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Computer and Machines

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the two main types of computers?

a)

mainframe computers and supercomputers

b)

tablet computers and smartphone computers

c)

desktop computers and laptop computers

d)

smartwatch computers and gaming computers

2.

Give an example of a natural thing.

a)

A rock

b)

A rainbow

c)

A computer

d)

A lamp

3.

Give an example of a man-made thing.

a)

Computer

b)

Tree

c)

Chair

d)

Rock

4.

What is a machine?

a)

A machine is a device that uses energy to perform a task or function.

b)

A machine is a type of fruit.

c)

A machine is a type of rock.

d)

A machine is a type of animal.

5.

What is a computer?

a)

A type of car

b)

A type of fruit

c)

A type of animal

d)

An electronic device that processes data according to instructions given to it by software programs.

6.

Name one type of computer used for personal tasks.

a)

Laptop

b)

Smartphone

c)

Desktop

d)

Tablet

7.

Name one type of computer used for scientific research.

a)

Mainframe

b)

Personal computer

c)

Tablet

d)

Supercomputer

8.

What is the main function of a computer?

a)

Play music

b)

Cook dinner

c)

Drive a car

d)

Process data and perform tasks

9.

How do computers process information?

a)

Computers process information through input and output steps.

b)

Computers process information through output and storage steps.

c)

Computers process information through processing and storage steps.

d)

Computers process information through input, processing, output, and storage steps.

10.

What are the basic components of a computer?

a)

CPU, RAM, storage, input devices, output devices, motherboard

b)

Operating system, software, printer, scanner

c)

Ethernet cable, power supply, graphics card, mouse

d)

GPU, SSD, monitor, keyboard

11.

Name one input device of a computer.

a)

Keyboard

b)

Headphones

c)

Monitor

d)

Mouse

12.

Name one output device of a computer.

a)

Speaker

b)

CPU

c)

Keyboard

d)

Monitor

13.

What is the purpose of a CPU in a computer?

a)

To execute instructions and perform calculations.

b)

To bake a cake

c)

To brew coffee

d)

To walk the dog

14.

What is the difference between hardware and software in a computer?

a)

Hardware is the physical components, while software is the programs and applications.

b)

Hardware is temporary, while software is permanent.

c)

Hardware is intangible, while software is tangible.

d)

Hardware is external, while software is internal.

15.

Give an example of a computer program.

a)

Microsoft Word

b)

Google Chrome

c)

Photoshop

d)

Excel

16.

How does a computer help in our daily lives?

a)

Computers are only used for gaming

b)

Computers help in our daily lives by providing tools for communication, information access, productivity, entertainment, and more.

c)

Computers have no impact on daily life

d)

Computers make daily tasks more difficult

17.

Which one of the following is a natural thing ?

a)

Table

b)

Plants

c)

Chair