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Year 7 Computer Systems Quiz

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
All computer systems have input, processes, output and... 
a)
Feedback
b)
Data
c)
Information
d)
Storage
2.
...is any physical component that makes up the computer. 
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
c)
Storage
d)
Microchip 
3.
The main purpose of a computer is to process data. The processing stage takes place within the...
a)
Keyboard
b)
RAM
c)
CPU
d)
Printer
4.
What is the name of the chip inside the computer that performs calculations?
a)
Random Access Memory
b)
Central Processing Unit
c)
Read Only Memory
d)
Motherboard
5.
ROM Vs RAM: What is used to boot up the computer when it is switched on...
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
6.
What are the chips inside a computer that temporarily hold all the programs and data currently being used called?
a)
Random Access Memory (RAM)
b)
Read Only Memory (ROM)
c)
Hard Disk
d)
Hard Drive
7.
What happens if you don't have enough RAM?
a)
Your computer will slow down because it has to load everything from the Hard Drive
b)
Your computer will speed up
c)
You won't get much wool from your sheep
d)
Your computer will run out of Hard Drive Space
8.

How does data get into a computer?

a)

Using USB flash drive

b)

Using input devices

c)

Using Google

d)

Using html code

9.
An input device that is used to type ext and commands into a computer is called:  ___________
a)
Output Device
b)
Control Panel
c)
Joystick
d)
Keyboard
10.

An input device used to control a pointer on the screen and make selections

a)

Microphone

b)

HDD

c)

CD

d)

Mouse

11.

Select all examples of input devices below.

a)

Hard drive

b)

Monitor

c)

Microphone

d)

Mouse

e)

Headphones

12.

What type of device is this? (Printer)

a)

Input

b)

Output

13.

What is the definition for?

Allows the user to see/hear data coming out of the computer

a)

Input Device

b)

Output Device

14.

An example of an output device

a)

Microphone

b)

Webcam

c)

Projector

d)

Keyboard

15.
The card attached to the motherboard allows pictures and text to appear.  It controls the output to a display screen.
a)
Graphics Card
b)
Sound Card
c)
Network Card
d)
Ethernet Cord
16.
Another name for the CD/DVD Drive is:  ______________
a)
Optical Disk/Drive
b)
Central Processing Unit
c)
Motherboard
d)
Power Supply
17.
If you want to put documents, pictures, music, etc. into your computer you could use a
a)
Flash Drive
b)
CD
c)
Flash Drive or CD
18.
All of the following are storage devices except:
a)
Flash Drive
b)
Hard Disk
c)
Floppy Disk
d)
Scanner
19.

...is a computer program that contains the set of instructions needed to tell the hardware what to do

a)

Hardware

b)

Input device

c)

Processing

d)

Software

20.
The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals is called...
a)
BIOS
b)
Operating System
c)
Application Software
d)
Motherboard
21.

_____________is a type of system software allows that allow a user to perform maintenance-type tasks.

a)

Operating system

b)

System Software

c)

Application software

d)

Utility program

22.

"Making a duplicate of all the users work" is a description of what?

a)

Defragmentation

b)

Drivers

c)

Task Manager

d)

Backup