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Basic Computing

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is the definition of hardware?

a)

Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do. It is what guides the hardware and tells it how to accomplish each task.

b)

Any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the computer monitor or keyboard.

c)

An electronic device that manipulates information, or "data."

2.

Which of the following is the definition of software?

a)

Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do. It is what guides the hardware and tells it how to accomplish each task. Some examples of software are web browsers, games, and word processors such as Microsoft Word.

b)

Any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the computer monitor or keyboard.

3.

Name the three main operating systems.

(a)  

4.

What is the purpose of an operating system?

4 lines
5.

What is an application?

4 lines
6.

Which of the following are applications?

a)

Web Browser

b)

Personal Finance

c)

Media Players

d)

CPU

e)

USB Ports

7.

How is a web app different from a desktop application?

4 lines
8.

Which of the following is not a part of a desktop computer?

a)

Computer Case

b)

Sandwich Maker

c)

Blender

d)

Keyboard

9.

Name two types of mouse alternatives.

4 lines
10.

Find out what types of drives are on your computer (e.g, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM)

4 lines
11.

What is a peripheral device?

4 lines
12.

What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of a tablet computer?

4 lines
13.

Smartphones can have virtual keyboards or physical keyboards. What are some advantages and disadvantages for each one?

4 lines
14.

What is a mobile device?

4 lines
15.

Is internet access an important feature of smartphone? Why?

4 lines