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WorksheetsComputer Fundamentals
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Computers are made up of ________ and ________?
a)
Hardware and Software
b)
Bits and Pieces
c)
Inputs and Outputs
d)
Plastic and Metal
2.
________ is a package of instructions that tell the computer what to do also known as an application or short for app.
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
c)
Apps
d)
Input
3.
People who write software (instructions that tell the computer what to do) are called ______________.
a)
Computer Technitions
b)
Programmers
c)
Hackers
d)
Computer Scientist
4.
Hardware is the tangible, physical equipment that _______________.
a)
Used and applied
b)
Heard and seen
c)
Can be seen and touched.
d)
Imputted and outputted
5.
A program can be defined as a series of detailed step-by-step ___________ that tell the computer precisely what actions to perform.
a)
Software
b)
Inputs
c)
Applications
d)
Instructions
6.
The computer's _________ memory (ex. thumb drives, hard drives, cloud storage: ie. Dropbox)
a)
temporary
b)
internal
c)
external
d)
important
7.
The computer's _________ memory (ex. microchips: RAM, ROM)
a)
temporary
b)
important
c)
internal
d)
external
8.
ROM is _____ and RAM is __________?
a)
temporary; permanent
b)
larger; smaller
c)
smaller; larger
d)
permanent; temporary
9.
A hardware device which enables the computer to accept data is called an ______ device.
a)
RAM
b)
input
c)
ROM
d)
output
10.
A hardware device which reports computer information in a form we can understand is called an _________ device.
a)
output
b)
RAM
c)
input
d)
ROM
11.
Some devices can be both input and output devices.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
The most common example of an input device is a ___________.
a)
Monitor
b)
Mouse
c)
Headphones
d)
Keyboard
13.
Speakers are an example of an ________ device.
a)
Input
b)
RAM
c)
Output
d)
ROM
14.
All computers do processing by following a series of instructions in a software program. The computer chip that receives and carries out these instructions is called: the ____________.
a)
harddrive
b)
monitor
c)
processor
d)
motherboard
15.
CPU stands for __________.
a)
central processing unit
b)
computer processing unit
c)
central protection unit
d)
computer protection unit
16.
The CPU is often referred to as the __________ of the computer system.
a)
lungs
b)
heart
c)
backbone
d)
brains
17.
In binary a 1 represents _____.
a)
on
b)
off
c)
input
d)
output
18.
In binary a 0 represents ______.
a)
input
b)
in
c)
off
d)
output
19.
ROM stands for?
a)
random only memory
b)
read only memory
c)
recover only memory
d)
retro only memory
20.
RAM stands for?
a)
random access memory
b)
read about memory
c)
read access memory
d)
random about memory
21.
I am the brain of the computer?
a)
Cpu
cpu
cpu
b)
bios
c)
ram
d)
rom
22.
What is the best program for writing an essay for school?
a)
power point
b)
excel
c)
word processing
word processing
word processing
d)
access
23.
Is this computer part an input or an output?
a)
Input
b)
Output
24.
Is this computer part an input or an output?
a)
Input
b)
Output
25.
Is this computer part hardware or software?
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
26.
Hardware or software?
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
27.
The two most commonly used operating system is ?
a)
Windows, Macintosh
b)
Dell, Apple
28.
A small picture linked to a file or program?
a)
Hardware
Hardware
Hardware
b)
Software
c)
Icon
d)
Gui
29.
WWW stands for
a)
While We Wait
b)
World Wide Web
30.
When something is saved to the cloud, it means it's stored on the internet instead of on your computer's hard drive.
a)
True
b)
False
31.
Microsoft Word, Google Chrome, iTunes, and Adobe Photoshop are examples of
a)
Applications
b)
Mobile devices
c)
Operating systems
d)
Internet service providers
32.
Which of the following are NOT types of computer hardware?
a)
Mouse
b)
Keyboard
c)
Microsoft Windows
d)
Motherboard
33.
Windows, OS X, and Linux are examples of
a)
Operating systems
b)
Internet service providers
c)
Applications
d)
Mobile devices
34.
What is Wi-Fi?
a)
A hard-wired Internet connection
b)
A wireless Internet connection
c)
A dial-up Internet connection
35.
What type of computer serves up information to other computers?
a)
Mac
b)
PC
c)
Laptop
d)
Server
36.
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
37.
An application is a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks.
a)
True
b)
False
38.
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
39.
_________ are places on the outside of the computer where you plug in hardware.
a)
Spots
b)
Parks
c)
Ports
d)
Connections
40.
Which keys on the keyboard will move you around a document or web page?
a)
Function keys
b)
Shift keys
c)
Arrow keys
41.
What do you mean by hardware?
a)
tools available in the market
b)
physical components of a computer
42.
What do you mean by software?
a)
Set of instructions that tell a computer how to perform a particular task
b)
physical components of a computer
43.
Which of these is not a software?
a)
Google Chrome
b)
Google Maps
c)
CPU
d)Whatsapp
44.
Why do hackers create viruses and spyware?
a)
They want to steal money
b)
They want to steal your private info
c)
They want to harm your computer
d)
All of these answers are correct
45.
Your computer won't turn on. What should you do first?
a)
Don't Panic
b)
Check Power cords
c)
Check cable connections
46.
Why is it important to know how to troubleshoot your computer?
a)
You can help others
b)
All these answers are correct
c)
To save money
d)
There may not always be someone to help you.
47.
What shortcut allows you to UNDO the last thing you did on the computer?
a)
Ctrl + V
b)
Ctrl + X
c)
Ctrl + C
d)
Ctrl + Z
48.
Which of these should you NOT do when you have a computer problem?
a)
Turn it off and turn it back on.
b)
Close the tab and reopen it.
c)
Refresh or reload the tab.
d)
Bang on the keyboard.
49.
A digital system uses...
a)
sine waves
b)
binary format
c)
requires less bandwidth
d)
consumes more power
50.
An analog system uses...
a)
sine waves
b)
binary format
c)
needs more bandwidth
d)
needs more power
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