WorksheetsQuiz No. 1 - Computer Basics
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which of these is NOT one of the five parts of an information system?
Data
Procedures
People
Networks
Which of these is a personal computer?
server
tablet pc
mainframe
supercomputer
On a desktop PC, the motherboard, processor, and memory are contained in the
system unit
monitor
tablet
pointing devices
Which of these is NOT one of the functions of an operating system?
Run applications
Provide user interface
Communicate with the hardware
Send and receive email
Windows 10 and UNIX are examples of a(n) ______________.
Operating System
Operatoror System
Application Software
Operating Application
Games are a type of application software.
True
False
A trackball is a type of output device.
True
False
The information processing cycle consists of four phases: input, ________, output, and storage.
processing
people
loading
logic
Wi-Fi is a synonym for Bluetooth.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT located on the motherboard?
processor
chipset
buses
touchpad
Personal computer with input and output devices separate from the system unit
Desktop
Mainframe
Notebook
Supercomputer
Tablet
Touchscreen computer with no separate keyboard and mouse
Desktop
Mainframe
Notebook
Supercomputer
Tablet
Portable PC that folds for transport, containing a built-in keyboard and built-in
display screen
Desktop
Mainframe
Notebook
Supercomputer
Tablet
A large, powerful, cabinet-sized computer designed to process large amounts of
input and output
Desktop
Mainframe
Notebook
Supercomputer
Tablet
A powerful, room-sized computer for scientific research
Desktop
Mainframe
Notebook
Supercomputer
Tablet
An information system is a complete interconnected environment in which raw data—quantifiable facts and figures—is turned into useful information.
True
False
The physical part of the computer system.
People
Hardware
Software
Procedures
Data
A program that tells the hardware what to do.
People
Hardware
Software
Procedures
Data
A computer dedicated to serving and supporting a network, a group of network users, and/or their information needs.
server
server farm
mainframe
supercomputer
A group of servers located together in a single room or facility.
server
server farm
mainframe
supercomputer
The most basic software is the Basic Input Output System (BIOS). It is a software that initializes and tests the system at startup.
True
False
Which of the following is true about operating systems? Select all that apply.
It provides the user interface
It runs applications
It controls and manages the file storage system
It communicates with the hardware
Software that helps a human perform one or more business or personal enrichment tasks.
Application Software
Productivity Software
Microsoft Office
Suite
Software that helps a human perform a useful task for work or play.
Application Software
Productivity Software
Microsoft Office
Suite
It is a group of applications that are designed to work well together and that share some common interface characteristics.
Application Software
Productivity Software
Microsoft Office
Suite
Which is an example of a storage device?
hard drives
memory chips
speakers
touchscreen
Which is an example of an output device?
hard drives
memory chips
speakers
touchscreen
Which is an example of a processing device?
hard drives
memory chips
speakers
touchscreen
Which is an example of an input device?
hard drives
memory chips
speakers
touchscreen
a single binary digit, with either a 1 (on) or 0 (off) value
bit
byte
byt
bet
an 8-digit binary number, composed of eight bits
bit
byte
byt
bet
A hardware component that enables a computer to connect to a network.
network adapter
ethernet
bluetooth
wi-fi
Wireless Ethernet. A means of connecting computers and other devices wirelessly.
network
broadband
router
wi-fi
The Internet is the world’s largest network.
True
False
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless alternative to Wi-Fi, used primarily to connect wireless devicesvdirectly to specific computers.
True
False
