WorksheetsCOMPUTER LITERACY
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 26mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Please Type Your Full Name.
4 lines
2.
1. Data is:
a)
a) Numbers
b)
b) Letters
c)
c) Symbols, sounds or pictures
d)
d) All of the above
3.
2. What is an input device?
a)
a) Devices used to enter data and commands into the computer
b)
b) Devices used to display data
c)
c) Devices which are used to output commands
d)
d) Devices which are used to display data and commands
4.
3. What is an output device?
a)
a) Devices which are connected to the computer
b)
b) Devices which are used to input data
c)
c) Devices which are used to display data from the computer
d)
d) Devices which are used to scan images
5.
4. The stages of processing are:
a)
a) gathering, input and output
b)
b) processing, input and output
c)
c) input, output and re-input
d)
d) input, processing and output
6.
5. Another name for the CPU is?
a)
a) control unit
b)
b) processor
c)
c) personal computer
d)
d) cache chip
7.
10. What is the name of the item of hardware shown below?
a)
a). Processing Unit
b)
c). Central Processing Unit
c)
b). System Unit
d)
d). Computer Unit
8.
Largest and most powerful computer also known as servers or ‘big iron’, typically used in companies such as banks, airlines and government businesses to process data
a)
a) Supercomputer
b)
b) Mainframe
c)
c) Mobile Devices
d)
d) Embedded Computer
9.
12. The main memory:
a)
a) is a part of the CPU
b)
b) controls the processing of data
c)
c) holds data and instructions that the computer is processing at the time
d)
d) is none of the above
10.
13. a. A large and expensive computer system used to perform scientific research, space exploration and weatherforcasting:
a)
a). Mainframe
b)
b). Embedded computers
c)
c). Mobile computers
d)
d). Supercomputers
11.
14. The acronym PC stands for:
a)
a). Private Company
b)
b). Personal Compact
c)
c). Personal Computer
d)
d). Private Computer
12.
15. Two parts of the CPU are
a)
a). ALU and ROM
b)
b). CU and SU
c)
c). Register and RAM
d)
d). ALU and CU
13.
16. Which part of the CPU is used to perform logical operations?
a)
a). ALU
b)
b). ROM
c)
b). CU
d)
c). Register
14.
17. The device below is an example of :
a)
a). An output device
b)
c). A CPU
c)
b). An input device
d)
d). A Register
15.
18. Which of the following statements BEST describes the term ‘information’?
a)
a. It is meaningful
b)
b. It is not the result of processing
c)
c. It is raw facts
d)
d. Does not have any value
16.
19. When the computer is working on given instructions, it is called
a)
A. Output
b)
B. Storage
c)
C. Processing
d)
D. Input
17.
20. All the following are considered hardware EXCEPT.
a)
a). Mouse
b)
b). Microsoft Word
c)
c). Keyboard
d)
d). VDU
18.
21. Which statement accurately describes the term “Hardware”?
a)
a). Physical and Non physical components of a computer
b)
b). Non physical components of a computer system
c)
c). Physical components of a computer
d)
d). Physical components of a computer system
19.
22. Which statement accurately describes the term “Software”?
a)
a). Physical and Non physical components of a computer
b)
b). Non physical components of a computer system
c)
c). Physical components of a computer
d)
d). Physical components of a computer system
20.
23. What are the TWO (2) main categories of a Computer System?
a)
a). micro and mini
b)
b). input and output
c)
c). hardware and software
d)
d). PC and Laptops
e)
Option 5
21.
24. What is ergonomics?
a)
a). Ensuring that the hardware is reliable and won't break down
b)
b). The science of designing safe and comfortable equipment for humans
c)
c). Making sure that you don't have an accident at work
d)
d). Ensuring that the software is reliable and won't break down
22.
Which type of software is shown in the image?
a)
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
b)
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
23.
26. Which type of software is shown below?
a)
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
b)
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
24.
27. What are the symptoms of CTS?
a)
a). a sore eye
b)
b). Pain, tingling, and numbness in the hands
c)
c). painful neck
d)
d). sneezing and coughing
25.
28. What is CVS as it relates to Computer Health and Safety?
a)
a). Computer Vision Symptoms
b)
b). Computer Vision Syndrome
c)
c). Computer Video System
d)
d). Computer Carpal Syndrome
26.
29. Which of the following might be considered ergonomic concerns?
a)
a). An uncomfortable office chair
b)
b). The position of the the speakers next to the computer
c)
c). A wrongly placed coffee pot
d)
d). The position of the microphone next to the computer
27.
30. What is the name of the feature (a)
28.
31. A chair that isn't adjustable or supportive is most likely to lead to which of these health problems?
a)
Eye strain
b)
Headaches
c)
Back problems
d)
Shoulder Pain
29.
32. A flickering screen is most likely cause which of the following health problems?
a)
Eye strain
b)
Back problems
c)
Repetitive strain injury
30.
33. What is the name of the device used in the first generation of computers?
a)
Integrated Circuit
b)
Vacuum Tube
c)
Microprocessor
d)
Artificial Intelligence
31.
34. One method of preventing or reducing CVS.
a)
Take few breaks from the computer for the day
b)
Take a break of 5 to 10 minutes away from the computer every 6 hours
c)
Take a break of 5 to 10 minutes away from the computer every 1 hour
d)
Increase glare and reflections from the computer screen
32.
35. Incorrect computer ergonomics can result in:
a)
Back aches,
b)
Sore eyes,
c)
Carpal tunnel syndrome,
d)
All of the above.
33.
36. Which of the following computer systems can manage up to 100 users at the same time?
a)
Mainframe Computers
b)
Minicomputers
c)
Microcomputers
d)
Mobile Computers
34.
39. Which of the following is NOT a peripheral device?
a)
Keyboard
b)
Mouse
c)
Processor
d)
Monitor
35.
40. Which of the following is considered multimedia?
a)
Sound
b)
Video
c)
Still Picture
d)
Sound, Video, Pictures
36.
41. Which of the following type of computer system is used by this device?
a)
Minicomputer
b)
Smart Phone
c)
Embedded Computer
d)
Netbook Computer
37.
42. What is the name of the feature shown? (a)
38.
43. Another name for main memory is
a)
RAM
b)
Secondary storage
c)
Permanent storage
d)
External Storage
39.
44. What are the two main types of storage?
a)
main memory and brain
b)
Primary and Secondary
c)
Hard Drive and Flash Drive
d)
Primary and Main Memory
40.
45. Which device is used in the third generation of computers?
a)
Microprocessor
b)
Integrated Circuit
c)
Artificial Intelligence
d)
Vacuum Tube
41.
State the LEFT HAND HOME ROW KEYS
(a)
42.
STATE THE RIGHT HAND HOME ROW KEYS
(a)
43.
What is the name of the feature that is selected in yellow?
(a)
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