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Computer Basics

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is software?
a)
any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do
b)
the video card on the monitor
c)
the operating system
d)
the monitor and computer case
2.
What is hardware?
a)
all the ports and buttons of a computer
b)
is any part of your computer that has a physical structure.
c)
is any part of your desktop
d)
software
3.

A _______ is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data.

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

c)

Keyboard

d)

Computer

4.

The _______ is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer, including the motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), and power supply.

a)

Monitor

b)

Computer Case

c)

Keyboard

d)

Mouse

5.

The _____ works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen.

a)

Monitor

b)

Computer Case

c)

Keyboard

d)

Mouse

6.

These can be used to connect almost any type of device, including mice, keyboards, printers, and digital cameras.

a)

Audio In

b)

Audio Out

c)

USB Port

d)

Monitor Port

7.

This is where you'll connect the power cord to the computer.

a)

USB Port

b)

Audio In/ Audio Out

c)

Power Socket

d)

Serial Port

8.

You can use this port for networking and connecting to the Internet.

a)

USB Port

b)

Serial Port

c)

Ethernet Port

d)

Power Button

9.

A _____ is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen.

a)

Camera

b)

Smartphone

c)

Printer

d)

e - Reader

10.

The ________ is the computer's main circuit board. It's a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards to control the video and audio, and connections to your computer's ports.

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

Optical Disc Drive

d)

Motherboard

11.

The _____, also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands.

a)

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

b)

PUC (Processing Unit Central)

c)

CUP (Central Unit Processing)

d)

Center Process Unification

12.

The CPU fits into the motherboard's CPU socket, which is covered by the ____, an object that absorbs heat from the CPU.

a)

Sink

b)

Heat Sink

c)

Fan

d)

Ice

13.

____ is your system's short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data in the RAM until it is needed.

a)

REM

b)

RIM

c)

RAM

d)

ROM

14.

The ______ is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. It long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it.

a)

RAM

b)

USB

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Storage Drive

15.
A ______ is a personal computer that can be easily moved and used in a variety of locations. 
a)
Desktop Computer
b)
Laptop Computer 
16.

Every laptop has a _______, which allows you to use the laptop when it's not plugged in.

a)

Cable

b)

USB

c)

Computer

d)

battery

17.

A ________ is a general term for any type of handheld computer.

a)

Device Mobile

b)

Mobile Device

c)

Laptop

d)

Toplap

18.

An _____________ is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware.

a)

Banana

b)

Hardware

c)

Software

d)

Operating System