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Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 27mins
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.
Monitor
Computer Case
Keyboard
Mouse
A _______ is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data.
Software
Hardware
Keyboard
Computer
A _____ is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen.
Camera
Smartphone
Printer
e - Reader
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.
RAM
CPU
Optical Disc Drive
Motherboard
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.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
PUC (Processing Unit Central)
CUP (Central Unit Processing)
Center Process Unification
The CPU fits into the motherboard's CPU socket, which is covered by the ____, an object that absorbs heat from the CPU.
Sink
Heat Sink
Fan
Ice
____ is your system's short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data in the RAM until it is needed.
REM
RIM
RAM
ROM
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.
RAM
USB
Hard Drive
Storage Drive
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.
Banana
Hardware
Software
Operating System
The most popular operating system for personal computers is ________.
Mac OS X
Microsoft Windows
Ubuntu Linux
Instead of a mouse, many laptops use a(n) ________.
optical drive
scanner
touchpad
laser pointer
The main circuit board in a computer is called the ________.
RAM
motherboard
dongle
power supply unit
To guard against malware, you will need to have ________.
antivirus software
a word processor
a can of compressed air
spyware
What is software?
Anything connected to the computer that is soft.
Any set of instructions that you can work with
Anything connected to the computer that you can touch
Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do
What is an example of software?
mouse & computer case
Word & monitor
Word & Minecraft
keyboard & Chrome
A panel of keys that operate a computer.
Keyboard
Mouse
Printer
Monitor
What is the meaning of this symbol?
WiFi
Font
Power
Upload
Which of these is an example of a computer?
Personal desktop computer
Ipad
Smartwatch
All of these are examples of computers
A computer uses a combination of :
hardware and software
line paper and white paper
monitor and digital pixels
keyboard and mouse
Which of these is an example of Computer Hardware?
Google Chrome
Microsoft Windows
MacOS
Keyboard
Which of these is NOT an example of Computer Software?
Which of these is NOT an example of Computer Hardware?
There are different types of storage to save your files. Which of these is NOT a type of storage?
USB pen drive
file cabinet
memory card
DVD
What is the function of a hard drive?
To process data
To store data permanently
To display graphics
To connect to the internet
Which of the following is a type of input device?
Monitor
Speaker
Printer
Scanner
What is the only thing that computers understand?
Machine Code
Low Level Languages
High Level Languages
Algorithms
A list of instructions that enable a computer to perform a specific task is a...
Computer Program
Algorithm
Machine Code
Binary Code
When writing a computer programmers most program use...
A High Level Language
A Low Level Language
A Machine Code
An Algorithm
Resolving errors in a program is known as...
Debugging
Refixing
Error Checking
Problem Solving
Which of the following is not a high level programming language?
C++
Assembly
Java
Python
The two categories of low level language are...
Algorithms & Binary
Assembly & Algorithms
Machine Code & Algorithms
Machine Code & Assembly
How many bits make up one letter in binary code?
4
6
8
10
Binary uses how many digit(s)?
1
4
2
8
What type of monitor is big and heavy?
LED Monitor
CRT Monitor
LCD Monitor
Touch Screen Monitor
Which section of the keyboard contains the arrow keys?
Function keys section
Numeric keypad
Cursor control section
Alphanumeric section
Which of the following is NOT a type of keyboard?
Mechanical keyboard
Virtual keyboard
Gaming keyboard
Optical printer
A wireless keyboard connects to a computer using ________.
USB cable
Bluetooth or radio frequency
HDMI port
CD-ROM
Which type of keyboard is designed for faster and quieter typing?
Mechanical keyboard
Membrane keyboard
Gaming keyboard
Touchscreen keyboard
The function keys on a keyboard are labeled as ________.
A1-A12
F1-F12
K1-K12
P1-P12
Which section of the keyboard contains the 'Caps Lock' key?
Numeric keypad
Function keys section
Alphanumeric section
Navigation keys section
What items can be added in the expansion slots? Choose all that are correct
video card
audio card
network card
RAM card
How many bits in one byte?
2
3
6
8
The OCR stand for
outsized character reader
optical character reader
only character reader
None of the above
which of the following is an impact printer
Ink-Jet printer
Thermal printer
Daisy wheel printer
Laser printer
Arrange in descending order the units of memory TB, KB, GB, MB
TB>MB>GB>KB
MB>GB>TB>KB
TB>GB>MB>KB
GB>MB>KB>TB
Which is the correct computer system sequence?
Input -> Processing -> Output
Input -> Output -> Processing
Processing -> Output -> Input
None of these
The CPU is made up of three parts which are...
Control Unit, Part Unit and Screen Unit.
Memory Unit, Central Unit and Block Unit.
Arithmetic Logic Unit, Control Unit and Memory Unit.
None of these
.
In the simplest terms, a computer is a machine that stores and processes what?
The Operating System
Data
Games
Pictures
