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ICT 2.1: Computer Basics Vocabulary & IPSO Cycle

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What part of a computer is shown in the picture above?

a)

input

b)

output

c)

storage

d)

processing

2.

Select all items that are input tools.

a)

printer

b)

microphone

c)

computer keyboard

d)

monitor

3.

Memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed.

a)

ROM (Read Only Memory)

b)

Hard Drive

c)

RAM ( Random Access Memory)

d)

Disk Drive

4.

Computer software designed to help the user perform singular or multiple related specific tasks.

a)

Central Processing Unit

b)

Application Software

c)

Monitor

d)

Operating Systems

5.

A device that allows a computer to read and write to a computer disk.

a)

Hard Drive

b)

Disk Drive

c)

Printer

d)

Soft Drive

6.

A panel of keys that operates a computer or typewriter.

a)

monitor

b)

printer

c)

keyboard

d)

motherboard

7.

Identify the following computer component as either computer hardware or software: Microsoft Word

a)

hardware

b)

software

8.

Which part of the I.P.S.O. cycle (Input, Processing, Storage, or Output) does the following component belong? Speakers

a)

Input

b)

Processing

c)

Storage

d)

Output

9.

Which part of the I.P.S.O. cycle (Input, Processing, Storage, or Output) does the following component belong?

Hard Drive

a)

Input

b)

Processing

c)

Storage

d)

Output

10.

A small hand-held device that is dragged across a flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen, typically having buttons that are pressed to control computer functions.

a)

Web Camera

b)

Keyboard

c)

Monitor

d)

Mouse

11.

When a computer receives input, what happens next? Check all that apply.

a)

Input

b)

Processing

c)

Storage

d)

Output

12.

A machine, especially one linked to a computer, used for printing text or pictures onto paper.

a)

disk drive

b)

address bar

c)

operating system

d)

printer

13.

The programs and other operating information used by computers. A specific set of instructions given to the computer to perform specific tasks.

a)

motherboard

b)

keyboard

c)

hardware

d)

software

14.

A small plastic disc on which music or other digital information is stored and where the information can be read using reflected laser light.

a)

hard drive

b)

disk drive

c)

CD (compact disc)

d)

monitor

15.

A high-capacity, self-contained storage device containing a read-write mechanism plus one or more hard disk inside a sealed unit.

a)

soft drive

b)

disk drive

c)

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

d)

hard drive

16.

A television-like object that displays images generated by a computer.

a)

Operating System

b)

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

c)

Monitor

d)

Keyboard

17.

Identify the following computer component as either computer hardware or software: Motherboard

a)

hardware

b)

software

18.

Which part of the I.P.S.O. cycle (Input, Processing, Storage, or Output) does the following component belong? CPU (Central Processing Unit)

a)

Input

b)

Processing

c)

Storage

d)

Output

19.

A printed circuit board containing the principal components of a microcomputer or other device with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted.

a)

Motherboard

b)

Universal Serial Bus

c)

Central Processing Unit

d)

Application Software

20.

What are you doing when typing on a keyboard?

a)

receiving output information

b)

processing information

c)

inputting information into the computer

21.

What part of the IPSO cycle is the picture above?

a)

output device

b)

input device

c)

processing

d)

storage

22.

The most common computer memory used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on.

a)

ROM (Read Only Memory)

b)

RAM (Random Access Memory)

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Disk Drive

23.

A video camera that inputs to a computer connected to the internet so that images can be seen by internet users.

a)

keyboard

b)

monitor

c)

webcam

d)

digital camera

24.

The computer chip primarily responsible for executing instructions. Also called the brain of the computer.

a)

Operating Systems Software

b)

CPU ( Central Processing Unit)

c)

USB (Universal Serial Bus)

d)

RAM (Read Only Memory)

25.

The machines, wiring, and other physical components of a computer or other electronic system.

a)

hardware

b)

software

c)

hard drive

d)

soft drive

26.

Identify the following computer component as either computer hardware or software: Keyboard

a)

hardware

b)

software

27.

Identify the following computer component as either computer hardware or software: Operating System

a)

hardware

b)

software

28.

Which part of the I.P.S.O. cycle (Input, Processing, Storage, or Output) does the following component belong? Mouse

a)

input

b)

processing

c)

storage

d)

output