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Computer 101 Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is the layer of a computer system between the hardware and the user program?
a)
Operating environment 
b)
Operating system
c)
System environment
d)
Software applications
2.
The primary purpose of an operating system is:
a)
To make the most efficient use of the computer hardware
b)
To allow people to use the computer
c)
c.  To keep system programmers employed
d)
computers 
3.
Which runs on computer hardware and serve as platform for other software to run on?
a)
Operating system
b)
Application software
c)
System software
d)
Memory software
4.
What is built directly on the hardware?
a)
Computer environment
b)
Application software
c)
Operating system
5.
Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?
a)
Internet Explorer
b)
Microsoft Word
c)
Scanner
d)
Google Maps
6.
Which runs on computer to tell the system what to do and how to do it?
a)
Software
b)
Hardware
c)
Memory
d)
Virus
7.
Which of the followings is the brain of a computer?
a)
Software
b)
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
c)
TCP/IP
d)
Graphic card
8.
Select the best definition of a computer:
a)
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information or data.
b)
A computer is a device that functions with decimal system (0-9).
c)
A computer is an electronic device that calculates speed and cost. 
d)
A computer is a device consisted of web applications and memories. 
9.
Which of the following statements is true?
a)
  While PC can be called a computer, Mac is a different graphic device.
b)
 RAM is developed to store graphic information.
c)
Computer systems are based on binary system
d)
CPU stores data and information about my computer
10.
Which of the following statements is false?
a)
Software is tangible (meaning that you can touch it).
b)
Without hardware, software wouldn’t run at all
c)
Hardware includes monitor, keyboard, and mouse
11.
Which one is NOT an example for computer HARDWARE
a)
Printers
b)
Mouse
c)
Antivirus program
d)
Keyboard
12.
Computers can work without including software
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
a)
Software is also known as Output Devices
b)
Peripherals (e.g., mouse, keyboard) are Input Devices.
c)
  Hardware does not need software to function.
d)
Software does not include harmful programs.
14.
Motherboard can function without including a CPU.
a)
False
b)
True
15.
CPU stands for:
a)
Control Panel Unit
b)
Central Processing Unit
c)
Core Programming Unit
16.
Which one of the following is the long-term memory of a computer?
a)
RAM
b)
CPU
c)
Hard Drive
d)
Main Board
17.
Which one of the following increases the screen quality?
a)
Video Card
b)
CPU
c)
Network Card
d)
RAM
18.
Every hardware component is either an output or an input device or both.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Which of the memory type works during the start-up of a computer?
a)
ROM
b)
RAM
c)
Hard Drive
d)
Graphic Card
20.
ROM can retain data even though there is a power outage
a)
True
b)
False