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Computer Components

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the four basic tasks that all computers perform?

a)

Power, print, shut down, restart

b)

Input, storage, process, output

c)

Create, modify, delete, backup

d)

Play, pause, stop, rewind

2.
What is the function of input devices?
a)
To give data or information to the computer
b)
To display the result of a computation
c)
To store programs or information
d)
To control all the functions of the computer
3.
Which of the following is a characteristic of RAM?
a)
Interface between system and application software
b)
Physical part of the computer
c)
Temporary memory
d)
Permanent memory
4.
What is the main difference between hardware and software?
a)
Hardware is used for input, software is used for output
b)
Hardware is permanent, software is temporary
c)
Hardware is tangible, software is intangible
d)
Hardware is physical, software is not
5.

What is the significance of output devices in a computer system?

a)

To perform calculations

b)

To store data temporarily

c)

To convert binary signals into physical outputs

d)

To input data into the computer

6.
What is the function of a keyboard?
a)
To display the result of a computation
b)
To control all the functions of the computer
c)
To input text, characters, and other commands into a computer
d)
To store programs or information
7.

What is a common characteristic of modern computers regarding processing power?

a)

They typically have a single CPU

b)

They often have multiple CPUs and large amounts of memory

c)

They do not require memory to function

d)

They only process data in decimal format

8.
Which of the following is an example of an output device?
a)
CPU
b)
Keyboard
c)
RAM
d)
Monitor
9.

What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer system?

a)

To convert binary signals into physical output

b)

To input data from external sources

c)

To perform calculations and process information

d)

To store data permanently

10.

_______________ is an example of a software.

a)

Web browser application

b)

keyboard

c)

mouse

d)

monitor

11.

_______________ is an output device.

a)

Speaker

b)

keyboard

c)

mouse

d)

webcam

12.
Which of the following is an example of hardware?
a)
Operating system
b)
Photoshop
c)
Keyboard
d)
Word processor
13.

The devices that allow the computer to display or communicate the result of a computation

are called as ___________________

a)

Network devices

b)

Input devices

c)

Output devices

d)

Storage devices

14.

What does a computer convert input information into?

a)

Decimal

b)

Images

c)

Binary (ones and zeros)

d)

Letters

15.

Which of the following statements about input devices is accurate?

a)

They only output information

b)

They are not necessary for computer operation

c)

They convert external information into binary

d)

They only work with physical objects

16.

What is the role of memory in a computer's processing tasks?

a)

To display output to the user

b)

To permanently store all data

c)

To provide temporary storage for instructions and data during processing

d)

To convert input into binary

17.

How does modern computer architecture enhance processing capabilities?

a)

By relying solely on cloud storage

b)

By using a single CPU with limited memory

c)

By eliminating the need for input devices

d)

By incorporating multiple CPUs and large amounts of memory

18.

How does a keyboard convert a key press into a format that the computer can understand?

a)

It translates the key into a sound wave

b)

It directly inputs the letter into memory

c)

It converts the key to a number and sends it as binary

d)

It sends a signal to the monitor