WorksheetsFormative Test - Computer Systems
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 54mins
Which device is used to control a pointer on the screen?
Joystick
Keyboard
Mouse
Microphone
Which of the following is an example of an output device?
Scanner
Printer
Keyboard
Mouse
What is the primary function of a monitor?
To input data into a computer
To store digital data
To display visual output from a computer
To print documents
What is the primary advantage of using an SSD over an HDD?
Higher storage capacity
Lower cost per gigabyte
Faster data access speeds
Longer lifespan
Which storage device uses magnetic storage to read and write data?
Solid State Drive (SSD)
USB Flash Drive
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Compact Disc (CD)
What is the main function of the CPU in a computer?
To store data permanently
To display graphics
To execute instructions from software
To manage network connections
What is the primary purpose of a GPU in a computer system?
To manage the computer's memory
To enhance video and image processing
To control the input and output devices
To store data permanently
Which of the following is a common use of GPU acceleration?
Word processing
Web browsing
Gaming and 3D applications
Creating text documents
What does DRAM stand for in computer memory?
Dynamic Random Access Memory
Durable Read-Only Memory
Direct Random Access Memory
Dynamic Read-Only Memory
What is the primary function of a motherboard in a computer?
To store data permanently
To process calculations
To connect and allow communication between computer components
To display graphics on the monitor
Random Access Memory (RAM) is a _________ device.
volatile
non-volatile
secondary
gaming
Which of the following is NOT a primary storage device?
RAM
Hard drive
ROM
Which hardware would let me record images to my computer?
Which hardware would let me listen to sounds from my computer?
*Technically two of these could but choose the one that just plays sound.
Which port is this?
Ethernet Port
Printer Port
Serial Port
eSATA Port
RAM is...
long-term memory
short-term memory
mid-term memory
permanent memory
What does CPU stand for?
Critical Patch Update
Computer Parts United
Central Processing Unit
Computer Power User
What is the large main circuit board of a computer called?
Central Processing Unit
Power Supply
Motherboard
Random Access Memory
Which of these is a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)?
Process --> Output --> Input/Storage --
Input --> Output/Storage --> Process --> Storage
Process/Storage --> Input --> Output
Input --> Process/Storage--> Output --> Storage
What allows the user to communicate with a computer?
software
hardware
operating system
a parent
What are the 2 most common operating systems?
Microsoft Windows & Linus
MAC OS 10 & Microsoft Windows
Google & Yahoo
Dell & HP
Catherine works for a company that designs advertisements. She has to meet with a client about the team's ideas for new print ads. Which of the following should River use to show the client their ideas at the meeting?
a spreadsheet
word processing software
presentation software
a web browser
Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?
Linux
Microsoft
Android
Windows
Which of the following is NOT an example of a web browser?
Microsoft Word
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome
Which of the following is not an example of an input device.
What is a good definition of software?
Parts of a computer that are soft
Parts of a computer that you can't see
A set of rules that tell a computer what to do
A set of computer parts
What is the name of this storage?
USB flash drive
CD ROM
Hard disc drive
Solid-State Drive
A CD ROM is an example of a ____________
Storage device
Input device
Output media
Storage media
What does volatile memory mean?
Retains data when power is off
Loses data when power is off
Stores data permanently
Accesses data quickly
Draw a USB Drive/ Flash Drive!
