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WorksheetsComputer Hardware and Software Test
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 33mins
The most commonly used input device is the __________.
Keyboard
Joysticks
USB Kits
Hard disk
A computer is a/an _________ device that manipulates information, or "data."
Mechanical
Useful
Electronic
Battery of
All computers have the ability to ________, _________, and _________ data.
Run, rewrite and move
Store, retrieve and process
Keep, taking and provide
Process, press and pack
Any part of your computer that has a physical structure is called
Software
Mind ware
Hardware
Mechanical
The information processing cycle includes the following processes in correct order:
Input, Process, Output and Store
Process, Store, Input and Output
Output, Format, Storage and Re-Use
Input, Output, Store and Process
This is set of instruction that tells the hardware what to do.
Additional ware
Software
Malware
Phishing
Printers can be regarded as:
Output devices
Input devices
CPU
RAM
The hardware is sub-divided into two parts:
Input and Output
Process and Storage
Memory and Hard disk
Output and Storage
Devices used to feed information into the computers are known as:
Feeds
Output
Input
None of the above
The computer's processor consists of the following parts
Main Memory, CU and ALU
Process, CU and Main Memory
ALU, CU and CPU Memory
Operating Systems and Applications
The type of auxiliary storage which uses a laser is ___________
Tape storage
Hard disk
Optical disc
LCD
Its storage capacity is in the range between 600-700 MB
CD-R
DVD-R
DV-Tape
Hard disk
CPU stands for______.
Clock Packet Unit
Core Picket Unit
Central Product Unit
Central Processing Unit
The arithmetic/logic unit performs the following actions
checks data for accuracy
does calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
does logical comparisons, such as equal to, greater than, less than
both calculations and logical comparisons
A megabyte is actually equal to _________ kilobytes.
100
1000
1024
1024 x 1024
CPU is made of __________________
Capacitors
Diode
Transistors
None of the above
The ON or OFF of a transistor is called a _________
Bytes
BIT
Switches
All of the above
If States = 2BIT, what is the states given if BIT = 16
65,536
60,024
60,512
65,256
To care for data on disks you should do all of the following. (Choose all that apply)
Avoid exposing disks to high heat
Avoid exposing disks to dust and smoke
Avoid bending the disks
Keep the disks near magnets to keep the magnetic charge strong
Laser printers are regarded as?
Impact printers
Scanner
X-Ray machines
Non-impact printer
You cannot get a computer virus if you install antivirus software.
True
False
The following are good ways to protect your computer except:
Install antivirus software.
Plug it into a surge protector.
Back up important files.
Skip operating system updates.
Microsoft Word, Google Chrome, iTunes, and Adobe Photoshop are examples of ___________.
Applications
Internet service providers
Operating systems
Mobile devices
Windows, OS X, and Linux are examples of __________.
Applications
Operating systems
Mobile devices
Internet service providers
The operating system for a computer does the following:
manages the disks and files
manages the computer's resources
manages the computer's memory
none of the above
A proprietary operating system is ____.
unique to a manufacturer
similar to those of other manufacturers
used by many different computer manufacturers
properly configured to operate
A computer's BIOS will ____
check for the presence of peripherals like mouse, sound card, scanner
de-fragments the hard disk
first be loaded to the computer RAM when it is powered on
none of the above
Malware is any type of software that is designed to damage your computer or gain unauthorized access to your personal information.
True
False
A user purchases a software and not the software itself
Licensed
Sold
Freeware
Open Source
You need to purchase this type of software from the vendor in which case, you own a legitimate copy of the software.
Licensed
Sold
Freeware
Open Source
Application software that can be downloaded, used and copied without any restrictions.
Licensed
Sold
Freeware
Open Source
The code is open for modification and use without restriction.
Licensed
Sold
Freeware
Open Source
Which application software would be the best to use for a meeting where you need to show clients your ideas
Powerpoint, Impress, or Keynote
Word
Excel
Publisher
Which application software would be used when making professional publications with an emphasis on graphics over text?
Word
Publisher
Power point
Excel
Which application software would best be used when you need to print a letter for a legal client?
Excel
Word
Publisher
Power Point
Users of which of the following types of software may modify the software to suit their needs, and take comfort in the fact that changes they wish to make to the software are fully under their control?
Open-source software
Closed-source software
Commercial software
Vertical market software
What type of software is anti-virus software?
Personal productivity software
Utility software
Vertical market software
Operating system software
Copy themselves to other disks to spread to other computers
Viruses
Trojans
Zombie
Worms
Take control of your computer and use it and its Internet connection to attack other computers or networks or to perform other criminal activities
Viruses
Trojans
Zombie
Worms
The following are Microsoft OS except
95
98
Xp
Fedora
Linux operating system are? (Choose all that apply)
Fedora
CentOS
Tiger
Snow Leopard
Which one below is Mac OSX?
Ubuntu
Yosmite
10
2000
‘GUI’ stands for:
Generally uniform interface
Graphical uniform internet
Graphical user interface
General user interface.
Excel and Lotus 123 are examples of spreadsheet software (True/False) ______________
true
false
Word-Processing software do not allows you to easily change the appearance and organization of your documents (True/False) _______________________
true
false
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is used by engineers to create automated designs, technical drawings, and model visualizations (True/False)
true
false
This is set of instruction that tells the hardware what to do.
Additional ware
Software
Malware
Phishing
You cannot get a computer virus if you install antivirus software.
True
False
What category of software will you classify McAfee?(Choose the correct answer).
Utilities
Application
Operating System
System software
What category of software will you classify Google Chrome?(Choose the correct answer).
Utilities
Application
Operating System
System software
Space bar or empty space equal a byte (True or False)
True
False
If the ASCII code number for X = 88. What is the binary value?
10100001
01011000
11100011
10110110
