WorksheetsChapter 1 Computer Basics
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 29mins
Like a car’s gas gauge, this type of computer measures data on a scale with many values.
digital
analog
electronic
processing
This is the raw information, or data, that is entered into a computer.
input
bits
bytes
output
In this second basic action of the computer cycle, the computer does something to the data.
input
output
processing
storage
A computer’s instructions are written in _____.
data code
binary code
output code
bit code
How many operations can a computer perform every second?
dozens
hundreds
thousands
millions
) How many operations can a computer perform every second?
dozens
hundreds
thousands
millions
When a computer saves information permanently, this is called _____.
input
processing
storage
output
A computer’s physical parts are called _____.
software
hardware
pieces
things
This device does arithmetic and compares data very quickly.
RAM
hard drive
CPU
hardware
What does the term RAM stand for?
random access memory
remote access memory
remaining accessible memory
rarely accessed memory
This device uses a stack of platters to permanently store large amounts of information.
RAM
CPU
hard drive
CD-ROM drive
Which storage device holds the smallest amount of data?
hard drives
flash drives
compact discs
RAM
Monitors and printers are examples of this kind of device.
computer
connector
peripheral
modem
This type of connector is commonly used to attach modems to computers.
serial
parallel
phone line
peripheral
What does the term USB stand for?
Universal Serial Box
Universal Serial Bus
Universal Serial Bypass
Universal Serial Binary
This is another name for a program that tells a computer what to do and how to do it.
device
peripheral
hardware
software
This category of software includes programs that help the computer work properly.
application software
program software
system software
compatible software
Microsoft Windows® is an example of this type of software.
application software
operating system
system utility
macOS
This type of software may do maintenance and repair jobs that an operating system cannot do itself.
application software
utility software
communication software
productivity software
You buy this type of software at a store or over the internet.
out-of-the-box software
in-the-box software
off-the-shelf software
on-the-shelf software
Which port is the most commonly used for establishing a local area network connection?
Parallel port
HDMI port
Ethernet port
VGA port
_________ is raw data entered into the computer.
input
bit
byte
program
__________ has only two possible values
input
bit
byte
program
________ changes information from one form into another.
bit
program
computer
byte
_______a group of eight bits.
input
output
byte
bit
_________ a set of instructions.
bit
computer
byte
program
The computer uses ______________, to store data and instructions while the computer is working.
CPU
RAM
ROM
Bit
A mercury thermometer is an example of a digital computer.
True
False
A bit can have only two possible values: 0 or 1.
True
False
What the computer does depends on the instructions it is given.
True
False
During the output step of the information processing cycle, the computer sends all data to a speaker.
True
False
Without storage, all the work you do on the computer would be lost.
True
False
A monitor or a disk drive is an example of a software device
True
False
A CPU operates by moving data along a set of tiny electrical circuits.
True
False
A hard drive is an example of primary storage, and RAM is an example of secondary storage.
True
False
A megabyte is just over one million bytes.
True
False
All peripheral devices can be attached to the computer through the same type of connector.
True
False
Without software, a computer’s hardware is useless.
True
False
Software is divided into two main types: utility software and operating software.
True
False
The two most widely used operating systems are the macOS and Microsoft Windows.
True
False
Productivity software does maintenance and repair jobs on a computer, which the operating system cannot do by itself.
True
False
When a computer is turned off, data stored in RAM is lost.
True
False
A(n) peripheral is a machine that changes information from one form into another.
True
False
When an organization needs a program to do a very specific job, it may hire someone to write custom software.
True
False
Small Computer Systems Interface and Universal Serial Bus ports are examples of individual device ports.
True
False
What can you do with a system repair disc?
Delete old files
Restore damaged files
Access troubleshooting tools
Create new files
If you reset a device back to factory default settings, what will happen?
You must mail the device back to the factory where it was made for refurbishing.
The device will be completely reset, and you will lose data, installed applications, and system settings.
System settings will be reset but you will keep your data and applications.
Any installed applications will be removed but you will keep your data.
Why would you need to restore a computer to its default settings?
To install a second operating system.
To correct a system problem that has not responded to other troubleshooting attempts.
To defragment the hard disk drive.
To update all the device drivers at once to the latest versions.
What is the effect of reformatting a hard disk?
It checks the file system for errors while keeping existing content.
It rewrites any existing files to contiguous areas
It wipes out each physical sector of the hard drive, overwriting it with zeros.
Anything stored on the drive is no longer accessible.
From which Windows 10 utility would you reformat a hard disk?
Fixed Disk Utility
Disk Management
System Protection
BitLocker
If the monitor does not display an image the problem is most likely
hardware
software
If an application will not open the problems is most likely
hardware
software
If the computer turns off unexpectedly the problem is most likely
hardware
software
If the pointer does not respond to the mouse movement the problem is most likely
hardware
software
If a program runs slowly the problem is most likely
hardware
software
To Connect a tablet to a wireless speaker you would use
bluetooth
wifi
To print a file in a room on the other side of the building you would use
bluetooth
wifi
