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Computer basics

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
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
3.

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

4.

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

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

c)

Keyboard

d)

Computer

5.

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

a)

Camera

b)

Smartphone

c)

Printer

d)

e - Reader

6.

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

7.

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

8.

The CPU fits into the motherboard's CPU socket, which is covered by the ____, an object that absorbs heat from the CPU.

a)

Sink

b)

Heat Sink

c)

Fan

d)

Ice

9.

____ 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

10.

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

11.

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

12.

The most popular operating system for personal computers is ________.

a)

Mac OS X

b)

Microsoft Windows

c)

Facebook

d)

Ubuntu Linux

13.

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

a)

optical drive

b)

scanner

c)

touchpad

d)

laser pointer

14.

The main circuit board in a computer is called the ________.

a)

RAM

b)

motherboard

c)

dongle

d)

power supply unit

15.

To guard against malware, you will need to have ________.

a)

antivirus software

b)

a word processor

c)

a can of compressed air

d)

spyware

16.

What is software?

a)

Anything connected to the computer that is soft.

b)

Any set of instructions that you can work with

c)

Anything connected to the computer that you can touch

d)

Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do

17.

What is an example of software?

a)

mouse & computer case

b)

Word & monitor

c)

Word & Minecraft

d)

keyboard & Chrome

18.

A panel of keys that operate a computer.

a)

Keyboard

b)

Mouse

c)

Printer

d)

Monitor

19.

What is the meaning of this symbol?

a)

WiFi

b)

Font

c)

Power

d)

Upload

20.

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

21.

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

22.

Which of these is an example of Computer Hardware?

a)

Google Chrome

b)

Microsoft Windows

c)

MacOS

d)

Keyboard

23.

Which of these is NOT an example of Computer Software?

a)
b)
c)
d)
24.

Which of these is NOT an example of Computer Hardware?

a)
b)
c)
d)
25.

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

a)

USB pen drive

b)

file cabinet

c)

memory card

d)

DVD

26.

What is the function of a hard drive?

a)

To process data

b)

To store data permanently

c)

To display graphics

d)

To connect to the internet

27.

Which of the following is a type of input device?

a)

Monitor

b)

Speaker

c)

Printer

d)

Scanner

28.

What is the only thing that computers understand?

a)

Machine Code

b)

Low Level Languages

c)

High Level Languages

d)

Algorithms

29.

A list of instructions that enable a computer to perform a specific task is a...

a)

Computer Program

b)

Algorithm

c)

Machine Code

d)

Binary Code

30.

When writing a computer programmers most program use...

a)

A High Level Language

b)

A Low Level Language

c)

A Machine Code

d)

An Algorithm

31.

Resolving errors in a program is known as...

a)

Debugging

b)

Refixing

c)

Error Checking

d)

Problem Solving

32.

Which of the following is not a high level programming language?

a)

C++

b)

Assembly

c)

Java

d)

Python

33.

The two categories of low level language are...

a)

Algorithms & Binary

b)

Assembly & Algorithms

c)

Machine Code & Algorithms

d)

Machine Code & Assembly

34.

How many bits make up one letter in binary code?

a)

4

b)

6

c)

8

d)

10

35.

Binary uses how many digit(s)?

a)

1

b)

4

c)

2

d)

8

36.

What type of monitor is big and heavy?

a)

LED Monitor

b)

CRT Monitor

c)

LCD Monitor

d)

Touch Screen Monitor

37.
What is a pixel? 
a)
The amount of processing power for a computer 
b)
The basic unit of programmable color on a display 
c)
The amount of power in a cable 
d)
What you eat for lunch 
38.
What’s a difference between computer monitors in the 80’s and 90’s compared to now?
a)
The pixel count has increased 
b)
The types of cables  
c)
The size of the monitor 
d)
All of the above!
39.
What does LCD stand for? 
a)
Liquid Cable Display 
b)
Long Crystal Display 
c)
Line Cable Display
d)
Liquid Crystal Display 
40.

Which section of the keyboard contains the arrow keys?

a)

Function keys section

b)

Numeric keypad

c)

Cursor control section

d)

Alphanumeric section

41.

Which of the following is NOT a type of keyboard?

a)

Mechanical keyboard

b)

Virtual keyboard

c)

Gaming keyboard

d)

Optical printer

42.

A wireless keyboard connects to a computer using ________.

a)

USB cable

b)

Bluetooth or radio frequency

c)

HDMI port

d)

CD-ROM

43.

Which type of keyboard is designed for faster and quieter typing?

a)

Mechanical keyboard

b)

Membrane keyboard

c)

Gaming keyboard

d)

Touchscreen keyboard

44.

The function keys on a keyboard are labeled as ________.

a)

A1-A12

b)

F1-F12

c)

K1-K12

d)

P1-P12

45.

Which section of the keyboard contains the 'Caps Lock' key?

a)

Numeric keypad

b)

Function keys section

c)

Alphanumeric section

d)

Navigation keys section

46.
An ATM machine is an example of a computer.
a)
True
b)
False
47.
The back of a computer case has _________________ that are made to fit specific devices.
a)
connection ports
b)
portable wires
c)
connection holes
48.
The __________________ is the computer's main circuit board.
a)
hardware
b)
CPU
c)
motherboard
d)
motherbox
49.
A processor's speed is measured in megahertz (MHz).
a)
True
b)
False
50.
GUI (gooey) means
a)
graphical user internet
b)
general user interface
c)
graphical user interface
51.

What items can be added in the expansion slots? Choose all that are correct

a)

video card

b)

audio card

c)

network card

d)

RAM card

52.

How many bits in one byte?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

6

d)

8

53.
The _________ that acts as a "go-between", allowing computer hardware and other software to communicate with each other (e.g., Windows 10, Mac OS 11, Linux, Unix, etc.)
a)
Operating System
b)
Storage Device
c)
Peripherals
d)
Computer System
54.
What does the term BIOS stand for?
a)
Beginners Intro Operational Standards
b)
Basic Input Output System
c)
Believers In Outrageous Sandwiches
d)
Basic Input Operating Simulations
55.

The OCR stand for

a)

outsized character reader

b)

optical character reader

c)

only character reader

d)

None of the above

56.

which of the following is an impact printer

a)

Ink-Jet printer

b)

Thermal printer

c)

Daisy wheel printer

d)

Laser printer

57.

Arrange in descending order the units of memory TB, KB, GB, MB

a)

TB>MB>GB>KB

b)

MB>GB>TB>KB

c)

TB>GB>MB>KB

d)

GB>MB>KB>TB

58.
    •  

      Which is the correct computer system sequence?

a)
    • Input -> Processing -> Output

b)
  • Input -> Output -> Processing

c)
  • Processing -> Output -> Input

d)

None of these

59.
    •  

      The CPU is made up of three parts which are...

a)
    • Control Unit, Part Unit and Screen Unit.

b)
  • Memory Unit, Central Unit and Block Unit.

c)
  • Arithmetic Logic Unit, Control Unit and Memory Unit.

d)

None of these

60.


  • In the simplest terms, a computer is a machine that stores and processes what?

    •  

a)
  • The Operating System

b)
  • Data

c)
  • Games

d)

Pictures