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Unit 1: 8.CS.a.1 - Identify computer parts

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Ava is assembling her own computer.

What is the role of the POWER SUPPLY in her setup?

a)

Internal hardware component that supplies components in a computer with power.

b)

External plug that powers the computer up.

c)

It is a piece of software.

2.

James is using his computer to run a complex simulation. What is the purpose of the CPU in this scenario?

a)

Internal hardware which connects all other computer parts.

b)

Enables you to use programs and apps. Processes instructions.

c)

Allows you to save or delete files.

3.

Luna is trying to remember where her apps and programs are stored. She knows it's a temporary technology.

(a)  

4.

What is the definition for hardware.

a)

Hardware is the physical parts of the computer

b)

Hardware is the programs that run on a computer.

5.

Hannah is setting up her new office and needs to purchase items like RAM, Processors, Printers, Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitors. These items are all examples of

a)

software

b)

malware

c)

spyware

d)

hardware

6.

Abigail is assembling a computer. What does the computer case do?

a)

Keeps the computer warm.

b)

Protects the computer parts.

c)

Defends against aliens.

d)

Supplies power to the RAM

7.

Michael is assembling a computer. What is the task of this computer part?

a)

Executes instructions for logical operations

b)

Renders the graphical display

c)

Connects all other computer parts

8.

Abigail is organizing her computer files and wonders which part of the computer is the permanent memory that holds programs and files. Can you help her identify it?

a)

Power Supply

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Optical Drive

d)

Video Card

9.

Elijah and Olivia are discussing which of these is NOT a computer?

a)

Smartphone

b)

Car

c)

Game Console

d)

Regular Lightbulb

10.

Jema is trying to upgrade her computer part. She knows she needs a PCI-E cable to provide power to the part. What is the computer part?

(a)  

11.

Jackson is building his first computer. What computer part does he need to insert here?

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

24 pin ATX power connectors

d)

GPU

12.

During a computer assembly workshop, Aiden is asked to identify a component on the motherboard. What computer part fits inside this socket?

(a)  

13.

Liam is setting up his new computer and needs to connect the power supply to the motherboard. What type of cable should he use?

a)

Ethernet cable

b)

SATA power cable

c)

ATX 24 pin power cable

d)

PCI-E power cable

14.

What is this cable?

(a)  

15.

What type of SATA cable is this?

(a)  

16.

What type of SATA cable is this?

(a)  

17.

What kind of cable do you need to connect these computer parts?

(a)  

18.

In order to connect your computer to the internet you need this cable

(a)  

19.

In order to connect this part to your computer you need this cable

(a)  

20.

Which storage device is mechanical and slower?

a)

SSD

b)

HDD

21.

Jonas is considering buying this CPU.

How much is the processing power?

(a)  

22.

Sophia wants to upgrade her computer's performance for gaming. Which component should she focus on replacing?

a)

Power Button

b)

Ethernet Cable

c)

Optical Drive

d)

Graphics Card (GPU)

23.

Which of the following is considered an input device for a computer?

a)

Speaker

b)

Keyboard

c)

Monitor

d)

Printer

24.

Oliver is troubleshooting his computer and suspects the RAM is faulty. What issue might he experience?

a)

Printer not responding

b)

No display on monitor

c)

Slow or failed program loading

d)

Computer fails to power on

25.

Emily wants to store a large number of photos and videos on her computer. Which component should she upgrade to increase storage capacity?

a)

CPU

b)

Hard Drive

c)

RAM

d)

Graphics Card

26.

Lucas is assembling his computer and needs to install the component responsible for temporary data storage while programs are running. Which part should he install?

a)

RAM

b)

SSD

c)

Power Supply

d)

Motherboard

27.

Which of the following is an example of computer software?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Web Browser

c)

Monitor

d)

Printer

28.

Which part of the computer connects all the components together and allows them to communicate?

a)

SSD

b)

CPU

c)

Motherboard

d)

Power Supply

29.

Which part of the computer is responsible for storing data even when the power is turned off?

a)

Hard Drive (HDD/SSD)

b)

RAM

c)

Motherboard

d)

CPU

30.

What is a good definition of a computer system?

a)

A computer system is simply the hardware—the processor, memory, and storage—that runs software

b)

A computer system is the software, like an operating system, that manages how a user provides input and receives output

c)

A computer system is defined by its input and output devices, such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor, which are connected to a central box

d)

A computer system is a complete setup where hardware and software work together, using an interface to accept input from a user, process it, and provide the resulting output