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Computing Machines and Technologies Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What were the earliest large-scale computing machines used for complex calculations?

a)

Smartphones

b)

Mainframes

c)

Personal Computers

d)

Cloud Computing

2.

Which era saw the revolution of personal computers?

a)

1960s

b)

1970s-1980s

c)

1990s

d)

21st Century

3.

Which device has transformed the way we interact with computers in the 21st century?

a)

Personal Computers

b)

Smartphones

c)

Mainframes

d)

Tablets

4.

Which innovation allows users to store and access data over the internet?

a)

Artificial Intelligence

b)

Cloud Computing

c)

Mainframes

d)

Input Devices

5.

What is the primary benefit of artificial intelligence in computing?

a)

Faster displays

b)

Better storage

c)

Ability to perform tasks traditionally done by humans

d)

Storing data in clouds

6.

What does ROM stand for?

a)

Random Output Memory

b)

Read-Only Memory

c)

Remote Output Machine

d)

Read-Optical Memory

7.

Which memory type retains data even when the power is turned off?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Cache

d)

Virtual Memory

8.

What type of memory is volatile, meaning it only holds data while the computer is powered on?

a)

ROM

b)

RAM

c)

SSD

d)

USB

9.

Which of the following is an input device?

a)

Printer

b)

Monitor

c)

Mouse

d)

Speaker

10.

Which device allows users to interact directly with the display?

a)

Mouse

b)

Keyboard

c)

Touchscreen

d)

Printer

11.

Which is the most common pointing device?

a)

Mouse

b)

Scanner

c)

Touchscreen

d)

Joystick

12.

Which of the following is not an output device?

a)

Printer

b)

Monitor

c)

Speaker

d)

Keyboard

13.

Which technology was used for early bulky desktop monitors?

a)

LED

b)

LCD

c)

CRT

d)

OLED

14.

What is the primary benefit of LCD monitors over CRT monitors?

a)

Bulkier design

b)

More energy-efficient and lighter

c)

Better audio quality

d)

Higher cost

15.

What do LED monitors use to improve image quality and energy efficiency?

a)

Cathode Ray Tube

b)

Liquid Crystals

c)

LED backlighting

d)

Touchscreen technology

16.

Which printer technology sprays tiny nozzles of ink directly onto the paper?

a)

Laser Printer

b)

Thermal Printer

c)

Inkjet Printer

d)

Dot Matrix Printer

17.

Which printer uses heat to produce images on heat-sensitive paper?

a)

Inkjet Printer

b)

Laser Printer

c)

Thermal Printer

d)

Plotter

18.

Which storage device is non-volatile and offers faster access times compared to traditional hard drives?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Solid-State Drive (SSD)

d)

Floppy Disk

19.

What type of removable storage is commonly used in cameras and mobile devices?

a)

Hard Drive

b)

USB Thumb Drive

c)

SD Card

d)

CD-ROM

20.

Which storage technology is no longer commonly used?

a)

USB Drives

b)

SSDs

c)

Floppy Disks

d)

Cloud Storage

21.

What is the typical capacity of a modern USB thumb drive?

a)

500 MB

b)

Up to 1 TB

c)

100 GB

d)

5 TB

22.

Which of the following is an example of secondary storage?

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

Hard Disk Drive

d)

ROM

23.

Which type of memory is primarily used for long-term data storage?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Primary Storage

d)

Secondary Storage

24.

Which of these is an example of cloud storage?

a)

Floppy Disk

b)

External Hard Drive

c)

Google Drive

d)

DVD

25.

What type of file extension is commonly used for web-related files?

a)

.jpg

b)

.html

c)

.mp3

d)

.docx

26.

Which file extension would you expect to find for an audio file?

a)

.xls

b)

.html

c)

.mp3

d)

.png

27.

Which of the following is an example of an application software?

a)

Windows Operating System

b)

Microsoft Word

c)

Hard Drive

d)

ROM

28.

What is a primary function of database management software?

a)

Create visually engaging slideshows

b)

Organize, store, and retrieve data

c)

Process audio files

d)

Display high-quality images

29.

Which of the following is a word processing software?

a)

Google Chrome

b)

Microsoft Excel

c)

Adobe Photoshop

d)

Microsoft Word

30.

What is the future trend of storage technology mentioned in the lesson?

a)

Floppy Disks

b)

CD-ROMs

c)

Cloud Storage

d)

USB Drives