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Chapter 1 Computer Basics

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Like a car’s gas gauge, this type of computer measures data on a scale with many values.

a)

digital

b)

analog

c)

electronic

d)

processing

2.

This is the raw information, or data, that is entered into a computer.

a)

input

b)

bits

c)

bytes

d)

output

3.

In this second basic action of the computer cycle, the computer does something to the data.

a)

input

b)

output

c)

processing

d)

storage

4.

A computer’s instructions are written in _____.

a)

data code

b)

binary code

c)

output code

d)

bit code

5.

How many operations can a computer perform every second?

a)

dozens

b)

hundreds

c)

thousands

d)

millions

6.

) How many operations can a computer perform every second?

a)

dozens

b)

hundreds

c)

thousands

d)

millions

7.

When a computer saves information permanently, this is called _____.

a)

input

b)

processing

c)

storage

d)

output

8.

A computer’s physical parts are called _____.

a)

software

b)

hardware

c)

pieces

d)

things

9.

This device does arithmetic and compares data very quickly.

a)

RAM

b)

hard drive

c)

CPU

d)

hardware

10.

What does the term RAM stand for?

a)

random access memory

b)

remote access memory

c)

remaining accessible memory

d)

rarely accessed memory

11.

This device uses a stack of platters to permanently store large amounts of information.

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

hard drive

d)

CD-ROM drive

12.

Which storage device holds the smallest amount of data?

a)

hard drives

b)

flash drives

c)

compact discs

d)

RAM

13.

Monitors and printers are examples of this kind of device.

a)

computer

b)

connector

c)

peripheral

d)

modem

14.

This type of connector is commonly used to attach modems to computers.

a)

serial

b)

parallel

c)

phone line

d)

peripheral

15.

What does the term USB stand for?

a)

Universal Serial Box

b)

Universal Serial Bus

c)

Universal Serial Bypass

d)

Universal Serial Binary

16.

This is another name for a program that tells a computer what to do and how to do it.

a)

device

b)

peripheral

c)

hardware

d)

software

17.

This category of software includes programs that help the computer work properly.

a)

application software

b)

program software

c)

system software

d)

compatible software

18.

Microsoft Windows® is an example of this type of software.

a)

application software

b)

operating system

c)

system utility

d)

macOS

19.

This type of software may do maintenance and repair jobs that an operating system cannot do itself.

a)

application software

b)

utility software

c)

communication software

d)

productivity software

20.

You buy this type of software at a store or over the internet.

a)

out-of-the-box software

b)

in-the-box software

c)

off-the-shelf software

d)

on-the-shelf software

21.

Which port is the most commonly used for establishing a local area network connection?

a)

Parallel port

b)

HDMI port

c)

Ethernet port

d)

VGA port

22.

_________ is raw data entered into the computer.

a)

input

b)

bit

c)

byte

d)

program

23.

__________ has only two possible values

a)

input

b)

bit

c)

byte

d)

program

24.

________ changes information from one form into another.

a)

bit

b)

program

c)

computer

d)

byte

25.

_______a group of eight bits.

a)

input

b)

output

c)

byte

d)

bit

26.

_________ a set of instructions.

a)

bit

b)

computer

c)

byte

d)

program

27.

The computer uses ______________, to store data and instructions while the computer is working.

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

ROM

d)

Bit

28.

A mercury thermometer is an example of a digital computer.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

A bit can have only two possible values: 0 or 1.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

What the computer does depends on the instructions it is given.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

During the output step of the information processing cycle, the computer sends all data to a speaker.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Without storage, all the work you do on the computer would be lost.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

A monitor or a disk drive is an example of a software device

a)

True

b)

False

34.

A CPU operates by moving data along a set of tiny electrical circuits.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

A hard drive is an example of primary storage, and RAM is an example of secondary storage.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

A megabyte is just over one million bytes.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

All peripheral devices can be attached to the computer through the same type of connector.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Without software, a computer’s hardware is useless.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Software is divided into two main types: utility software and operating software.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

The two most widely used operating systems are the macOS and Microsoft Windows.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Productivity software does maintenance and repair jobs on a computer, which the operating system cannot do by itself.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

When a computer is turned off, data stored in RAM is lost.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

A(n) peripheral is a machine that changes information from one form into another.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

When an organization needs a program to do a very specific job, it may hire someone to write custom software.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Small Computer Systems Interface and Universal Serial Bus ports are examples of individual device ports.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

What can you do with a system repair​ disc?

a)

Delete old files

b)

Restore damaged files

c)

Access troubleshooting tools

d)

Create new files

47.

If you reset a device back to factory default​ settings, what will​ happen?

a)

You must mail the device back to the factory where it was made for refurbishing.

b)

The device will be completely reset, and you will lose data, installed applications, and system settings.

c)

System settings will be reset but you will keep your data and applications.

d)

Any installed applications will be removed but you will keep your data.

48.

Why would you need to restore a computer to its default​ settings?

a)

To install a second operating system.

b)

To correct a system problem that has not responded to other troubleshooting attempts.

c)

To defragment the hard disk drive.

d)

To update all the device drivers at once to the latest versions.

49.

What is the effect of reformatting a hard​ disk?

a)

It checks the file system for errors while keeping existing content.

b)

It rewrites any existing files to contiguous areas

c)

It wipes out each physical sector of the hard​ drive, overwriting it with zeros.

d)

Anything stored on the drive is no longer accessible.

50.

From which Windows 10 utility would you reformat a hard​ disk?

a)

Fixed Disk Utility

b)

Disk Management

c)

System Protection

d)

BitLocker

51.

If the monitor does not display an image the problem is most likely

a)

hardware

b)

software

52.

If an application will not open the problems is most likely

a)

hardware

b)

software

53.

If the computer turns off unexpectedly the problem is most likely

a)

hardware

b)

software

54.

If the pointer does not respond to the mouse movement the problem is most likely

a)

hardware

b)

software

55.

If a program runs slowly the problem is most likely

a)

hardware

b)

software

56.

To Connect a tablet to a wireless speaker you would use

a)

bluetooth

b)

wifi

57.

To print a file in a room on the other side of the building you would use

a)

bluetooth

b)

wifi