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ICT Computing L1 - 3 Review

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In which decade were the earliest computing devices developed?

a)

1950s

b)

1970s

c)

1930s

d)

1940s

2.

Which activity is a common use for computers in the workplace?

a)

Watching live television

b)

Video gaming

c)

Storing employee and customer information

d)

Completing homework assignments

3.

Which type of computer is commonly used to quickly process multiple transactions?

a)

microprocessor

b)

supercomputer

c)

mainframe computer

d)

microcomputer

4.

Which of the following part of a computer system refers to the programs or instructions that tell the computer what tasks to perform?

a)

software

b)

user

c)

hardware

d)

data

5.

Richard works for the US Department of Labor in the data collection department. What kind of computer is the US Department of Labor most likely using?

a)

microcomputer

b)

mainframe

c)

tablet

d)

macrocomputer

6.

Which of the following is NOT a peripheral?

a)

mouse

b)

tablet

c)

monitor

d)

printer

7.

Which term describes the collection of physical equipment within a computer system?

a)

user

b)

data

c)

software

d)

hardware

8.

Which step is NOT part of the computing cycle?

a)

storage

b)

input

c)

data

d)

processing

9.

Which type of computer is commonly used in homes?

a)

microcomputer

b)

mainframe computer

c)

microprocessor

d)

supercomputer

10.

Which is one of the reasons people did not have home computers before the 1970s?

a)

Most computers were too large and expensive for home use.

b)

Most people thought computers were a passing fad and would go away.

c)

There were no reasons to have a home computer.

d)

People didn't want to learn about computers.

11.

Which step is part of the computing cycle?

a)

import

b)

data

c)

software

d)

storage

12.

Rosalie wants to help her boss find the right kind of computer for a new employee. What type of computer is she most likely to suggest?

a)

tablet

b)

server

c)

microcomputer

d)

mainframe

13.

Which step is part of the computing cycle?

a)

import

b)

output

c)

software

d)

data

14.

Which computer type is the most expensive?

a)

supercomputer

b)

microcomputer

c)

notebook computer

d)

mainframe computer

15.

Which type of computer is often carried in a backpack, briefcase, or purse?

a)

microcomputer

b)

macrocomputer

c)

tablet

d)

mainframe

16.

Identify the component that protects the internal hardware of a computer system unit.

a)

RAM

b)

Case

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Power Suply

17.

Which component is the brain of the computer?

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Motherboard

18.

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

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Power Supply

d)

Motherboard

19.

Which type of hard drive has no moving parts?

a)

RAM

b)

Motherboard

c)

Magnetic Drive

d)

Solid State Drive ( SSD)

20.

Which of the following is an input device?

a)

Monitor

b)

Projector

c)

Speaker

d)

Keyboard

21.

Which input device can verify a person's identity for security purposes?

a)

Stylus

b)

Gamepad

c)

Barcode Reader

d)

Fingerprint Scanner

22.

Which of the following is an output device?

a)

Mouse

b)

Monitor

c)

Keyboard

d)

Microphone

23.

Which of the following is a storage device?

a)

Monitor

b)

Scanner

c)

Speakers

d)

Flash Drive

24.

Which of the following connects all devices?

a)

Tower

b)

CPU

c)

Motherboard

d)

RAM

25.

Identify the most common type of connector for a keyboard and mouse.

a)

USB

b)

VGA

c)

RJ-45

d)

DB-25

26.

Which type of connector can you find at the end of a telephone landline?

a)

DVI

b)

VGI

c)

DB-9

d)

RJ-11

27.

Which of the following is an output device?

a)

monitor

b)

keyboard

c)

microphone

d)

mouse

28.

Which type of connector can you find at the end of a telephone landline?

a)

VGA

b)

DB-9

c)

RJ-11

d)

DVI

29.

Which of the following is a storage device?

a)

speakers

b)

flash drive

c)

monitor

d)

scanner

30.

Which component is the brain of the computer?

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

motherboard

d)

hard drive

31.

Which of the following is an input device?

a)

speakers

b)

keyboard

c)

monitor

d)

projector

32.

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

a)

power supply

b)

motherboard

c)

RAM

d)

hard drive

33.

Which input device can verify a person's identity for security purposes?

a)

fingerprint scanner

b)

stylus

c)

gamepad

d)

barcode reader

34.

Identify the component that protects the internal hardware of a computer system unit.

a)

RAM

b)

case

c)

hard drive

d)

power supply

35.

Identify the most common type of connector for a keyboard and mouse.

a)

VGA

b)

USB

c)

DB-25

d)

RJ-45

36.

Which type of hard drive has no moving parts?

a)

motherboard

b)

RAM

c)

solid state drive (SSD)

d)

magnetic drive

37.

An example of a commonly used web browser is:

a)

Google Chrome.

b)

Microsoft Windows.

c)

Microsoft Outlook.

d)

OpenOffice Calc.

38.

Which of the following provides a simple point-and-click user interface?

a)

command-line interface

b)

graphical user interface (GUI)

c)

system software

d)

open-source software

39.

Which type of software license must be purchased by a user?

a)

open-source license

b)

operating system license

c)

application license

d)

commercial license

40.

Which of the following is an example of good file name?

a)

FIRSTQUARTER!!!.xlsx

b)

vacationSummer2015.pptx

c)

my$diary.txt

d)

essay.doc

41.

Which of the following is an example of an open-source operating system?

a)

Mac OS

b)

Chrome

c)

Linux

d)

Windows 10

42.

Which of the following is a desktop operating system?

a)

Google Android

b)

Windows Phone

c)

Mac OS

d)

Apple iOS

43.

What mobile operating system comes preloaded with an online store called The App Store?

a)

Google Android

b)

Microsoft Windows

c)

Mac OS

d)

Apple iOS

44.

What desktop operating system is most likely to get infected with a computer virus?

a)

Mac OS

b)

Windows Phone

c)

Microsoft Windows

d)

Linux

45.

Which of the following is a guideline for properly naming files and folders?

a)

Use all capital letters for folder names.

b)

Use short and simple file names.

c)

User special characters or symbols instead of spaces.

d)

Use a numbering scheme instead of words.

46.

Which file name extension is associated with webpages?

a)

.html

b)

.docx

c)

.mp3

d)

.txt

47.

Which of the following is an output device?

a)

monitor

b)

keyboard

c)

microphone

d)

mouse

48.

Which type of connector can you find at the end of a telephone landline?

a)

VGA

b)

DB-9

c)

RJ-11

d)

DVI

49.

Which of the following is a storage device?

a)

speakers

b)

flash drive

c)

monitor

d)

scanner

50.

Which component is the brain of the computer?

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

motherboard

d)

hard drive

51.

Which of the following is an input device?

a)

speakers

b)

keyboard

c)

monitor

d)

projector

52.

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

a)

power supply

b)

motherboard

c)

RAM

d)

hard drive

53.

Which input device can verify a person's identity for security purposes?

a)

fingerprint scanner

b)

stylus

c)

gamepad

d)

barcode reader

54.

Identify the component that protects the internal hardware of a computer system unit.

a)

RAM

b)

case

c)

hard drive

d)

power supply

55.

Identify the most common type of connector for a keyboard and mouse.

a)

VGA

b)

USB

c)

DB-25

d)

RJ-45

56.

Which type of hard drive has no moving parts?

a)

motherboard

b)

RAM

c)

solid state drive (SSD)

d)

magnetic drive

57.

Oscar is shopping for a new laptop. He has narrowed his choices down to four computers. Each laptop is equipped with a different central processing unit (CPU). Oscar wants to make sure he chooses the fastest one. Which of the following processors would perform the fastest?

a)

3.4 GHz

b)

2.8 GHz

c)

2.2 GHz

d)

1.3 GHz

58.

What is the term for the main circuit board of your computer to which other components are attached so that everything in your computer works together?

a)

Hard drive

b)

Power supply

c)

Central processing unit

d)

Motherboard

59.

What is the purpose of the central processing unit (CPU) in a computer?

a)

It performs the calculations and processing.

b)

It houses the main circuit board.

c)

It provides electricity to the rest of the system.

d)

It stores the software and data.

60.

Tom is custom building his own computer for college. He wants the computer to be able to perform fast when multitasking, have amazing graphics, large capacity to store information, and be a laptop. Tom is choosing between two hard drives: solid state drive (SSD) or magnetic hard drive. Which choice would work best with his needs?

a)

The SSD because it is faster and offers additional stability.

b)

The SSD because it is less expensive and has moving parts to read the information on the computer.

c)

The magnetic hard drive because it is less expensive and has moving parts to read the information on the computer.

d)

The magnetic hard drive because it is faster and offers additional stability.

61.

Which input device should you use to transfer audio (sounds, music) to a computer as digital files?

a)

Mouse

b)

Microphone

c)

Digital camera

d)

Scanner

62.

Julie just started a new job at a department store. She is learning how to check out customers using a cash register. Which input device would Julie use to scan items as the customers check out?

a)

Fingerprint scanner

b)

Barcode reader

c)

Gamepad

d)

Stylus

63.

Which input device should you use to write directly on a touch screen?

a)

Barcode reader

b)

Game controller

c)

Stylus

d)

GPS device

64.

Which connector can transfer data at speeds comparable to USB, and is known by the name "FireWire"?

a)

Video Graphics Array (VGA)

b)

IEEE 1394

c)

Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

d)

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

65.

Amy just purchased a new keyboard and mouse for her computer. Which connector will her keyboard and mouse most likely use?

a)

VGA

b)

IEEE 1394

c)

USB

d)

DB-25

66.

A graphic designer purchased a new device. The purpose is to convert her sketches that she drew on paper to a digital format. She connects the device to her computer via USB. However, the device is not recognized by her computer. What is the next step?

a)

This output device is not compatible.

b)

She must locate and install the driver for her stylus.

c)

She must locate and install the driver for her scanner.

d)

She must purchase a device manufactured by the same manufacturer as her computer.

67.

A device that displays data that has been processed by the computer is called:

a)

a storage device.

b)

a processing device.

c)

an output device.

d)

an input device.

68.

Which type of device generates a hard copy, by transferring information onto paper?

a)

An output device, such as a printer.

b)

An input device, such as scanner.

c)

A storage device, such as flash drive.

d)

A processing device, such as a computer.

69.

Study the example in the image. Which type of I/O port is shown?

a)

Ethernet/RJ-45

b)

IEEE 1394 (Firewire)

c)

DVI

d)

HDMI

70.

What is the name of this hardware?

a)

hard drive

b)

monitor

c)

motherboard

d)

expansion card

71.

Identify this hardware device?

a)

hard drive

b)

expansion card

c)

heat sink

d)

Central processing unit

72.

Identify this storage device.

a)

flash drive

b)

SD card

c)

hard drive

d)

CD/DVD

73.

Khamani needs to replace a connector on one end of the cable that plugs into his telephone. Which type of connector does he need?

a)

DB-9

b)

DVI

c)

RJ-11

d)

VGA

74.

What is the difference between a computer's internal hard drive and a flash drive?

a)

The hard drive stores data, whereas the flash drive stores the computer operating system.

b)

The hard drive stores information inside the computer, whereas the flash drive stores the data information outside the computer.

c)

The hard drive stores information inside the computer, whereas the flash drive saves the data information in the RAM.

d)

The hard drive stores information inside the computer, whereas the flash drive stores the information in the cloud.

75.

On which storage device would you store your computer's system files and folders?

a)

Flash drive

b)

Hard drive

c)

Flash memory card

d)

DVD

76.

Ken wants to connect a set of speakers and a microphone to his computer. Which type of connector does he need to use?

a)

Audio

b)

HDMI

c)

RJ-45

d)

RJ-11

77.

Which type of cable is capable of carrying both audio and video signals, and is used to connect computers and televisions?

a)

DVI

b)

VGA

c)

HDMI

d)

USB