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WorksheetsComputer Basics Quiz
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
What does RAM stand for in a computer system?
Randomly Accessed Module
Rapid Access Memory
Read-Only Memory
Random Access Memory
What is the main circuit board of a computer called?
RAM
CPU
Motherboard
Video Card
What type of storage device is a USB flash drive?
Optical Storage
Flash Memory
Magnetic Storage
Solid State Drive
Which type of software is commonly used in editing and enhancing photos?
a)MS Excel
b)MS Word
c)Web Browsers
d)Photo Editing Software
Which component of the system unit generates a feed of output images to a display device?
RAM
Video Card
Heat Sink
CPU
Which storage device is read by the CD-ROM?
Blu-ray Disc
DVD
Compact Disc
Solid State Drive
Where is the Power Supply Unit (PSU) installed in a PC case?
Next to the RAM
Next to the Motherboard
Next to the Video Card
Next to the CPU
What is the storage capacity of a standard CD?
800 megabytes
700 megabytes
650 megabytes
750 megabytes
What is the function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system?
Reads data on optical media
Performs instructions and calculations
Transfers heat away from a device
Generates output images
What are the categories of results when searching for information on the web?
a)All, Images, Videos, Maps, News, More
b)All, Images, Videos, Music, News, More
c)All, Images, Videos, Weather, News, More
d)All, Images, Videos, Shopping, News, More
What is the role of system analysts in a computer system?
a)Write codes and programs
b)Maintain a smooth running of the computer system
c)Design the operation and processing of the system
d)Operate the system for different purposes
What is the main part of a desktop computer that encloses the motherboard, CPU, RAM, and video card?
Heat Sink
Optical Drive
System Unit
Power Supply Unit
What does a heat sink do in a computer system?
Converts power into DC voltages
Transfers heat away from a device
Generates output images
Reads data on optical media
What is the primary function of MS PowerPoint?
a)Editing photos
b)Delivering presentations
c)Creating documents
d)Accessing information on the web
What is the size of a standard Floppy Disk?
2.5 inches
5.25 inches
4 inches
3.5 inches
Which application is ideal for entering, calculating, and analyzing numeric data such as sales figures and students' grades?
a)MS PowerPoint
b)MS Word
c)MS Excel
d)Video Editing Software
Which application is used for creating documents such as letters, brochures, and learning activities?
a)MS Excel
b)Photo Editing Software
c)MS Word
d)MS PowerPoint
What should you do to bookmark a page?
a)Click the star icon on the right side of the browser
b)Click the home icon on the left side of the browser
c)Click the settings icon on the browser
d)Click the refresh icon on the browser
What type of storage device is a USB flash drive?
a)Optical Storage
b)Flash Memory
c)Magnetic Storage
d)Solid State Drive
Which storage device is a removable data storage magnetic medium that housed in a rigid plastic cartridge measuring 3.5 inches square and about 2millimeters thick?
Solid State Drive
Memory Card
USB flash drive
Floppy Disk
What is the primary function of web browsers?
a)Delivering presentations
b)Creating documents
c)Accessing information on the web
d)Editing photos
Which input device is commonly used to enter data into the computer?
a)Printer
b)Scanner
c)Speaker
d)Keyboard
What is the storage capacity of a standard DVD?
a)2.5 gigabytes
b)8.5 gigabytes
c)4.7 gigabytes
d)10 gigabytes
What is a search engine?
a)A program that enables users to search for documents on the web
b)A program that enables users to edit documents
c)A program that enables users to play games online
d)A program that enables users to listen to music
Which application is intended to be used in offices and schools?
a)Web Browsers
b)MS PowerPoint
c)MS Word
d)MS Excel
Which storage device is used as permanent storage for data inside a computer?
a)Solid State Drive
b)Floppy Disk
c)Blu-ray Disc
d)Hard Disk Drive
What is the storage capacity of a standard Blu-ray Disc?
a)100 gigabytes
b)50 gigabytes
c)200 gigabytes
d)25 gigabytes
Which application uses a graphical approach to presentation in the form of slides?
a)MS Word
b)MS PowerPoint
c)MS Excel
d)Web Browsers
Which application is used for accessing information on the World Wide Web?
a)MS Excel
b)MS Word
c)MS PowerPoint
d)Web Browsers
What is the main purpose of a Memory Card?
Attached to a key chain
Used with digital cameras
Used in place of a floppy disk
Permanent storage for data
What is the main function of the CPU in a computer?
a)Enter data into the computer
b)Display the output on the monitor
c)Store the processed data
d)Direct the operation of input and output devices
Which storage device uses non-volatile memory?
a)Solid State Drive
b)Blu-ray Disc
c)Hard Disk Drive
d)Floppy Disk
What key should you press after typing the search engine in the URL?
a)Space key
b)Shift key
c)Tab key
d)Enter key
Which type of software is essential for other programs and the whole computer system to function?
a)Operating System
b)Peopleware
c)Application Software
d)Utility Programs
What is the function of system software in a computer?
a)Coordinates hardware and software activities
b)Creates a platform for gaming
c)Performs specific tasks
d)Manages all the other programs
What is the purpose of a web browser?
a)To create documents
b)To play games online
c)To listen to music
d)To search for information on the web
What happens to data when it is organized and becomes useful to the user?
a)It is stored for future use
b)It becomes information
c)It is entered into the computer
d)It undergoes changes
What is the role of system programmers in a computer system?
a)Maintain a smooth running of the computer system
b)Operate the system for different purposes
c)Design the operation and processing of the system
d)Write codes and programs
Which application is used to edit movies or video clips?
a)MS Excel
b)Web Browsers
c)MS Word
d)Video Editing Software
What should you use to find information on the web?
a)The history of your search engine
b)The bookmarks of your search engine
c)The settings of your search engine
d)The search tab of your search engine
What is the function of the address bar of a search engine?
a)To display the latest news
b)To display the weather forecast
c)To display the current website's URL
d)To display the current time
Which application is used for entering, calculating, and analyzing numeric data?
a)MS Word
b)Web Browsers
c)MS PowerPoint
d)MS Excel
What should you click to start using a browser?
a)The home icon
b)The search tab
c)The star icon
d)The refresh icon
What is the function of storage in a computer system?
a)Keep processed data for future use
b)Display the output on the monitor
c)Enter data into the computer
d)Direct the operation of input and output devices
Which component is known as the main 'brain' or 'heart' of a computer system?
Power Supply Unit
CPU
Video Card
RAM
Which of the following is an example of an operating system?
a)OpenOffice
b)Media Players
c)MS Office
d)Mac OS
Which of the following is an input device used to enter characters and functions into the computer system?
Microphone
Keyboard
Mouse
Scanner
Which browsers can be used to search information on the World Wide Web in your computer?
a)Chrome, Firefox, Edge
b)Safari, Opera, Edge
c)Internet Explorer, Safari, Opera
d)Chrome, Firefox, Safari
What is the function of the Video Card/GPU in a computer system?
Transfers heat away from a device
Generates output images
Performs instructions and calculations
Reads data on optical media
Which type of optical drive uses lasers to read data on the optical media?
Blu-ray Disc (BD)
Compact Disc (CD)
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)
RAM
What is the function of a scanner as an input device?
Produce sound
Capture source document
Print texts and pictures
Project image onto a large surface
What is the function of a speaker as an output device?
Produce sound
Select objects
Capture source document
Enter text
Where is the mainframe computer commonly used?
Entertainment
Data management
Banks
Research and exploration
Which input device is used to capture a source document and convert printed data or images into an electronic data format?
Mouse
Keyboard
Microphone
Scanner
What is the function of a microphone as an input device?
Capture source document
Select objects
Enter text
Input sound
What is the main function of a computer?
Using input devices
Storing information
Sending out results
Processing and storing information
What is the primary function of a computer keyboard?
Input sound
Select objects
Capture source document
Enter text
Which output device is an electronic visual computer display that includes a screen, circuitry, and a case?
Projector
Monitor
Printer
Speaker
Where can you type the search engine that you want to use?
a)In the address bar of the search engine
b)In the bookmarks of the search engine
c)In the history of the search engine
d)In the search tab of the search engine
Which input device is used to point and select objects on the computer monitor?
Mouse
Microphone
Keyboard
Scanner
Which is a function of a minicomputer?
Communications portal
General usage such as entertainment, education, and work purposes
Running one program at a time
Running multiple programs concurrently
Which type of computer is the fastest and most powerful in terms of performance and data processing?
Microcomputer
Mainframe computer
Minicomputer
Supercomputer
Which output device is used to print texts and pictures?
Projector
Monitor
Speaker
Printer
What is the main function of a supercomputer?
Running multiple programs concurrently
General usage such as entertainment, education, and work purposes
Communications portal
Running one program at a time
Which is a function of a supercomputer?
Process control
General usage such as entertainment, education, and work purposes
Communications portal
Weather forecasting
What is the function of a projector as an output device?
Produce sound
Project image onto a large surface
Display visual computer output
Print texts and pictures
What are the basic functions of a computer?
Input, processing, output
Storage, processing, output
Input, storage, output
Input, processing, storage
What is the main function of a mainframe computer?
Running one program at a time
General usage such as entertainment, education, and work purposes
Running multiple programs concurrently
Communications portal
What are some of the scientific and technological advances that marked the beginning of the twentieth century?
Telephone, post office, library
Calculator, landline telephone, post office
Airplane, television, computer
Television, mobile phone, internet
What is the main function of a microcomputer?
Communications portal
Running multiple programs concurrently
Running one program at a time
General usage such as entertainment, education, and work purposes
