WorksheetsComputer Essentials 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which step is part of the information processing cycle?
Data
Import
Output
Software
Which step is NOT part of the information processing cycle?
Processing
Storage
Input
Data
Which activity is a common use for computers in the workplace?
Video gaming
Watching live television
Completing homework
Storing employee information
In which decade were the earliest computing devices developed?
1930
1940
1950
1960
Which is one of the reasons people did not have computers before the 1970s?
People didn't want to learn about computers
There were no reasons to have a home computer
Most people thought computers were a passing fad and would go away
Most computers were too large and too expensive for home use
Which type of computer is the most expensive?
Supercomputer
Microcomputer
Notebook computer
Mainframe computer
Which term describes the collection of physical equipment within a computer system?
User
Data
Software
Hardware
Which type of computer is commonly used in homes?
Microcomputer
Supercomputer
Microprocessor
Mainframe computer
Which step is part of the information processing cycle?
Data
Import
Storage
Software
Which type of computer is often carried in a backpack, briefcase, or purse?
Tablet
Mainframe
Microcomputer
Macrocomputer
Which of the following is a part of a computer system?
Input
Storage
Data
Cables
Which of the following is NOT a peripheral
Tablet
Monitor
Printer
Mouse
A _______________________________________ computer is commonly used to quickly process multiple calculations.
Mainframe
Supercomputer
Microprocessor
Microcomputer
Rosa wants to help her boss find the right kind of computer for a new employee. What type of computer is she most likely to suggest?
Tablet
Mainframe
Microcomputer
Server
Richard works for the US Department of Labor in the data collection department. What kind of computer is the US Department of Labor most likely using?
Tablet
Mainframe
Microcomputer
Macrocomputer
