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Year 11 GAIT Quiz Week 4

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the component that protects the internal hardware of a computer system unit

a)

RAM

b)

Case

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Power Supply

2.

Which component is the brain of the computer?

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

Hard drive

d)

Motherboard

3.

Identify the component that stores the information being accessed by the CPU.

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Power Supply

d)

Motherboard

4.

Which type of hard drive has no moving parts?

a)

RAM

b)

Motherboard

c)

Magnetic Drive

d)

Solid State Drive (SSD)

5.

Which of the following is an input device?

a)

Monitor

b)

Projector

c)

Speaker

d)

Keyboard

6.

Which of the following is an output device?

a)

Mouse

b)

Monitor

c)

Keyboard

d)

Microphone

7.

Which of the following is a storage device?

a)

Monitor

b)

Scanner

c)

Speaker

d)

Flash Drive

8.

Identify the most common type of connector for a keyboard and mouse.

a)

USB

b)

VGA

c)

RJ-45

d)

DB-25

9.
The physical, tangible parts of a computer system is the...
a)
Tower Casing
b)
Monitor
c)
Keyboard
d)
Hardware
10.
This is an image of what type of hardware?
a)
USB Port
b)
USB Cable
c)
Portable Storage
d)
CD/DVD Drive
11.
 A small portable hard drive designed to hold digital files and data; also called a thumb or flash drive is also called a...
a)
USB Cable
b)
CD/DVD Drive
c)
USB Port
d)
Portable Storage
12.
A hand-operated device that allows control of the cursor on a computer screen.
a)
Mouse
b)
Keyboard
c)
Printer
d)
Hardware
13.

What is this hardware component?

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Drive

c)

USB

d)

Ethernet

14.

A computers long term memory is stored on the __________.

a)

Random access memory

b)

CPU

c)

Motherboard

d)

Hard Drive

15.

What is this hardware component?

a)

motherboard

b)

CPU

c)

power supply

d)

graphics card

16.

The brain of the computer that processes info and carries out commands.

a)

motherboard

b)

RAM

c)

hard drive

d)

CPU

17.

What hardware component is this?

a)

CPU

b)

motherboard

c)

RAM

d)

Remote Access Memory

18.

The main circuit board that holds and connects main parts of the computer

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

Ethernet

d)

Motherboard

19.

Name these ports.

a)

SSD

b)

USB

c)

RAM

d)

VGA

20.

This port is used to connect.....

a)

The mouse

b)

The keyboard

c)

The Monitor

d)

The printer

21.

The blue cord that connects computers to display devices

a)

HDMI

b)

VDI

c)

DMI

d)

VGA

22.

This cord connects the....

a)

monitor to the computer

b)

computer to the internet

c)

printer to the computer

d)

mouse to the computer

23.

This port is used to connect the computer to the.....

a)

printer

b)

monitor

c)

internet

d)

keyboard

24.

A computers short term memory used to complete calculations

a)

hard drive

b)

cloud storage

c)

RAM

d)

disc drive

25.

You would plug the power cord into port number....

a)

3

b)

6

c)

7

d)

12

26.

You would plug the VGA connector into port number

a)

3

b)

8

c)

10

d)

11

27.

You would plug the ethernet cord into port number...

a)

3

b)

4

c)

7

d)

8

28.

You would plug the mouse into port number....

a)

3

b)

7

c)

8

d)

11

29.

Which of the following would NOT be plugged into a USB port?

a)

printer

b)

mouse

c)

monitor

d)

keyboard

30.

Which of the following is NOT a hardware component for a computer?

a)

mouse

b)

motherboard

c)

Microsoft Word

d)

CPU

31.

What is the smallest measurement used to measure a computer memory ?

a)

Megabyte

b)

Terabyte

c)

Yottabyte

d)

Bits

32.

What are the types of Computer Memory ?

a)

Primary memory and Secondary memory

b)

Non of these

c)

Primary memory

d)

Secondary memory

33.

What are the types of of Primary memory

a)

RAM and ROM

b)

RAM

c)

ROM

d)

CD

34.

What is the full form of RAM

a)

Read only memory

b)

Random Access Memory

c)

Radom Access memory

d)

non of these

35.

What is the full form of ROM

a)

Read only Memory

b)

Read or write memory

c)

non of these

36.

Ram is a Temporary Memory

a)

True

b)

False

37.

A secondary memory can also be called as

a)

Backup Memory

b)

Main memory

c)

Internal memory

38.
RAM & ROM are known as what kind of memory?
a)
Secondary storage
b)
Main memory
c)
Registers
d)
Flash memory
39.
Where is ROM usually found inside a computer?
a)
Inside the CPU
b)
As part of the hard drive
c)
On the motherboard
d)
With the CD drive
40.
In terms of computer memory, what is meant by the term 'volatile'?
a)
It retains its content when power is cut
b)
It loses its contents when power is cut
c)
It is not stable and should not be used
d)
Memory chips can overheat
41.
Which statement best describes RAM?
a)
Fast, permanent storage
b)
Slow, volatile stoage
c)
Fast, volatile storage
d)
Slow, permanent storage
42.
Which statement best describes ROM?
a)
A flash memory chip that contains a small amount of non-volatile memory
b)
A memory store containing a large amount of volatile memory
c)
A register within the CPU responsible for storing memory addresses
d)
A memory store containing a small amount of volatile memory
43.
What is usually held in the contents of RAM?
a)
BIOS and Boot sequence needed to start the computer
b)
Operating System and currently running programs
c)
Software programs stored within the computer
d)
Recently executed instructions in case they are needed again
44.
What is stored in Read Only Memory (ROM)?
a)
Recently opened programs
b)
Operating system and currently running programs
c)
BIOS and boot sequence (the computer's initial start-up process)
d)
The CPU's registers
45.
True or False? The closer a memory type is to the CPU, the slower it takes for the CPU to access the instructions and execute them. However, the closer it is to the CPU the larger and cheaper the memory is.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
46.
Found in the computer's BIOS, what actually is the 'bootstrap'?
a)
The program which takes the computer through steps that lead up to the loading of the operating system (OS)
b)
The program responsible for loading the drives for peripheral devices like the keyboard and mouse
c)
The computer's initial start-up process
d)
The device used to attach the ROM to the computer's motherboard
47.
What is the average size of RAM in a PC or laptop computer?
a)
512 MB
b)
1 - 2 GB
c)
8 - 16 GB
d)
32 - 64 GB
48.
What is Virtual Memory?
a)
An additional memory slot located in one of the RAM ports
b)
A section of volatile memory created temporarily on the storage drive
c)
Memory stored in the 'cloud'
d)
Memory that doesn't exist inside the computer but on an external device such as a USB pen drive
49.
Why is Virtual Memory needed or used by a computer?
a)
When RAM becomes full because of too many programs running at once
b)
When ROM is too small and struggles to store the Operating System
c)
When users wish to store data on an external server such as 'the cloud'
d)
When chosen by the user or computer administrator
50.
What is the term commonly used to describe the constant swapping in-and-out of programs between the RAM and Virtual Memory?
a)
Swapping
b)
Paging
c)
Disk thrashing
d)
Over-clocking
51.

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.

52.

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.

53.

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.

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.

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.

56.

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.

57.

Check all the examples of Input Units.

a)

Keyboard

b)

Microphone

c)

Speakers

d)

Mouse

58.

Check all the examples of Output Units.

a)

Screen.

b)

Printer.

c)

Headphones.

d)

Keyboard.

59.

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.

60.

Hardware cannot be touched, only software can be touched.

a)

Yes.

b)

No.

c)

I don't know.

61.

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.

62.
Which network has the strongest security?
a)
LAN
b)
WAN
63.
What is the first step of fixing a display rotation?
a)
unplug the computer
b)
go to the control panel
c)
go to my documents
64.
What is one thing you can do if your mouse does not work?
a)
buy a wireless mouse
b)
check the connections
c)
cut the cord
65.

Why is it important to have antivirus software installed on your computer?

a)

To track your finances

b)

To stop others from plagiarizing your work

c)

to prevent others from stealing your device

d)

To stop hackers from harming your computer

66.

Which of the following are malware?

a)

spyware

b)

Trojan Horse

c)

viruses

d)

All these answers are correct

67.

Your computer won't turn on. What should you do first?

a)

Don't Panic

b)

Check Power cords

c)

Check cable connections

68.

Why is it important to know how to troubleshoot your computer?

a)

You can help others

b)

All these answers are correct

c)

To save money

d)

There may not always be someone to help you.

69.

Computer viruses are

a)

Programs that hackers use to harm your computers or steal info.

b)

A sickness that humans catch from computers

c)

can only be acquired through the internet

d)

can only be acquired through email

70.

Why is it better to use a keyboard command to close a pop-up window?

a)

It works faster

b)

Computers only understand keyboard commands

c)

The X or close button may actually be programmed to install

d)

There is no benefit

71.

Which of the following is considered malware?

a)

spyware

b)

anti-virus software

c)

open source software

d)

Apps

72.

You computer is running slow and you are having trouble connecting to websites. What should you do?

a)

Check power source and internet cables

b)

Check internet cables and network connections, and do a virus scan

c)

Check power cords, internet connections, and do a virus scan

d)

Check power cords, all cables going in and out of the computer, check internet connections, check network connections, do a virus scan and restart.

73.

You can't get on your school's network(not internet). What should you check first?

a)

Your cable company

b)

cables going into and out of your computer

c)

your internet connection

d)

cable connected to your monitor

74.
Choose one solution for the following problem: an application is running SLOWLY.
a)
Restart the computer
b)
Try to access the application from the internet instead
c)
Close and re-open the application
d)
Just forget it and work in another application
75.
Choose one solution for the following problem: the computer is FROZEN.
a)
Press and hold the Power button for 5-10 seconds to force the computer to shut down.
b)
Close all applications and restart
c)
Unplug all plugs on the computer and plug them back in
d)
Hold down the monitor power button until the computer shuts down.
76.
Choose one solution for the following problem: the sound isn't working.
a)
Check the volume level
b)
Use different headphones
c)
Buy speakers
d)
restart you computer
77.
Choose one solution for the following problem: the mouse or keyboard has stopped working.
a)
Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete (the Control, Alt, and Delete keys) on your keyboard and click the mouse twice to reset the hardware
b)
If you're using a wired mouse or keyboard, make sure it's correctly plugged into the computer
c)
Move to a different computer, they are probably broken
d)
Hold down on the right click and/or the backspace key to reset the hardware
78.
Troubleshooting is always a process of...
a)
random act to get the solution you want 
b)
trial and error
c)
trying different things
d)
not knowing what you are doing
79.
Choose one solution for the following problem: The screen is blank.
a)
Make sure the monitor and computer are plugged in and turned on
b)
Hit the power button on the screen only
c)
Check mouse to see if the light is turned on
d)
Restart your computer
80.
Choose one solution for the following problem: ALL programs on the computer run slowly
a)
Shut down the computer two times in a row
b)
Unplug your mouse and plug it back in
c)
Your computer may be running out of hard drive space. Try deleting any files or programs you don't need.
d)
Reorganize the files on your computer. This is making the computer think too hard.
81.
Choose one solution for the following problem: Power button will not start computer.
a)
Check the central processing unit (CPU) to see if it is working properly
b)
Check the power cord to confirm that it is plugged securely into the back of the computer case and the power outlet
c)
Check your internet access to see if you are connected to the internet
d)
Check to see if you have an Ethernet cable connection 
82.

this picture means?

a)

the computer does not give out a sound

b)

the sound is to loud

c)

do talking in the classroom

83.

My computer isn't working correctly. I should:

a)

log out and log back in.

b)

restart my computer.

c)

clear my cache and cookies.

d)

All of these are good choices.

84.

The copy and paste short cuts are:

a)

Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V

b)

Ctrl+C and Ctrl+P

c)

right click copy and right click paste.

d)

Ctrl+Alt+Delete

85.

If you turn on a PC and the system unit is clearly ON, but the monitor is dark, the problem could be that:

a)

The monitor is not turned ON

b)

The monitor is not plugged in

c)

The monitor is not connected to the PC

d)

Any or all of the above

86.

If a PC freezes or behaves otherwise erratically, and the system unit is very quiet, the most likely cause is:

a)

A virus has infected the system

b)

The hard-drive is almost out of space

c)

The CMOS RAM is failing

d)

The power-supply fan has failed and the system is overheating

87.

What should you do if you receive the following message:

Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows or a Windows application...zyvxd.386

Press any key to continue?

a)

Power the machine OFF, then ON to resync the kernel

b)

Replace the hard drive

c)

Start Windows and run Scandisk to reload the missing file(s)

d)

Press any key to continue loading Windows and, then, either reload the missing file or remove the line in SYSTEM.INI that loads it

88.

What is a GPF?

a)

A hard drive with insufficient available space

b)

Part of the Microsoft General Procedures For Windows operating systems

c)

A Windows General Protection Fault

d)

All of the above

89.

For ALL PC generations beyond the first, when most PCs are powered OFF, the clock and calendar in the system:

a)

Continue to function because they are powered by an on-board battery

b)

Continue to function because they are powered by wind-up spring like a wristwatch

c)

Cease to function and must be reset after re-boot

d)

None of the above

90.

What's likely to happen when Windows' System Resources drop below 60%?

a)

Intel Pentium CPU chips run more efficiently

b)

Anti-viral applications can safely scan system files

c)

The system will crash

d)

The system will overheat

91.

Which Windows file loads applications that run when Windows opens?

a)

AUTOEXEC.BAT

b)

WIN.INI

c)

SYSTEM.INI

d)

Either A or C above

92.

If, upon booting up a PC, you see a message that says: Invalid drive configuration, it could very likely be:

a)

The hard drive cable within the system unit is not attached to the controller

b)

The hard drive has failed

c)

The hard drive has not been partitioned

d)

Any of the above

93.

What significance do the "beeps" have during the boot process of a PC?

a)

The number of beeps describe the quality of the processor

b)

The number of beeps describe the speed of the RAM Chips

c)

The number and length of the beeps indicate a hardware problem

d)

You can tell how powerful the PC is by the loudness or intensity of the beeps

94.

Ben will be working on a team to design an improved outdoor light. What should they do BEFORE beginning improvements?

a)

improve their new design

b)

keep the old design just as it is

c)

test their new design

d)

test the old design

95.

What is the MAIN goal of the design process?

a)

to find solutions to problems

b)

to give scientists something to do

c)

to make charts and graphs

d)

to write articles for magazines

96.

Caroline is researching new computers.She wants to find a computer with the newest technology. Which computer is she MOST likely to choose?

a)

the biggest computer

b)

the least expensive computer

c)

the oldest computer

d)

the computer with the fastest processing speed

97.

The design process is....

a)

a systematic way to rule out group ideas

b)

a ranking system where a score is given for categories

c)

a systematic method used by engineers to solve problems

98.

Which step of the design process includes "Brainstorming"?

a)

Define problem

b)

Generate concepts

c)

Build a prototype

99.

When you build your prototype it is really important to do this...

a)

Rebuild it

b)

Test it many times

c)

Present it

100.

Designing a solution means to...

a)

Come up with a detailed plan

b)

Brainstorm

c)

Present your findings

101.

Presenting your solution is like:

a)

Looking for flaws

b)

Pitching your sales idea

c)

Brainstorming

102.

Asking things like "What is the issue we need to solve?", or "What are my criteria/constraints?"...would be which step?

a)

Design a solution

b)

Generate Concepts

c)

Define Problem

103.

When I look for and collect data for FLAWS in my design, I am at this step:

a)

Design a solution

b)

Build/Test prototype

c)

Evaluate solution

104.

We usually draw a rough sketch during this step:

a)

Generate Concepts

b)

Build/Test Prototype

c)

Evaluate Solution

105.

If I find flaws in my solution I should....

a)

Create a technical drawing instead

b)

Be formal and perfect

c)

go back and make modifications before moving forward

106.

What do we call limitations like "time, cost and/or materials" within a challenge?

a)

Complications

b)

Constraints

c)

Criteria

107.

What are the "Must-Haves" in a project or challenge called?

a)

Criteria

b)

Constraints

c)

Brainstorming

108.

Adding a detailed drawing of the group's idea is completed at this step of the design process.

a)

Define the problem

b)

Design a solution

c)

Evaluate solution

109.

Even though we can "always" go back and fix a flawed solution, at what step would it be hardest to "go backwards"?

a)

When you are building/testing a prototype

b)

When you are evaluating a solution

c)

When you are presenting your solution

110.

Why are there arrows going in all directions here?

a)

To show that many ideas come from everyone

b)

To show that the chart is incomplete

c)

To show that you can go back to previous steps if needed

111.

Often times creating a Design Brief takes place during this step:

a)

Design solution

b)

Build/Test prototype

c)

Define Problem

112.

State True or False

The design process should suffer from ʻtunnel vision.ʼ

a)

True

b)

False

113.

State True or False

Design is not coding, coding is not design. !

a)

True

b)

False

114.

At which stage is the user guide created?

a)

Analysis

b)

Design

c)

Testing

d)

Documentation

115.

At which stage do the developers interview the client?

a)

Analysis

b)

Design

c)

Testing

d)

Documentation

116.

At which stage do the developers plan the structure of the program?

a)

Analysis

b)

Design

c)

Implementation

d)

Documentation

117.

At which stage do the developers decide the layout of the user interface?

a)

Analysis

b)

Design

c)

Implementation

d)

Evaluation

118.

At which stage do the developers code the program?

a)

Analysis

b)

Design

c)

Implementation

d)

Evaluation

119.

At which stage do the developers consider whether the program meets the requirements?

a)

Analysis

b)

Implementation

c)

Testing

d)

Evaluation

120.

At which stage do the developers consider whether the program can be improved?

a)

Analysis

b)

Implementation

c)

Testing

d)

Evaluation

121.

At which stage do the developers try to discover any logic errors in the code?

a)

Analysis

b)

Implementation

c)

Testing

d)

Evaluation

122.

At which stage do the developers check that only valid input is accepted by the program?

a)

Design

b)

Implementation

c)

Testing

d)

Evaluation

123.

At which stage do the developers interview the client?

a)

Analysis

b)

Design

c)

Testing

d)

Documentation

124.

Identifying the “target population” or “target audience” occurs during which step of the engineering design loop?

a)

Identify the Need

b)

Research the Problem

c)

Develop Possible Solutions

125.

The engineering design process is iterative. This allows engineers to…

a)

become proficient at different engineering software applications

b)

find the most optimal solution to a design problem

c)

incorporate both math and science concepts into a design problem

126.

When finding the solution to an engineering design problem, there is/are usually…

a)

only one possible correct solution

b)

a very limited number of possible correct solutions

c)

many possible correct solutions

127.

Which of these is NOT a purpose

a)

Entertain

b)

Inform

c)

Gender

d)

Advertise

128.

Who is the target audience for this image?

a)

Males

b)

Children

c)

Adults

d)

Females

129.

What is the purpose of this document?

a)

Advertise

b)

Educate

c)

Inform

d)

Entertain

130.

Who is the target audience?

a)

Children

b)

Young Adults

c)

Older Adults

d)

Females

131.

What is the purpose of this image?

a)

Promote

b)

Inform

c)

Educate

d)

Entertain

132.

Who is the target audience for this image?

a)

Males

b)

Children

c)

Females

d)

Flower Enthusiasts

133.

What is the purpose of this document?

a)

Advertise

b)

Educate

c)

Inform

d)

Entertain

134.

What is the definition of a Target Audience?

a)

The people who a document is made for

b)

The group of people that make a product

c)

A particular group at which a product, service or information is aimed

d)

A particular group that decides what a product will look like

135.

What is the purpose of this document?

a)

Promote

b)

Entertain

c)

Advertise

d)

Educate

136.

First, remove your new Smartwatch from the packaging. Attach your charging chord to the watch. Now, using a Blue-tooth connection, sync your phone to your watch. Next, let your watch charge for at least twenty-four hours. Your new high-tech watch will be ready to wear soon.

Who is the target audience for this short passage?

a)

technology gurus

b)

all watch wearers

c)

Smartwatch consumer

d)

iPhone owner

137.

Which TWO of the following are correct definitions of a target audience?

a)

People who will use the product for which the ad is written

b)

People who will create the presentation

c)

People for whom the text is written

d)

People who hold a target

e)

People who are making the product

138.

Who is most likely the target audience for a novel or short story about the old West and cowboys?

a)

young girls who love romance

b)

individuals who are interested in high -tech toys

c)

people who love horses and who wear western wear

d)

an English teacher who loves Shakespeare's sonnets

139.

An informational how-to manual is most likely targeted towards which of the following?

a)

a bicyclist

b)

an automobile racer

c)

someone who just purchased a new product

d)

someone who needs to speak with an accountant about their taxes

140.

A speech written by a parent, complaining about the grading procedure in her child's school would most likely be targeting whom?

a)

other students in her child's class

b)

the school cafeteria manager

c)

the local governing body (supervisors/commissioners)

d)

the local school board

141.

From this list pick the target audience for this film.

a)

Sci-fi Fans

b)

Documentary Fans

c)

Sports Fans

d)

Musical Fans

142.

From this list pick the target audience for this film.

a)

Romance Film Fans

b)

Horror Film Fans

c)

Thriller Fans

d)

Mystery Fans

143.

Who is the intended audience for this film?

a)

Children

b)

Teenagers

c)

Young Professionals

d)

Retired people

e)

Nobody

144.

Choose from the list the considerations for children this film made?

a)

Bright Colours

b)

Likeable characters

c)

Dark and Gritty Story

d)

Short snappy Title

e)

It's Disney

145.
If your audience are likely to have eyesight problems, small text on your product is a good idea.
a)
True
b)
False
146.

Which of the following groups would be the most likely target for this ad?

a)

Dogs

b)

Pet owners

c)

Teenagers

d)

Parents

147.

Which of the following groups would be the most likely target for this ad?

a)

Elderly people

b)

Teenagers

c)

People on the East Coast

d)

Mothers

148.

Which of the following groups would be the most likely target for this ad?

a)

People who like to travel

b)

People who live in Greece

c)

Teenagers

d)

Elderly people

149.

This Pop Tarts ad is aimed towards kids. What part of the ad reveals that?

a)

the word "Pop-Tarts"

b)

the image of the Barbie doll toy

c)

the flavor

d)

the nutritional facts

150.

Which of the following groups would be the most likely target for this ad?

a)

Parents

b)

Teenagers

c)

Men

d)

Married couples without kids

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