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Computer Systems

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which component is the brain of the computer?

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

Hard drive

d)

Motherboard

2.
Is a data storage device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information using one or more rigid rapidly rotating disks (platters) coated with magnetic material.
a)
RAM
b)
Hard Disk
c)
DVD
d)
ROM
3.
The physical, tangible parts of a computer system is the...
a)
Tower Casing
b)
Monitor
c)
Keyboard
d)
Hardware
4.

Identify the component that stores the information being accessed by the CPU.

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Power Supply

d)

Motherboard

5.
What does CPU stand for?
a)
Central Processing Unit
b)
Computer Processing Unit
c)
Computing Part Unit
d)
Core Process Unit
6.
It is the temporary storage device of the computer. 
a)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
b)
Random Access Memory (RAM)
c)
Read Only Memory (ROM)
d)
Basic Input and Output System (BIOS)
7.
Is the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions.
a)
USB
b)
ROM
c)
CPU
d)
UPS
8.

What does PERIPHERAL mean?

a)

The extras you have inside your computer.

b)

The extra hardware you can connect to your computer to make computing easier.

c)

When you look out of the corners of your eyes.

9.

What is meant by hardware?

a)

A part of a computer system that has no physical or invisible form

b)

A collection of electronic data stored and regulated by a computer in the form of a program that can execute a command

c)

Collection of physical components that make up a computer device

d)

Something not important on a computer

10.
Is the main printed circuit board (PCB) found in general purpose microcomputers and other expandable systems. It holds and allows communication between many of the crucial electronic components of a system
a)
Video Card
b)
Sound Card
c)
Motherboard
d)
Network Card
11.
What does RAM stand for?
a)
Read All Memory
b)
Random Always Memory
c)
Read Access Memory
d)
Random Access Memory
12.

Examples of hardware are:

a)

Mouse

b)

Monitor

c)

CPU

d)

All of these

13.

Computer component that handles all instructions it receives from hardware and software running on the computer.

a)

CPU

b)

Power supply

c)

Motherboard

d)

System Unit

14.

Alternatively referred to as main memory, primary memory, or system memory, it is a hardware device that allows information to be stored and retrieved on a computer. It is a volatile memory

a)

CPU

b)

Hard Disk Drive

c)

Random Access Memory

d)

Optical Disk Drives

15.

Which is NOT an example of a peripheral device?

a)

Monitor

b)

Keyboard

c)

Motherboard

d)

Printer

16.

What type of device is this? (Printer)

a)

Input

b)

Output

17.

What type of device is this? (Remote Control)

a)

Input

b)

Output

18.

What type of device is this? (Projector)

a)

Input

b)

Output

19.

What type of device is this? (Headphones)

a)

Input

b)

Output

20.

What type of device is this? (Speakers)

a)

Input

b)

Output

21.

What type of device is this? (Scanner)

a)

Input

b)

Output

22.

What type of device is this? (Microphone)

a)

Input

b)

Output

23.

What type of device is this? (Mouse)

a)

Input

b)

Output

24.

What type of device is this? (Barcode Reader)

a)

Input

b)

Output

25.

What type of device is this? (Monitor)

a)

Input

b)

Output

26.
Input devices allow us to send information to the CPU (Central Processing Unit) to tell the computer what to do.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
Output devices receive information from the CPU (Central Processing Unit), then translate it into sounds or images that we can understand.
a)
True
b)
False
28.

What type of device is this? (Webcam)

a)

Input

b)

Output

29.

What type of device is this? (Smartphone screen)

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Input and Output

30.

What type of device is this? (Interactive whiteboard)

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Input and Output

31.
Which of these is not an input device?
a)
Scanner
b)
Screen
c)
Microphone
d)
Keyboard
32.
What type of device is this? CD / DVD / Blu-Ray
a)
Input
b)
Output
c)
Storage
33.

What type of device is this? (Digital camera)

a)

Input

b)

Output

34.

What is the most suitable input device for writing a report?

a)
Mouse
b)
Scanner
c)
Keyboard
d)
None of the above
35.
What is the most suitable input device for highlighting or selecting an object on the screen?
a)
Mouse
b)
Joystick
c)
Keyboard
d)
None of the above
36.
Which of these would you use to digitise a paper photograph?
a)
Scanner
b)
 Joystick
c)
Touch screen
d)
None of the above
37.
Which one of these sets of words represent a computer system?
a)
Output-Process-Input
b)
Process-Input-Output
c)
Input-Output-Process
d)
Input-Process-Output
38.
What does any computer system need in order to work?
a)
Some form of screen
b)
Some form of input
c)
Buttons
d)
Some form of writing text
39.
Once data is input into a computer system what happens?
a)
The data is processed
b)
The data is output
c)
The data is input
d)
The data is stored
40.
Once data has been processed what happens next?
a)
Information is sent to an input device
b)
Data is sent to a input device
c)
Information is sent to an output device
d)
Work is seen on the screen or printed out
41.

Which of these holds information without processing or changing it?

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Storage

d)

Computer

42.

Which is this? (DVD)

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Storage

d)

Computer

43.

Which is this? (Floppy Disk)

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Storage

d)

Computer

44.

Which of the following is not a type of storage

a)

Optical

b)

Magnetic

c)

Solid State

d)

Hard Drive

45.

What type of storage is a DVD ROM?

a)

Optical

b)

Magnetic

c)

Solid State

d)

It is not a storage device

46.

What type of storage is a USB memory stick?

a)

Optical

b)

Magnetic

c)

Solid State

d)

It is not a storage device

47.

What type of storage is a HDD?

a)

Optical

b)

Magnetic

c)

Solid State

d)

It is not a storage device

48.

Which of the following storage media would usually have the fastest read/write speeds?

a)

Optical

b)

Magnetic

c)

Solid State

d)

Hand

49.

Why is a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) more likely to break if moved?

a)

It has moving parts

b)

It is too large

c)

It will break if touched

d)

It is too small

50.

Why does a computer need secondary storage?

a)

To reduce the amount of virtual memory it needs

b)

To store data, files and software for future use

c)

To make it run faster

d)

To store data that the processor needs

51.

Which type of storage uses lasers to write the data?

a)

Optical

b)

Magnetic

c)

Solid State

d)

All types

52.
Transfering a presentation from a laptop to a PC: Pick the most suitable device
a)
Hard Drive
b)
CD
c)
USB Memory Stick
d)
SD Card
53.
Backing up business files regulary: Pick the most suitable device
a)
Hard Drive
b)
CD
c)
USB Memory Stick
d)
SD Card
54.
A student needs to bring their homework into school: Pick the most suitable device
a)
Hard Drive
b)
CD
c)
USB Memory Stick
d)
SD Card
55.
Distributing a video game for a console: Pick the most suitable device
a)
Hard Drive
b)

CD/DVD/Blu-Ray

c)
USB Memory Stick
d)
SD Card
56.
A ______ is the main storage device in your computer
a)
CPU
b)
Hard Drive
c)
Motherboard
d)
RAM
57.
Most fragile device, easily snapped or scratched
a)
Flash Memory
b)
Magnetic Tape
c)
CD
d)
Hard Drive
58.
Very portable as it is designed to fit into small electronic devices
a)
Hard Drive
b)
Magnetic Tape
c)
CD
d)
Flash Memory
59.
Most durable as it has no moving parts
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
60.
Offers the largest capacity devices
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
61.
Offers the smallest capacity on each storage media
a)
Solid State Storage
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Optical Storage
d)
None of these
62.

What type of Software is needed to control the computer’s hardware?

a)

Programming Software

b)

Systems Software

c)

Application Software

d)

Bespoke Software

63.

The following is not a type of Systems Software

a)

Applications

b)

Utility Programs

c)

Operating Systems

d)

Device Drivers

64.

Defragmentation will aim to…..?

a)

Make more space on the hard drive

b)

Move files further apart from each other

c)

Move files closer together

d)

Move free space closer together

65.

When a hard drive becomes fragmented; reading and writing files becomes…

a)

Faster

b)

Slower

c)

No different

d)

Harder

66.

A fragmented disk takes longer to read from and write to.

a)

True

b)

False

67.
A computer system built within a digital device e.g. camera, washing machine, car
a)
Embedded system
b)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
c)
Operating System
d)
ALU
68.
Memory loses its data when power off
a)
Volatile
b)
Non-volatile
c)
Virtual memory
d)
Registers
69.
Memory retains its data when power off
a)
Non-volatile
b)
Volatile
c)
Flash memory
d)
BIOS
70.

Stores open programs and operating system data currently in use; can read/write data; volatile

a)
Random Access Memory (RAM)
b)
Read Only Memory (ROM)
c)
Cache
d)
Virtual memory
71.

Can only be read, can't be changed; stores essential programs to be run in order to boot the computer; non-volatile

a)
Read Only Memory (ROM)
b)
Flash memory
c)
Random Access Memory (RAM)
d)
Registers
72.

Which type of software helps to maintain the computer system?

a)

Operating system

b)

Application software

c)

Utility software

d)

Device drivers

73.

What is the purpose of utility software?

a)

To provide a platform for application software to run

b)

To manage the memory for the processor

c)

To maintain the computer system

d)

To help maintain the computer system

74.

What is the purpose of operating systems?

a)

Manage computer resources, provide user interface, enable software execution

b)

Perform specific tasks for users

c)

Support and maintain the computer system

d)

Protect the computer system from viruses, malware, and unauthorized access

75.

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

a)

Word processing software

b)

Windows

c)

Image processing software

d)

Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

76.

What does application software do?

a)

Manage computer resources, provide user interface, enable software execution

b)

Perform specific tasks for users

c)

Support and maintain the computer system

d)

Protect the computer system from viruses, malware, and unauthorized access

77.

Which of the following is an example of word processing software?

a)

Windows

b)

macOS

c)

Linux

d)

Microsoft Word

78.

What is the purpose of system software?

a)

Manage computer resources, provide user interface, enable software execution

b)

Perform specific tasks for users

c)

Support and maintain the computer system

d)

Protect the computer system from viruses, malware, and unauthorized access

79.

Which of the following is an example of system software?

a)

Device drivers

b)

Web browsers

c)

Spreadsheet software

d)

Presentation software

80.

What does an operating system manage?

a)

Installation, execution, and removal of software applications

b)

Hardware devices connected to the computer

c)

Resources of the CPU and memory

d)

All of the above

81.

What is the purpose of word processing software?

a)

Creating, editing, and formatting text documents

b)

Editing, enhancing, and manipulating images

c)

Organizing, analyzing, and calculating numerical data

d)

Creating and delivering multimedia presentations

82.

What is the purpose of image processing software?

a)

Creating, editing, and formatting text documents

b)

Editing, enhancing, and manipulating images

c)

Organizing, analyzing, and calculating numerical data

d)

Creating and delivering multimedia presentations

83.

What is the purpose of spreadsheet software?

a)

Creating, editing, and formatting text documents

b)

Editing, enhancing, and manipulating images

c)

Organizing, analyzing, and calculating numerical data

d)

Creating and delivering multimedia presentations

84.

What is the purpose of presentation software?

a)

Creating, editing, and formatting text documents

b)

Editing, enhancing, and manipulating images

c)

Organizing, analyzing, and calculating numerical data

d)

Creating and delivering multimedia presentations

85.

What is the purpose of database software?

a)

Creating, editing, and formatting text documents

b)

Editing, enhancing, and manipulating images

c)

Organizing, analyzing, and calculating numerical data

d)

Organizing and managing large collections of data

86.

What is the purpose of web browsers?

a)

Creating, editing, and formatting text documents

b)

Editing, enhancing, and manipulating images

c)

Organizing, analyzing, and calculating numerical data

d)

Accessing and browsing websites on the internet

87.

What is the purpose of Integrated Development Environments (IDE)?

a)

Creating, editing, and formatting text documents

b)

Editing, enhancing, and manipulating images

c)

Organizing, analyzing, and calculating numerical data

d)

Writing, testing, and debugging computer programs

88.

What is the purpose of computer security software?

a)

Manage computer resources, provide user interface, enable software execution

b)

Perform specific tasks for users

c)

Support and maintain the computer system

d)

Protect the computer system from viruses, malware, and unauthorized access

89.

Which one of these is best describes application software?

a)

Software used to carry out

tasks e.g. web browser.

b)

Software to help keep your

computer healthy e.g. anti-virus.

c)

Software that allows you to use your computer and install other software.

90.

Which one of these best describes utility software?

a)

Software used to carry out

tasks e.g. web browser.

b)

Software to help keep your

computer healthy e.g. anti-virus.

c)

Software that allows you to use your computer and install other software.

91.

Which of the following is NOT an Operating System

a)

Android

b)

Word

c)

iOS

d)

Windows

92.

Which is NOT a utility program?

a)

word processor

b)

Compression software

c)

Back-up

d)

Disk organisation

93.
What is an embedded system?
a)
Computers embedded into computers
b)
Computers built into other devices
c)
Computers that sleep
d)
Micro computers
94.

Which statement best describes Spreadsheet software?

a)

Used to create and edit text-based documents such as letters and posters.

b)

Used to create interactive presentations about specific subjects.

c)

Used to store and perform calculations on numerical data.

d)

Used to send and receive electronic messages.

95.

Which type of application software is used to view web pages and other online content?

a)

Word Processor

b)

Spreadsheet

c)

Presentation

d)

Internet Browser

96.

Which type of task is Microsoft Excel used for?

a)

Presentations

b)

Word Processing

c)

Spreadsheets

d)

Email

97.

Which of the following is NOT a type of application software?

a)

Word processor

b)

Operating System

c)

Web browser

d)

Games

98.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer are examples of:
a)
Application software
b)
System software
c)
Hardware
d)
Input devices
99.
Emily wants to type her class notes. Which application software would be BEST for her to use?
a)
Word processing
b)
Spreadsheet
c)
Database
d)
Operating system
100.
Microsoft PowerPoint is an example of _____________ software
a)
Presentation
b)
Word Processing
c)
Spreadsheet
d)
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