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computers

Total questions: 91

Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins

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.

Taking a picture with the cell phone is an example of output.

a)

Yes, because it's the result of processing data.

b)

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

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.

Is this a valid example of the Input-Process-Output Model?

Input: Text and numbers typed on keyboard.

Process: Calculations performed in a spreadsheet.

Output: Bank record.

a)

Yes.

b)

No.

c)

I don't know.

6.

Which one of these is a robot?

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.
How do we call this?
a)
memory stick
b)
folder
c)
mouse
d)
router
8.
How do we call this?
a)
webcam
b)
screen
c)
 a link
d)
keyboard
9.
How do we call this?
a)
scanner
b)
smartphone
c)
games console
d)
printer
10.
How do we call this?
a)
router
b)
mouse mat
c)
memory stick
d)
printer
11.
How do we call this?
a)
mouse
b)
speakers
c)
mouse mat
d)
webcam
12.

How do we call this?

a)

computer screen

b)

moniter

c)

tablet

d)

webcam

13.
How do we call this?
a)
tablet
b)
router
c)
monitor
d)
screen
14.
What does a mouse do?
a)
It controls the pointer on your screen
b)
It stores data
c)
It makes a copy of a sheet of paper on your computer
d)
It provides power to a device
15.
What does a scanner do?
a)
It enters information into your computer
b)
It provides internet access
c)
It makes a copy of a sheet of paper on your screen
d)
It protects the internal components of your computer.
16.
I like that video. Can we ____________ it?
a)
delete
b)
download
c)
forget
d)
reset
17.
What is a disadvantage of using computers?
a)
Computers can do a work faster.
b)
Computers helps us to communicate faster
c)
Computer do the job easier
d)
Computers replace human workforce and create unamployment
18.
What device do you use to protect the internal components of a computers?
a)
A computer case
b)
A hard drive
c)
A keyboard
d)
A mouse
19.

Charles Babbage invented the first computer in the year...

a)

1922

b)

1943

c)

1822

d)

1943

20.

Who built one of the first modern computers?

a)

Lenovo

b)

Mac

c)

HP

d)

IBM

21.

What was that first computer called?

a)

Mark 1

b)

Commodore 1

c)

The Acorn

d)

MacBook

22.

RAM is....

a)

where information is stored

b)

is the working memory of a computer

c)

the backbone of the computer

d)

what executes the commands from the hardware or software

23.

Check all the disadvantages of using a computer

a)

Computers only help you do homework.

b)

Computers can work many hours at a time.

c)

Computers have no intelligence. They follow instructions blindly without considering the outcome.

d)

Regular electric supply is necessary to make computers work.

24.
Which of the following is computer hardware?
a)
monitor
b)
scanner
c)
keyboard
d)
all of them
25.
What number system do computers use?
a)
binary
b)
denary
c)
decimal
d)
ASCII
26.
What comes next in the sequence of file sizes?bit, nibble, byte, kilobyte.....
a)
megabyte, gigabyte
b)
megabyte, petabyte
c)
gigabyte, megabyte
d)
gigabyte, zetabyte
27.
A printer is known as a......
a)
input device
b)
output device
c)
storage device
28.

When did the first personal computers become available?

a)

1970s

b)

1980s

c)

1990s

d)

2000s

29.

A modem is a device that

a)

stores files on a computer

b)

executes the commands of the user

c)

sends graphical information to the screen

d)

allows the user to access the internet

30.

This machine was never built because it cost too much and it was too costly to build

a)

Mark 1

b)

The Dream Machine

c)

The Acorn

d)

Apple1

31.

Hardware is

a)

the physical components of the computer

b)

the games and programs we use on the computer

c)

the product we create on the computer

d)

the computer

32.

Software is

a)

the physical components of a computer

b)

the programs run on a computer

c)

how to get internet on the computer

d)

the computer

33.

Instructions or information given to a computer

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Storage

d)

Process

34.

The results given by a computer

a)

input

b)

output

c)

processing

d)

storage

35.

You use it to see people while talking to them on the Internet.

a)

webcam

b)

mouse

36.

You wear them on your head to hear sounds.

a)

headphones

b)

speakers

37.

We use it to move around the screen.

a)

mouse

b)

modem

38.

We use it to type information into a computer.

a)

tower

b)

keyboard

39.

What is the name of this computer part?

a)

Monitor

b)

Keyboard

c)

CPU

d)

Printer

40.

What do we call this computer part?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Monitor

c)

Mouse

d)

Speakers

41.

This computer part is just like a television. What is it called?

a)

Mouse

b)

Monitor

c)

Keyboard

d)

Printer

42.

This case contains the brains of the computer. We do we call the brains?

a)

CPU

b)

Mouse

c)

Keyboard

d)

Printer

43.

You often see this plugged into a computer.

a)

Monitor

b)

Printer

c)

Mouse

d)

CPU

44.

This device lets you see people over the Internet.

a)

Keyboard

b)

Printer

c)

CPU

d)

Webcam

45.

This allows you to record your voice.

a)

monitor

b)

microphone

c)

Webcam

d)

Headset

46.

What type of computer is this?

a)

Ipad

b)

Smartphone

c)

Laptop

d)

Desktop

47.

First mechanical calculator

a)

Difference engine

b)

Pascaline

c)

ENIAC

d)

EDVAC

48.

Second generation computers used

a)

Vacuum tubes

b)

Microprocessors

c)

Transistors

d)

Integrated circuits

49.

Used ICs

a)

First generation computers

b)

Second generation computers

c)

Third generation computers

d)

Fourth generation computers

50.

First electronic computer used stored programs

a)

EDSAC

b)

EDVAC

c)

UNIVAC I

d)

Mark I

51.

First super computer made in India

a)

CRAY CS300

b)

PARAM 8000

c)

IBM 1401

d)

RCA 501

52.

First calculating device

a)

Abacus

b)

Napier's bones

c)

Pascaline

d)

Difference engine

53.

It has decision making ability

a)

Mark I

b)

Expert system

c)

Third generation computers

d)

IBM PC

54.

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.

55.
How do we call this?
a)
keyboard
b)
mouse
c)
games console
d)
a speaker
56.
How do we call this?
a)
mouse mat
b)
computer screen
c)
tablet
d)
webcam
57.
How do we call this?
a)
smartphone
b)
speakers
c)
mouse mat
d)
folder
58.
How do we call this?
a)
tablet
b)
folder
c)
laptop
d)
smartphone
59.
How do we call this?
a)
folder
b)
memory stick
c)
tablet
d)
mouse mat
60.
How do we call this?
a)
smartphone
b)
tablet
c)
keyboard
d)
laptop
61.
How do we call this?
a)
laptop
b)
folder
c)
games console
d)
mouse
62.

Keyboards and a mouse are both examples of

a)

input devices

b)

output devices

c)

storage devices

d)

processing devices

63.

A printer and speakers are both examples of

a)

input devices

b)

output devices

c)

storage devices

d)

processing devices

64.

Using this type of technology allows you to connect your device without wires

a)

USB

b)

MP3

c)

Bluetooth

d)

Browser

65.

RAM, Processors, Printers, Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitors are all examples of

a)

software

b)

malware

c)

spyware

d)

hardware

66.

This symbol on a device represents

a)

Internet

b)

Bluetooth

c)

WiFi

d)

Ethernet

67.

Someone who writes software

a)

engineer

b)

author

c)

hacker

d)

programmer

68.

Smart phones are like mini computers?

a)

True

b)

False

69.

Engineers usually work

a)

in groups

b)

by themselves

c)

primarily on computers

d)

primarily building with their hands

70.

Computer Scientists usually

a)

prefer to work alone

b)

prefer to work in groups

c)

work with their hands to complete projects

d)

work with computers to compete projects

71.

It is connected to a computer and can make copies of documents onto paper.

a)

printer

b)

DVD drive

72.

We use it to copy documents or pictures onto a computer.

a)

screen

b)

scanner

73.

It is connected to a computer and can make copies of documents onto paper.

a)

printer

b)

DVD drive

74.

It is a device which uses a telephone line to connect computers.

a)

modem

b)

external drive

75.

It is a tall box which contains the main parts of a computer such as the hard disk and the drives.

a)

controller

b)

tower

76.

I love to listen to music while I work, so I (a)   all my favourite songs on my computer.

77.

You must always (a)   your work before you close the file.

78.

David, can you please help me (a)   this program from the Internet?

79.

I’ll (a)   a copy of the document for you.

80.

You can keep the files you need and (a)   the rest.

81.

If you want to (a)   to the Internet, click here.

82.

I can help you (a)   the photos from your digital camera to your computer, if you like.

83.

To send the email, just (a)   the ‘send’ button.

84.

For sale - Limium Camera

14 megapixels - digital zoom

Bought 2 months ago but never used

Phone Miriam: 989034521


The advert says that the camera:

a)

is a new model

b)

hasn't been turned on

c)

was used for 2 months

85.

Dear Aunt Megan,

Thanks so much for the tennis rackets! They are a great present and I use them at practise. Hope you had a great weekend! Please send me some pictures!

Thomas


Why was Thomas written the letter?

a)

To wish his aunt a nice weekend

b)

To thank his aunt for a gift

c)

To send his aunt some pictures

86.

SMS MESSAGE - RECEIVED 09:13

Hi Mum! Can we give Maggie a lift to the concert tonight? We need to pick her up from her house, so we should leave home earlier than usual. We are also bringing her back home. Jenny


Jenny...

a)

says she's going to the concert with Maggie's mum.

b)

asks her mum to take her and Maggie to the concert.

c)

tells her mum she will be home earlier than usual.

87.

WANTED: PART-TIME WORKER

The café needs someone to work in the afternoons three days a week. The pay is 10£ per hour. Perfect for students. No experience is needed.


What is true about the job?

a)

You don't need to have experience.

b)

It's not appropriate to students.

c)

You must work every day.

88.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY - CHESS

We've decided to offer chess lessons again this year. If you're interested, please fill in the form and give it to Mr Gibbs. We aldo need written permission from your parents.


The notice informs that...

a)

parents should talk to Mr Gibbs.

b)

parents must agree to their children taking the lessons.

c)

this is the first time the school offered chess lessons.

89.

The main processor: every instruction goes through it.
a)
Motherboard
b)
CPU
c)
Operating System
90.

Show what the software is doing.
a)
Input Devices
b)
Output Devices
91.

A special kind of electric switch with low and high settings that can be used to represent numbers, words, pictures, ect.
a)
Bits
b)
Software
c)
Transistors