WorksheetsComputer Basics Study Guide
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 36mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The ____________________ is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer. It houses the motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), power supply, and more.
a)
monitor
b)
power cord
c)
tab key
d)
computer case
2.
The ________________ works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text.
a)
monitor
b)
power supply
c)
video card
d)
mouse
3.
The _________________ is one of the primary ways we communicate with the computer and enter data. There are many different types such as wired, wireless, ergonomic, and multimedia.
a)
mouse
b)
monitor
c)
headphones
d)
keyboard
4.
The _______ keys are labeled F1 through F12. Some programs use these keys as shortcuts for common tasks.
a)
insert
b)
tab
c)
function
d)
control (ctrl)
5.
The _______________ keys are used for many different purposes, including moving the cursor, scrolling a document, or controlling a game.
a)
control (ctrl)
b)
enter
c)
function
d)
arrow
6.
The _________________ keypad resembles a calculator keypad.
a)
enter
b)
numeric
c)
page up
d)
home
7.
_______________, _______________, and ________________ are examples of peripheral pointing devices. They let you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.
a)
mouse, trackball, touchpad
b)
touchpad, backspace, arrow keys
c)
alphanumeric keys, function keys, space bar
d)
insert key, backspace key, trackball
8.
Two ways to delete.
a)
function
b)
control and arrow keys
c)
backspace and delete
d)
alternate and escape
9.
What does a computer allow you to do?
a)
Browse the Internet
b)
Store and receive data
c)
Type documents and receive email
d)
all of the above
10.
________________________ is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the computer monitor or keyboard.
a)
software
b)
hardware
c)
malware
d)
virus
11.
________________________ is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do. Some examples include web browsers, games, and word processors such as Microsoft Word.
a)
software
b)
hardware
c)
malware
d)
virus
12.
When you withdraw cash from an ATM, scan groceries at the store, or use a calculator you’re using a type of computer.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
13.
Most desktop computers are more difficult to upgrade and expand than a laptop.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
14.
________________ are battery or AC powered personal computers that are more portable than desktop computers.
a)
laptops
b)
desktops
c)
tablets
d)
smartphone
15.
Personal computers come in two main styles PC and Mac.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
16.
Booting is the process that occurs when you press the power button to turn your computer on. During this process, the computer does what?
a)
starts up the operating system, checks for new hardware, runs tests
b)
runs tests, checks for new hardware, starts up the operating system
c)
runs tests, starts up the operating system, checks for new hardware
d)
checks for new hardware, runs tests, starts up the operating system.
17.
The __________________________ is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer’s memory, processes, and all of its software and hardware. It also allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer’s “language”.
a)
personal computer
b)
operating system
c)
tablet computer
d)
web browser
18.
____________ is the language of computers. (spell correctly)
a)
vinary
b)
binary
c)
bineary
d)
binery
19.
The three most common operating systems for personal computers are:
a)
Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome
b)
Facebook, Microsoft Word, and Spreadsheets
c)
Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux
d)
Solitaire, Halo, and Tynker
20.
_______________________ comes preloaded on most new PCs, which helps to make it the most popular operating system in the world.
a)
Mircosoft Windows
b)
Mac OS X
c)
Linux
d)
Facebook
21.
Mac OS is a line of operating systems created by Apple Inc. It comes preloaded on all new _____________ computers.
a)
PC
b)
Laptop
c)
Desktop
d)
Macintosh
22.
A(n) _________________ is a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks.
a)
app
b)
gadget
c)
widget
d)
word processor
23.
Applications for desktop or laptop computers are called ______________.
a)
laptop applications
b)
desktop applications
c)
mobile applications
d)
tablet applications
24.
Applications for mobile devices are called _________________.
a)
laptop applications
b)
desktop applications
c)
mobile applications
d)
tablet applications
25.
A _______________________ allows you to write a letter, design a flyer, and create many other kinds of documents. The most well-known is Microsoft Word.
a)
media player
b)
spreadsheet
c)
word processor
d)
web browser
26.
A __________________________ is the tool you use to access the Web.
a)
personal finance software
b)
spreadsheet
c)
word processor
d)
web browser
27.
The cloud allows you to _________________.
a)
access your email from any computer with an Internet connection
b)
automatically back up your data
c)
easily bring your files with you
d)
Do all of the above
28.
The operating system that runs on the computer you use at school. (spell correctly)
a)
microsoft windows
b)
Microsoft Windows
c)
mecrosaft wendows
d)
mirosoft wendows
29.
You should maintain appropriate room temperature and humidity. The ideal temperature is _____________.(* represents degrees)
a)
65 * F
b)
70 * C
c)
65 * C
d)
70 * F
30.
Keep all food and drinks away from computer and equipment. Liquid may spill and cause __________________ or the computer not to operate properly.
a)
sticky mess
b)
electrical shock
c)
computer to catch fire
d)
nothing we can eat and drink near the equipment
31.
You must save your work on your _____________ at school.
a)
floppy disk
b)
smart phone
c)
jump drive/flash drive
d)
CD
32.
Data that is entered into a computer is ________________ (Spell correctly)
a)
imput
b)
input
c)
inpoot
d)
inpote
33.
Manipulation of data by a microprocessor ________________ (spell correctly)
a)
praces
b)
processing
c)
pracessssing
d)
proocescing
34.
Device in which information is stored ___________________ (spell correctly)
a)
storage
b)
sturage
c)
stoorage
d)
stirage
35.
Generates information displayed to the user _______________ (spell correctly)
a)
utpot
b)
output
c)
owtput
d)
ouput
36.
Which function does the following device serve?
MOUSE
MOUSE
a)
input
b)
processing
c)
storage
d)
output
37.
Which function does the following device serve?
PRINTER
PRINTER
a)
input
b)
processing
c)
storage
d)
output
38.
Which function does the following device serve?
MONITOR
MONITOR
a)
input
b)
processing
c)
storage
d)
output
39.
Which function does the following device serve?
Processor
Processor
a)
input
b)
processing
c)
storage
d)
output
40.
Which function does the following device serve?
CD ROM
CD ROM
a)
input
b)
processing
c)
storage
d)
output
41.
Which function does the following device serve?
KEYBOARD
KEYBOARD
a)
input
b)
processing
c)
storage
d)
output
42.
Which function does the following device serve?
JUMP DRIVE/FLASH DRIVE
JUMP DRIVE/FLASH DRIVE
a)
input
b)
processing
c)
storage
d)
output
43.
You will have to label the parts of a computer and know the 4 main web browsers. Do you know this ?
a)
YES
b)
NO
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