WorksheetsComputer Basics
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data?
a)
computer
b)
typewriter
c)
mouse
d)
printer
2.
Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Examples of hardware include web browsers, games, and word processors.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
An ATM machine is an example of a computer.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
A desktop computer is more portable than a laptop.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
What is a computer that serves up information to other computers on a network?
a)
iPad
b)
Server
c)
Laptop
d)
Tablet
8.
What type of operating system do we use on our classroom computers?
a)
MAX
b)
MAC
c)
Microsoft Windows
d)
PC
9.
A touchpad is a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
All buttons, ports, and sockets are the same on every computer.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
The back of a computer case has _________________ that are made to fit specific devices.
a)
connection ports
b)
portable wires
c)
connection holes
12.
Speakers and headphones are input devices.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
The computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse are devices are called ______________.
a)
portables
b)
software
c)
peripherals
d)
software
14.
A _______________ is a type of input device that can record videos and take pictures.
a)
printer
b)
webcam
c)
scanner
d)
cellphone
15.
The __________________ is the computer's main circuit board.
a)
hardware
b)
CPU
c)
motherboard
d)
motherbox
16.
A processor's speed is measured in megahertz (MHz).
a)
True
b)
False
17.
RAM is your system's long-term memory
a)
True
b)
False
18.
What is an example of an expansion card.
a)
video mixer card
b)
sound card
c)
flash drive
19.
GUI (gooey) means
a)
graphical user internet
b)
general user interface
c)
graphical user interface
20.
The basic parts of a desktop computer are the computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.
a)
True
b)
False
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