WorksheetsFSIS Unit 1 Pre-Assessment
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 27mins
Which of the following is considered the "brain" of the computer that performs calculations and executes instructions?
Hard Drive
RAM
CPU
Motherboard
What is this a picture of?
Motherboard
Power Supply Unit
CPU
RAM
What is the primary function of the motherboard in a computer system?
Store data permanently
Provide power to the computer
Connect all the components and allow them to communicate
Cool down the computer components
Which component is responsible for temporarily storing data that the CPU is currently working on?
Hard Drive
RAM
Graphics Card
Power Supply
Which unit is commonly used to measure the storage capacity of a hard drive or SSD?
Megahertz (MHz)
Gigabytes (GB)
Pixels (px)
Watts (W)
In a network, what device is used to connect multiple devices together so they can communicate?
Keyboard
Printer
Router
Monitor
What is the function of a network switch?
Direct data packets to their destination within a network
Provide internet access to a network
Store and retrieve data
Manage power supply to network devices
What is the sequence of COMPUTER SYSTEM?
Process-Input-Output
Output-Input-Process
Input-Process-Output
Process-Output-Input
Which device is used to connect a computer to a wireless network?
Network Switch
Modem
Ethernet Cable
Wireless Network Adapter
Which protocol is commonly used to secure web data transmitted over a network?
HTTP
HTTPS
FTP
SMTP
Which of the following is a writable and erasable optical disc format?
CD-ROM
DVD-R
CD-R
DVD-RW
What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a network?
To increase the speed of data transmission
To block unauthorized access and protect the network from security threats
To provide internet access to network devices
To store network data and resources
Which device would you use to extend the range of a wireless network within a building?
Router
Modem
Network Extender (Repeater)
Network Switch
What does the term "Wi-Fi" refer to?
A type of wired connection used for high-speed internet
A wireless technology that allows devices to connect to a network without physical cables
A protocol used for secure email communication
A software application used to manage network traffic
Which of the following best describes "bandwidth"?
The physical cables used to connect devices in a network
The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given time period
The process of converting data into a secure format
A type of network that connects multiple devices within a small geographic area
What is the primary function of a "firewall" in a network?
To increase the speed of data transmission
To block unauthorized access and protect the network from potential threats
To manage wireless connections and signal strength
To store and retrieve data from networked devices
Which term refers to the use of complex algorithms to secure data so that only authorized users can read it?
Encryption
Hacking
Bandwidth
Broadband
What does "cellular" technology refer to in the context of networks?
A type of wired connection used for high-speed internet
A technology used to connect devices via satellite
A network technology that uses radio signals to connect devices over a wide area, like mobile phones
A technology for managing local area networks
Which of the following terms describes the basic structure used to define network communication protocols, including layers like physical, data link, network, and transport?
Internet Protocol (IP)
Bandwidth
OSI Model
Local Area Network (LAN)
What is the main difference between a "local area network" (LAN) and a "wide area network" (WAN)?
LANs cover large geographic areas, while WANs cover small areas like a single building
LANs are more secure than WANs due to encryption
LANs use cellular technology, while WANs use Wi-Fi
LANs are typically used for private networks within a single location, while WANs connect multiple LANs over large distances
Which term describes the process of gaining unauthorized access to computer systems or networks?
Cyber Security
Encryption
Hacking
Bandwidth
What is this a picture of?
Power Supply Unit
Hard Drive
CPU
RAM
What is the purpose of "cyber security"?
To ensure that data is transmitted as quickly as possible
To protect computer systems and networks from digital attacks and unauthorized access
To manage physical connections in a network
To create and maintain broadband connections
What is the purpose of binary language in computers?
To create visual designs
To display text on a screen
To write human-readable instructions
To encode data into a format that computers can process
Which of the following is NOT a looping structure?
for loop
do-while loop
while loop
if statement
Which of the following is an example of application software?
Disk Cleanup
Microsoft Word
Antivirus Software
File Explorer
Which software would you use to protect your computer from viruses?
Operating System Software
Application Software
Web Browser
Anti-Virus
What is this a picture of?
Motherboard
Power Supply Unit
CPU
RAM
