WorksheetsComputer Science Vocabulary Quiz 4th Grade
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 2hrs 59mins
What is an algorithm?
A type of flower
A set of instructions or rules to be followed in problem-solving or calculation.
A new type of computer
A type of food
Explain the concept of an algorithm with an example.
An algorithm is a type of dance move, such as the cha-cha or the tango.
An algorithm is a type of tropical fruit, similar to a banana or a mango.
An algorithm is a type of computer virus that can infect a system and cause damage.
An example of an algorithm is the process of making a cup of tea, which involves specific steps such as boiling water, adding tea leaves, and letting it steep before adding milk and sugar.
Name two programming languages.
Ruby
HTML
Java, Python
C++
What is the binary system?
A system that uses three digits to represent numbers
A number system that uses letters to represent numbers
A system that uses only odd numbers to represent data
A number system that uses only two digits, 0 and 1, to represent all numbers and data.
How does the binary system differ from the decimal system?
The binary system has 3 digits instead of 2.
The binary system uses letters instead of numbers.
The binary system uses only 0 and 1.
The binary system is used for text encoding.
What are the main components of computer hardware?
Operating system, software, applications
Internet, network, router, modem
CPU, RAM, storage devices, motherboard, GPU, power supply
Keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer
Explain the function of a CPU.
It displays images and videos on the screen.
It performs instructions and processes data.
It connects to the internet and downloads software.
It stores files and documents.
Name two software applications and their uses.
Microsoft Excel (spreadsheet editing)
Microsoft Word (word processing) and Adobe Photoshop (photo editing)
Adobe Illustrator (video editing)
Google Chrome (web browsing)
hard drive
a step-by-step process to complete a task
binary
device
algortihm
proficiency
reproducing the behavior of a system
simulation
algorithm
computer science
binary
the study of computers
binary
algortihm
simulation
computer science
a method of encoding data using two symbols which are usually 1 and 0
device
simulation
binary
algorithm
a high degree of competency
binary
proficiency
computer science
simulation
signals or instructions sent into a computer
binary
output
input
software
the use of computers-
any goal-oriented activity using algorithms
hardware
simulation
binary
computing
programs that run on a computer
binary
software
device
collaborative
fixing problems on a computer-
a systematic approach to problem solving with a computer system
hardware
troubleshooting
digital
software
the physical components that make up a computer
algorithm
simulation
troubleshooting
hardware
device that connects to a computer such as a mouse or printer
peripheral device
troubleshooting
proficiency
binary
a characteristic of electronic technology that uses values to process data
device
digital
information that is collected and used for reference
data
collaborative
simulation
appropriate, responsible behavior using technology
proficiency
digital citizenship
software
to work together well with one another
collaborative work
software
simulation
The term used for formatting a website URL on text or a shape or image.
icon
hyperlink
software
keyboard
The term used for saving a website to your favorites so that you don't have to go through the redundant process of typing in the URL each time you visit a website.
format
process
bookmark
cursor
Some common ones of these are Chrome, Safari, and Firefox. They are used to navigate the internet.
audio
cursor
spreadsheet
browser
Researchers use these when typing their query into a search engine
keywords
value
source
document
When a presentation has both audio and video it is said to be this
multimedia
dara
process
internet
The information processed or stored by a computer is called
grid
setting
data
tag
When we want to take information from somewhere else and put it onto our computer we have to ____________ it.
grid
write
support
download
A computer uses these as a visual representation of a program, files, or software
audio
web
icon
word
When you first start up a brand new computer, all of the setting are set to factory ___________
audio
default
icon
cursor
The small images that appear on a computer or tablet screen are
shortcuts
points
sources
cursor
