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Computer Basics

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

The _______________ converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer.

a)

CPU

b)

Motherboard

c)

Power supply

d)

Optical drive

2.

The _______________ is the brains of the computer that carries out all of the instructions sent to the computer.

a)

Motherboard

b)

CPU

c)

Power supply

d)

RAM

3.

The _______________ is the computer's long-term memory. It is where your apps, files, and much more are saved.

a)

Optical Drive

b)

RAM

c)

CPU

d)

Hard Drive

4.

The _______________ is the computer's short-term memory that allows you to multitask.

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Optical Drive

5.

What does CPU stand for?

a)

central people upstanding

b)

configure processing understanding

c)

central processing unit

d)

computer printer upload

6.

A _____ network card allows you to connect your computer to radio based wifi signals.

a)

wireless

b)

central

c)

storage

d)

hardware

7.

The motherboard, power supply, and other central processing unit are housed inside a computer ________.

a)

processor (CPU)

b)

mouse

c)

network

d)

case (tower)

8.

This type of computer is placed on a desk and is made to stay in one place such as your home, work or school.

a)

Laptop

b)

Desktop

c)

Monitor

d)

Power Supply

9.

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

10.

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)

Monitor Port

d)

USB Port

11.

You can use this port for networking and connecting to the Internet.

a)

USB Port

b)

Serial Port

c)

Ethernet Port

d)

Power Button

12.

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

a)

Camera

b)

Smartphone

c)

Printer

d)

E- Reader

13.

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

14.

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

15.

____ 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

16.

A ______ is a personal computer that can be easily moved and used in a variety of locations.

a)

Desktop Computer

b)

Laptop Computer

17.

A _______________ is an electronic device that manipulates information.

a)

3D Printer

b)

Computer

c)

Mouse

d)

Controller

18.

What are the basic parts of a desktop computer?

(a)  

19.

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

20.

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

21.

A touchpad is a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

All buttons, ports, and sockets are the same on every computer.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

A computer is an electronic device for storing and processing data.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

The back of a computer case has _________________ that are made to fit specific devices.

a)

Connection Ports

b)

Portable Wires

c)

Connection Holes

d)

Audio Ports

25.

Different devices that you can plug into the extra ports on your computer are called__________.

a)

Specific Devices

b)

Modom

c)

Networking

d)

Peripherals

26.

A laptop usually has a power cord called an___________, which is designed to be used with that specific type of laptop.

a)

Auxiliary Cord

b)

AC Adapter

c)

Backup Power

d)

Charger

27.

A tower case lies flat on a desk, and the monitor usually sits on top of it.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Tablet computers can do everything a traditional computer can do.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

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

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Laptops tend to be less expensive than desktop computer with the same internal components.

a)

True

b)

False