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IGCSE ICT: Chapter 1

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A computer that is not connected to a network is called a __________ computer.  All data is store on its hard disk locally.
a)
Standalone
b)
Workstation
c)
Network Node
d)
LAN
2.
All of the following are examples of hardware except:
a)
Monitor
b)
Keyboard
c)
Operating System
d)
Mouse
3.

Is your phone considered a Personal Computer?

a)

Yes

b)

No

4.

What does Personal Computer mean?

a)

Designed for a single user.

b)

You can only do personal business on it.

c)

Only applies to a desktop computer.

d)

If anyone else touches it, it will blow up.

5.
How do we call this?
a)
mouse mat
b)
computer screen (monitor)
c)
tablet
d)
webcam
6.
How do we call this?
a)
tablet
b)
folder
c)
laptop
d)
smartphone
7.
How do we call this?
a)
folder
b)
memory stick
c)
tablet
d)
mouse mat
8.
How do we call this?
a)
laptop
b)
folder
c)
games console
d)
mouse
9.
What is an advantage of using computers?
a)
People can become zombies
b)
Computers can move objects as humans
c)
To solve problems faster
d)
Many people can eat
10.
What is a disadvantage of using computers?
a)
Computers can do a work faster.
b)
Computers helps us to communicate faster
c)
Computer do the job easier
d)
Computers replace humans and people will not have jobs to do.
11.
What's your opinion about technology?
a)
It's terrible and harmful
b)
It is dangerous and useless
c)
It's out of date and slow
d)
It is useful , fast and reliable
12.

Steps

a)

Input ---> Process ---> Output

b)

Input ---> Output ---> Process

c)

Output ---> Process ---> Input

13.

What is a Desktop?

a)

DATA

b)

an electronic machine

c)

Screen that you can see after log on windows

14.
What is software?
a)
any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do
b)
the video card on the monitor
c)
the operating system
d)
the monitor and computer case
15.
What is hardware?
a)
all the ports and buttons of a computer
b)
is any part of your computer that has a physical structure.
c)
is any part of your desktop
d)
software
16.

A _______ is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data.

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

c)

Keyboard

d)

Computer

17.

The _______ is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer, including the motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), and power supply.

a)

Monitor

b)

Computer Case

c)

Keyboard

d)

Mouse

18.

The _____ works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen.

a)

Monitor

b)

Computer Case

c)

Keyboard

d)

Mouse

19.

These can be used to connect almost any type of device, including mice, keyboards, printers, and digital cameras.

a)

Audio In

b)

Audio Out

c)

USB Port

d)

Monitor Port

20.

A _____ is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen.

a)

Camera

b)

Smartphone

c)

Printer

d)

e - Reader

21.

The ________ is the computer's main circuit board. It's a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards to control the video and audio, and connections to your computer's ports.

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

Optical Disc Drive

d)

Motherboard

22.

The _____, also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands.

a)

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

b)

PUC (Processing Unit Central)

c)

CUP (Central Unit Processing)

d)

Center Process Unification

23.

____ is your system's short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data in the RAM until it is needed.

a)

REM

b)

RIM

c)

RAM

d)

ROM

24.

The ______ is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. It long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it.

a)

RAM

b)

USB

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Storage Drive

25.

Every laptop has a _______, which allows you to use the laptop when it's not plugged in.

a)

Cable

b)

USB

c)

Computer

d)

battery

26.

A ________ is a general term for any type of handheld computer.

a)

Device Mobile

b)

Mobile Device

c)

Laptop

d)

Toplap

27.

An _____________ is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware.

a)

Banana

b)

Hardware

c)

Software

d)

Operating System

28.
a)
Mouse
b)
External Hard drive
c)
Keyboard
d)
Sound Card
29.
a)
Computer
b)
Case
c)
Monitor
d)
Tablet
30.
a)
Monitor
b)
Hard drive
c)
Keyboard
d)
Processor
31.
a)
Processor
b)
Motherboard
c)
Graphics Card
d)
Lunchbox
32.
a)
Big Headphones
b)
Projector
c)
Speakers
d)
Keyboard
33.
What is a power supply for?
a)
Tells processor what to do.
b)
Keeps everything in place.
c)
Controls the weather.
d)
Provides power to the computer and its parts.
34.

What am I?

a)

USB Cable

b)

HDMI Cable

c)

Internet Cable

d)

Power Cable

35.
Another name for a laptop
a)
folder
b)
binder
c)
notebook
d)
thingy
36.
brain of the computer
a)
brain
b)
CPU
c)
monitor
d)
mouse
37.
the screen connected to computer
a)
monitor
b)
tv
c)
scanner
d)
keyboard
38.
data coming out of the computer
a)
output
b)
input
c)
paper
d)
extra
39.
used to type information into computer
a)
computer
b)
monitor
c)
keyboard
d)
scanner
40.
pictures on the desktop
a)
folders
b)
icons
c)
spots
d)
help
41.
hand-held device that controls the cursor on the screen
a)
keys
b)
pencil
c)
tablet
d)
mouse
42.
portable device for storing information
a)
flash drive
b)

hard drive

c)
long drive
d)
quick drive
43.
an iPad is considered one of these
a)
fun
b)
tablet
c)
bug
d)
keyboard
44.
home screen
a)
desktop
b)
hardtop
c)
notebook
d)
icons
45.
data going into the computer
a)
keyboard
b)
output
c)
input
d)
printer
46.
An example of computer hardware is...
a)
Web Browser
b)
Keyboard
c)
App
d)
Operating System
47.
One drawback of a desktop is...
a)
More expensive
b)
Less portable
c)
Less storage than laptops
48.
One benefit of a tablet is...
a)
Requires a power source
b)
May not have as many functions as a laptop or desktop
c)
Extremely portable 
49.
A computer is an electronic device for storing and processing data.
a)
True
b)
False
50.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)
CPU and Internal Hard Drive
b)
Mouse
c)
Monitor
d)
Speakers
51.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)
Keyboard
b)
Cables
c)
Printer
d)
USB Flash Drive
52.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)
Printer
b)
Mouse
c)
Monitor
d)
Speakers
53.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)
Keyboard
b)
Monitor
c)
Mouse
d)
CPU and Internal Hard Drive
54.
What is hardware?
a)
The outside of the computer
b)
The physical components of the computer
c)
The insides of a computer
d)
The parts of a computer that a human uses
55.
What is software?
a)
The insides of the computer that saves information
b)
The heart of the computer
c)
The brain of the computer
d)
The programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
56.
How could you describe the CPU inside of a computer (central processing unit)?
a)
The power button on the computer
b)
The brain of the computer
c)
The pet of the computer
d)
The part of the computer that plays sound
57.
Use this key to type in all capital letters.
a)
shift
b)
space bar
c)
caps lock
d)
tab
58.
What are these?
a)
Tower
b)
Motherboard
c)
Harddrive
d)
RAM memory
59.
The physical, tangible parts of a computer system is the...
a)
Tower Casing
b)
Monitor
c)
Keyboard
d)
Hardware
60.
This is an image of what type of hardware?
a)
USB Port
b)
Portable Storage
c)
Hardware
d)
USB Cable
61.
This is an image of what type of hardware?
a)
USB Port
b)
USB Cable
c)
Portable Storage
d)
CD/DVD Drive
62.
A hand-operated device that allows control of the cursor on a computer screen.
a)
Mouse
b)
Keyboard
c)
Printer
d)
Hardware
63.
This component visually displays information generated by the computer...
a)
Monitor
b)
Motherboard
c)
CPU
d)
Operating System
64.
Carries out the instructions of a computer program, performs basic input/output operations of the system
a)
Software
b)
Central Processing Unit
c)
Operating System
d)
Motherboard
65.
Controls a computer's tasks and manages system resources to optimize performance...
a)
Software
b)
Software
c)
Operating System
d)
Central Processing Unit
66.
Responsible for turning the CPU on and off, the only way a computer should ever be powered down.
a)
Mouse
b)
Monitor
c)
CPU
d)
Power button
67.
Programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do.
a)
Operating system
b)
Software
c)
CPU
d)
Motherboard
68.
This component allows users to enter text, numbers, and other information
a)
Mouse
b)
Keyboard
c)
Monitor
d)
CPU
69.
Input device which communicates commands to the CPU; allows users to select, highlight, and control options on the monitor
a)
Mouse
b)
Keyboard
c)
Monitor
d)
Software
70.
The main circuit board which contains sockets and accepts additional boards.
a)
CPU
b)
Motherboard
c)
Operating system
d)
software
71.

A device or component that receives information from a computer.

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Algorithm

72.

A precise sequence of instructions for processes that can be executed by a computer; how a computer processes information.

a)

Input

b)

Ouput

c)

Algorithm

73.

A device or component that gives information to a computer.

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Algorithm

74.

Is this an example of INPUT or OUTPUT?


Keyboard

a)

Input

b)

Output

75.

Is this an example of INPUT or OUTPUT?


Speakers

a)

Input

b)

Output

76.

True or False? Software is the programs that we use on our computer.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

I am the most important part of the computer "the BRAIN." What am I?

a)

UPS

b)

CPU

c)

PUC

d)

CUP

78.

What do we use the speakers for in the tech lab?

a)

To hear the sound the computer is putting out (everyone).

b)

To type into the computer.

c)

To see what I am doing on the computer.

d)

o hear the sound the computer is putting out (1 person).

79.

What is hardware?

a)

The parts of the computer you can smell.

b)

The parts of the computer you can hear.

c)

The parts of the computer you can touch.

d)

The parts of the computer you can taste.

80.

What do you do with a scanner?

a)

You can hear your work.

b)

You copy your work and put it "out" of the computer.

c)

You can smell your work.

d)

You copy your work and put it "in" the computer.

81.

True or False?The mouse allows you see what you are doing on the computer.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

What do we use the monitor for in the computer lab?

a)

To hear what we are doing on the computer.

b)

To taste what we are doing on the computer.

c)

To see what we are doing on the computer.

d)

To smell what we are doing on the computer.

83.

What do we use headphones for in the computer lab?

a)

To hear our computers sound (1 person)

b)

To hear the class

c)

To hear our computers sound (everyone)

d)

To hear our friend

84.

True or False? The printer puts information "out" on paper.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

What do we use a keyboard for?

a)

To look into the computer

b)

To hear into the computer

c)

To smell into the computer

d)

To type into the computer

86.

What is the name of this image?

a)

Arrow

b)

Cursor

87.
a)
scroll bar
b)
folder
c)
keyboard
d)
cursor
88.
a)
printer
b)
mouse
c)
monitor
d)
icon
89.
a)
printer
b)
headphone
c)
keyboard
d)
mouse
90.
a)
folder
b)
icon
c)
cursor
d)
sign in
91.
a)
mouse
b)
headphone
c)
printer
d)
monitor
92.
a)
icon
b)
scroll bar
c)
desktop
d)
monitor
93.
How do we call this?
a)
webcam
b)
screen
c)
 a link
d)
keyboard
94.
How do we call this?
a)
mouse mat
b)
computer screen (monitor)
c)
tablet
d)
webcam
95.

The main processor: every instruction goes through it.
a)
Motherboard
b)
CPU
c)
Operating System