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WorksheetsIntroduction to Computers
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 23mins
What is software?
any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do
the video card on the monitor
the operating system
the monitor and computer case
What is hardware?
all the ports and buttons of a computer
any part of your computer that has a physical structure.
is any part of your desktop
software
A (a) is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data.
The (a) is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer, including the motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), and power supply.
The _____ works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen.
Keyboard
Computer Case
Screen
Monitor
A _____ is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen.
camera
scanner
printer
e-reader
The (a) 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.
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.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
PUC (Processing Unit Central)
CUP (Central Unit Processing)
Center Process Unification
____ is your system's short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data here until it is needed.
REM
RIM
ROM
RAM
The ______ is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. It long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it.
RAM
Hard Drive
USB
Storage Drive
A ________ is a general term for any type of handheld computer.
Device Mobile
Laptop
Mobile Device
Smartphone
An _____________ is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware.
Banana
Hardware
Software
Operating System
Which of the following are input devices?
Microphone
Printer
Monitor
Mouse
Scanner
Which of the following are output devices?
Monitor
Speakers
Printer
Microphone
Keyboard
The CPU is called the (a) of the computer.
Which of the following would be an example of software?
mouse
mousepad
PowerPoint
RAM
What is this piece of hardware?
CPU
Computer
Motherboard
Power Supply
What does the hard drive do?
Stores information temporarily
Stores information permanently
Gives Instructions
Drives through the computer
What does RAM stand for?
Random Accurate Maps
Read Only Memory
Really Awesome Memory
Random Access Memory
RAM is what kind of memory?
Permanent
Slow
Forever
Temporary
What are these?
towers
hard drives
motherboards
RAM modules/sticks
What is this?
hard drive
motherboard
tower
DVD
What hardware component is this?
spinning disk drive
optical disk drive
hard disk drive
floppy disk drive
What does the motherboard do?
processes instructions
keeps the computer safe
generates electricity
connects everything together
What does the CPU do?
provides electricity
executes instructions
stores files
connects everything together
Identify this computer part
CPU
RAM module
hard disk drive
motherboard
What is this component called?
hard drive
optical drive
USB drive
floppy disc
What happens if you don't have enough RAM to run a program?
Your computer will slow down because it has to load everything from the hard drive
Your computer will speed up
Your computer will run out of Hard Drive Space
Your computer will shut down due to lack of power
Random Access Memory (RAM)
memory available for the operating system, programs and processes to use when the computer is running.
requires the computer to be turned on in order to retain data
The data in RAM is not permanently written (volatile memory)
All of these are correct
What happens to data in RAM when we switch the power off?
all data is lost
all data is saved
all data is backed up to the hard drive
all data is saved to the processor
What is an input device?
It is something you connect to a computer that has information sent to it.
It is something you connect to a computer that sends information into the computer.
It is something you don't connect to a computer that has information sent to it.
It is somebody you connect to a computer that sends information into the computer.
What is an output device?
It is something you don't connect to a computer that has information sent to it.
It is something you connect to a computer that sends information into the computer.
It is something you connect to a computer that has information sent to it.
It is somebody you connect to a computer that sends information into the computer.
Is it an input or output device?
Input
Output
Input and output
I don't know
Is it an input or output device?
Input
Output
Input and Output
I don't know
Is this an input or output device?
Input
Output
Input and Output
I don't know
Is it an input or output device?
Input
Output
Input and Output
I don't know
The four categories of computer hardware are:
input, output, hardware, software
operating system, motherboard, RAM, input/output
input, output, processing, storage
laptop, Internet of Things, desktop, phablet
What is one benefit of an Solid State Drive (SSD) over a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
SSDs are cheaper than HDDs
SSDs are faster than HDDs
SSDs are occupy more space in the case than HDDs
SSDs have more moving parts, which means they are more reliable
Display/Video adapters
are always built into the motherboard
are never built into the motherboard
always require a dedicated expansion card
can be both built in to the motherboard and an expansion card.
What is the name of the device that allows a computer to connect to a network?
Cable Modem
Router
Network Interface Card
Network Switch
