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WorksheetsIntroduction to Computers
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 24mins
Physical devices, processors, memory, electronics, & peripherals that compose a computer system.
Hardware
Software
Malware
A set of instructions that control a computer in order to accomplish a task.
Hardware
Program
Periphial
RAM
A single "0" or "1" is a bit. If you have 8 of them together, what is it called.
8 Bits
Bite
Byte
Octobit
This is
a monitre
a minute
a monitor
a metre
These can be used to connect almost any type of device, including mice, keyboards, printers, and digital cameras.
Audio In
Audio Out
USB Port
Monitor Port
The ________ is the computer's main circuit board. It's a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards to control the video and audio, and connections to your computer's ports.
RAM
CPU
Optical Disc Drive
Motherboard
The _____, also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
PUC (Processing Unit Central)
CUP (Central Unit Processing)
Center Process Unification
____ is your system's short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data in the RAM until it is needed.
REM
RIM
RAM
ROM
The ______ is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. It long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it.
RAM
USB
Hard Drive
Storage Drive
An _____________ is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware.
Banana
Hardware
Software
Operating System
The item shown here is a
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Primary Memory (RAM)
Secondary Memory
Motherboard
The item shown here is a
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Primary Memory (RAM)
Secondary Memory
Motherboard
The item shown here is a
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Primary Memory (RAM)
Secondary Memory
Motherboard
The item shown here is a
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Primary Memory (RAM)
Secondary Memory
Motherboard
The item shown in this picture is an
Input Device
Output Device
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
High Definition Multimedia Interface
The item shown in this picture is an
Input Device
Output Device
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Motherboard
You just turned off your computer. What happens to the data that was in RAM memory when the computer is turned off?
Nothing happens because it is primary memory the data stays there.
Nothing happens because it is secondary memory which is long-term storage.
You just lost it because it is primary memory which is volatile.
You just lost it because when you saved it to the internet it is stored in the "cloud".
You just turned off your computer. What happens to the data that was in your solid state drive when the computer is turned off?
Nothing happens because it is primary memory the data stays there.
Nothing happens because it is secondary memory which is long-term storage.
You just lost it because it is primary memory which is volatile.
You just lost it because when you saved it to the internet it is stored in the "cloud".
A friend has been messing with the computer at your home and removed the operating system from it. What is the result?
You have to restart the computer in order to continue playing games.
All the music that was stored on your USB drive is gone.
The computer no longer works and won't run any programs.
Removing the operating system doesn't affect how the computer runs.
You've got a new speaker and can play music directly from your computer without wires. Which technology below are you using?
Universal Serial Bus
Bluetooth
High Definition Media Interface
Wireless Speaker Computer Magic
You've got new 4K high resolution TV and 6 speaker system to watch videos and feel like you're in the movie. Which technology below are you using?
Universal Serial Bus
Bluetooth
High Definition Media Interface
Wifi
You've got new mouse, keyboard, and printer. Which technology are you most likely to need to use them?
Universal Serial Bus
Peripheral
High Definition Media Interface
Wifi
You've purchased a Raspberry Pi computer and set it up for less than $60. What operating system (OS) are you most likely going to use on it?
WIndows
Mac OSx or iOS
Linux
Chrome
Which of the measures of storage capacity is larger?
Kilobyte
Megabyte
Gigabyte
Terabyte
A phone salesperson is all excited because their newest smartphone has 32 MB of memory and at $150 it's within the budget your parent/guardian has set. What's your decision?
With that much memory it's a steal!
It needs to have 64 MB instead of 32 MB.
Doesn't matter, you don't know how to use a phone.
He can buy two for himself because you're not buying one.
The value "01001011" is what type of number?
Binary (base 2)
Decimal (base 10)
Hexadecimal (base 16)
Octodecimal (base 8)
The value "C1BA" is what type of number?
Binary (base 2)
Decimal (base 10)
Hexadecimal (base 16)
Octodecimal (base 8)
The value "1,500" is what type of number?
Binary (base 2)
Decimal (base 10)
Hexadecimal (base 16)
Octodecimal (base 8)
Decimal numbers are ordered in a system known as Base 10. What system is used for Binary numbers used by computers?
Base 1
Base 2
Base 10
Base 16
Decimal numbers are ordered in a system known as Base 10. What system is used for Hexadecimal numbers?
Base 1
Base 2
Base 10
Base 16
Identify the Component of a Computer System that should be placed in position X1
Primary Memory
Storage Devices (Secondary Memory)
Input Devices
Output Devices
Identify the Component of a Computer System that should be placed in position X4
Primary Memory
Storage Devices (Secondary Memory)
Input Devices
Output Devices
The low-level programming language that computer CPUs understand. It is a Binary code consisting of 0’s & 1’s.
Machine Language
Hexadecimal
Operating System
Zero Code
Identify the Component of a Computer System that should be placed in position X3
Primary Memory
Storage Devices (Secondary Memory)
Input Devices
Output Devices
