Operating System
b)
Programs
c)
Applications
d)
Hardware
29.
RAM is what kind of memory?
a)
Permanant
b)
Forever
c)
Slow
d)
Temporary
30.
What is the CPU Unit?
a)
Computer memory with very short access time used for frquently used instructions and data.
b)
Directs operations of the processor.
c)
Carries out arithmetic and logical operations.
d)
The computer's brain, decodes and executes instruction, and processes data.
31.
Computer part that connects every thing inside the computer together?
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
c)
CPU
d)
MOTHERBOARD
32.
What does GUI stand for?
a)
Graphic User Interface
b)
Graphic User Intelligence
c)
Gradual User Interface
d)
Geographical User Interchange
33.
Which of the following acts as both an input and an output device?
a)
Speakers
b)
Printers
c)
Stylus
d)
Touch Screen
34.
Which one of the following does NOT logically belong with the other three options given?
a)
Mozilla Firefox
b)
Windows 8
c)
Android
d)
Apple OS X
35.
Which one of the following represents the largest or ‘biggest’ amount of storage space?
a)
10 MB
b)
1 TB
c)
32 GB
d)
500 KB
36.
Which one of the following represents software that allows an operating system to communicate with or control a device such as a printer?
a)
Plug-in
b)
EULA
c)
MICR
d)
Driver
37.
Which one of the following is NOT an example of a graphics file extension or format?
a)
.bmp
b)
.gif
c)
.jpg
d)
.rtf
38.
Which one of the following can be deduced (‘worked out’) from a computer advert that has a specification of a ‘touch pad’?
a)
The screen of the computer is a touch screen.
b)
The computer has a
built-in fingerprint scanner to control access to the computer.
c)
The computer comes
with a stylus pen that can be used for drawings.
d)
The computer is most
likely a portable computer.
39.
The F10 key on the keyboard usually opens the Help file for the program you are working in.
a)
True
b)
False
40.
One can select just ‘certain files’ that are not listed adjacently (‘one after the other’) in a folder by using the CTRL key and clicking with the mouse on the individual files.
a)
True
b)
False
41.
The response time of a monitor is an important specification, especially for gamers. This is measured in gigahertz.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
A legally binding contract between a user and a software company, that needs to be agreed to before their software may be installed and used
a)
RFID
b)
EULA
c)
OCR
d)
XTL
43.
Process of transferring money between accounts via the Internet
a)
FTP
b)
EFT
c)
FET
d)
LTE
44.
A tag with an chip on it that can be used to identify runners or cyclists in a race and track their progress
a)
RFID
b)
MICR
c)
RAM
d)
RSI
45.
A special chip on the motherboard that holds the instructions needed to start the computer when you switch it on or reboot it
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
c)
BIOS
46.
Medical problem caused by the long-term use of input devices that are not ergonomically designed
a)
RAM
b)
RSI
c)
RFID
d)
OCR
47.
A .......... is an online diary that can be used for discussions.
a)
wiki
b)
blog
c)
email
d)
sms
48.
Which file extension is associated with webpages?
a)
.rtf
b)
.txt
c)
.html
d)
.exe
49.
Which optical device has the largest storage capacity?
a)
dvd
b)
Blu-Ray
c)
CD
50.
....................... is a non-profit organisation that promotes the sharing and free use of knowledge and products legally.
a)
Copyright
b)
Creative Commons
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