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Parts of Computer

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is this part of the computer called?

a)

printer

b)

monitor

c)

CPU

2.

How are a mouse, keyboard, and a printer alike?

a)

They are all types of hardware.

b)

They are all types of input devices.

c)

They help you watch videos on a computer.

3.

Which hardware OUTPUTS information from the computer?

a)

micrphone

b)

keyboard

c)

speakers

4.

What can you use to point to and select things on a computer screen?

a)

keyboard

b)

mouse

c)

scanner

5.

Which computer part stores a lot of information?

a)

monitor

b)

printer

c)

hard drive

6.

A keyboard, mouse, printer, and speakers are all examples of PERIPHERALS. What is a PERIPHERAL piece of hardware?

a)

small computer that can be carried

b)

part you can plug into a computer

c)

program that teaches you to type

7.

Which of these is kind of like the computer's brain?

a)

CPU

b)

Monitor

c)

Printer

8.

Another word for a computer's CPU is

a)

noggin

b)

magic box

c)

processor

9.

Which part of the computer stores information?

a)

Memory or RAM

b)

CPU

c)

Keyboard

10.

Why should you wash your hands before you use the computer?

a)

to keep the computer clean and keep germs from spreading

b)

to keep computer viruses from spreading to other computers

c)

to help the computer connect to the internet faster

11.

Which of the following is NOT software?

a)

operating system

b)

web browser

c)

word processor

d)

laser printer

12.

Mrs. Bond is in the media center. She wants to listen to the president's speech on the computer. What should she do?

a)

Take the desktop to a quiet corner.

b)

Turn up the volume so everyone can hear.

c)

Use headphones to listen to the speech.

13.

What is a difference between a desktop computer and a laptop?

a)

A desktop is smaller than a laptop.

b)

Laptop is small enough to be easily carried

c)

A laptop does not have a screen or keyboard.

14.

It is a good idea to share your password with friends.

a)

True

b)

False