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Information Technology

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a computer?

a)

A mechanical device that assists in calculations.

b)

An electronic device that receives data, processes data, stores data, and produces a result (output).

c)

A tool for communication only.

d)

A type of television used for displaying information.

2.

What is Information Technology?

a)

The production of music and art

b)

The use of information to produce products and services

c)

Communication between animals

d)

The study of historical events

3.

What does a modem do in a computer system?

a)

Processes the computer's data

b)

Stores data for long-term retrieval

c)

Connects your computer to the Internet

d)

Outputs visual data to the monitor

4.

What is the CPU referred to as in a computer?

a)

The eye of the computer

b)

The brain of your computer

c)

The hand of the computer

d)

The leg of the computer

5.

What is software?

a)

A physical component of a computer

b)

A set of instructions that tells the computer what to do

c)

A type of computer hardware

d)

A tool used to repair computers

6.

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

a)

Input Device

b)

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

c)

Output Device

d)

Storage

7.

What is the purpose of an input device in a computer system?

a)

To display information to the user

b)

To store and retrieve information

c)

To allow the user to communicate with the computer

d)

To process data into information

8.

What is the role of an output device in a computer system?

a)

To process user inputs into outputs

b)

To allow the computer to communicate with the user

c)

To store data for long-term use

d)

To provide power to the computer system

9.

What is the function of a storage device in a computer system?

a)

To generate power for the computer

b)

To allow the user to input data

c)

To store and retrieve information

d)

To convert data into a visual display

10.

What does ROM stand for and what is its function in a computer system?

a)

Read-Only Memory - stores the computer's programs and data temporarily while power is on.

b)

Random-Only Memory - stores permanent system instructions that holds its contents even when the computer is turned off.

c)

Read-Only Memory - stored permanent system instructions that holds its contents even when the computer is turned off.

d)

Random Access Memory - stores the computer's programs and data temporarily while power is on.

11.

What does RAM stand for and what is its role in a computer system?

a)

Random Access Memory - stores the computer's programs and data temporarily while power is on.

b)

Read-Only Memory - stored permanent system instructions that holds its contents even when the computer is turned off.

c)

Random Access Memory - stored permanent system instructions that holds its contents even when the computer is turned off.

d)

Read-Only Memory - stores the computer's programs and data temporarily while power is on.

12.

What is code?

a)

A type of hardware that runs programs

b)

The instructions or language in a computer program

c)

A device used to input data into a computer

d)

A protocol for transferring data over the Internet

13.

What is an IP Address?

a)

A password required to access the Internet

b)

A software that protects computers from viruses

c)

A number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet

d)

A type of code used to create web pages

14.

What is Troubleshooting?

a)

The process of installing software on a computer

b)

The act of downloading files from the Internet

c)

Finding a problem and removing or fixing the problem

d)

The method of creating backup copies of data

15.

What is a network?

a)

A single computer connected to the Internet.

b)

A system of computers, peripherals, terminals, and databases connected by communication lines.

c)

A collection of software programs that can operate independently.

d)

A group of interconnected smartphones and tablets.

16.

Label the Information Processing Cycle

Use the draw function to put the words in the correct rectangle.