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Computers 101 Quiz: What do you know?

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Computers operate at the most fundamental level in?

a)

machine language

b)

binary code

c)

base ten code

d)

ASCII code

2.

Temporary storage of data in a computer is in the?

a)

Hard disc drive

b)

The USB drive

c)

RAM

d)

ROM

3.

One example of an operating system is?

a)

Office 365

b)

Excel

c)

Word

d)

Windows 8.0

4.

Raw data that is fed into an information system .

a)

Input

b)

Out put

c)

Process

5.

The term used to describe the way information systems converts raw data into useful information

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Storage

d)

Processing

6.

visible or audible results of data processing

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Processing

d)

Storage

7.

Is the unit which carried out all instructions and it’s the brain of the information system.

a)

Touch screen

b)

scanner

c)

visual display

d)

CPU

8.

Items of hard ware that make up a computer system

a)

Keyboard

b)

Mouse

c)

Monitor

d)

Headphones

e)

All Above

9.

Output is a result of data process

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Data is stored temporarily while a program running

a)

True

b)

False

11.
Example of:
a)
Operating System Software
b)
Network Connection
c)
Document Maker
d)
Application Software
12.
This is an example of :
a)
Software
b)
Hardware
c)
Modem
d)
Device 
13.

Databases are used for:

a)

To store information

b)

To create a presentation

c)

To setup information

d)

To entertain your friends

14.

The "Brains" of the computer. Executes the commands of the software installed on the device.

a)

Desktop Computer

b)

Browser

c)

Software

d)

CPU

15.

Programs or Instructions that are installed onto a device that give it instructions on what to do.

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Input Device

d)

Output Device

16.

PC stands for...

a)

Personal Caterpillar

b)

Panda Canvas

c)

Paper Cutter

d)

Personal Computer

17.

Computers send information around the internet as Binary Code.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

How many bits is one byte.

a)

6

b)

7

c)

8

d)

9

19.

What is information technology?

a)

Technology that enables information to be used to produce products & services

b)

Technology that contains all of the important information of a business

c)

A network that connects people

d)

Computer engineer

20.
This is an example of:
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
c)
Netoworking
d)
Internet
21.

What is the meaning of CPU?

a)

Central Processing Unit

b)

Crucial Processing Unit

c)

Critical Processing Unit

d)

Center Processing Unit

22.

The acronym for PC stands for

a)

Private Computer

b)

Personal Computer

c)

Personal Compact

d)

Privacy Computer

23.

Complex scientific research is usually done by

a)

Mainframe computer

b)

Supercomputer

c)

Minicomputer

d)

Microcomputer

24.
The above picture is an example of what categories of computer?
a)
Mainframe
b)
Supercomputer
c)
Hugecomputer
d)
Maincomputer
25.

Bit is short for what two words?

a)

Bitty Digit

b)

Binary Digit

c)

Bilateral Argument

d)

Bit of Code

26.

­How many bits are there in one traditional Byte?

a)

2

b)

8

c)

16

d)

32

27.

RAM is an example of __________ storage type.

a)

permanent

b)

primary

c)

secondary

d)

direct

28.

Once a computer is turned off, the ___________ no longer stores any data.

a)

RAM

b)

hard drive

c)

CMOS

d)

DVD

29.

RAM stands for

a)

Revised Allied Memory

b)

Read access Memory

c)

Reusable Added Memory

d)

Random Access Memory

30.

Which are the computers which are the fastest?

a)

Mini Computers

b)

Mainframe Computers

c)

Super Computers

d)

Micro Computers

31.

OS

a)

Outside System

b)

Other System

c)

Operation Style

d)

Operating System

32.
Name the output device that displays text, objects, graphics, photographs, video, and animation.
a)
Input Device
b)
Keyboard
c)
Modem
d)
Monitor
33.

Define computer.

a)

A machine that can be programmed to accept data (input), process it into useful information (output), and store it away (in secondary storage device) for safekeeping or later reuse

b)

Any technology that helps to produce, manipulate, store, communicate, and/or disseminate information.

c)

The interrelationship of user (people) to communicate with programs (software) and physical components (hardware)

d)

Accept data or commands in a form that the computer can use; they send the data to or commands to the processing unit.

34.
What is an Algorithm?
a)
A chart showing the flow of a series of events
b)
Step-by-step instructions used to solve a problem
c)
A decision arrived at by following instructions
d)
A computer program that follows a chart
35.

What am I?

a)

Desktop PC

b)

Smart phone

c)

Laptop

d)

Mainframe computer/server

36.

What am I?

a)

Desktop PC

b)

Mainframe/server

c)

Laptop

d)

Smart Phone

37.

Which type of computer is built to support an organization's information?

a)

Mini

b)

Mainframe

c)

Embedded

d)

Super

38.

Name the above device:

a)

Mouse

b)

CPU

c)

Keyboard

d)

Scanner

39.

What's the main difference between a supercomputer and a mainframe?

a)

There is no real difference between both computer systems.

b)

Mainframes are good for large and complex calculations, whereas supercomputers are good in doing a large quantity of small tasks at the same time.

c)

Supercomputers are good for large and complex calculations, whereas mainframes are good in doing a large quantity of small tasks at the same time.

d)

Mainframes are designed to look aesthetically pleasing, whereas this is not the case with supercomputers.

40.

Computers only understand (a)   language