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WorksheetsREVIEW Unit 1 Computers, Information Processing, and Storage
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 14mins
Is RAM short-term or long-term storage?
(a)
The data in RAM is saved when the computer is turned off.
True
False
Where is all the other information that is not being used by the CPU stored on Long-term memory or on Short term memory?
The data in long-term memory is saved when the computer is turned off.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about using a cloud storage option?
You can easily share documents and/or files with friends or family
Your computer or tablet can be set up to automatically sync with the cloud
Using the cloud keeps your computer safe from viruses
It can be accessed through any computer, anywhere in the world
Which of the following would be considered an input device?
Microsoft Word
Keyboard
Printer
CPU
Which statement best defines what technology is?
Technology is something that is used only in electronic devices
Technology is everything that makes the world better
Technology is the process by which a machine receives directions
Technology is any invention, including tools, machines, techniques, and sources of power
Which of the following is NOT a form of technology?
Stone knife
Wooden canoe
Blowing wind
A log raft
Which of the following is lost when the computer is turned off?
Short-term
Cloud storage
Long-term
Which component of a computer controls the entire system and is often called the brain of the computer?
The CPU
The Monitor
The User
The Software
What should you do to protect (backup) your data, documents and photos indefinitely?
Save them to your computer's internal data storage
Nothing, the computer knows what it needs to do
Email them to yourself so you have a copy
Sync them to the cloud
Which of the following is NOT an example of application software?
Windows operating system
Photoshop image editing program
Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software
Internet Explorer web browser
Which definition best describes a computer?
A machine that stores and processes data
A device that collects viruses and dust
A machine with a brain and emotions
A device that was invented to be smarter than man
Which of the following can technology NOT do?
Help make our lives more comfortable
Give us directions to a destination
Provide us with comforts and conveniences
Make our life problem free
Which item is considered computer hardware?
Cloud storage
Accounting program
Operating system
Motherboard
Which of the following is a benefit of using a cloud storage option?
You don't need Internet access to retrieve the data
It provides a backup of your data, files and photos
It protects your computer from viruses
Which of the following would be considered an output device?
CPU
Microsoft Word
Printer
Keyboard
Computer programs and games are called what?
Entertainmentware
Flashware
Software
Hardware
Which of the following is an example of an output device?
Keyboard
Mouse
Speakers
Scanner
Which statement best describes what happens to the temporary working memory (RAM) of a computer when it is shut down?
It is deleted
It is saved in the user's document files
It is saved in the computer's data storage files
It is synced automatically with the cloud
Which statement best defines 'RAM'?
Random Assorted Memory; the short-term storage for your computer
Random Assorted Memory; the long-term storage for your computer
Random Access Memory; the long-term storage for your computer
Random Access Memory; the short-term storage for your computer
Which of the following statements is true?
An input device receives information from the computer and an output device sends information to the computer.
An output device receives information from the computer and an input device sends information to the computer.
Neither statement is true.
RAM stands for:
Random Accept Memory
Random Access Memory
Read Only Memory
What happens to the RAM when you shut off the computer?
It saves the data
It gets upgraded
It is cleared
It multiplies the data
It turns to mashed potatoes
What is RAM?
A computer or program responsible for accepting requests from other sources
A compact, portable computer
A memory chip in a computer
A memory chip in a computer which holds all programs and data when they are in use
Data and instructions stored in this Internal memory is lost when computer is turned off
ROM
RAM
USB
Hard disk
Which of the following is an example of an input device?
Monitor
Mouse
Printer
Speakers
What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?
To store data
To process instructions
To display graphics
To manage network connections
Which of the following is NOT a type of computer memory?
RAM
ROM
SSD
CPU
Is this an example of INPUT or OUTPUT?
Keyboard
Input
Output
When you save information on Google Drive, where does it go?
Cloud
Dr. Galiana's office
CD-ROM
USB Drive
The cloud allows you to ________.
access your email from any computer with an Internet connection
easily bring your files with you
automatically back up your data
do all of the above
An Internet-based storage system. It can be accessed anywhere there is an Internet connection. It can be used to share data.
Cloud
Driver
Hardware
HTTP
All of the parts of the computer that we can see and touch
Hardware
Software
Plastic
Metal
What types of information could a computer store?
Apps
Photos
Music
All of the above
The ______ is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. It long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it.
RAM
USB
Hard Drive
Storage Drive
What is the definition of a computer?
An electronic machine that is programmable
An electronic machine that
