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Y7_Introduction_Computers_EOY

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)?

a)
b)
c)
d)
2.

Solid state storage has no moving parts?

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Which of the following storage devices is most suitable for use in mobile devices?

a)

Cloud

b)

Magnetic

c)

Solid State

d)

Optical

4.
What type of device is this? USB memory stick
a)
Input
b)
Output
c)
Storage
5.

What is a storage device?

a)

A device use for calculating data

b)

A device used to store data temporarily

c)

A device used to supply power to the computer

d)

A device used to store data permanently

6.

External storage device, fairly fragile, easy to snap or scratch.

a)

Flash memory

b)

Magnetic Tape

c)

CD

d)

Hard disk

7.
Not intended to be a portable storage device.
a)
CD
b)
Flash memory
c)
DVD
d)
Internal hard disk
8.
A ______ is the main storage device in your computer.
a)
CPU
b)
Hard drive
c)
Motherboard
d)
CD-Rom
9.
This storage device needs a computer with a specific  drive in order to read the disk. Cannot be read by a CD drive or DVD drive.  Used for high definition films.
a)
Blu-ray
b)
CD
c)
DVD
d)
Bluetooth
10.
Same as 1,024 GB
a)
1 TB
b)
1 GB
c)
1MB
d)
1 KB
11.
Very portable as it is designed to be fitted into small electronic devices.
a)
Flash memory devices
b)
Internal hard disk
c)
Magnetic tape
d)
Server
12.
A keyboard in an __________________device.
a)
Input
b)
Output
13.
What type of device is a monitor?
a)
Input
b)
Output
c)
Storage
14.
Is this device Input or Output?
Projector
a)
Input
b)
Output
15.

An input device used to enter characters and functions into the computer system pressing buttons, called?

a)

Remote control

b)

Keyboard

c)

Mouse

d)

Touch screen

16.

A USB memory stick is a _______ device

a)

input

b)

output

c)

storage

d)

both input and output

17.

Headphones are a _______ device

a)

input

b)

output

c)

storage

d)

both input and output

18.

A microphone is an example of an ______________ device.

a)

input

b)

output

c)

both input and output

d)

storage device (not considered input or output)

19.
Example of an Output
a)
Keyboard
b)
Scanner
c)
Flash Drive
d)
Monitor
20.
Hard disk is a ............... device
a)
input
b)
output
c)
mass storage
21.
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
22.
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
23.
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
24.
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
25.
Term for the physical parts of the computer
a)
HARDWARE
b)
HARD DRIVE
c)
SOFTWARE
d)
INPUT DEVICES
26.
What is Software?
a)
Applications and programming instructions
b)
Physicals parts of a Computer
27.

Is this a hardware or software?

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

28.

Hardware or Software?

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

29.
Mouse is a .............. device
a)
output
b)
mass storage 
c)
input
30.

Which type of memory is non-volatile?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

31.

Which type of memory is used to store the OS, programs and data in use by the CPU?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

32.

Which type of memory is read-only?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

33.

Which type of memory does not keep data stored when it is powered off?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

34.

Which type of memory would you upgrade to improve the performance of your computer?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

35.

Data entered into a computer through a keyboard is called (a)   . (Hint: It goes in first) 

36.

The manipulation of data according to instructions is the (a)  

37.

Information displayed on a monitor after processing is the (a)  

38.

Fast-access memory that holds data currently in use is called (a)   . (Hint: Think speed) 

39.

Long-term storage devices like hard drives are (a)   (Hint: two words)

40.

Storing data online and accessing it from anywhere is (a)  

41.

A set of instructions that tells the computer what to do is (a)   . (Hint: Not the physical parts) 

42.

The software that manages the computer's resources is the (a)   . (Hint: Think control center) 

43.

The physical components of a computer system are (a)   . (Hint: You can touch them) 

44.

The brain of the computer responsible for processing is the (a)  

45.

Temporary memory that is cleared when you turn off the computer is (a)   .

46.

Permanent memory that stores essential startup instructions is (a)   .

47.
When a photo or video is shared on the internet, who might be able to see it?
a)
Anyone
b)
Just me, everything is automatically private on the internet.
c)
Only the people who I choose
48.
One of your classmates has shared a photo of you that you really don’t like.
What do you do?
a)
Share an embarrassing photo of them in return!
b)
Nothing; it’s up to them what they post online.
c)
Tell an adult and explain why you ’re unhappy.
49.
You took a photo of your friend doing something that might get her into trouble.
Do you share it?
a)
No, I wouldn’t like it if she did that to me.
b)
I’d only share it with my closest friends, so no one else will see it.
c)
She’d definitely see the funny side, and no one will remember!
50.
You want to share a video of yourself online, but are not sure.
Who should you ask before you do it?
a)
The website can tell me if it’s suitable or not.
b)
No one. I can delete it later if I need to.
c)
Your parents or carers.
51.
Using an avatar instead of a photo for an online profile
a)
Safe
b)
Unsafe
52.
Choosing your birthday as a password
a)
Safe
b)
Unsafe
53.

What is E-Safety?

a)

Knowing how to be safe online

b)

Knowing how to be safe in a public place

c)

Knowing how to cross a road

d)

Knowing how to be safe in school

54.

If you receive an abusive e-mail from an anonymous sender, what should you do?

a)

reply politely

b)

send an abusive message back

c)

confront the person you think it probably came from

d)

none of the above

55.
What is the minimum age requirement to use Snapchat?
a)
10
b)
11
c)
12
d)
13
56.
Online games are always safe
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
57.
You have received a bad message on your phone, what should you do?
a)
Ignore the message
b)
Block the person and Report to a responsible adult
c)
Delete the message
d)
Reply back politely telling them to stop
58.

Online safety is the same as internet safety and cyber safety.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

All resources you find online are free to use.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Online safety represents the state of being protected from any security risks to your private information when using internet.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

All images you find online are free to use.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Anything found online is under copyright unless the author/creator has explicitly indicated that their work is free to use.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Which of the following is information that is not dangerous to share on the Internet?

a)

your country

b)

personal information

c)

your passwords

d)

famili information

64.

What should you never use when making a password?

a)

Personal data

b)

Numbers

c)

Letters

65.

What is a digital trace?

a)

Everything we leave on the Internet.

b)

Only uploaded images on the Internet

c)

Just what we write on the Internet

66.

What should we do if someone requests our personal information on the Internet?

a)

Write all the data because there is no danger on the Internet.

b)

Write all data except phone number.

c)

Ask an adult for advice.

67.

On the Internet it is desirable to:

a)

Share all your data.

b)

Talk to strangers.

c)

Publish whatever we want.

d)

To adhere to the rules of conduct, not to talk to strangers, not to write inappropriate things.

68.

Someone has told you three reasons why you shouldn't let your mobile phone post your location on social networking sites. Which one is true?

a)

Your parents will be able to track where you've been and guess what you've been up to.

b)

The local shopping centre will notice you're there so often that they will offer you a job.

c)

Someone might go to your house while you're out and burgle it.

69.

What term describes the act of winding someone up online?

a)

Trolling

b)

Posting

c)

Phishing

70.

What should you do if you want to meet someone you only know online?

a)

Meet somewhere quiet, so you can get to know each other.

b)

Take an adult with you and meet in a public space.

c)

Don't tell anyone because that would be embarrassing.

71.

What software can you use to avoid getting viruses?

a)

Disk Cleanup software

b)

Firewall software

c)

Anti-virus software

72.

Which of these statements is true?

a)

It is illegal to download from file-sharing sites.

b)

It is free and legal to download anything you find online.

c)

It is legal to use file sharing sites, but not if you're downloading the latest blockbuster or best-selling album.

73.

What can you do to get less spam?

a)

Always tick the 'don't pass on my details' box when filling forms in.

b)

Change your email address every six months.

c)

Never give your email address to anyone.

74.

What might someone do if they steal your identity?

a)

Earn lots of money and leave it in your bank account.

b)

Try to give you all the credit for their hard work.

c)

Try to access your bank account or set up a loan in your name.