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Computer Basics Quiz

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Charlotte is setting up her home office and needs to choose a device to produce physical copies of her documents. Which of the following devices should she select?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Mouse

c)

Printer

d)

Scanner

2.

During a computer science class, Scarlett asked her teacher, "What does CPU stand for?"

a)

Central Processing Unit

b)

Central Performance Unit

c)

Central Program Unit

d)

Central Print Unit

3.

Liam is setting up his new computer and needs to install a type of software. Which of the following should he install?

a)

RAM

b)

Operating System

c)

Hard Drive

d)

CPU

4.

During a computer science class, Anika is learning about different components of a computer. She wonders what the primary function of RAM is in a computer. Can you help her understand?

a)

Permanent storage

b)

Processing data

c)

Temporary storage

d)

Printing documents

5.

Henry is working on a project and needs to ensure his data is stored permanently. Which device should he use?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Hard Drive

d)

CPU

6.

Aiden is setting up his new computer and needs to install essential software. Which of the following is an example of system software?

a)

Microsoft Word

b)

Adobe Photoshop

c)

Windows OS

d)

Google Chrome

7.

Michael is working on a project where he needs to organize and analyze a large set of numerical data. What type of software should he use?

a)

Database software

b)

Spreadsheet software

c)

Presentation software

d)

System software

8.

Jackson is setting up his new computer. Which of the following is not an example of hardware?

a)

CPU

b)

Monitor

c)

Antivirus

d)

Keyboard

9.

In a classroom project, which student is responsible for carrying out the tasks assigned by the teacher?

a)

Avery

b)

Anika

c)

Evelyn

d)

None of the above

10.

Sophia is setting up her new computer and wants to understand what the main function of the operating system is. What should she know?

a)

To perform calculations

b)

To manage hardware and software resources

c)

To create documents

d)

To browse the internet

11.

Rohan is working on a project where he needs a type of memory that is non-volatile and can be electrically erased and reprogrammed. Which type of memory should he choose?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Flash Memory

d)

Cache Memory

12.

Emma wants to digitize her hand-drawn sketches to edit them on her computer. Which device should she use to input these graphical images into the computer?

a)

Microphone

b)

Scanner

c)

Printer

d)

Monitor

13.

During a computer science class, Isla was curious about the term used for the system that initializes the hardware during the booting process of a computer. What does BIOS stand for?

a)

Basic Input Output System

b)

Binary Input Output System

c)

Basic Input Output Software

d)

Binary Internal Output System

14.

Mia is organizing her digital photo collection on her computer. What component of her computer is responsible for storing these photos permanently?

a)

To execute instructions

b)

To process data

c)

To store data permanently

d)

To display output

15.

Mason is working on his school project and needs to type a report. Which of the following software should he use?

a)

BIOS

b)

Windows OS

c)

Microsoft Word

d)

RAM

16.

Sophia is assembling her first desktop computer and wants to know which component is considered the "brain" of the system. Can you help her identify it?

a)

Monitor

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

d)

Keyboard

17.

Noah is building his own desktop computer. What is the main purpose of the motherboard in his setup?

a)

Store data permanently

b)

Connect all internal components and allow communication

c)

Display output to the user

d)

Provide power to the system

18.

Liam is building a new desktop computer and needs to decide which type of memory to use for fast, temporary storage. Which type of memory should he choose?

a)

Hard Drive

b)

Solid State Drive (SSD)

c)

Random Access Memory (RAM)

d)

Compact Disc (CD)

19.

Samuel is building a new desktop computer and wants to ensure it runs efficiently. What does the term "clock speed" refer to in relation to the CPU he is considering?

a)

The speed at which the hard drive operates

b)

The rate at which the CPU can process instructions

c)

The speed of the internet connection

d)

The refresh rate of the monitor

20.

James is setting up his new desktop computer and wants to connect his external USB flash drive to transfer some files. Which port should he use?

a)

HDMI

b)

Ethernet

c)

VGA

d)

USB

21.

Sophia is considering buying a new computer for her studies. What is a key advantage of choosing a laptop over a desktop computer?

a)

Larger screen size

b)

Portability

c)

More powerful hardware

d)

Easier to upgrade components

22.

Rohan is trying to fix his overheating laptop. Which component in his laptop is typically responsible for cooling the system?

a)

Battery

b)

Heat sink and fan

c)

Hard drive

d)

Keyboard

23.

Olivia is looking to buy a new laptop and wants to ensure it has enhanced security features. What feature should she look for?

a)

USB ports

b)

High-definition display

c)

Fingerprint scanner

d)

Optical drive

24.

Grace is looking to replace the battery in her modern laptop. Which type of battery is most commonly used in modern laptops?

a)

Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd)

b)

Lead-Acid

c)

Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

d)

Alkaline

25.

Aria is using her laptop to browse the internet. What is the function of the touchpad on her laptop?

a)

To display graphics

b)

To type text

c)

To control the pointer on the screen

d)

To store data

26.

James is building his own computer and needs to understand the role of each component. What is the primary function of a computer's power supply unit (PSU)?

a)

To store data

b)

To process data

c)

To provide power to the computer components

d)

To connect to the internet

27.

Olivia is building a new computer and wants to ensure it can handle high-quality images and video. Which component should she focus on?

a)

Network Card

b)

Motherboard

c)

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

d)

Sound Card

28.

Harper is working on a project on her computer and notices that it runs smoothly when she has fewer applications open. What is the function of the computer's RAM in this scenario?

a)

To provide temporary storage for active processes

b)

To execute instructions

c)

To store data permanently

d)

To manage network connections

29.

Which component is responsible for executing instructions in a computer?

a)

Hard Drive

b)

Random Access Memory (RAM)

c)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

d)

Graphics Processing Unit

30.

This is...

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

31.

Which of these is NOT an example of Computer Hardware?

a)
b)
c)
d)
32.

Computer Case, Mouse, Monitor, and CPU are all examples of​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Hardware
Software
Application Programs
Operating Systems
Antivirus Software
CPU's
33.
Computer Equipment
a)
Software
b)
Hardware
c)
Default
d)
Computer
34.

CD stands for (a)   .

35.

When I want to add a photo to a document, which menu should I look in?

a)

File

b)

Edit

c)

Insert

36.
Application software is a computer program designed to perform a specific task.
a)
True
b)
False
37.

An _____________ is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware.

a)

Banana

b)

Hardware

c)

Software

d)

Operating System

38.
What is software?
a)
any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do
b)
the video card on the monitor
c)
the operating system
d)
the monitor and computer case
39.

Match the following

a)

You put things in this that you no longer need.

1.

Recycle bin

b)

Uses graphics or pictures to help users navigate.

2.

GUI

c)

Contains basic operations such as run, shut down, log off, or find.

3.

Start menu

d)

The Start menu and clock are found on the ___.

4.

Task bar

e)

Programs and applications run inside ____ that can be opened, closed, or resized.

5.

Windows

40.

Application or system software?

a)

Application

b)

System

41.

Match the following

a)
1.

Application Programs

b)
2.

Operating Systems

c)
3.

Internet Browsers