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CXC IT 2020 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS & INFORMATION PROCESSING

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What am I?

a)

Desktop PC

b)

Smart phone

c)

Laptop

d)

Mainframe computer/server

2.

We are mobile devices.

a)

Laptop

b)

Desktop PC

c)

Smart phone

d)

Xbox 360

3.

what am I?

a)

Desktop PC

b)

Mainframe/server

c)

Laptop

d)

Smart Phone

4.
This computer is used by touching with your finger
a)
laptop
b)
tablet
c)
desktop
d)
mainframe
5.
Which one of these is the most expensive
a)
desktop
b)
laptop
c)
supercomputer
d)
mainframe
6.
which one of these is the least expensive
a)
laptop
b)
desktop
c)
server
d)
mainframe
7.

What is the device shown in the picture?

a)

A keyboard

b)

A monitor

c)

A mouse

d)

A printer

8.

What is a computer?

a)

Application to work on.

b)

Machine programmed to manipulate symbols.

c)

Operating System that we use frequently.

9.

Which computer is the most powerful?

a)

Supercomputers

b)

Minicomputers

c)

Worstation

d)

Mainframe

e)

Personal Computer

10.
The internet is?
a)
A place to eat
b)
Millions of computers connected together
c)
A computer link
d)
A webpage
11.

What am I?

a)

Desktop PC

b)

Smart phone

c)

Laptop

d)

Mainframe computer/server

12.

I can use WiFi and 3G/4G without the need for an adapter.

a)

Smart phone

b)

Mainframe/server

c)

Desktop PC

13.

We do not need a constant power supply.

a)

Desktop PC

b)

Smart watch

c)

Tablet PC

d)

Smart phone

14.

I am a large powerful computer that other machines attach to. I can share data and programs with other machines/devices.

a)

Mainframe/server

b)

Laptop

c)

Smart phone

d)

Tablet PC

15.

I am ideal for sending emails, browsing the Internet and streaming video content on the go.

a)

Mainframe/server

b)

Smart watch

c)

Desktop PC

d)

Tablet PC

16.

We have built in front and back cameras that are great for taking images and making video calls.

a)

Smart phone

b)

Tablet PC

c)

Desktop PC

d)

Mainframe/server

17.

I link to a smart phone using Bluetooth and I am wearable technology.

a)

Smart watch

b)

Tablet PC

c)

Desktop PC

18.

A computer system is:

a)

An electrical device

b)

An input device

c)

hardware and software working together

d)

input and output working together

19.

A computer built to support more than one user

a)

Mainframe

b)

Super

c)

PDA

d)

Mini

20.

The fastest and most powerful computer system

a)

Mainframe

b)

Super

c)

Wearable

d)

Mini

21.

PDA stands for:

a)

Personal Diagram Assistant

b)

Personal Data Account

c)

Personal Digital Assistant

d)

Personal Digital Accountant

22.

What type of computer system can be found in the lab?

a)

Mini

b)

Micro

c)

Mainframe

d)

Super

23.

Identify the 2 types of Micro computers from the list below:

a)

laptop and smartphones

b)

smartphones and tablets

c)

desktop and embedded

d)

desktop and laptop

24.

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

a)

Mini

b)

Mainframe

c)

Embedded

d)

Super

25.

This type of computer can be worn.

a)

Embedded

b)

Mini

c)

Wearable

d)

PDA

26.

Which is the biggest computer by size?

a)

Super computer

b)

Mini computer

c)

Micro Computer

d)

Mainframe computer

27.

The computer which can be used to direct war jets are called _____________

a)

Super frame Computer

b)

Super computers

c)

Micro Computers

d)

Mini computers

28.

PDA stands for:

a)

Personal Diagram Assistant

b)

Personal Data Account

c)

Personal Digital Assistant

d)

Personal Digital Accountant

29.

This type of computer can be worn.

a)

Embedded

b)

Mini

c)

Wearable

d)

PDA

30.

This type of computer system is tiny and is mainly used to schedule appointments and send and receive emails.

a)

DPA

b)

PCA

c)

PDA

d)

PIA

31.

Is your phone considered a Personal Computer?

a)

Yes

b)

No

32.

What does CPU stand for?

a)

Central Processing Unit

b)

Computer Parts Unlimited

c)

Central Programming Unit

d)

Computer Places United

33.

How do you classify computers?

a)

According to their color and profile.

b)

According to their size and power.

c)

According to their type and color.

d)

According to their size and variety.

34.

Microwaves, washing machine, medical equipment, cameras, toys and airplanes are some of the appliances/ machines which uses the list above.

a)

Personal Digital Assistants

b)

Embedded Computers

c)

Micro Computers

d)

Wearable Computers

35.

Which type of computer is used for weather forecasting?

a)

Super Computers

b)

PDA

c)

Mainframe Computers

d)

Wearable Computers

36.

This devices above is categorized as:

a)

Input Device

b)

Processing Device

c)

Output Device

37.

Name the above device:

a)

Mouse

b)

CPU

c)

Keyboard

d)

Scanner

38.

These devices are used to keep information for later use.

a)

Input Devices

b)

Output Devices

c)

Storage Devices

d)

Processing Devices

39.

All IT systems must at least have...

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Processing

d)

Network options

40.

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.

41.

What's the main purpose of a netbook?

a)

Browsing the internet and basic text editing.

b)

Gaming

c)

Video editing

d)

Game design and coding

42.
Which of the following is a storage device?
a)
Hard Disk
b)
USB Disk
c)
Floppy Disk
d)
  All of the above
43.

The image above represents which type of computer?

a)

Embedded Computers

b)

Super Computers

c)

Wearable Computers

d)

micro Computers

44.

These computers are used in computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer-aided design (CAD).

a)

Wearable Computers

b)

Mini Computers

c)

PDA

45.

Name this type of computer system.

a)

Super Computers

b)

Micro Computers

c)

Mini Computers

d)

Mainframe

46.

Examples of Super Computers are:

a)

Laptop

b)

CRAY 1

c)

Grape 4

d)

CRAY XMP

47.

Micro Computers are also called:

a)

Hand Held Computers

b)

Micro Controllers

c)

Personal Computers

d)

Enterprise Servers

48.

The fastest, most powerful and most expensive computers.

a)

Embedded Computers

b)

Super Computers

c)

PDA

d)

Mainframe Computers

49.

Serves as super servers for large clients/server networks and internet websites companies.

a)

Mainframe Computers

b)

Wearable

c)

Mini Computers

50.

Which Computer System is shown above?

a)

Embedded Computers

b)

Wearable Computers

c)

PDA

d)

Mini Computers

51.

Which best describes a computer system?

a)

A group of Computers.

b)

Hardware and Software working together to meet a specific need.

c)

Only hardware devices.

d)

Only software instructions.

52.

Input devices are best described as:

a)

Storage

b)

Devices used to enter data in the system.

c)

Hardware used to view processed data

53.

What am I?

a)

Smart Watch

b)

Smart Phone

c)

Tablet

d)

Notebook

54.

Which of these is a wearable tech?

a)

Smart Watch

b)

Smart Phone

c)

Tablet

d)

Notebook

55.

Which of these is NOT portable?

a)

Smart Watch

b)

Smart Phone

c)

Laptop

d)

PC

e)

Tablet

56.

Which of these is most expensive?

a)

Mainframe

b)

Desktop

c)

Smart Watch

d)

Smart Phone

e)

Tablet

57.

The brain of any computer is

a)

CPU

b)

ALU

c)

Memory

d)

Control Unit

58.

In which type of computer, data are represented as discrete signals?

a)

Analog Computers

b)

Hybrid Computers

c)

Digital Computers

d)

All of the above

59.

The Computer abbreviation KB usually means

a)

Key Bloack

b)

Key Board

c)

Kit Bit

d)

Kilo Byte

60.

Which of the following is not a storage medium?

a)

Scanner

b)

CD

c)

DVD

d)

Floppy Disk

61.

The CPU and Memory are located on the

a)

Expansion Board

b)

Output Device

c)

Storage Device

d)

Motherboard

62.

Byte=?

a)

16 bits

b)

4 bits

c)

8 bits

d)

2 bits

63.

ROM stands for

a)

Random Access Memory

b)

Read Only Memory

c)

Random Only Memory

d)

Random Origin Memory

64.

The list of coded instructions is called

a)

Flowchart

b)

Algorithm

c)

Utility Program

d)

Computer Program

65.

A light sensitive device that converts drawing, printed text or other images into digital form is

a)

Keyboard

b)

Plotter

c)

Scanner

d)

OMR

e)

None of these

66.

Which of the following memory is non-volatile?

a)

SRAM

b)

DRAM

c)

ROM

d)

All of the above

e)

None of these

67.

Any data or instruction entered into the memory of a computer is considered as

a)

Storage

b)

Output

c)

Input

d)

Information

e)

None of these

68.

An error is also known as:

a)

Bug

b)

Debug

c)

Cursor

d)

Icon

e)

None of these

69.
From the list name one thing a computer system must be able to do:
a)
Input
b)
Turn On
c)
Display Images
d)
Do Noise
70.
What is the main job of the central processing unit (CPU) in a computer?
a)
It executes the instructions from a program stored in memory
b)
It stores data and instructions that the computer will need
c)
It transfers data between the various components of the computer
71.
From the list which computer system will most likely be used at home?
a)
PC 
b)
Servers
c)
Printers
72.
Which of these modes best describes a computer system?
a)
Input-output-process
b)
Process-input-output
c)
Input-process-output
73.
Why do computer programmers use standards?
a)
They allow computer programmers to work alone without interference as this is when they are the most creative
b)
So that the programmers adhere to strict professional standards for the design, coding and testing of the software
c)
To allow the programmers to choose the programming language that suits them best
74.
What does copyright mean?
a)
You can buy any video, as long as it has an official logo on it
b)
You are not allowed to watch a film with anyone else present in the room
c)
The person or organisation who creates an original work has the right to protect it and exclusively make a profit by using it
75.
Computer systems do human jobs because it...
a)
Slower
b)
Reduce human error
c)
Friendlier
d)
Cost more
76.
Hardware Redundancy is ...
a)
Having multiple places to store the data in case one of the of data stores fails. 
b)
Having a spare computer
c)
Having multiple copies of software in case one software program fails. 
d)
Having multiple pieces of hardware in case one piece fails.
77.
I don't care my work computer failed because...
a)
I'm careless
b)
I saved stuff
c)
I made a backup
d)
I'm harambe
78.
Which one doesn't save energy ?
a)
Turning down brightness
b)
Hibernation
c)
Opening more programs
d)
Battery saving mode
79.
You cannot get a computer virus if you install antivirus software.
a)
True
b)
False
80.
Which of the following are NOT types of computer hardware?
a)
Mouse
b)
Keyboard
c)
Microsoft Windows
d)
Motherboard
81.
Windows, OS X, and Linux are examples of
a)
Operating systems
b)
Internet service providers
c)
Applications
d)
Mobile devices
82.
When the computer is turned off, ________ forgets everything you told it.
a)
ROM
b)
RAM
83.
What is Wi-Fi?
a)
A hard-wired Internet connection
b)
A wireless Internet connection
c)
A dial-up Internet connection
84.
A __________ device is any auxiliary device such as a computer mouse or keyboard that connects to and works with the computer in some way.
a)
Disk drive
b)
Peripheral
c)
Hard drive
d)
BIOS
85.
What type of computer serves up information to other computers?
a)
Mac
b)
PC
c)
Laptop
d)
Server
86.
Which of the following does NOT happen when you boot (or start) your computer?
a)
The computer runs tests to see if everything works
b)
The computer checks for new hardware
c)
The computer opens your email
d)
The computer starts your operating system
87.
Which of the following is the most popular operating system?
a)
Windows
b)
Mac OS
c)
Linus
88.
An application is a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks.
a)
True
b)
False
89.
What is the FIRST thing you should do if there is no sound?
a)
Check the volume control on the computer
b)
Get a new pair of headphones - yours obviously aren't working
c)
Don't do your work because you can't hear
d)
Complain to the teacher
90.
MAC computers were invented before PC's.
a)
True
b)
False
91.
_________ are places on the outside of the computer where you plug in hardware.
a)
Spots
b)
Parks
c)
Ports
d)
Connections
92.
Which keys on the keyboard will move you around a document or web page?
a)
Function keys
b)
Shift keys
c)
Arrow keys
93.

Which ONE of the following devices is NOT a peripheral?

a)

Monitor

b)

CPU

c)

Mouse

d)

Headphones

94.

Which group is comprised of Hardware ONLY?

a)

RAM, Monitor, Windows 10

b)

RAM, Keyboard, Games

c)

RAM, Monitor, CPU

d)

CPU, RAM, MS Word

95.

#1 College Avenue, Trincity is an example of _______

a)

data

b)

information

96.

What are the FOUR main functions of the computer?

a)

Input, Process, Output, Recording

b)

Input, Output, Displaying, Remembering

c)

Input, Process, Output, Store

d)

None of the above

97.

What is known as Father of computer?

a)

Bill Gates

b)

Charles Babbage

c)

Steve Jobs

d)

Alan Turing

98.

Select all the input devices

a)

Light Pen

b)

Plotter

c)

Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

d)

Microphone

99.

Microprocessor was introduced in which generation of computer?

a)

2nd

b)

3rd

c)

4th

d)

5th

100.

POST is

a)

Put on Self Test

b)

Power of Self Test

c)

Power on Self Test

d)

Peripherals on Self Test