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Form 1 Pre-Test Computer Basics

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 20mins

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.

A Monitor is an example of what kind of device?

a)

Input

b)

Output

3.

Speakers are considered an input device.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

I am often referred to as "the brain" of the computer

a)

RAM

b)

monitor

c)

mouse

d)

CPU

5.

CPU stands for....

a)

Control processing unit

b)

Central Processing Unit

c)

Command processor unit

6.

What provides long term memory for your computer

a)

hard drive

b)

soft drive

c)

disk drive

d)

RAM

7.

Make sure you have _______ all programs before shutting the computer down.

a)

finish

b)

turn

c)

closed

d)

switch

8.

Which of these is an example of a computer?

a)

Personal desktop computer

b)

Ipad

c)

Smartwatch

d)

All of these are examples of computers

9.

A computer uses a combination of :

a)

hardware and software

b)

line paper and white paper

c)

monitor and digital pixels

d)

keyboard and mouse

10.

Which of these is an example of Computer Hardware?

a)

Google Chrome

b)

Microsoft Windows

c)

MacOS

d)

Keyboard

11.

Which of these is NOT an example of Computer Software?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

Which of these is NOT an example of Computer Hardware?

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

An Operating System or OS is the most important software that runs on a computer; this software communicates with the hardware and allows other programs to run. Which of these are examples of Operating Systems?

a)

iOS

b)

Microsoft Windows

c)

Android

d)

All of these are Operating Systems

14.

What should I add to increase the performance of my computer?

a)

a faster battery

b)

add more ROM

c)

add more RAM

d)

add a bigger hard drive

15.

Data can be

a)

Words, Sound and Vibration

b)

Words, Numbers and Letters

c)

Words, Pictures and Food

16.
This software program allows you to type sentences, paragraphs, stories and more.
a)
Microsoft Excel
b)
Microsoft PowerPoint
c)
Microsoft Word
d)
Microsoft Publisher
17.

What icon is this?

a)

Video

b)

YouTube

c)

Roblox

d)

None of the above

18.

What type of data is seen here?

a)

Picture

b)

Word

c)

Letter

19.

Computers can do many things, for example......

a)

it manipulates data

b)

it stores information

c)

it connects people from different places

d)

a computer can do all these

20.

Which of these is NOT a way to take good care of a laptop computer?

a)

Cleaning the screen with a microfiber cloth

b)

Keeping food and drinks away from the device

c)

Adding extra weight on it like a backpack

d)

Holding it with both hands when you carry it

21.

There are different types of storage to save your files. Which of these is NOT a type of computer storage?

a)

USB pen drive

b)

file cabinet

c)

memory card

d)

DVD

22.

You should always follow the correct steps to __________ down your computer down safely.

a)

turn

b)

shut

c)

put

d)

start

23.

Make sure you have _______ all programs before shutting the computer down.

a)

finish

b)

turn

c)

closed

d)

switch

24.

You should give your eyes a ______ from the screen every 30 minutes.

a)

break

b)

beak

c)

breake

d)

brake

25.

If you do not shut down your computer correctly, you could ________ your work!

a)

loose

b)

lose

c)

loos

d)

losse

26.

You should sit upright and use good ___________.

a)

colours

b)

English

c)

posture

d)

software

27.

This desktop icon is

a)

Microsoft Word

b)

recycle bin

c)

the documents folder

d)

Internet Explorer

28.

This desktop icon is

a)

Internet Explorer

b)

Google Chrome

c)

Facebook

d)

YouTube

29.

This desktop icon is

a)

Microsoft Word

b)

Google Chrome

c)

the Start button

d)

Recycle bin

30.

A computer that you can take anywhere and is small is called a

a)

PC

b)

laptop

c)

keyboard

d)

mobile

31.

This desktop icon is:

a)

Microsoft Excel

b)

Microsoft Word

c)

Windows

d)

Google Chrome

32.

This is:

a)

A microphone

b)

A game

c)

A flash drive

d)

A webcam

33.

Choose the correct spelling:

a)

caibles

b)

cabls

c)

cabels

d)

cables

34.
What is software?
a)
any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do
b)
the video card on the monitor
c)
the operating system
d)
the monitor and computer case
35.
What is hardware?
a)
all the ports and buttons of a computer
b)
is any part of your computer that has a physical structure.
c)
is any part of your desktop
d)
software
36.

The _______ is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer, including the motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), and power supply.

a)

Monitor

b)

Computer Case

c)

Keyboard

d)

Mouse

37.

These can be used to connect almost any type of device, including mice, keyboards, printers, and digital cameras.

a)

Audio In

b)

Audio Out

c)

USB Port

d)

Monitor Port

38.

The _____ works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen.

a)

Monitor

b)

Computer Case

c)

Keyboard

d)

Mouse

39.

This is where you'll connect the power cord to the computer.

a)

USB Port

b)

Audio In/ Audio Out

c)

Power Socket

d)

Serial Port

40.

You can use this port for networking and connecting to the Internet.

a)

USB Port

b)

Serial Port

c)

Ethernet Port

d)

Power Button

41.

The ________ is the computer's main circuit board. It's a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards to control the video and audio, and connections to your computer's ports.

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

Optical Disc Drive

d)

Motherboard

42.

A _____ is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen.

a)

Camera

b)

Smartphone

c)

Printer

d)

e - Reader

43.

A ________ is a general term for any type of handheld computer.

a)

Device Mobile

b)

Mobile Device

c)

Laptop

d)

Toplap

44.

An _____________ is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware.

a)

Banana

b)

Hardware

c)

Software

d)

Operating System

45.

The device that allows you to type on the computer screen and communicate with the computer is

a)

Mouse

b)

Keyboard

c)

Speakers

d)

None of the above

46.

What piece of hardware do you use to navigate the screen ?

a)

Mouse

b)

Mouse Pad

c)

Speakers

d)

RAM

47.

The Shift Key

a)

Let us you type in all capitals only

b)

Let you quickly navigate up and down a page

c)

Allows you to reach the end of the page quickly

d)

Allows you to capitalize letters and use the upper function of keys

48.

The Backspace Key erases text to the left.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

49.

The Delete Key erases text to the right

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

50.

How do you "drag" objects?

a)

Right-click the object once

b)

Left-click the object once

c)

Double-click the object

d)

Left-click the object and continue to hold while moving the mouse

51.

What is a computer icon?

a)

A symbol representing a program

b)

A button on the menu bar

c)

A button on the tool bar

d)

A button on the title bar

52.

Where is the "START" button located?

a)

In the upper right corner

b)

In the upper left corner

c)

In the lower left corner

d)

In the lower right corner

53.

Computer Desktop is a computer term that refers to

a)

The initial screen showing icons for folders, files and applications

b)

The list of all of the contents on a computer

54.

Is this device Input or Output?

Printer

a)

Input

b)

Output

55.
Is this device Input or Output?
Keyboard
a)
Input
b)
Output
56.
Is this device Input or Output?
Monitor
a)
Input
b)
Output
57.
Is this device Input or Output?
Speaker
a)
Input
b)
Output
58.
An input of a toaster is:
a)
Toast
b)
Bread
c)
Heater Element
d)
Temperature
59.
A place to connect something to a computer.
a)
Port
b)
Keyboard
c)
Monitor
d)
Hard Drive
60.

The term____________refers to the set of instructions that directs the hardware in a computer to accomplish a task.

a)

Output

b)

Software

c)

Hardware

d)

Input