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Computer Basics

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a computer?

a)

An electronic device that receives input, processes it and provides an output in the desired format.

b)

An electronic device to do homework, play video games or surf on the internet.

c)

An electronic device that receives input, stores or processes the input and provides an output in the desired format.

2.

Typing an essay in Word is an example of input.

a)

Yes, because you're inserting data into the computer.

b)

No, because you're not introducing data into the computer.

c)

I don't know.

3.

Listening to audio through the speakers is an example of input.

a)

Yes, because you're inserting data into the computer.

b)

No, because you're not inserting data into the computer.

c)

I don't know.

4.

Printing a document is an example of output.

a)

Yes, because it is the result of processing data.

b)

No, because it's not the result of processing data.

c)

I don't know.

5.

Check all the examples of Input Units.

a)

Keyboard

b)

Microphone

c)

Speakers

d)

Mouse

6.

Check all the examples of Output Units.

a)

Screen.

b)

Printer.

c)

Headphones.

d)

Keyboard.

7.

The control unit, arithmetic logic unit and memory are together called Central Processing Unit or CPU.

a)

Yes

b)

No.

c)

I don't know.

8.

Software is the set of instructions or programs that make a computer function. It cannot be touched or seen.

a)

Yes.

b)

No.

c)

I don't know.

9.
The physical parts of the computer are called _______.
a)
software
b)
hardware
c)
computer parts
d)
computer case
10.
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
11.
What is this symbol?
a)
play
b)
record
c)
erase
d)
power
12.
I am known as the "brain" of the computer because I receive information and carry out commands. I tell other parts of the computer what to do and when to do it.
a)
processor (CPU)
b)
motherboard
c)
power supply
d)
hard drive
13.
Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
An ATM machine is an example of a computer.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Speakers and headphones are input devices.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
A _______________ is a type of input device that can record videos and take pictures.
a)
printer
b)
webcam
c)
scanner
d)
cellphone
18.
The __________________ is the computer's main circuit board.
a)
hardware
b)
CPU
c)
motherboard
d)
motherbox
19.

When I want to mute a device, which symbol should I choose?

a)
b)
c)
d)
20.

If I want to open a Google Doc, I should click on which symbol?

a)
b)
c)
21.

If I am trying to save something, I should look for which symbol?

a)
b)
c)
d)
22.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)
CPU and Internal Hard Drive
b)
Mouse
c)
Monitor
d)
Speakers
23.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)
Keyboard
b)
Cables
c)
Printer
d)
USB Flash Drive
24.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)
Printer
b)
Mouse
c)
Monitor
d)
Speakers
25.

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

a)

Camera

b)

Smartphone

c)

Printer

d)

e - Reader