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Computer Hardware and Software Test

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The most commonly used input device is the __________.

a)

Keyboard

b)

Joysticks

c)

USB Kits

d)

Hard disk

2.

A computer is a/an _________ device that manipulates information, or "data."

a)

Mechanical

b)

Useful

c)

Electronic

d)

Battery of

3.

All computers have the ability to ________, _________, and _________ data.

a)

Run, rewrite and move

b)

Store, retrieve and process

c)

Keep, taking and provide

d)

Process, press and pack

4.

Any part of your computer that has a physical structure is called

a)

Software

b)

Mind ware

c)

Hardware

d)

Mechanical

5.

The information processing cycle includes the following processes in correct order:

a)

Input, Process, Output and Store

b)

Process, Store, Input and Output

c)

Output, Format, Storage and Re-Use

d)

Input, Output, Store and Process

6.

This is set of instruction that tells the hardware what to do.

a)

Additional ware

b)

Software

c)

Malware

d)

Phishing

7.

Printers can be regarded as:

a)

Output devices

b)

Input devices

c)

CPU

d)

RAM

8.

The hardware is sub-divided into two parts:

a)

Input and Output

b)

Process and Storage

c)

Memory and Hard disk

d)

Output and Storage

9.

Devices used to feed information into the computers are known as:

a)

Feeds

b)

Output

c)

Input

d)

None of the above

10.

The computer's processor consists of the following parts

a)

Main Memory, CU and ALU

b)

Process, CU and Main Memory

c)

ALU, CU and CPU Memory

d)

Operating Systems and Applications

11.

The type of auxiliary storage which uses a laser is ___________

a)

Tape storage

b)

Hard disk

c)

Optical disc

d)

LCD

12.

Its storage capacity is in the range between 600-700 MB

a)

CD-R

b)

DVD-R

c)

DV-Tape

d)

Hard disk

13.

CPU stands for______.

a)

Clock Packet Unit

b)

Core Picket Unit

c)

Central Product Unit

d)

Central Processing Unit

14.

The arithmetic/logic unit performs the following actions

a)

checks data for accuracy

b)

does calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

c)

does logical comparisons, such as equal to, greater than, less than

d)

both calculations and logical comparisons

15.

A megabyte is actually equal to _________ kilobytes.

a)

100

b)

1000

c)

1024

d)

1024 x 1024

16.

CPU is made of __________________

a)

Capacitors

b)

Diode

c)

Transistors

d)

None of the above

17.

The ON or OFF of a transistor is called a _________

a)

Bytes

b)

BIT

c)

Switches

d)

All of the above

18.

If States = 2BIT, what is the states given if BIT = 16

a)

65,536

b)

60,024

c)

60,512

d)

65,256

19.

To care for data on disks you should do all of the following. (Choose all that apply)

a)

Avoid exposing disks to high heat

b)

Avoid exposing disks to dust and smoke

c)

Avoid bending the disks

d)

Keep the disks near magnets to keep the magnetic charge strong

20.

Laser printers are regarded as?

a)

Impact printers

b)

Scanner

c)

X-Ray machines

d)

Non-impact printer

21.

You cannot get a computer virus if you install antivirus software.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

The following are good ways to protect your computer except:

a)

Install antivirus software.

b)

Plug it into a surge protector.

c)

Back up important files.

d)

Skip operating system updates.

23.

Microsoft Word, Google Chrome, iTunes, and Adobe Photoshop are examples of ___________.

a)

Applications

b)

Internet service providers

c)

Operating systems

d)

Mobile devices

24.

Windows, OS X, and Linux are examples of __________.

a)

Applications

b)

Operating systems

c)

Mobile devices

d)

Internet service providers

25.

The operating system for a computer does the following:

a)

manages the disks and files

b)

manages the computer's resources

c)

manages the computer's memory

d)

none of the above

26.

A proprietary operating system is ____.

a)

unique to a manufacturer

b)

similar to those of other manufacturers

c)

used by many different computer manufacturers

d)

properly configured to operate

27.

A computer's BIOS will ____

a)

check for the presence of peripherals like mouse, sound card, scanner

b)

de-fragments the hard disk

c)

first be loaded to the computer RAM when it is powered on

d)

none of the above

28.

Malware is any type of software that is designed to damage your computer or gain unauthorized access to your personal information.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

A user purchases a software and not the software itself

a)

Licensed

b)

Sold

c)

Freeware

d)

Open Source

30.

You need to purchase this type of software from the vendor in which case, you own a legitimate copy of the software.

a)

Licensed

b)

Sold

c)

Freeware

d)

Open Source

31.

Application software that can be downloaded, used and copied without any restrictions.

a)

Licensed

b)

Sold

c)

Freeware

d)

Open Source

32.

The code is open for modification and use without restriction.

a)

Licensed

b)

Sold

c)

Freeware

d)

Open Source

33.

Which application software would be the best to use for a meeting where you need to show clients your ideas

a)

Powerpoint, Impress, or Keynote

b)

Word

c)

Excel

d)

Publisher

34.

Which application software would be used when making professional publications with an emphasis on graphics over text?

a)

Word

b)

Publisher

c)

Power point

d)

Excel

35.

Which application software would best be used when you need to print a letter for a legal client?

a)

Excel

b)

Word

c)

Publisher

d)

Power Point

36.

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?

a)

Open-source software

b)

Closed-source software

c)

Commercial software

d)

Vertical market software

37.

What type of software is anti-virus software?

a)

Personal productivity software

b)

Utility software

c)

Vertical market software

d)

Operating system software

38.

Copy themselves to other disks to spread to other computers

a)

Viruses

b)

Trojans

c)

Zombie

d)

Worms

39.

Take control of your computer and use it and its Internet connection to attack other computers or networks or to perform other criminal activities

a)

Viruses

b)

Trojans

c)

Zombie

d)

Worms

40.

The following are Microsoft OS except

a)

95

b)

98

c)

Xp

d)

Fedora

41.

Linux operating system are? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Fedora

b)

CentOS

c)

Tiger

d)

Snow Leopard

42.

Which one below is Mac OSX?

a)

Ubuntu

b)

Yosmite

c)

10

d)

2000

43.

‘GUI’ stands for:

a)

Generally uniform interface

b)

Graphical uniform internet

c)

Graphical user interface

d)

General user interface.

44.

Excel and Lotus 123 are examples of spreadsheet software (True/False) ______________

a)

true

b)

false

45.

Word-Processing software do not allows you to easily change the appearance and organization of your documents (True/False) _______________________

a)

true

b)

false

46.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is used by engineers to create automated designs, technical drawings, and model visualizations (True/False)

a)

true

b)

false

47.

This is set of instruction that tells the hardware what to do.

a)

Additional ware

b)

Software

c)

Malware

d)

Phishing

48.

You cannot get a computer virus if you install antivirus software.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

What category of software will you classify McAfee?(Choose the correct answer).

a)

Utilities

b)

Application

c)

Operating System

d)

System software

50.

What category of software will you classify Google Chrome?(Choose the correct answer).

a)

Utilities

b)

Application

c)

Operating System

d)

System software

51.

Space bar or empty space equal a byte (True or False)

a)

True

b)

False

52.

If the ASCII code number for X = 88. What is the binary value?

a)

10100001

b)

01011000

c)

11100011

d)

10110110

53.
Convert 128 to binary
a)
10000000
b)
01111110
c)
10000001
d)
11001100
54.
Convert 11111111 to decimal
a)
255
b)
245
c)
235
d)
225
55.
What are the only two numbers you can use in binary?
a)
0 and 1
b)
1 and 2
c)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
d)
1, 2, 4, 8, 16
56.
What is the point of binary?
a)
It represents how computers interpret electrical signals
b)
Because we like to make you do extra maths ;-D
c)
For the lulz
d)
Because it describes star systems
57.
Computers can only understand 0s and 1s.
a)
True
b)
False
58.
Binary is made up of which numbers 
a)
3 and 4.
b)
2 and 3.
c)
1 and 2.
d)
0 and 1.
59.
A group of 8 bits is known as a gigabyte.
a)
True
b)
False
60.
How would you write the number 4 in binary code?
a)
0100
b)
0000
c)
0001
d)
0010