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Lesson 1.2 Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following BEST represents the order of the computing cycle?

a)

Input, process, storage, and output

b)

Output, input, process, and storage

c)

Process, storage, input, and output

d)

Process, input, output, and storage

2.

Tom is writing a report on his computer about the solar system. He describes each planet, inserts images, and saves his document. Later, he opens the file to make some edits before printing it out. In this scenario, which step of the computing cycle makes it possible for Tom to be able to reopen and edit his report?

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Process

d)

Storage

3.

Which of the following is considered an input device?

a)

Monitor

b)

Speaker

c)

Keyboard

d)

Printer

4.

What hardware component processes data?

a)

Hard drive

b)

Central Processing Unit

c)

Input device

d)

System memory

5.

Which of the following is a short-term storage device?

a)

Compact disc

b)

Flash drive

c)

Hard disk

d)

RAM

6.

Which of the following are optical storage devices? (Select two.)

a)

Blu-ray disc

b)

DVD

c)

HDD

d)

SSD

e)

USB flash drive

7.

Why is RAM an example of a volatile storage device?

a)

RAM is not enclosed in a protective case, and is more easily damaged than a hard drive.

b)

Data stored in RAM is only stored as long as there is a power source sending constant power to the chip.

c)

RAM chips can easily be removed from the motherboard.

d)

RAM can easily be upgraded and replaced in most sizes and brands of computer systems.

8.

Which of the following is an output device?

a)

Touchpad

b)

Monitor

c)

Microphone

d)

Scanner

9.

What term is used to describe devices like printers, screens, and speakers in relation to a computer?

a)

Peripherals

b)

Connections

c)

Components

d)

Internals

10.

What is the primary function of output devices connected to a computer?

a)

To facilitate user interaction with the computer's operating system

b)

To display or produce the results of a computer's processes to the user

c)

To increase the computer's processing power

d)

To provide the computer with external data to process