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Laptop vs Desktop Computer

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word ____ refers to the physical parts of the system that you can see and touch.

a)

software

b)

desktop

c)

computer

d)

hardware

2.

The _____ includes all of the components that store and process data, which makes it the most important part of the computer.

a)

computer monitor

b)

computer mouse

c)

computer tower

d)

computer keyboard

3.

A ______ looks like a television, and is used to display visual output from the computer tower.

a)

computer monitor

b)

computer mouse

c)

computer tower

d)

computer keyboard

4.

A ________ plays audio output from the computer.

a)

monitor

b)

tower

c)

speaker

d)

mouse

5.

___________ are small speakers and are considered to be computer hardware.

a)

Monitors

b)

Headphones

c)

Speakers

d)

Hardware

6.

The ___________ are both output devices, which means they get their information out of the computer.

a)

Monitor and keyboard

b)

Monitor and speakers

c)

Keyboard and mouse

d)

Keyboard and speakers

7.

The ___________ are both input devices which you can use to put information in to the computer.

a)

Monitor and keyboard

b)

Monitor and speakers

c)

Keyboard and mouse

d)

Keyboard and speakers

8.

Whenever you ___________, you'll see a menu with options for whatever you clicked on.

a)

click

b)

right click

c)

left click

d)

double click

9.

______ is used to select items on the screen.

a)

Left-clicking

b)

Double-clicking

c)

Right-clicking

d)

Triple-clicking

10.

This large blue area with icons that you first see on the monitor when you login is called the _______.

a)

monitor

b)

computer

c)

desktop

d)

keyboard

11.

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.

12.

The device is less powerful.

a)

a desktop

b)

a laptop

13.

They do not habe to be continuously charging.

a)

desktop

b)

laptop

c)

tablet

14.

Easy to keep anywhere and comfortable for the job.

a)

a laptop

b)

a tablet

c)

a desktop

15.

Many applications don't have the same characteristics

a)

on a laptop

b)

on a desktop

c)

on a tablet

16.
One benefit of a desktop computer is...
a)
Most components are easily upgraded
b)
Portable
c)
Designed to be used in a single location
17.
One drawback of a desktop is...
a)
More expensive
b)
Less portable
c)
Less storage than laptops
18.
One benefit of a laptop is...
a)
More portable than a desktop
b)
Can be easily upgraded
c)
Generally cheaper than a desktop
19.
One drawback of a laptop is...
a)
Generally feature a smaller keyboard and no keypad
b)
Less expensive than a desktop
c)
Portable
20.
A server is a type of computer that does the following...
a)
Serves up information to other computers on a network
b)
Stores and shares data
c)
Plays an important role in making the internet work
d)
All of the above