WorksheetsComputers 101 Quiz: What do you know?
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
Computers operate at the most fundamental level in?
machine language
binary code
base ten code
ASCII code
Temporary storage of data in a computer is in the?
Hard disc drive
The USB drive
RAM
ROM
One example of an operating system is?
Office 365
Excel
Word
Windows 8.0
Raw data that is fed into an information system .
Input
Out put
Process
The term used to describe the way information systems converts raw data into useful information
Input
Output
Storage
Processing
visible or audible results of data processing
Input
Output
Processing
Storage
Is the unit which carried out all instructions and it’s the brain of the information system.
Touch screen
scanner
visual display
CPU
Items of hard ware that make up a computer system
Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor
Headphones
All Above
Output is a result of data process
True
False
Data is stored temporarily while a program running
True
False
Databases are used for:
To store information
To create a presentation
To setup information
To entertain your friends
The "Brains" of the computer. Executes the commands of the software installed on the device.
Desktop Computer
Browser
Software
CPU
Programs or Instructions that are installed onto a device that give it instructions on what to do.
Hardware
Software
Input Device
Output Device
PC stands for...
Personal Caterpillar
Panda Canvas
Paper Cutter
Personal Computer
Computers send information around the internet as Binary Code.
True
False
How many bits is one byte.
6
7
8
9
What is information technology?
Technology that enables information to be used to produce products & services
Technology that contains all of the important information of a business
A network that connects people
Computer engineer
What is the meaning of CPU?
Central Processing Unit
Crucial Processing Unit
Critical Processing Unit
Center Processing Unit
The acronym for PC stands for
Private Computer
Personal Computer
Personal Compact
Privacy Computer
Complex scientific research is usually done by
Mainframe computer
Supercomputer
Minicomputer
Microcomputer
Bit is short for what two words?
Bitty Digit
Binary Digit
Bilateral Argument
Bit of Code
How many bits are there in one traditional Byte?
2
8
16
32
RAM is an example of __________ storage type.
permanent
primary
secondary
direct
Once a computer is turned off, the ___________ no longer stores any data.
RAM
hard drive
CMOS
DVD
RAM stands for
Revised Allied Memory
Read access Memory
Reusable Added Memory
Random Access Memory
Which are the computers which are the fastest?
Mini Computers
Mainframe Computers
Super Computers
Micro Computers
OS
Outside System
Other System
Operation Style
Operating System
Define computer.
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
Any technology that helps to produce, manipulate, store, communicate, and/or disseminate information.
The interrelationship of user (people) to communicate with programs (software) and physical components (hardware)
Accept data or commands in a form that the computer can use; they send the data to or commands to the processing unit.
What am I?
Desktop PC
Smart phone
Laptop
Mainframe computer/server
What am I?
Desktop PC
Mainframe/server
Laptop
Smart Phone
Which type of computer is built to support an organization's information?
Mini
Mainframe
Embedded
Super
Name the above device:
Mouse
CPU
Keyboard
Scanner
What's the main difference between a supercomputer and a mainframe?
There is no real difference between both computer systems.
Mainframes are good for large and complex calculations, whereas supercomputers are good in doing a large quantity of small tasks at the same time.
Supercomputers are good for large and complex calculations, whereas mainframes are good in doing a large quantity of small tasks at the same time.
Mainframes are designed to look aesthetically pleasing, whereas this is not the case with supercomputers.
Computers only understand (a) language
