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KS3 _Computer Systems Quiz

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is computer hardware?

a)

Monitor

b)

Scanner

c)

Keyboard

d)

All of the above

2.

Which of the following is an input device?

a)

A computer monitor

b)

A mouse

c)

A CD ROM

d)

A printer

3.

Which of the following is an output device?

a)

A hard disk

b)

A CD ROM

c)

A computer monitor

d)

A keyboard

4.

Q4. Which of the following is a storage device?

a)

A CD ROM

b)

A laser printer

c)

RAM (Random Access Memory)

d)

A scanner

5.

Q5. Which of the following is an input device?

a)

A speaker

b)

A speed camera

c)

A flash drive

d)

An inkjet printer

6.

Which of the following is an output device?

a)

A laser printer

b)

A scanner

c)

A joystick

d)

A lift button

7.

Which of the following is computer software?

a)

Touch screen

b)

MS Windows

c)

Printer

d)

Floppy disk

8.

A CD ROM is

a)

a magnetic storage device read by magnetised read-write head

b)

a magnetic storage device read by magnetised read-write head

c)

a magnetic storage device read by a laser beam

d)

an optical storage device read by a laser beam

9.

What would be a suitable device to transfer 12 photos from one PC to another?

a)

A memory stick

b)

A CD ROM

c)

A scanner

d)

A printer

10.

What is the purpose of the CPU?

a)

To create data

b)

To store data

c)

To process data

d)

To delete data

11.

What does the control unit do?

a)

It holds the data and programs that the CPU currently needs

b)

It controls and monitors communications between the computer and any hardware attached

c)

It carries out calculations and logic operations

d)

It controls and monitors communications between the computer and external services

12.

How many instructions can a CPU process at a time?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

many

d)

it does not process instructions

13.

What is clock speed measured in?

a)

Cycles per minute

b)

Cycles per second

c)

Cycles per hour

d)

Cycles per 2 hours

14.

RAM stands

a)

Random Access Memory

b)

Random Account Memory

c)

Random Allowance Memory

d)

Random Access Mirrors

15.

ROM stands

a)

Read on-access Memory

b)

Read Only Memory

c)

Read on Memory

d)

Read on and off Memory

16.

RAM is a fast temporary type of memory in which programs, applications and data are stored.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

RAM is sometimes called primary memory.

a)

true

b)

false

18.

What number system do computers use?

a)

Binary

b)

Decimal

c)

ASCII

d)

Denary

19.

The binary number 1010, converted to denary (decimal) is

a)

2

b)

3

c)

10

d)

18

20.

The binary number 0001 0001, converted to denary (decimal) is:

a)

3

b)

17

c)

101

d)

10, 001

21.

Can you pick the most suitable storage device for Mark, who is 35 years old, Graphic Designer Job, needs unlimited storage to store all his graphic design work and needs to be able to access it as and when required.

a)

Cloud Storage

b)

USB / FLASH DRIVE

c)

Optical drive

d)

SD Card