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Computer Fundamentals Quiz

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main function of the CPU in a computer?

a)

Store data

b)

Execute instructions

c)

Manage peripherals

d)

Provide internet access

2.

Which of the following is considered hardware?

a)

Operating System

b)

Printer

c)

Spreadsheet Software

d)

Cloud Storage

3.

What type of memory is volatile and is erased when the computer is turned off?

a)

ROM

b)

RAM

c)

Hard Drive

d)

SSD

4.

What does the term "BIOS" stand for?

a)

Basic Input Output System

b)

Binary Operating System

c)

Basic Integrated Operating System

d)

Basic Interchange Output System

5.

Which device is considered an input device?

a)

Monitor

b)

Keyboard

c)

Printer

d)

Speaker

6.

What does an operating system do?

a)

Provides electricity to the computer

b)

Manages computer hardware and software resources

c)

Stores all files permanently

d)

Connects to the internet

7.

Which of the following is an example of open-source software?

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8.

What is the purpose of a firewall?

a)

To connect two devices

b)

To protect against unauthorized access

c)

To cool the CPU

d)

To increase RAM speed

9.

Which of these is not a programming language?

a)

Python

b)

Java

c)

HTML

d)

Photoshop

10.

What unit is used to measure the speed of a CPU?

a)

Hertz (Hz)

b)

Megabytes (MB)

c)

Gigabytes (GB)

d)

Pixels

11.

What is the role of a motherboard in a computer?

a)

Stores data permanently

b)

Connects all hardware components

c)

Provides internet connectivity

d)

Cools down the CPU

12.

Which port is commonly used for USB connections?

a)

HDMI

b)

Ethernet

c)

Type-A

d)

VGA

13.

Which of these is an example of system software?

a)

Video editing software

b)

Microsoft Word

c)

Web browser

d)

Windows 10

14.

What does the acronym URL stand for?

a)

Uniform Resource Locator

b)

Universal Resource Link

c)

Unified Routing Location

d)

Universal Research Locator

15.

Which type of storage is the fastest?

a)

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

b)

Solid State Drive (SSD)

c)

USB Flash Drive

d)

CD/DVD

16.

What does HTTP stand for?

a)

HyperText Transmission Protocol

b)

HyperText Transfer Protocol

c)

Hyperlink Transfer Protocol

d)

Hyper Transfer Transmission Protocol

17.

What is the purpose of a network router?

a)

Process computer instructions

b)

Print documents

c)

Direct traffic between networks

d)

Store network data

18.

Which component provides long-term storage for files?

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Cache

19.

What does the term "cloud computing" mean?

a)

Storing data on physical drives

b)

Storing and accessing data over the internet

c)

Using high-speed CPUs

d)

Operating on a local network only

20.

What is an example of a file extension for an image file?

a)

.exe

b)

.jpg

c)

.txt

d)

.html

21.

The (a)   is the brain of the computer responsible for processing instructions.

22.

(a)   is a non-volatile memory used to store firmware in a computer.

23.

(a)   devices allow users to input data into the computer.

24.

Software that controls hardware and serves as a platform for applications is called (a)   .

25.

A (a)   is a group of computers connected together to share resources.

26.

The primary purpose of a power supply unit (PSU) is to provide (a)   to the components of the computer.

27.

The two main types of storage are _______ and _______.

(a)  

28.

A (a)   is a program that performs a specific task, such as word processing or playing music.

29.

The (a)   translates a website name (like google.com) into an IP address.

30.

The (a)   is the part of the computer you use to see visual output, such as videos or text.

31.

Explain the difference between RAM and ROM.

4 lines
32.

Describe three examples of input devices and their uses.

4 lines
33.

What are the main functions of an operating system?

4 lines
34.

Why is it important to update system software regularly?

4 lines
35.

What is the difference between local storage and cloud storage?

4 lines