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computer basics

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

any hardware device that sends data to a computer, allowing you to interact with and control it.

a)

output device

b)

storage device

c)

input device

d)

card reader

2.

Which are examples of input devices?

a)

mouse

b)

headphones

c)

keyboard

d)

printer

3.

Types of output devices include

a)

monitor

b)

projector

c)

printer

d)

internet browser

e)

hard drive

4.

a hardware device that allows information to be stored and retrieved on a computer

a)

ROM

b)

external hardware

c)

CPU

d)

RAM

5.

CPU stands for

a)

central product unit

b)

central processing unit

c)

control panel unit

d)

central panel unit

6.

__________ main function is to take input from a peripheral (keyboard, mouse, printer, etc) or computer program, and interpret what it needs.

a)

mother board

b)

CPU

c)

hard drive

d)

control panel

7.

___________ is any physical device capable of storing information temporarily, like RAM , or permanently, like ROM

a)

motherboard

b)

CPU

c)

hard drive

d)

memory

8.

_______________ is used to cool the components, to prevent a meltdown from occurring.

a)

cooling unit

b)

control panel

c)

air control unit

d)

fan

9.

____________ is specialized for graphical purposes

a)

RAM memory

b)

motherboard

c)

gaming unit

d)

graphics card

10.

_________________ is where data is permanently stored – The operating systems, the applications, your pictures, music, documents, and more.

a)

hard disk

b)

motherboard

c)

RAM

d)

CPU

11.

Motherboard

a)

the brain of the computer, processes all data

b)

connects all components

c)

stores all data permanently

d)

cools the CPU

12.

power supply

a)

cools the CPU

b)

supplies and regulates electrical current to all of the components

c)

stores all the data on a computer

d)

is the brain of the computer; executes all programs

13.

CPU Fan

a)

sits on top of the heat sink, and draws heat away from the CPU so it doesn't overheat

b)

cools the entire computer

c)

acts like the CPUs assistant

d)

sits directly on top of the CPU, and cools the CPU while it is working

14.

DVD/CD Drive

a)

a disc for watching movies or listening to music

b)

streams video

c)

the disc contained on a hard drive

d)

writes data onto removable discs, or reads data off of the disc.

15.

RAM

a)

permanently stores data like software and user files on a computer

b)

is the brain of the computer, executing all programs

c)

temporarily stores data allowing which increases the computer's processing power

d)

temporarily stores data if you hard drive runs out of space

16.

graphic card

a)

It is used for games

b)

processes images for display on the monitor

c)

makes video games run faster

d)

stores all images and videos on your computer

17.

circuit

a)

any cable that connects two components

b)

cables that run from the power supply to the components to transmit electricity

c)

path between two or more points along which an electrical current can transmit data.

d)

a copper wire that conducts electricity

18.

What are the physical components of a computer system called?

a)

Devices

b)

Hardware

c)

Peripherals

d)

Keyboards

19.

True or False: The CPU is located outside the computer.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Is scanner an input device?

a)

true

b)

false

21.

is printer an input device?

a)

true

b)

false

22.

headphones are ___________ device

a)

input

b)

output

23.

What does RAM stand for?

a)

random access memory

b)

random all memory

c)

read access memory

d)

read all memory

24.

Identify the given part.

a)

RAM

b)

POWER SUPPLY

c)

MICROPROCESSOR

d)

HARD DISK

25.

Hard disk is permanent ____ device.

a)

input

b)

output

c)

storage

d)

none

26.

CD is placed in _________.

a)

Hard disk

b)

Disk drive

27.

A projector.

What type of device is it classified as?

a)

Input

b)

Process

c)

Output

d)

Input & Output

28.

A barcode scanner.

What type of device is it classified as?

a)

Input

b)

Process

c)

Output

d)

Input & Output