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Year 7 Computer Basics Test

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)
Keyboard
b)
Cables
c)
Printer
d)
USB Flash Drive
2.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)
CPU and Internal Hard Drive
b)
Mouse
c)
Monitor
d)
Speakers
3.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)
Printer
b)
Mouse
c)
Monitor
d)
Speakers
4.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)

Keyboard

b)

Monitor

c)

Mouse

d)

Tower/Base Unit

5.
What is hardware?
a)

The outside of the computer

b)

The physical parts of a computer that a human can touch

c)

The insides of a computer

d)

The parts of a computer that a human uses

6.
What is software?
a)

The insides of the computer that saves information

b)

The heart of the computer

c)

The brain of the computer

d)

Digital programs/apps/ instructions that tell the computer what to do

7.

A USB/Memory stick is software or hardware?

(a)  

8.

Word Processor is software or hardware?

(a)  

9.

Antivirus is software or hardware?

(a)  

10.

A CPU is software or hardware?

(a)  

11.

Operating System (OS) is software or hardware?

(a)  

12.

What type of software would you use to create a Poster?

a)

Word Processing Software

b)

Presentation Software

c)

Desktop Publishing Software

d)

Spreadsheet Software

13.

What type of software would you use to write a Letter?

a)

Word Processing Software

b)

Presentation Software

c)

Desktop Publishing Software

d)

Spreadsheet Software

14.

Operating System Software is

a)

installed onto the computer to perform specific tasks

b)

installed to carry out tasks which help the computer system run efficiently

c)

is used to control the workings of a computer

15.

Application Software is

a)

installed onto the computer to perform specific tasks

b)

installed to carry out tasks which help the computer system run efficiently

c)

is used to control the workings of a computer

16.

Utility Software is

a)

installed onto the computer to perform specific tasks

b)

installed to carry out tasks which help the computer system run efficiently/safely

c)

is used to control the workings of a computer

17.

This type of peripheral device puts data into a computer system.

a)

input

b)

output

18.

This device tracks your hand movements/selection and sends them to the computer.

a)

mouse

b)

memory stick

19.

This type of device displays information from the computer system back to the user.

a)

mouse

b)

monitor

20.

A speaker...

a)

Input device

b)

Output device

c)

Both

21.

A PS4 Gamepad

a)

Input device

b)

Output device

c)

Both

22.

A Projector

a)

Input device

b)

Output device

c)

Both

23.

A Headset with a mic

a)

Input device

b)

Output device

c)

Both

24.

A Webcam

a)

Input device

b)

Output device

c)

Both

25.

A Microphone

a)

Input device

b)

Output device

c)

Both

26.

All internal parts of the computer are connected to this

a)

Motherboard

b)

Power Supply

c)

Graphics Card

27.

Supplies electricity to the main parts of the computer

a)

Motherboard

b)

Power Supply

c)

Graphics Card

28.

A specialised processor, which is programmed to process all images on a computer screen

a)

Motherboard

b)

Power Supply

c)

Graphics Card

29.

What is the role of the CPU?

a)

To process data

b)

To create data

c)

To store data

d)

To make data

30.

The process of how the CPU works is called

a)

Fetch, Decode, Execute

b)

Fetch, Execute, Decode

c)

Execute, Fetch, Decode

d)

Decode, Fetch, Execute

31.

This type of memory holds data only when the computer is in use

a)

Secondary memory

b)

Primary memory

32.

Primary Memory is

a)

Volatile

b)

Non-volatile

33.

This type of memory is used for long term storage

a)

Secondary memory

b)

Primary memory

34.

Secondary Memory is

a)

Volatile

b)

Non-volatile

35.

Secondary storage allows programs and data not to be ____ even if the computer is switched off

a)

saved

b)

lost

c)

found

d)

laugh

36.

The computer's Random Access Memory (RAM) is

a)

where the instructions to start up the computer (boot sequence) are stored

b)

a temporary storage location for programs and data that are currently being used

c)

a hard drive that contains a stack of disks

37.

Solid state storage (USB sticks/SD cards) has what kind of speed?

a)

Slowest

b)

Medium

c)

Fastest

38.

Optical storage (DVDs/CDs) has what kind of speed?

a)

Slowest

b)

Medium

c)

Fastest

39.

Magnetic storage (external hard drives) has what kind of speed?

a)

Slowest

b)

Medium

c)

Fastest

40.

Solid state storage (USB sticks/SD cards) has _____ storage

a)

Largest

b)

Medium

c)

Smallest

41.

Optical storage (DVDs/CDs) has the _____ storage

a)

Smallest

b)

Medium

c)

Largest

42.

Magnetic storage (external hard drives) has the ____ storage

a)

Smallest

b)

Medium

c)

Largest

43.

Volatile memory means

a)

when the computer is switched off everything currently used is not lost

b)

when the computer is switched off everything currently used is lost

c)

when the computer is switched off everything currently used is saved

d)

when the computer is switched on everything currently used is lost

44.

Non-volatile memory means

a)

when the computer is switched off programs are not lost

b)

when the computer is switched off programs are lost

c)

when the computer is switched off programs are deleted

d)

when the computer is switched on programs are lost

45.

What type of memory does RAM storage device have?

a)

Non-volatile

b)

Volatile

46.

What type of memory does Magnetic storage have?

a)

Non-volatile

b)

Volatile

47.

What type of memory does ROM (read only memory) storage have?

a)

Non-volatile

b)

Volatile

48.

An embedded computer is designed to perform

a)

specific tasks

b)

range of multiple tasks

49.

An embedded computer is _____ to make

a)

cheaper

b)

expensive

50.

An embedded computer has a _____ processing power compared to a microprocessor computer (laptop, table, etc.)

a)

slower

b)

faster