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Computer Basics K. Robinson

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Involves the enter of data/information into a computer

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Processing

d)

Storage

2.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the information processing cycle?

a)

Input

b)

Processing

c)

Output

d)

All are a part of the cycle

3.

It is the end result. It can be something on a computer screen, a printout, a sound, etc.

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Processing

d)

Storage

4.

This part of the information cycle keeps you from having to do the same tasks over and over (like retyping a paper overtime you need to edit)

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Processing

d)

Storage

5.

A keyboard is an example of what kind of device?

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Process

d)

Storage

6.

A mouse is an example of what kind of device?

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Processing

d)

Storage

7.

A speaker is an example of a ______________ device.

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Processing

d)

Storage

8.

This output device puts digital information on paper.

a)

Speaker

b)

Microphone

c)

Printer

d)

Scanner

9.

The CPU is an example of this type of device.

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Processing

d)

Storage

10.

Which of the following is a storage device?

a)

USB Drive

b)

Flash Drive

c)

Hard drive

d)

All of the above

11.

Which of the following is an example of an input device?

a)

Mouse

b)

Printer

c)

Projector

d)

Monitor

12.

This input device converts your voice into digital information the computer can use.

a)

Scanner

b)

Speaker

c)

Microphone

d)

Printer

13.

This output device converts digital information from the computer into sound files.

a)

Scanner

b)

Speaker

c)

Microphone

d)

Printer

14.

Which of the following is not an output device?

a)

Speaker

b)

Printer

c)

Projector

d)

Mouse

15.

Which of the following is not an output device?

a)

Game controller

b)

Ear buds

c)

Headphones

d)

Printer

16.

A computer is a machine that performs input, output, processing and storage operations.

a)

True

b)

False

17.
What does a computer allow you to do?
a)
Type documents and send email
b)
Browse the Internet
c)
Store and retrieve data
d)
All of the above
18.
The most popular operating system for personal computers is ________.
a)
Mac OS X
b)
Facebook
c)
Microsoft Windows
d)
Ubuntu Linux
19.
Applications can be downloaded from the Internet.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
The main circuit board in a computer is called the ________.
a)
RAM
b)
dongle
c)
motherboard
d)
 power supply unit
21.
What is software?
a)
Anything connected to the computer that is soft
b)
Anything connected to the computer that you can touch
c)
Any set of instructions that you can work with
d)
Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do
22.
What operating system is on a pc?
a)
OS X
b)
Vista
c)
Safari
d)
Windows
23.

RAM and ROM are _________________ of a computer.

a)

backup storage

b)

temporary storage

c)

peripherals

d)

main memory

24.
The CPU is called the Central Processing Unit and is the brains of the computer.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
A speaker and a printer are input devices.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
__________ is basically anything you can touch with your fingers.
a)
Hardware
b)
CPU
c)
Network
d)
Software
27.
RAM stands for Read Only Memory.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
Computer programs that help you perform a specific task, such as word processing.
a)
Application software
b)
Communications Device
c)
System software
d)
Network
29.
A monitor is an example of an output device.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
Computer _____________ is any physical device used in or with your machine.
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
c)
Malware
31.
An example of computer hardware is...
a)
Web Browser
b)
Keyboard
c)
App
d)
Operating System
32.
A example of computer software is...
a)
Operating System
b)
Mouse
c)
Monitor
d)
CPU
33.
A display screen used to provide visual output from a computer, cable box, video camera, VCR or other video generating device.
a)
Monitor
b)
Mac
c)
Desktop
d)
Ethernet
34.
The abbreviation for central processing unit. Sometimes referred to simply as the central processor, but more commonly called processor, is the brains of the computer where most calculations take place.
a)
CPU
b)
Monitor
c)
Tower
d)
Keyboard
35.
A panel of keys that operate a computer.
a)
Keyboard
b)
Printer
c)
Ethernet
d)
Mouse
36.
A handheld input device that is moved on a flat surface to direct the cursor on a computer screen. It also has buttons for activating computer functions.
a)
Mac
b)
Mouse
c)
Troubleshoot
d)
Printer
37.
A machine for printing text or pictures onto paper, especially one linked to a computer.
a)
Printer
b)
Chromebook
c)
Tower
d)
Ethernet
38.
What is software?
a)
The insides of the computer that saves information
b)
The heart of the computer
c)
The brain of the computer
d)
The programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
39.
What is a computer operating system?
a)
The brain of the computer
b)
Something that shows color on the computer
c)
Something that manages all of the software and hardware on the computer
d)
Something that makes sure all of the important information is saved
40.
How could you describe the CPU inside of a computer (central processing unit)?
a)
The power button on the computer
b)
The brain of the computer
c)
The pet of the computer
d)
The part of the computer that plays sound
41.

What wakes up the computer and reminds it what to do?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

BIOS

d)

CPU

42.

Where is primary memory stored on a computer?

a)

The chips on the motherboard

b)

The hard drive

c)

On a CD

d)

In RAM

43.

Where is secondary memory stored on a computer?

a)

The chips on the motherboard

b)

The hard drive

c)

On a CD

d)

In RAM

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