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Computer Basics

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does CPU stand for?

a)

Central Processing Unit

b)

Computer Personalization Unit

c)

Central Program Unit

d)

Computer Peripheral Unit

2.

Which computer programming language is often used for web development?

a)
  • Python

b)
  • Java

c)
  • HTML

d)
  • C++

3.

What does RAM stand for?

a)
  • Random Access Memory

b)
  • Read-Only Memory

c)
  • Rapid Application Management

d)
  • Random Application Memory

4.

Which company is known for its Windows operating system?

a)
  • Apple

b)
  • Microsoft

c)
  • Google

d)
  • Linux

5.

What does the acronym URL stand for?

a)
  • Uniform Resource Locator

b)
  • Universal Remote Link

c)
  • Unified Resource Locator

d)
  • User Resource Link

6.

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer virus?

a)
  • Trojan Horse

b)
  • Spyware

c)
  • Firewall

d)
  • Worm

7.

What is the function of an operating system?

a)
  • To display advertisements

b)
  • To manage hardware and software resources

c)
  • To create documents and spreadsheets

d)
  • To design websites

8.

Which programming language is often used for data analysis and scientific computing?

a)
  • Ruby

b)
  • JavaScript

c)
  • R

d)
  • Swift

9.

What is the maximum number of bits that can be used to represent a byte?

a)
  • 4 bits

b)
  • 8 bits

c)
  • 16 bits

d)
  • 32 bits

10.

What does GUI stand for?

a)
  • Graphical User Interface

b)
  • General User Interface

c)
  • Global Utility Interface

d)
  • Graphics Underlying Interface

11.

Which computer component is responsible for storing data long-term?

a)
  • CPU

b)
  • RAM

c)
  • Hard Drive (HDD)

d)
  • GPU

12.

What does HTML stand for?

a)
  • Hyper Text Markup Language

b)
  • High-Level Text Management Language

c)
  • Human Text Machine Learning

d)
  • Hyperlink Transfer Markup Logic

13.

In computer networking, what does IP stand for?

a)
  • Internet Protocol

b)
  • Information Provider

c)
  • Interface Program

d)
  • Internal Processor

14.

Which computer scientist is considered the "father of modern computing"?

a)
  • Thomas Edison

b)
  • Alan Turing

c)
  • Steve Jobs

d)
  • Bill Gates

15.

What is the primary purpose of a firewall in network security?

a)
  • To block incoming and outgoing emails

b)
  • To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network

c)
  • To speed up internet connection

d)
  • To scan for viruses on a computer

16.

What is the file extension for a Microsoft Word document?

a)
  • .docx

b)
  • .pdf

c)
  • .txt

d)
  • .xls

17.

Which programming language is commonly used for building mobile apps?

a)
  • Python

b)
  • Java

c)
  • Ruby

d)
  • Swift

18.

What does BIOS stand for in computing?

a)
  • Basic Input Output System

b)
  • Binary Input Output System

c)
  • Basic Internet Operating System

d)
  • Binary Integrated Operating System

19.

Which company developed the first commercial microprocessor, the Intel 4004?

a)
  • IBM

b)
  • Apple

c)
  • Intel

d)
  • Microsoft

20.

What is the function of an optical disc drive (e.g., DVD or Blu-ray drive) in a computer?

a)
  • To display high-resolution graphics

b)
  • To connect to the internet

c)
  • To read and write data from optical discs

d)
  • To control the computer's power supply

21.

Which programming language is often used for artificial intelligence and machine learning?

a)
  • JavaScript

b)
  • C#

c)
  • Python

d)
  • COBOL

22.

What is a DNS used for in computer networking?

a)
  • To store files and folders

b)
  • To translate domain names into IP addresses

c)
  • To create websites

d)
  • To establish secure connections

23.

Which type of software is designed to detect and remove malicious software from a computer?

a)
  • Antivirus

b)
  • Spreadsheet

c)
  • Word processor

d)
  • Firewall

24.

What does USB stand for in the context of computer connections?

a)
  • Universal Serial Bus

b)
  • United States of Britain

c)
  • Universal Software Backup

d)
  • Ultra Speed Broadband

25.

Which computer company is known for its ThinkPad laptops?

a)
  • Dell

b)
  • HP

c)
  • Lenovo

d)
  • Acer