WorksheetsComputer Basics
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
_______ connects computers and allows them to talk to each other.
Video card
Network card
BIOS
CPU
Speakers are an example of a _________ device (part of a computer).
Hard drive
Input
Memory
Output
Match the following
Input
Keyboard
Output
Moniter
Output
Printer
Input
Mouse
Input
Game controller
______ holds all of the other circuit boards.
Power supply
Motherboard
CPU
ROM
A set of instructions for the computer.
Programming
Copying a program onto your hard drive from another source.
Installing
People who write code.
Programmers
Can hold information greater than a CD or DVD.
Flash drive
Memory is stored on chips on the motherboard.
Primary
Programs are like _____ that allow people to work with computers without learning the computer's language.
Translators
Downloaded
DVDs
Installing
Using bits and bytes in different combinations to represent a code is known as_______.
Translator
Programming
Installing
CD
________ memory is stored on the hard drive.
Secondary
DVD
Flash drive
Primary
Basic Input/Output System
Video card
BIOS
GUI
Network card
______ wakes up the computer and reminds it what to do.
CPU
BIOS
Power supply
Hard drive
_______ handles the graphics that are displayed on the monitor.
Video card
Motherboard
BIOS
Power supply
Type of port used by flash drives:
ROM
USB port
Video card
BIOS
The purpose of storage in a computer is to hold ______ or data.
Flash drive
Information
Primary
CD
_______ is the most common OS (operating system) for PCs.
Android
iOS
Windows
Lexis
Operating systems are constantly being _______ as technology advances.
User friendly
Installed
Upgraded
Windows
The large program that controls how the CPU communicates with other hardware components is the ____________.
Windows
User friendly
Operating system
Graphics
A GUI (graphical user interface) uses ______ to help the user navigate within the computer system.
Graphics
Windows
User friendly
Operating system
You put things in this that you no longer need.
Recycle bin
Uses graphics or pictures to help users navigate.
GUI
Contains basic operations such as run, shut down, log off, or find.
Start menu
The Start menu and clock are found on the ___.
Task bar
Programs and applications run inside ____ that can be opened, closed, or resized.
Windows
Found bellow the menu bar in some windows, the ___ contains icons or options that allow you to perform specific tasks.
Tool bar
The ___ is like a backdrop on your desktop that can be changed.
Wallpaper
Moving the ___ up and down allows you to see all of the information in the window.
Scroll bar
At the top of each window, the ___ contains the title and buttons to open, close, minimize, and resize.
Title bar
An ____ is a small picture that links to a file or program.
Icon
What does CPU stand for?
Computer Programs User
Computer Program Unit
Central Processing Unit
Central Program User
