WorksheetsChapter 1 Exam Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 23mins
Lesson 1: The speed at which a supercomputer processes information is typically measured in what unit?
MIPS
MBs
FLOPS or TFLOPS
Minutes
Lesson 2: Which hardware platform includes a small computer with an integrated flip-up monitor, smaller keyboard, and integrated mouse system?
A desktop
A laptop
A smartphone
A supercomputer
Lesson 3: What term describes input and output devices that connect to a computer from the outside?
RAM
Software
MIPS
Peripherals
Lesson 3: What does it mean that a keyboard is a "digital" device?
Its keys have only two possible states: "on" or "off".
It is electronic.
It only creates digital characters.
A keyboard is not a digital device.
Lesson 3: Which peripheral allows a desktop computer to provide a gaming experience similar to a console?
A mouse
A game controller
A printer
A keyboard
Lesson 3: Which of the following is a good example of an output peripheral device?
A keyboard
A mouse
A printer
A touchpad
Lesson 3: What do we call the small software programs that allow your computer to communicate with connected devices?
Software Applications
Printer Interpreters
Device Drivers
Peripheral Interpreters
Lesson 3: In the 1990s, what style of plug replaced nearly all pin-type connectors?
The PS/2 plug
The USB plug
HDMI plugs
DVI plugs
Lesson 3: Which of the following is not an effective way to troubleshoot a peripheral that isn’t working?
Checking the device driver
Checking the connection plugs
Making sure the device is turned on
Shaking the device to see if anything is loose
Lesson 4: When was the first digital computer invented?
The 1940s
The 1960s
The 1980s
Around 1995
Lesson 3: What modern type of peripheral connection eliminates the need for cords?
Wireless connections
USB connections
PS/2 connections
HDMI connections
Lesson 4: Which of the following describe an integrated circuit? (Select all that apply)
A tiny chip that contains multiple electronic components
A device that stores only analog signals
A component that combines many transistors on a single piece of silicon
A type of peripheral device
A core building block of modern computing and electronics
Lesson 4:
I was built in the 1940s, tall and wide,
With thousands of tubes that glowed inside.
I solved math problems faster than thought,
For military projects, my skills were sought.
A name of letters, not a single word,
Guess who I am — the first computer you’ve heard!
The Apple Macintosh
The ENIAC
Apple II
IBM PC
Lesson 1: The processing speed of a mainframe is measured in what?
MBs
FLOPS
Minutes
MIPS or MSU
Lesson 1: What type of computer are you likely to have at home?
A Minicomputer
A Microcomputer
A Mainframe
A Supercomputer
Lesson 4: What is true about Moore's Law?
It has been a great predictor of computer power for over 40 years
The law has been proven to work forever
The law has not been able to predict computing power with any accuracy at all
None of these are true
Lesson 2: Which hardware component is used to join together other internal components inside the case?
Motherboard
Hard Drive
Memory
CD Drive
Lesson 2: What is the purpose of Random Access Memory (RAM)?
This stores programs and data even when the computer is turned off.
This device makes all of the images you see on the monitor.
This holds the running programs and active data on your computer.
This device makes all of the images you see on the monitor.
Lesson 2: What is the largest storage device on a computer?
Hard Drive
USB Drive
RAM Memory
Video Card
Lesson 1: Microcomputers include: (select all that apply)
iPhone 16
Nintendo Switch
PS5
E.N.I.A.C.
Smart TV
Lesson 2: Which of the following is considered the brain of the computer?
Hard Disk Drive
RAM
CPU
GPU
Lesson 2: Which type of storage is faster and has no moving parts?
Floppy Disk
CD-ROM
HDD
SSD
Lesson 1: Which supercomputer was recently approved for development in the United States?
The IBM Blue Supercomputer
The Exascale Supercomputer
The Sequoia Supercomputer
The WOPR Supercomputer
Lesson 2: What is the primary purpose of a graphics processing unit?
Manage keyboard button inputs
Store programs permanently
Process and render images and videos for display
Control network connections
Lesson 3: What is the main reason device drivers are needed?
They increase internet speed
They store the computer's files
They protect the computer from computer viruses
They allow the computer to communicate with peripherals
Lesson 1 A scientist needs a computer to perform an enormous number of calculations for a weather simulation. Which type of computer would be most appropriate?
Microcomputer
Laptop
Supercomputer
Smart TV
Lesson 4
ENIAC stands for Electronic (a) Integrator And Computer. Developed in the 1940s, it is recognized as the first high-speed, purely electronic, (b) computer that could be (c) and re-programmed for different tasks. ENIAC performed complex calculations, including (d) -firing tables for the U.S. Army, (e) energy calculations, and weather prediction.
Lesson 1
Which computer would be MOST appropriate for a large organization that needs to process huge numbers of transactions for many users?
Gaming Console
Laptop
Chromebook
Mainframe
Lesson 1
A computer designed primarily for an individual user is called a (a) .
Lesson 2 Which TWO statements correctly describe RAM?
It is an external peripheral.
It stores information being actively used by the computer.
It permanently stores all of your files when the computer is turned off.
It helps provide quick access to running programs.
Lesson 2 What is one major advantage of an SSD compared with a traditional hard drive?
It requires a USB connection
There are no moving parts
It functions as the computer's CPU
It only stores graphics
Faster speed
Quieter operation
Lesson 2 A computer needs to keep a program and its active data readily available while the program is running. Which component is primarily responsible?
RAM
GPU
Printer
Hard Drive
Lesson 2
The (a) is often called the "brain" of the computer because it processes instructions. (Use the abbreviation)
Lesson 4
You connect a new printer to a computer, but the computer does not know how to communicate with it. What software might need to be installed?
RAM
GPU
Device Driver
Integrated Circuit
Lesson 4
Which of the following are advantages of a wireless peripheral connection?
Fewer cables
Greater freedom of movement
It turns a peripheral into an internal component
It eliminates the need for the computer to communicate with the device
Lesson 4 A USB mouse suddenly stops working. What would be a reasonable first troubleshooting step?
Shake the mouse vigorously.
Open the computer and replace the CPU.
Delete all files from the computer.
Check that the USB connection is secure.
Lesson 4
A keyboard key can either be pressed or not pressed. This is an example of what concept?
Digital States
Storage Capacity
Processing Speed
Graphics Rendering
A peripheral must always be connected to a computer with a physical cable.
True
False
Lesson 4
Why was the invention of the transistor an important improvement over vacuum tubes?
Transistors were larger and produced more heat.
Transistors were smaller, more reliable, and less expensive.
Transistors required computers to be physically rewired.
Transistors could only be used in supercomputers.
Lesson 4
Imagine that engineers continue fitting more transistors into the same amount of space over time. Which idea does this BEST illustrate?
Device Drivers
Wireless Connectivity
MIPS
Moore's Law
