WorksheetsICT Computing Essentials Lesson 4
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
What protocol suite does the Internet require?
TCP/IP
DNS
SMTP
POP3
What type of network uses private IP?
LAN
WAN
MAN
PAN
What is the name of the unique set of numbers that identify each electronic device that connects to a network?
IP
VPN
TCP/IP
Hexadecimal
Which device operates an Input function?
keyboard
monitor
projector
speakers
Which of the following are output devices?
keyboard, GPS device and printer
printer, monitor and speaker
hard drive, flash drive and speakers
stylus, monitor and computer
Which component stores data being accessed by the CPU?
Random access memory (RAM)
motherboard
power supply
expansion card
Which device digitally displays the text or graphics processed by your computer?
monitor
speaker
printer
stylus
Dave owns a construction business and is in the process of buying a laptop. He is looking for a laptop with a hard drive that will likely continue to function if the computer is dropped. Which type of hard drive does he need?
solid-state drive (SSD)
magnetic hard drive
flash drive
optical drive
What is the most common connector on a peripheral?
USB
IEEE 1394
RJ 45
HDMI
Which of the following sends audio and video signals between devices?
High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI)
Parallel DB-25 port
digital visual interface (DVI)
video graphics array (VGA)
Which hardware component is responsible for ensuring that a CPU operates at a regular temperature?
hard drive
RAM
heat sink
power supply
Which of the following describes a local area network (LAN)?
a. The protocol used for sending outgoing e-mail
b. Computers connected within a small geographic area
C. A network connection within a large city or multiple small cities
d. Used to share information with external businesses or individuals
Which is the largest type of network?
Home network
b. Local area network (LAN)
C. Wide area network (WAN)
d. Metropolitan area network (MAN)
What is an intranet?
a. The global network used to transfer data all over the world
b. A network used exclusively by internal employees of a company
C. A group of computers connected within a small geographic area
d. A network used to share information with external businesses or individuals
Which network topology is connected by a single network device?
a. Bus
b. Star
C. Ring
d. Mesh
Which network model is the least expensive?
Client/server network
b. Local area network (LAN)
C. Peer-to-peer (P2P) network
d. Mainframe/terminal network
What is formed when Bluetooth devices are paired with one another?
a. Local area network (LAN)
b. Wide area network (WAN)
C. Personal area network (PAN)
d. Metropolitan area network (MAN)
When checking out at a grocery store, the receipt shows on the checkout screen. In what function of the Information Processing Cycle does this occur?
processing
storage
input
output
NASA must quickly process many large numbers when sending a rocket into space. What type of computer is needed to accomplish this task?
supercomputer
notebook
PC
server
Which of the following is a definition of software?
The components of a computer: keyboard, mouse and monitor
The person who enters the data that is to be processed and views the information
The information that a computer processes such as text, numbers, sound, video, images and files.
The programs or instructions that tell the computer what tasks to perform.
Which of the following is considered a computer?
stylus
hub
tablet
keyboard
Which of the following functions as the "brain" of the computer?
motherboard
central processing unit
power supply
hard drive
Carmen needs to replace a connector on the end of a cable that plugs into his landline telephone. Which type of connector does he need?
BD-9
Video graphics array (VGA)
RJ-11
Digital visual interface (DVI)
A graphic designer purchased a new device. She connects the device to her computer via USB. However, the device is not recognized by her computer. What is the next step?
Update her operating system and repair the hard drive.
Update her anti-virus software and run a virus scan.
Download the device driver from the manufacturer's website.
Purchase a different device from the computer manufacturer.
Consider the image. Which type of I/O port is shown?
RJ-45
IEEE 1394
DVI
HDMI
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
In which decade were the earliest computing devices developed?
1940s
1950s
1970s
1930s
Which type of computer is commonly used in homes?
Microcomputer
Supercomputer
Microprocessor
Mainframe computer
Which of the following is NOT a peripheral?
Tablet
Monitor
Printer
Mouse
