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Computer Basics Unit 1 Review

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 23hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What provides long term memory for your computer

a)

hard drive

b)

soft drive

c)

disk drive

d)

RAM

2.

What draws heat away from the CPU?

a)

fan

b)

heat sink

c)

RAM

d)

ROM

3.

What should I add to increase the performance of my computer?

a)

a faster battery

b)

add more ROM

c)

add more RAM

d)

add a bigger hard drive

4.

What is the CPU?

a)

the main circuit board

b)

the brain of the computer

c)

where you save information

5.

What does megahertz measure?

a)

the speed of the processor

b)

the amount of memory a computer has

c)

the speed of the internet connection

6.

What items can be added in the expansion slots? Choose all that are correct

a)

video card

b)

audio card

c)

network card

d)

RAM card

7.

What provides short term memory?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

icloud

d)

hard drive

8.

What is ROM?

a)

short term memory

b)

long term memory

c)

memory added by the manufacturer

9.

Takes alternating current (AC) from a wall outlet and converts it into DC power that the computer can use.

a)

Sound Card

b)

Power Supply

c)

Video Card

d)

Motherboard

10.

Nonvolatile, or permanent, memory that contains the minimum instructions that the computer needs to turn on and start up.

a)

Display Adaptor

b)

ROM

c)

Network Interface Card

d)

CPU

11.

A large circuit board that connects input, output, and processing devices

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

USB Port

d)

Motherboard

12.

Used to connect input and output devices to a computer.

a)

Sound Card

b)

Motherboard

c)

USB Port

d)

RAM

13.

A channel through which data is transferred between input/output devices and the processor.

a)

Expansion Card

b)

USB Port

c)

Network Port

d)

Port

14.

A circuit board that can be attached to a motherboard to add features to a computer

a)

Expansion Card

b)

Power Supply

c)

Display Adaptor

d)

USB Port

15.

Memory a computer uses for processing and can affect how fast the computer can complete tasks.

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

Network Interface Card

d)

Display Adaptor

16.

What is the speed of a processor measured in?

a)

Pixels

b)

Hertz

c)

Watts

d)

Bytes

17.
GUI (gooey) means
a)
graphical user internet
b)
general user interface
c)
graphical user interface
18.
RAM is your system's long-term memory
a)
True
b)
False
19.
A processor's speed is measured in megahertz (MHz).
a)
True
b)
False
20.
The __________________ is the computer's main circuit board.
a)
hardware
b)
CPU
c)
motherboard
d)
motherbox
21.
The computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse are devices are called ______________.
a)
portables
b)
software
c)
peripherals
d)
software
22.
Speakers and headphones are input devices.
a)
True
b)
False
23.

Trace and correct faults in a mechanical or electronic system.

a)

Monitor

b)

Troubleshoot

c)

mouse

d)

keyboard

24.

A DVD is an example of a storage device.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

What is an example of software?

a)

mouse & computer case

b)

Word & monitor

c)

Word & Minecraft

d)

keyboard & Chrome

26.

A monitor is an example of an output device.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Google or Internet Explorer are examples of web browsers.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

A speaker and a printer are input devices (things to enter data)

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Which is NOT an example of computer hardware?

a)

Web Browser

b)

App

c)

Keyboard

d)

Operating System

30.

Information that a user physically enters into a computer by pressing a key on a keyboard, clicking a mouse, tapping a touch screen, pushing a button on a game controller, speaking into a microphone, etc.

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Storage

d)

Process

31.

The operations performed by a computer to retrieve, transform, or classify information.

a)

Input

b)

Processing

c)

Output

d)

Storage

32.

Information that a computer returns to a user such as

images on a screen, sounds from speakers, and printed pages.

a)

Input

b)

Process

c)

Output

d)

Storage

33.

The saving of information on memory chips, discs, or other storage media by a computer for later use.

a)

Storage

b)

Processing

c)

Output

d)

Input

34.

The fastest, most powerful computers that exist at a given time. These computers have processing capabilities designed to solve problems that are too complex for regular computers. They play vital roles in the advancement of national defense, science, and social change.

a)

Smart Phone

b)

Supercomputers

c)

Macro Computers

d)

Mainframe Computers

35.

What is hardware?

a)

The physical parts of the computer including the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse.

b)

The operating system and other programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

c)

Neither

d)

Both

36.

_______________________ includes programs such as the operating system, video games, and word processors.

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Operating Systems

37.

The _________________________ allows the user to type information into the computer.

a)

Keyboard

b)

Mouse

c)

Scanner

d)

Microphone

38.

RAM Stands for

a)

Random Access Memory

b)

Running Armature Master

c)

Run Away Man

d)

Really Awesome Motherboard

39.

CPU stands for

a)

Central Processing Unit

b)

Computer Processing Unit

c)

Caloric Processor Unity

d)

Calculatron Processing Uniter

40.

Which Part Stores Data?

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Drive

c)

CPU

d)

Chassis

41.

What does a CPU do?

a)

Stores Data

b)

Output

c)

Processes Commands

d)

Computer Stuff

42.

A mouse is an _____ device

a)

Output

b)

Input

c)

Sideput

d)

Shotput

43.

A speaker is a ______ device

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Sideput

d)

Throughput

44.

In the simplest terms, a computer is a machine that stores and processes what?

a)

The Operating System

b)

Data

c)

Games

d)

Pictures

45.

_____ puts data into the ______ so you can work on it.

a)

CPU, RAM

b)

RAM, CPU

c)

Hard Drive, RAM

d)

CPU, Hard Drive

46.

The _______ shows you what the computer is doing

a)

Motherboard

b)

Keyboard

c)

Monitor

d)

Mouse

47.

RAM is for

a)

Short Term Storage

b)

Long Term Storage

48.

What sort of computer has a "tower"?

a)

Laptop

b)

Desktop

c)

All in One

d)

Tablet

49.

To get fancier graphics, I would buy a fancier

a)

Video Card

b)

Motherboard

c)

Game Card

d)

Mouse

50.

The following is an example of a computer peripheral:

a)

The CPU.

b)

The Motherboard.

c)

RAM.

d)

Printer.

51.

What type of computer memory is both static and nonvolatile?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Cache Memory

52.

What does BIOS stand for?

a)

Biological Internet Operating System

b)

Binary Inner/Outer Stages

c)

Basic Input/Output System

53.

When your computer's speed begins to drop, which element of memory is likely overtaxed?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Flash Memory

54.

What is a clock cycle?

a)

The accuracy of a computer's internal clock

b)

The CPU's processing speed

c)

The amount of time it takes for a computer to boot up

55.

What is a memory cache?

a)

The amount of memory your computer has on hand for a particular task

b)

An outdated memory storage device

c)

A temporary memory storage device that keeps certain data available for quick reference

56.

Which kind of computer memory is the first to activate when you turn on your computer?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Virtual Memory

57.
What is the most durable?
a)
Magnetic Tape
b)
Solid State Drive
c)
Hard Drive
d)
CD
58.
What type of memory is accessed the quickest?
a)
Solid State Memory
b)
Magnetic Storage
c)
Blu-Ray
d)
CD/DVD
59.
What type of memory is inside an iPhone?
a)
Magnetic Tape
b)
Solid State
c)
Optical
60.
Which of these is a not a computer manufacturer?
a)
Microsoft
b)

Dell

c)
IBM
d)
Apple
61.
The computer and all of the parts connected to it are called...
a)
input devices
b)
output devices
c)
hardware
d)
software
62.

Identify the picture

a)

Random Access Memory

b)

Read Only Memory

c)

USB Flash Drive

d)

Memory Card

63.

Identify the picture

a)

Random Access Memory

b)

Read Only Memory

c)

USB Flash Drive

d)

Hard Disk Drive

64.

Identify the picture

a)

Random Access Memory

b)

Read Only Memory

c)

USB Flash Drive

d)

Memory Card

65.

Identify the picture

a)

Random Access Memory

b)

Read Only Memory

c)

USB Flash Drive

d)

Memory Card

66.

Identify the picture

a)

Compact Disc

b)

Digital Versatile Disc

c)

Blu-ray Disc

67.

USB Flash Drive is an example of Secondary Memory.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

68.

Primary Memory is the main memory of the computer.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

69.

Information stored in ROM is permanent.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

70.
RAM & ROM are known as what kind of memory?
a)
Secondary storage
b)
Main memory
c)
Registers
d)
Flash memory
71.
What does the acronym RAM stand for?
a)
Random Alignment Memory
b)
Read Access Memory
c)
Random Access Memory
d)
Read All Memory
72.
What does the acronym ROM stand for?
a)
Read Only Memory
b)
Random Option Memory
c)
Read Once Memory
d)
Random Operating Memory
73.
Where is ROM usually found inside a computer?
a)
Inside the CPU
b)
As part of the hard drive
c)
On the motherboard
d)
With the CD drive
74.
In terms of computer memory, what is meant by the term 'volatile'?
a)
It retains its content when power is cut
b)
It loses its contents when power is cut
c)
It is not stable and should not be used
d)
Memory chips can overheat
75.
Which statement best describes RAM?
a)
Fast, permanent storage
b)
Slow, volatile stoage
c)
Fast, volatile storage
d)
Slow, permanent storage
76.
Which statement best describes ROM?
a)
A flash memory chip that contains a small amount of non-volatile memory
b)
A memory store containing a large amount of volatile memory
c)
A register within the CPU responsible for storing memory addresses
d)
A memory store containing a small amount of volatile memory
77.
What is usually held in the contents of RAM?
a)
BIOS and Boot sequence needed to start the computer
b)
Operating System and currently running programs
c)
Software programs stored within the computer
d)
Recently executed instructions in case they are needed again
78.
What is stored in Read Only Memory (ROM)?
a)
Recently opened programs
b)
Operating system and currently running programs
c)
BIOS and boot sequence (the computer's initial start-up process)
d)
The CPU's registers
79.
Found in the computer's BIOS, what actually is the 'bootstrap'?
a)
The program which takes the computer through steps that lead up to the loading of the operating system (OS)
b)
The program responsible for loading the drives for peripheral devices like the keyboard and mouse
c)
The computer's initial start-up process
d)
The device used to attach the ROM to the computer's motherboard
80.
What is Virtual Memory?
a)
An additional memory slot located in one of the RAM ports
b)
A section of volatile memory created temporarily on the storage drive
c)
Memory stored in the 'cloud'
d)
Memory that doesn't exist inside the computer but on an external device such as a USB pen drive
81.
Why is Virtual Memory needed or used by a computer?
a)
When RAM becomes full because of too many programs running at once
b)
When ROM is too small and struggles to store the Operating System
c)
When users wish to store data on an external server such as 'the cloud'
d)
When chosen by the user or computer administrator
82.
What is the term commonly used to describe the constant swapping in-and-out of programs between the RAM and Virtual Memory?
a)
Swapping
b)
Paging
c)
Disk thrashing
d)
Over-clocking
83.

Imagine you are a computer, What would be your main function as their CPU?

a)

Store data and files

b)

Execute instructions and perform calculations

c)

Connect to the internet

d)

Display images and videos

84.

Imagine this, you are setting up a gaming workstation. You need to connect a device that will allow them to input commands for an epic gaming session. Which of the following would you choose?

a)

Monitor

b)

Mouse

c)

Keyboard

d)

Printer

85.

Imagine you are a computer, and Anika, Isla, and Liam are your users. What would be your operating system's main job?

a)

Making coffee for Anika, Isla, and Liam.

b)

Managing your hardware and software resources and providing common services for Anika, Isla, and Liam's programs.

c)

Controlling the temperature for Anika, Isla, and Liam.

d)

Playing video games for Anika, Isla, and Liam.

86.

Imagine James, Evelyn, and Luna are setting up a computer system for their new secret clubhouse. Which of the following would they use to see the output of their secret plans?

a)

Monitor

b)

Keyboard

c)

CPU

d)

Printer

87.

Imagine Sophia, Arjun, and Nora are helping their friend John, who is new to the digital world, understand the internet. They are trying to explain what a web browser does. Can you help them out?

a)

A web browser is a tool that Sophia uses to send emails.

b)

Arjun uses a web browser to download his favorite music from the internet.

c)

Nora loves playing video games online, so she uses a web browser.

d)

John uses a web browser to access and view websites on the internet.

88.

Daniel, Ethan, and Anika are having a fun competition to assemble a computer for their home office. Which of the following components would they need to physically put inside the computer case?

a)

Motherboard

b)

Printer

c)

Keyboard

d)

Mouse

89.

Imagine this, Maya, Abigail, and Priya are working in a bustling office. They have been given a task by their boss to create an important report. Which software do you think they should use to create, edit, format, and print this document in the most efficient way?

a)

A software that allows them to make phone calls

b)

A software that helps them cook delicious meals

c)

A word processing software

d)

A software that allows them to play exciting video games

90.

Imagine Charlotte, Grace, and David are working on a fun project and they need to access some cool information on the internet. Which of the following tools would they use to surf the web?

a)

Web browser

b)

Computer mouse

c)

Operating system

d)

Word processor

91.

Imagine this: Harper, Anika, and Aria are having a fun sleepover at John's new home office. They decide to have a movie marathon, but first, they need to connect John's computer to the internet. What role does a modem play in this exciting scenario?

a)

The modem turns the room into a mini cinema by providing wireless internet access.

b)

The modem acts like a superhero, amplifying the internet signal for a smooth movie experience.

c)

The modem is the magical key that connects John's computer to the vast world of the internet.

d)

The modem is like a treasure chest, storing all the internet data they need.

92.

Ethan, Zoe, and Olivia are having a friendly competition to see who can access the internet the fastest on their computers. Which application should they use?

a)

Mozilla Firefox

b)

Microsoft Word

c)

Safari

d)

Google Chrome

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