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Introduction to Computers

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A computer is an electronic device for storing and processing data.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
A computer processes instructions using two binary digits, ____ and ____.
a)
1 and 10
b)
1 and 5
c)
1 and 0
3.

Physical devices, processors, memory, electronics, & peripherals that compose a computer system.

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Malware

4.

A set of instructions that control a computer in order to accomplish a task.

a)

Hardware

b)

Program

c)

Periphial

d)

RAM

5.
A example of computer software is...
a)
Operating System
b)
Mouse
c)
Monitor
d)
CPU
6.
The most popular operating system for personal computers is ________.
a)
Mac OS X
b)
Facebook
c)
Microsoft Windows
d)
Ubuntu Linux
7.

A single "0" or "1" is a bit. If you have 8 of them together, what is it called.

a)

8 Bits

b)

Bite

c)

Byte

d)

 Octobit

8.
__________ is basically anything you can touch with your fingers.
a)
Hardware
b)
CPU
c)
Network
d)
Software
9.

This is

a)

a monitre

b)

a minute

c)

a monitor

d)

a metre

10.
The smallest unit of a data that computer can handle is called ______. (4)
a)
Bit
b)
Data
c)
Binary Digit
d)
Byte
11.

These can be used to connect almost any type of device, including mice, keyboards, printers, and digital cameras.

a)

Audio In

b)

Audio Out

c)

USB Port

d)

Monitor Port

12.

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.

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

Optical Disc Drive

d)

Motherboard

13.

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.

a)

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

b)

PUC (Processing Unit Central)

c)

CUP (Central Unit Processing)

d)

Center Process Unification

14.

____ is your system's short-term memory. Whenever your computer performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data in the RAM until it is needed.

a)

REM

b)

RIM

c)

RAM

d)

ROM

15.

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.

a)

RAM

b)

USB

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Storage Drive

16.

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.

a)

Banana

b)

Hardware

c)

Software

d)

Operating System

17.

The item shown here is a

a)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

b)

Primary Memory (RAM)

c)

Secondary Memory

d)

Motherboard

18.

The item shown here is a

a)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

b)

Primary Memory (RAM)

c)

Secondary Memory

d)

Motherboard

19.

The item shown here is a

a)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

b)

Primary Memory (RAM)

c)

Secondary Memory

d)

Motherboard

20.

The item shown here is a

a)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

b)

Primary Memory (RAM)

c)

Secondary Memory

d)

Motherboard

21.

The item shown in this picture is an

a)

Input Device

b)

Output Device

c)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

d)

High Definition Multimedia Interface

22.

The item shown in this picture is an

a)

Input Device

b)

Output Device

c)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

d)

Motherboard

23.

You just turned off your computer. What happens to the data that was in RAM memory when the computer is turned off?

a)

Nothing happens because it is primary memory the data stays there.

b)

Nothing happens because it is secondary memory which is long-term storage.

c)

You just lost it because it is primary memory which is volatile.

d)

You just lost it because when you saved it to the internet it is stored in the "cloud".

24.

You just turned off your computer. What happens to the data that was in your solid state drive when the computer is turned off?

a)

Nothing happens because it is primary memory the data stays there.

b)

Nothing happens because it is secondary memory which is long-term storage.

c)

You just lost it because it is primary memory which is volatile.

d)

You just lost it because when you saved it to the internet it is stored in the "cloud".

25.

A friend has been messing with the computer at your home and removed the operating system from it. What is the result?

a)

You have to restart the computer in order to continue playing games.

b)

All the music that was stored on your USB drive is gone.

c)

The computer no longer works and won't run any programs.

d)

Removing the operating system doesn't affect how the computer runs.

26.

You've got a new speaker and can play music directly from your computer without wires. Which technology below are you using?

a)

Universal Serial Bus

b)

Bluetooth

c)

High Definition Media Interface

d)

Wireless Speaker Computer Magic

27.

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?

a)

Universal Serial Bus

b)

Bluetooth

c)

High Definition Media Interface

d)

Wifi

28.

You've got new mouse, keyboard, and printer. Which technology are you most likely to need to use them?

a)

Universal Serial Bus

b)

Peripheral

c)

High Definition Media Interface

d)

Wifi

29.

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?

a)

WIndows

b)

Mac OSx or iOS

c)

Linux

d)

Chrome

30.

Which of the measures of storage capacity is larger?

a)

Kilobyte

b)

Megabyte

c)

Gigabyte

d)

Terabyte

31.

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?

a)

With that much memory it's a steal!

b)

It needs to have 64 MB instead of 32 MB.

c)

Doesn't matter, you don't know how to use a phone.

d)

He can buy two for himself because you're not buying one.

32.

The value "01001011" is what type of number?

a)

Binary (base 2)

b)

Decimal (base 10)

c)

Hexadecimal (base 16)

d)

Octodecimal (base 8)

33.

The value "C1BA" is what type of number?

a)

Binary (base 2)

b)

Decimal (base 10)

c)

Hexadecimal (base 16)

d)

Octodecimal (base 8)

34.

The value "1,500" is what type of number?

a)

Binary (base 2)

b)

Decimal (base 10)

c)

Hexadecimal (base 16)

d)

Octodecimal (base 8)

35.

Decimal numbers are ordered in a system known as Base 10. What system is used for Binary numbers used by computers?

a)

Base 1

b)

Base 2

c)

Base 10

d)

Base 16

36.

Decimal numbers are ordered in a system known as Base 10. What system is used for Hexadecimal numbers?

a)

Base 1

b)

Base 2

c)

Base 10

d)

Base 16

37.

Identify the Component of a Computer System that should be placed in position X1

a)

Primary Memory

b)

Storage Devices (Secondary Memory)

c)

Input Devices

d)

Output Devices

38.

Identify the Component of a Computer System that should be placed in position X4

a)

Primary Memory

b)

Storage Devices (Secondary Memory)

c)

Input Devices

d)

Output Devices

39.

The low-level programming language that computer CPUs understand. It is a Binary code consisting of 0’s & 1’s.

a)

Machine Language

b)

Hexadecimal

c)

Operating System

d)

Zero Code

40.

Identify the Component of a Computer System that should be placed in position X3

a)

Primary Memory

b)

Storage Devices (Secondary Memory)

c)

Input Devices

d)

Output Devices