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Revision Assessment

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What provides long term memory for your computer

a)

hard drive

b)

soft drive

c)

disk drive

d)

RAM

2.

What draws heat away from the CPU?

a)

fan

b)

heat sink

c)

RAM

d)

ROM

3.

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

4.

What is the CPU?

a)

the main circuit board

b)

the brain of the computer

c)

where you save information

5.

What does the term "bug" mean for technology?

a)

problem

b)

an insect

c)

not enough memory

6.

What provides short term memory?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

icloud

d)

hard drive

7.

What is ROM?

a)

short term memory

b)

long term memory

c)

memory added by the manufacturer

8.

A Monitor is an example of what kind of device?

a)

Input

b)

Output

9.

Speakers are considered an input device.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

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

a)

RAM

b)

monitor

c)

mouse

d)

CPU

11.

CPU stands for....

a)

Control processing unit

b)

Central Processing Unit

c)

Command processor unit

12.

I hold all of the other circuit boards....

a)

power supply

b)

hard drive

c)

motherboard

d)

ROM

13.

RAM stands for Random Access Memory

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The RAM remembers what you tell the computer, only when the computer is on

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Printer

c)

Speakers

d)

both b and c

16.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)
CPU and Internal Hard Drive
b)
Mouse
c)
Monitor
d)
Speakers
17.

Data can be

a)

Words, Sound and Vibration

b)

Words, Numbers and Letters

c)

Words, Pictures and Food

18.
This software program allows you to type sentences, paragraphs, stories and more.
a)
Microsoft Excel
b)
Microsoft PowerPoint
c)
Microsoft Word
d)
Microsoft Publisher
19.

What is the meaning of this symbol?

a)

WiFi

b)

Power

c)

Font

d)

Upload

20.

PC stands for

a)

Personal Computer

b)

Person's Computer

21.

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

22.

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

23.

Which of these is an example of Computer Hardware?

a)

Google Chrome

b)

Microsoft Windows

c)

MacOS

d)

Keyboard

24.

Which of these is an example of Computer Software?

a)
b)
c)
d)
25.

Which of these is NOT an example of Computer Software?

a)
b)
c)
d)
26.

Which of these is NOT an example of Computer Hardware?

a)
b)
c)
d)
27.

In general, learning the basics of computers is important to do well in school and also in any type of job. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

28.

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

29.

For your school files, you don't need a secondary storage device because Google saves all your files automatically on your Google drive. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

30.
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
31.
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
32.

A _______ is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data.

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

c)

Keyboard

d)

Computer

33.

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

34.

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

35.

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

36.

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

a)

Camera

b)

Smartphone

c)

Printer

d)

e - Reader

37.

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

38.

The _____, also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands.

a)

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

b)

PUC (Processing Unit Central)

c)

CUP (Central Unit Processing)

d)

Center Process Unification

39.

____ is your system's short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data in the RAM until it is needed.

a)

REM

b)

RIM

c)

RAM

d)

ROM

40.

The ______ is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. It long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it.

a)

RAM

b)

USB

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Storage Drive

41.
A ______ is a personal computer that can be easily moved and used in a variety of locations. 
a)
Desktop Computer
b)
Laptop Computer 
42.

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

a)

Device Mobile

b)

Mobile Device

c)

Laptop

d)

Toplap

43.

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

44.
Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
Examples of hardware include web browsers, games, and word processors.
a)
True
b)
False
46.
An ATM machine is an example of a computer.
a)
True
b)
False
47.
A desktop computer is more portable than a laptop.
a)
True
b)
False
48.
Speakers and headphones are input devices.
a)
True
b)
False
49.
A _______________ is a type of input device that can record videos and take pictures.
a)
printer
b)
webcam
c)
scanner
d)
cellphone
50.
The __________________ is the computer's main circuit board.
a)
hardware
b)
CPU
c)
motherboard
d)
motherbox
51.
RAM is your system's long-term memory
a)
True
b)
False
52.
The basic parts of a desktop computer are the computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.
a)
True
b)
False
53.

If I want to open a Google Doc, I should click on which symbol?

a)
b)
c)
54.

If I am trying to save something, I should look for which symbol?

a)
b)
c)
d)
55.

When I want to add a photo to a document, which menu should I look in?

a)

File

b)

Edit

c)

Insert

56.

Making changes on a document means to

a)

save

b)

open

c)

edit

d)

file

57.

What does a computer allow you to do?

a)

Type documents and send email

b)

Store and retrieve data

c)

Browse the Internet

d)

All of the above

58.

The most popular operating system for personal computers is ________.

a)

Mac OS X

b)

Microsoft Windows

c)

Facebook

d)

Ubuntu Linux

59.

Applications can be downloaded from the Internet.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

The cloud allows you to ________.

a)

access your email from any computer with an Internet connection

b)

easily bring your files with you

c)

automatically back up your data

d)

do all of the above

61.

Instead of a mouse, many laptops use a(n) ________.

a)

optical drive

b)

scanner

c)

touchpad

d)

laser pointer

62.

A mouse can connect to the computer with a ________ connection.

a)

USB

b)

Bluetooth

c)

PS/2

d)

All of the above

63.

Google or Internet Explorer are examples of web browsers.

a)

True

b)

False

64.
The physical parts of the computer are called _______.
a)
software
b)
hardware
c)
computer parts
d)
computer case
65.
This internal computer component is erased every time the computer is turned off.
a)
hard drive
b)
processor
c)
random access memory (RAM)
d)
keyboard
66.
1.  RAM and ROM are _________________ of a computer.   [1]
a)
backup storage
b)
temporary storage 
c)
peripherals
d)
main memory
67.
This is an image of what type of hardware?
a)
USB Port
b)
USB Cable
c)
Portable Storage
d)
CD/DVD Drive
68.

Which of the following physical components can be found inside of the computer case/tower?

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

Hard drive

d)

Optical drive

e)

Motherboard

69.

The _______________ is the computer's long-term memory. It is where your apps, files, and much more are saved.

a)

Optical drive

b)

RAM

c)

Hard drive

d)

CPU

70.
One benefit of a desktop computer is...
a)
Most components are easily upgraded
b)
Portable
c)
Designed to be used in a single location
71.
One benefit of a tablet is...
a)
Requires a power source
b)
May not have as many functions as a laptop or desktop
c)
Extremely portable