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introduction to computers

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The four stages of the information processing cycle are:

a)

input, output and storage

b)

input, processing, storage and output

c)

input, storage, processing and output

2.

Electronic device that manipulates data:

a)

Hard disk

b)

CPU

c)

Computer

3.

Collection of unprocessed element which includes text, numbers, images, audio and video

a)

Data

b)

Information

c)

Information Processing Cycle

4.

Are computers designed for general, everyday use.

a)

Mainframe

b)

PC

c)

Game Consoles

5.

Computers with powerful processors, lots of memory and many large drives

a)

Embedded computers

b)

Mobile Computers

c)

Servers

6.

Components in larger products that are used on many domestic appliances:

a)

embedded computers

b)

mainframes

c)

supercomputers

7.

It is the brain of the computer, it performs all the calculations for the computer.

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

DVD ROM

8.

It is the place where software and data is stored while it is being used.

a)

ROM

b)

Hard Drive

c)

RAM

9.

It is the central printed circuit board and holds many of the critical components of the system

a)

Mother board

b)

Hard Disk

c)

Graphics Card

10.

It is a non volatile random access digital storage device.

a)

DVD

b)

USB

c)

Hard disk

11.

They are input devices...

a)

Keyboard and scanner

b)

Printer and speakers

c)

DVD and CD

12.

A kilobyte is equivalent to:

a)

1024 bytes

b)

1524 bytes

c)

13024 bytes

13.

The sets of instructions which are also called computer programs installed in the computer are called.....

a)

Computer

b)

Hardware

c)

Software

14.

You can use a computer to......

a)

type documents

b)

browse the internet

c)

send email

d)

All is correct

15.

The computer's superiority lies in its special characteristics such as .....

a)

speed, reliability

b)

all is correct

c)

accuracy, diligence

d)

versatility, storage capacity

16.

A computer can perform tasks very fast. is....

a)

versatility

b)

accuracy

c)

reliability

d)

Speed

17.

Electronic components in modern computers are dependable because they have a low failure rate. is.....

a)

accuracy

b)

reliability

c)

diligence

d)

versatility

18.

Unlike human beings, a computer is free from boredom, tiredness, lack of concentration, etc., hence a computer can work for hours without making any errors or complaints. is....

a)

storage capacity

b)

versatility

c)

diligence

d)

accuracy

19.

The computer has an in-built memory where it can store a large amount of data. This is called ..........

a)

Storage

b)

Primary Storage

c)

Software

d)

Hardware

20.

Limitations of a Computer. except.........

a)

The computer can do only what you tell it to do-you cannot expect the computer give you something which you did not ask.

b)

speed

c)

It will give wrong information if you feed it with wrong data- the computer cannot identify what the correct data and what the wrong data are.

21.

Used by multi-users. In the middle when the computers are ranged from smallest to largest. Used in laboratories.

a)

minicomputers

b)

microcomputers

c)

mainframes

d)

super computers

22.

Usually the ................ are placed in a fixed location and the name has derived as it is intended to be sitting on a top of a desk.

a)

wearable computers

b)

Laptop computers

c)

Desktop computers

d)

Netbook

23.

Mobile computers larger than PDAs and smaller than Laptops. Usually operated by its touch screen and no formal keyboard are used.

a)

Wearable Computers

b)

Tablets

c)

Netbook

d)

Minicomputers

24.

What is an application?

a)

a software program which allows a user to perform specific tasks

b)

physical things that make up a computer, such as a component or a peripheral

c)

an electronic, digital device that stores and processes information

25.

What are the end users of a program?

a)

a person who writes or modifies computer programs or applications

b)

a measure of how easy or efficient a program is to use

c)

a program in which the code is distributed allowing programmers to alter and change the original software as much as they like

d)

a person who uses a product or service on a computer

26.
 is a software program that runs on your computer. Web browsers, e-mail...
a)
Application
b)
Processor
c)
Keyboard
d)
Desktop Computer
27.
THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT TELL THE COMPUTER WHAT TO DO. 
a)
Hardware
b)
Instructions / guide
c)
Computer
d)
Software
28.
NUMBERS, WORDS, SYMBOLS, OR ALPHABETIC CHARACTERS THAT ARE PUT INTO THE COMPUTER.
a)
Data
b)
Instructions
c)
Hardware
d)
Software
29.
A PIECE OF HARDWARE THAT HELPS THE COMPUTER ACCEPTS DATA. EXAPMPLES KEYBOARD, MOUSE, AND SCANNER
a)
Processor
b)
Storage Device
c)
Input Device
d)
Output Device
30.
A HARDWARE DEVICE THAT STORES DATA. EXAMPLE DISK DRIVE.
a)
Output Device
b)
Input Device
c)
Storage Device
d)
Main Memory
31.
a hardware device that lets the user see the data being input or the final document. Examples: printer and monitor.
a)
Ram
b)
Input Device
c)
Application
d)
Output Device
32.
a unit of measurement of memory. The amount of space used to save one character or one value.
a)
Bytes
b)
Kilobyte
c)
Megabytes
d)
Gigabytes
33.
where data and instructions are stored during processing by the processor
a)
Rom
b)
Ram
c)
Main Memory
d)
Application
34.
1 thousand bytes
a)
Megabytes
b)
Gigabytes
c)
bytes
d)
kilobytes
35.
a kind of main memory that is lost when the power is off. You can change it
a)
Ram
b)
Run
c)
Rom
d)
Instructions
36.
a permanent place to save information from the main memory. Example: diskettes, hard drive, or CD- ROM
a)
Input Device
b)
Secondary or Auxiliary Storage
c)
Output Device
d)
Hardware
37.
a kind of storage device that is sealed inside the computer. Data can be found faster on the hard disk than from a floppy. It holds data files and software programs.
a)
Hard Disk
b)
Hardware
c)
Software
d)
Bytes
38.
Which of the following is external hardware?
a)
Video Card
b)
Keyboard
c)
Sound Card
d)
ROM
39.
Which of the following is internal hardware?
a)
Sound Card
b)
Scanner
c)
Web Cam
d)
USB Flash Drive
40.
What are the two main categories of software?
a)
Apps & Games
b)
Applications & Systems
c)
Office & Adobe
d)
OS & Games
41.
What is the name for the circuit board which all the main components of the computer are connected to?
a)
Video Card
b)
Central Processing Unit
c)
Motherboard
d)
Network Interface 
42.
Which of the following is volatile memory?
a)
ROM
b)
RAM
c)
Solid State Drive
d)
Hard Disk Drive
43.
What does CPU stand for?
a)
Central Processing Unit
b)
Computer Processing Unit
c)
Computer Programming Unit
d)
Central Programming Unit
44.

Which is the correct order for the information processing cycle?

a)

processing, output, input

b)

input, output, processing

c)

input, processing, output

d)

All of the above

45.

Touching your phones screen to open an app: Input, output or storage

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Storage

46.

Printing a document: Input, output or storage

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Storage

47.

The movie stored on a DVD

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Storage

48.

A computer designed specifically to find the solution of systems of simultaneous and linear equations is an example of what type of computer?

a)

General Purpose Computer

b)

Special Purpose Computer

c)

Control Systems

49.

Who developed the first general purpose machine?

a)

Tommy Flowers

b)

Konrad Zuse

c)

Charles Babbage

50.

Which of the following is an example of a general purpose system?

a)

Laptops

b)

Digital Cameras

c)

ATMs

51.

Which of the following is true with respect to Moore's Law?

a)

The processing speed of computers halves every two years

b)

The number of transistors doubles every two years

c)

The physical size of computers increases over years

52.
Computer literacy opens up many new and exciting career opportunities.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
53.
Who writes programs, diagnoses and fixes problems, designs, and organizes projects?
a)
IT workers
b)
Software developers
c)
Bank clerks
d)
Travel agents
54.
Which of these is considered a computer?
a)
Tablet
b)
Smartphone
c)
Desktop PC
d)
All of the above
55.
Programs are sets of instructions.
a)
True
b)
False
56.
Which of the following options can be called data?
a)
Text
b)
Numbers
c)
Images
d)
All of the above
57.

Which of the following would hold the most information?

a)

500 megabytes

b)

5 gigabytes

c)

5000 bytes

d)

50,000 000 kilobytes

58.

What is the name of this Windows screen?

a)

Homepage

b)

Desk window

c)

Desktop

d)

Deck Screen

59.

What is this kind of computer called?

a)

Lapcomp

b)

Laptop

c)

Toplap

d)

windows Mobile

60.

What is a computer?

a)

A computer is case that manipulates information or data.

b)

A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information or data.

c)

A computer is powered box that manipulates information or data.

61.

A computer has the ability to:

a)

It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data.

b)

It has the ability to store, retrieve, and pastas data.

c)

It has the ability to stage, retrieve, and process data.

62.

You can use a computer to (check all that apply)

a)

Type Documents

b)

Send Email

c)

Play Games

d)

Browse the web

63.

Software is ...

a)

Hardware for your computer

b)

any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it

c)

all hardware components

d)

any set of instructions for you to read

64.

Desktop Computers have (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

a)

Mouse

b)

Computer Case

c)

Monitor

d)

Keyboard

65.

The laptop computer is commonly called a

a)

mobility device

b)

a persons preferred computer

c)

laptop

66.

Tablet computers

a)

Are worse than computers

b)

Are more portable than laptops

c)

Use a keyboard

d)

Use a mouse

67.

Which of the following are specialized computers. (click all that apply)

a)

house phone

b)

smartphone

c)

wearables (fitness trackers, smartwatches)

d)

game consoles

68.
All of the following are examples of hardware except:
a)
Monitor
b)
Keyboard
c)
Operating System
d)
Mouse
69.
Mainframe computers were widely used in the past, but are no longer in use today.
a)
True
b)
False
70.
Which of the following is an example of a hand held computer
a)
Desktop Computer
b)
Laptop Computer
c)
Smart Phone
d)
Server