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WorksheetsYear 7 Computer Basics Test
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 28mins
Keyboard
Monitor
Mouse
Tower/Base Unit
The outside of the computer
The physical parts of a computer that a human can touch
The insides of a computer
The parts of a computer that a human uses
The insides of the computer that saves information
The heart of the computer
The brain of the computer
Digital programs/apps/ instructions that tell the computer what to do
A USB/Memory stick is software or hardware?
(a)
Word Processor is software or hardware?
(a)
Antivirus is software or hardware?
(a)
A CPU is software or hardware?
(a)
Operating System (OS) is software or hardware?
(a)
What type of software would you use to create a Poster?
Word Processing Software
Presentation Software
Desktop Publishing Software
Spreadsheet Software
What type of software would you use to write a Letter?
Word Processing Software
Presentation Software
Desktop Publishing Software
Spreadsheet Software
Operating System Software is
installed onto the computer to perform specific tasks
installed to carry out tasks which help the computer system run efficiently
is used to control the workings of a computer
Application Software is
installed onto the computer to perform specific tasks
installed to carry out tasks which help the computer system run efficiently
is used to control the workings of a computer
Utility Software is
installed onto the computer to perform specific tasks
installed to carry out tasks which help the computer system run efficiently/safely
is used to control the workings of a computer
This type of peripheral device puts data into a computer system.
input
output
This device tracks your hand movements/selection and sends them to the computer.
mouse
memory stick
This type of device displays information from the computer system back to the user.
mouse
monitor
A speaker...
Input device
Output device
Both
A PS4 Gamepad
Input device
Output device
Both
A Projector
Input device
Output device
Both
A Headset with a mic
Input device
Output device
Both
A Webcam
Input device
Output device
Both
A Microphone
Input device
Output device
Both
All internal parts of the computer are connected to this
Motherboard
Power Supply
Graphics Card
Supplies electricity to the main parts of the computer
Motherboard
Power Supply
Graphics Card
A specialised processor, which is programmed to process all images on a computer screen
Motherboard
Power Supply
Graphics Card
What is the role of the CPU?
To process data
To create data
To store data
To make data
The process of how the CPU works is called
Fetch, Decode, Execute
Fetch, Execute, Decode
Execute, Fetch, Decode
Decode, Fetch, Execute
This type of memory holds data only when the computer is in use
Secondary memory
Primary memory
Primary Memory is
Volatile
Non-volatile
This type of memory is used for long term storage
Secondary memory
Primary memory
Secondary Memory is
Volatile
Non-volatile
Secondary storage allows programs and data not to be ____ even if the computer is switched off
saved
lost
found
laugh
The computer's Random Access Memory (RAM) is
where the instructions to start up the computer (boot sequence) are stored
a temporary storage location for programs and data that are currently being used
a hard drive that contains a stack of disks
Solid state storage (USB sticks/SD cards) has what kind of speed?
Slowest
Medium
Fastest
Optical storage (DVDs/CDs) has what kind of speed?
Slowest
Medium
Fastest
Magnetic storage (external hard drives) has what kind of speed?
Slowest
Medium
Fastest
Solid state storage (USB sticks/SD cards) has _____ storage
Largest
Medium
Smallest
Optical storage (DVDs/CDs) has the _____ storage
Smallest
Medium
Largest
Magnetic storage (external hard drives) has the ____ storage
Smallest
Medium
Largest
Volatile memory means
when the computer is switched off everything currently used is not lost
when the computer is switched off everything currently used is lost
when the computer is switched off everything currently used is saved
when the computer is switched on everything currently used is lost
Non-volatile memory means
when the computer is switched off programs are not lost
when the computer is switched off programs are lost
when the computer is switched off programs are deleted
when the computer is switched on programs are lost
What type of memory does RAM storage device have?
Non-volatile
Volatile
What type of memory does Magnetic storage have?
Non-volatile
Volatile
What type of memory does ROM (read only memory) storage have?
Non-volatile
Volatile
An embedded computer is designed to perform
specific tasks
range of multiple tasks
An embedded computer is _____ to make
cheaper
expensive
An embedded computer has a _____ processing power compared to a microprocessor computer (laptop, table, etc.)
slower
faster
