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COMPUTERS

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 56mins

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.

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.

6.

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

Input: Scanning picture.

Process: Editing the picture.

Output: Printed poster with picture.

a)

Yes.

b)

No.

c)

I don't know.

7.

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.

8.

Check all the examples of Input Units.

a)

Keyboard

b)

Microphone

c)

Speakers

d)

Mouse

9.

Check all the examples of Output Units.

a)

Screen.

b)

Printer.

c)

Headphones.

d)

Keyboard.

10.

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.

11.

Hardware cannot be touched, only software can be touched.

a)

Yes.

b)

No.

c)

I don't know.

12.

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.

13.

Check all the characteristics of computers.

a)

Speed.

b)

Accuracy.

c)

Reliability.

d)

Versatility.

e)

Store capacity.

14.

Check all the advantages of using a computer.

a)

Computers can do the same task repetitively with the same accuracy.

b)

Computers allow you to play video games.

c)

Computers do not get tires or bored.

d)

Computers have access to the internet.

e)

Computers can take up routine tasks while releasing human resource for more intelligent functions.

15.

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.

16.

Check all the advantages of using a computer.

a)

Computers can do the same task repetitively with the same accuracy.

b)

Computers allow you to play video games.

c)

Computers do not get tires or bored.

d)

Computers have access to the internet.

e)

Computers can take up routine tasks while releasing human resource for more intelligent functions.

17.
How do we call this?
a)
memory stick
b)
folder
c)
mouse
d)
router
18.
How do we call this?
a)
webcam
b)
screen
c)
 a link
d)
keyboard
19.
How do we call this?
a)
scanner
b)
smartphone
c)
games console
d)
printer
20.
How do we call this?
a)
router
b)
mouse mat
c)
memory stick
d)
printer
21.
How do we call this?
a)
mouse
b)
speakers
c)
mouse mat
d)
webcam
22.
How do we call this?
a)
keyboard
b)
mouse
c)
games console
d)
a speaker
23.
How do we call this?
a)
mouse mat
b)
computer screen
c)
tablet
d)
webcam
24.
How do we call this?
a)
smartphone
b)
speakers
c)
mouse mat
d)
folder
25.
How do we call this?
a)
tablet
b)
router
c)
monitor
d)
screen
26.
How do we call this?
a)
tablet
b)
folder
c)
laptop
d)
smartphone
27.
How do we call this?
a)
folder
b)
memory stick
c)
tablet
d)
mouse mat
28.
How do we call this?
a)
smartphone
b)
tablet
c)
keyboard
d)
laptop
29.
How do we call this?
a)
laptop
b)
folder
c)
games console
d)
mouse
30.

Which one of these is a robot?

a)
b)
c)
d)
31.

What part of the computer lets you click?

a)
b)
c)
d)
32.

Which one of these is an underwater robot?

a)
b)
c)
d)
33.

Which one of these is an underwater robot?

a)
b)
c)
d)
34.

What gives a computer instructions?

a)

Code

b)

Puzzles

c)

Food

d)

Mouse

35.

What button do you press to go on the internet?

a)
b)
c)
d)
36.

Which one of these lets you call friends?

a)
b)
c)
d)
37.

Which one of these helps you type?

a)
b)
c)
d)
38.

What part of the computer takes your picture?

a)
b)
c)
d)
39.

If your computer dies, what do you need?

a)
b)
c)
d)
40.

What can you use to play computer games?

a)
b)
c)
d)
41.
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
42.
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.
43.
What is an advantage of using computers?
a)
People can become addited
b)
Computers and technology can replace human force
c)
People can work at a faster rate
d)
Many people can access your information
44.
I want to give internet access to my friends. What device do I need ?
a)
You need a charger
b)
You need a router
c)
You need a keyboard
d)
You need a mouse
45.
I like that video. Can we ____________ it?
a)
delete
b)
download
c)
forget
d)
reset
46.
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
47.
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
48.
How do you use internet for?
a)
You can store data
b)
You can search for information faster.
c)
You can enter information 
d)
You can delete information
49.
What does a monitor do?
a)
It stores and transfers data
b)
It shows information to the user
c)
It protects the computer from harmful programs
d)
It provides power to a device
50.
What's your opinion about technology?
a)
It's terrible and harmful
b)
It is dangerous and useless
c)
It's out of date and slow
d)
It is useful , fast and reliable
51.

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

a)

1922

b)

1943

c)

1822

d)

1943

52.

Who built one of the first modern computers?

a)

Lenovo

b)

Mac

c)

HP

d)

IBM

53.

What was that first computer called?

a)

Mark 1

b)

Commodore 1

c)

The Acorn

d)

MacBook

54.

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

55.

Routers are used to do what?

a)

Connects to a modem to spread the internet signal

b)

connects all hardware components together

c)

allows you to listen to audio

d)

allows users to access the internet

56.

When did the first personal computers become available?

a)

1970s

b)

1980s

c)

1990s

d)

2000s

57.

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

58.

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

59.

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

60.

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

61.

Instructions or information given to a computer

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Storage

d)

Process

62.

The main processor: every instruction goes through it.
a)
Motherboard
b)
CPU
c)
Operating System
63.

Show what the software is doing.
a)
Input Devices
b)
Output Devices
64.

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
65.

Master program that manages the interactions between hardware and software.
a)
Software
b)
Operation System
c)
Hardware
66.

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
67.

Motherboard

a)

the brain of the computer, processes all data

b)

connects all components

c)

stores all data permanently

d)

cools the CPU

68.

CPU

a)

supplies power to the components

b)

the heart of the computer, connects all the components

c)

connects the hard drive to the motherboard

d)

the brain of the computer, executes all the programs

69.

hard drive

a)

plays dvds

b)

storage for all software and files on the computer

c)

allows the computer to "think"

d)

cools the CPU

70.
The abacus was created by ______________________________
a)
Blaise Pascal
b)
The Babylonians
c)
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
d)
Jospeh Marie Jaquard
71.

Do you love me??

a)

YES!!!

b)

NO

c)

MAYBE

d)

NEVER