wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Computer Essentials Practice Quiz

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where is the power supply located on a computer?

a)

Motherboard

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Tower/Console

2.

What are the three types of material a computer tower case can be made of?

a)

Plastic, Metal/Steel, Aluminum

b)

Glass, Metal/Steel, Aluminum

c)

Tinfoil, Plastic, Metal/Steel

d)

Plexiglass, Aluminum, Wood

3.

All of the important computer components are connected to the:

a)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

b)

Motherboard

c)

Hard Drive

d)

External Hard Drive

4.

What is the body part typically associated with the Motherboard?

a)

Brain

b)

Spine

c)

Funny Bone

d)

Nervous System

5.

CPU is

a)

A place where your files are saved.

b)

An external piece of hardware.

c)

A peripheral.

d)

Responsible for a computer's major processes like searching, sorting and calculations

6.

What body part is typically associated with the CPU?

a)

Elbow

b)

Kneecaps

c)

Brain

d)

Spine

7.

What does RAM stand for?

a)

Removing A Mistake.

b)

Reading Accessible Memory.

c)

Random Access Memory.

d)

Radio Active Man.

8.

Choose the correct explanation for the difference between volatile memory and non volatile memory.

a)

Volatile memory isn't saved, non-volatile memory is saved on your hard drive.

b)

Volatile memory is saved, non-volatile memory isn't saved on your hard drive.

c)

Volatile memory is saved, non-volatile memory is saved on your USB.

d)

Volatile memory is saved to your hard drive, non-volatile memory is saved to the Cloud.

9.

The data generated by a computer is referred to as

(a)  

10.

In what order are files automatically listed when saved?

(a)  

11.

What are the most common Operating Systems (OS) for computers, phones and tablets?

a)

Microsoft Windows

b)

Microsoft Office

c)

MacOS (and MAC OS X)

d)

iOs

e)

Excel

12.

Examples of external hardware are (select all that apply)

a)

Microphone

b)

Speaker

c)

Monitor

d)

Powerpoint

e)

Adobe Acrobat Reader

13.

All software uses at least one hardware device to operate.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The most expensive and powerful computer on a network is called a

(a)  

15.

There are how many Bits in a Byte?

a)

6

b)

7

c)

8

d)

9

16.

Which programs run from the Cloud? (select all that apply)

a)

Adobe Acrobat

b)

Google Drive

c)

Netflix

d)

Google Classroom

e)

Excel

17.

What is the most important characteristic of cryptocurrency?

a)

It is from Central America.

b)

You can buy it from a variety store on Central Ave.

c)

You can learn about it at the Central Library.

d)

It is decentralized. It is not controlled by a bank.

18.

What are 3 advantages to storing your files/data on the Cloud?

a)

Access files anywhere you have internet access.

b)

They don't take up space in a box in your basement.

c)

Less risk of hacking/viruses.

d)

Won't lose data if your computer crashes.

e)

It's super expensive to save large amounts of data.

19.

An effective string password is made up of letters, numbers and

(a)  

20.

An example of an Input device is

a)

Speaker

b)

Printer

c)

Microphone

d)

Monitor

21.

An example of an output device is:

a)

Keyboard

b)

Microphone

c)

Speaker

d)

USB

22.

How many points of data were collected on every American voter by Cambridge Analytica and used in the 2016 US election?

(a)  

23.

What has surpassed the value of oil as a commodity?

(a)  

24.

What is another common name for a mainframe?

a)

Big Kahuna

b)

Big Ragu

c)

Big Iron

d)

Big Surr

25.

What is the file extension for a Word document?

(a)  

26.

What is the file extension for a zip file?

(a)  

27.

What is the common file extension of an image?

(a)  

28.

What is a common file extension for an audio file?

(a)  

29.

What is the file extension for an Adobe file?

(a)  

30.

A message that appears on screen, usually to tell you something went wrong:

a)

fragment

b)

alert

c)

backup

d)

menu

31.

A list of program commands listed by topic:

a)

spreadsheet

b)

menu

c)

crash

d)

command

32.

A copy of a file or disk you make for archiving purposes:

a)

bus

b)

save

c)

backup

d)

alert

33.

The generic word for an application, document, control panel or other computer data:

a)

disk

b)

USB

c)

CPU

d)

file

34.

Who are the two most important people in the office to connect with?

a)

Receptionist and IT

b)

IT and Custodial Staff

c)

Receptionist and Human Resources

d)

Human Resources and IT

35.

Give one reason why file management is important?

4 lines
36.

Examples of GOOD computer etiquette would be: (select all that apply)

a)

Don't access the files of other people without permission

b)

Changing all of the settings on the shared computer to suit you.

c)

Log off or lock the screen when you are going to be away from your computer.

d)

Adding a photo of your dog to your desktop on the computer you share.

e)

Printing off your kids homework from your work computer and printer without permission.