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Types and components of a computer system

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This is an image of what kind of hardware?
a)
Tower Casing
b)
CD/DVD Drive
c)
USB Port
d)
Portable Storage
2.
The physical, tangible parts of a computer system is the...
a)
Tower Casing
b)
Monitor
c)
Keyboard
d)
Hardware
3.
This is an image of what type of hardware?
a)
tower casing
b)
printer
c)
computer
d)
monitor
4.
A hand-operated device that allows control of the cursor on a computer screen.
a)
Mouse
b)
Keyboard
c)
Printer
d)
Hardware
5.
This component visually displays information generated by the computer...
a)
Monitor
b)
Motherboard
c)
CPU
d)
Operating System
6.
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
7.
Controls a computer's tasks and manages system resources to optimize performance...
a)
Software
b)
Software
c)
Operating System
d)
Central Processing Unit
8.
Programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do.
a)
Operating system
b)
Software
c)
CPU
d)
Motherboard
9.
This component allows users to enter text, numbers, and other information
a)
Mouse
b)
Keyboard
c)
Monitor
d)
CPU
10.
The main circuit board which contains sockets and accepts additional boards.
a)
CPU
b)
Motherboard
c)
Operating system
d)
software
11.

Computer systems are made up of two parts___________ and __________

a)

Hardware and Software

b)

CLI and GUI

c)

Input and Output

12.

The ____________________ is used to plug all other components of the computer system.

a)

Motherboard

b)

RAM

c)

Video card

13.

An operating system which uses graphics and menus is known as________________________

a)

CLI

b)

Touch Screen

c)

GUI

14.

The full form of WIMP

a)

Windows Icons Menus and Pointer

b)

Windows Interactive Menus and Pointer

15.

Name the system software that combines one or more object files into single program.

a)

Compiler

b)

Interpreter

c)

Linker

16.

A software that enables hardware devices to communicate with operating system.

a)

Interpreter

b)

Loader

c)

Device drivers

17.

Which is not the function of an operating system.

a)

Input/ output operations

b)

Error handling

c)

The loading of programs

d)

Compiling a program

18.

_______________ stores the data, file or part of an operating system that is currently in use.

a)

CD

b)

ROM

c)

RAM

d)

ALU

19.

Write the name of the device.

a)

Sound card

b)

Video card

c)

ROM

20.

This device is used to save data for future use.

a)

HDD

b)

ROM

c)

RAM

21.

This is also called as non-volatile memory.

a)

RAM

b)

CU

c)

ROM

d)

MU

22.

Name the interface between you and the computer hardware.

a)

CPU

b)

Compiler

c)

OS

23.

One drawback of a laptop is...

a)

Generally feature a smaller keyboard and no keypad

b)

Less expensive than a desktop

c)

Portable

24.

One drawback of a tablet...

a)

Requires a power source

b)

May not have as many functions as a laptop or desktop

c)

Extremely portable

25.
It is a general term for the physical components that make up a computer system.
a)
Computer Hardware
b)
Computer Software
c)
System Software
d)
Application Software
26.
It is a general term for the programs that control the computer system.
a)
Computer Hardware
b)
Computer Software
c)
System Software
d)
Application Software
27.
Programs that allow the user to do specific tasks
a)
Computer Hardware
b)
Computer Software
c)
System Software
d)
Application Software
28.
Programs that allow the hardware to run properly and allow the user to communicate with the computer
a)
Computer Hardware
b)
Computer Software
c)
System Software
d)
Application Software
29.
The user interface that requires to type instructions to choose options from menus, open software and so on.
a)
Command User Interface
b)
Command Line Interface
c)
Graphical User Interface
d)
Graphical Line Interface
30.
The user interface that allows to interact with a computer using pictures or icons rather than having to type in a number of commands.
a)
Command User Interface
b)
Command Line Interface
c)
Graphical User Interface
d)
Graphical Line Interface
31.
These are extremely large computers used in organisations (such as banks and government departments) where very large amounts of data are processed.
a)
Desktop or Personal Computer (PC)
b)
Mainframe computer
c)
Laptop or notebook
d)
Tablet
32.
This is a computer where all the components are together in a single unit. This means that they are portable.
a)
Desktop or Personal Computer (PC)
b)
Mainframe computer
c)
Laptop or notebook
d)
Tablet
33.
This is a general purpose computer made up of separate components: monitor keyboard mouse processor and storage.
a)
Desktop or Personal Computer (PC)
b)
Mainframe computer
c)
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
d)
Smartphones
34.
This device is combined with the functions of a PDA, with, among other features: web browsers,high-resolution touch screens,GPS navigation and Wi-Fi access.
a)
Desktop or Personal Computer (PC)
b)
Mainframe computer
c)
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
d)
Smartphones
35.
Like a laptop this is a small portable computer but the biggest difference is that its user interface is all through touch.
a)
Desktop or Personal Computer (PC)
b)
Mainframe computer
c)
Laptop or notebook
d)
Tablet
36.

Which part of the CPU performs operations such as AND, OR and NOT?

a)

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

b)

Control Unit (CU)

c)

Memory Data Register (MDR)

37.
Which of these is a physical prevention measure?
a)
Biometrics
b)
Magnetic wipe
c)
Encryption
d)
Authentication
38.
Where is biometrics used like finger print recognition?
a)
Training soldiers in combat using battlefield simulations
b)
In three-dimensional (3D) films
c)
To allow access to buildings
d)
To create prototypes of cars or any object
39.

finger print, facial recognition, voice recognition are examples of

a)

quantum cryptography

b)

biometric

c)

cloud computing

40.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Robotics

a)

a) Robots can do repetitive tasks

b)

b) Robots can do dangerous tasks

c)

c)They can provide great entertainment and be used in everyday tasks

d)

d) Robots can cause loss of jobs

41.

Which one of these is not an area of AI?

a)

computer vision/image recognition

b)

voice recognition

c)

web design

d)

robotics

42.
Define the term 'biometrics'
a)
Where parts of a person's body are used for identification purposes.  They are unique
b)
A computer science that is focused on creating computer systems that simulate human intelligence
c)
The use of computers to encrypt data so that messages can be sent with complete privacy
d)
Where images are made to appear three-dimensional and have 'depth'
43.
 The robots used to perform repetitive tasks such as welding
a)
Domestic robots
b)
Carrier robots
c)
Manufacturing robots
44.
Define the term '3D and holographic imaging'
a)
Where parts of a person's body are used for identification purposes.  They are unique
b)
A computer science that is focused on creating computer systems that simulate human intelligence
c)
The use of computers to encrypt data so that messages can be sent with complete privacy
d)
Where images are made to appear three-dimensional and have 'depth'
45.

It is a field of technology which is able to restore vision

a)

Vision Enhancement

b)

Wearable Computing

c)

Computer Assisted Translation

d)

Virtual Reality

46.

Which of the following are uses of Virtual Reality?

a)

a) flight simulator

b)

b)medical procedures

c)

c)games

d)

d) all are uses

47.

Define the term 'quantum cryptography'

a)

Where parts of a person's body are used for identification purposes. They are unique

b)

A computer science that is focused on creating computer systems that simulate human intelligence

c)

The use of computers to encrypt data so that messages can be sent with complete privacy

d)

Where images are made to appear three-dimensional and have 'depth'

48.
Describe a negative impact of using 3D and holographic imaging in films
a)
It could malfunction which could cause a major road accident
b)
This method of encryption is extremely expensive
c)
You have to wear special glasses to watch the films which can be annoying
d)
It can't replicate the real-world e.g. weather and the way passengers behave
49.
Where is computer assisted translation used in everyday life?
a)
Training soldiers in combat using battlefield simulations
b)
Spell checkers used in word processing software
c)
To allow access to buildings
d)
To create prototypes of cars or any object
50.
Where is virtual reality used?
a)
Training soldiers in combat using battlefield simulations
b)
In three-dimensional (3D) films
c)
To allow access to buildings
d)
To create prototypes of cars or any object

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