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Computing quiz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How is a computer different to a coffee machine? Choose the best answer

a)

computers cant make coffee

b)

a computer can perform multiple tasks

2.
a)

Speaker

b)

Monitor

c)

Router

3.
Which of the following is a benefit of using a cloud storage option?
a)
It protects your computer from viruses
b)
You don't need Internet access to retrieve the data 
c)
It provides a backup of your data, files and photos 
d)
It is deleted over time
4.

What is a computer?

a)

An electronic device that receives input, processes it and provides an output in the desired format.

b)

An electronic device to do homework, play video games or surf on the internet.

c)

An electronic device that receives input, stores or processes the input and provides an output in the desired format.

5.

Printing a document is an example of output.

a)

Yes, because it is the result of processing data.

b)

No, because it's not the result of processing data.

c)

I don't know.

6.
When working at the computer for long periods of time you should glance away from the screen periodically to avoid eye strain.
a)
True
b)
False
7.

Which of the following is a storage device?

a)

Monitor

b)

Scanner

c)

Speaker

d)

Flash Drive

8.

Which is faster, broadband or 3G?

a)

Broadband

b)

3G

9.

A printer or a mouse is an example of computer software. True or false?

a)

True

b)

False

10.

A restaurant uses portable tablets to take the orders from its guests. When these orders are put through, they appear on a large screen in the kitchen so that the food can be prepared. What would be the best type of network to use in this situation?

a)

wired

b)

wireless

11.

A gaming vlogger has over 1 million subscribers. They record footage of themselves playing the most popular online multiplayer games and then upload their footage in high definition. What would be the best type of network to use in this situation?

a)

wired

b)

wireless

12.

A local primary school has two rooms that are used to teach learners computing. Each room contains 30 personal computers that are fixed to desks. The room is booked by teachers for computing lessons. There are no portable devices in use. What would be the best type of network to use in this situation?

a)

wired

b)

wireless

13.

What is the correct name given to the cable that can be used to network computers together?

a)

ethernet

b)

usb

c)

DVD

d)

HDMI

14.

A hub connects a number of computers together in a network.

a)

true

b)

false

15.

Network cables are often made up of multiple copper wires.

a)

false

b)

true

16.

What is a computer network?

a)

a single computer

b)

2 or more computers that connect

c)

a set of rules

d)

a hub that connects to the internet