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computer basics

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a computer?

a)

A type of television

b)
  • An electronic device that processes data

c)
  • A musical instrument

d)
  • A cooking appliance

2.

Which component is considered the "brain" of the computer ?

a)
  • Memory (RAM)

b)
  • Storage (Hard Drive)

c)
  • CPU (Central Processing Unit)

d)
  • Keyboard

3.

What does RAM stand for ?

a)
  • Random Access Memory

b)
  • Read-Only Memory

c)
  • Rapid Access Memory

d)
  • Random Available Memory

4.

Where is information stored for the long term in a computer?

a)
  • CPU

b)
  • RAM

c)
  • Storage (Hard Drive or SSD)

d)
  • Monitor

5.

What do input devices of a computer include?

a)
  • Monitor and Mouse

b)
  • CPU and Storage

c)
  • Keyboard and Mouse

d)
  • RAM and Ports

6.

What is the purpose of the monitor in a computer?

a)
  • Store information

b)
  • Display information

c)
  • Process information

d)
  • Input information

7.

Where can you find the "short-term memory" of a computer?

a)
  • Storage (Hard Drive)

b)
  • CPU

c)
  • RAM

d)
  • Monitor

8.

What is the function of the CPU in a computer?

a)

  • Store information

b)

  • Display information

c)

  • Process information

d)

  • Input information

9.

What is the purpose of the hard drive in a computer?

a)

  • Store information

b)

  • Display information

c)

  • Process information

d)

  • Input information

10.

What does CPU stand for?

a)

  • Central Processing Unit

b)

  • Computer Processing Unit

c)

  • Central Power Unit

d)

  • Computer Power Unit