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Understanding Computer Basics

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main function of a CPU?

a)

To provide power to the computer

b)

To manage network connections

c)

To store data permanently

d)

The main function of a CPU is to execute instructions and process data.

2.

Name one input device and its purpose.

a)

Mouse

b)

Scanner

c)

Printer

d)

Keyboard

3.

What is the role of RAM in a computer?

a)

RAM directly connects the CPU to the hard drive for data transfer.

b)

RAM permanently stores all data and programs for quick access.

c)

RAM serves as temporary storage for data and instructions that the CPU uses for processing tasks.

d)

RAM is responsible for managing the computer's power supply.

4.

Define what an output device is.

a)

An output device is a software program that processes data.

b)

An output device is a hardware part that inputs data into a computer.

c)

An output device is a component that stores information for future use.

d)

An output device is a hardware component that conveys information from a computer to the user.

5.

Give an example of a storage device.

a)

Hard disk drive

b)

CD-ROM

c)

USB flash drive

d)

Floppy disk

6.

What does the term 'file management' refer to?

a)

The technique of deleting files from a storage system.

b)

The process of organizing and handling files on a computer or storage system.

c)

The process of backing up files to an external drive.

d)

The method of creating new files on a computer.

7.

How do you create a new folder on a computer?

a)

Use the command line to type 'mkdir folder' without specifying a location.

b)

Press Ctrl + N to create a new folder.

c)

Drag and drop files to create a folder.

d)

Right-click in the desired location, select 'New', then 'Folder'.

8.

What is the difference between hardware and software?

a)

Hardware is the software that runs on a computer.

b)

Software refers to the physical components of a computer.

c)

Hardware and software are the same thing.

d)

Hardware is the physical parts of a computer, while software is the programs that run on it.

9.

Name a common file format for images.

a)

BMP

b)

GIF

c)

JPEG

d)

PNG

10.

What is the purpose of a keyboard?

a)

To display images on the screen.

b)

The purpose of a keyboard is to input data and commands into a computer.

c)

To connect to the internet.

d)

To store files and data.

11.

What is the function of a graphics card in a computer?

a)

To connect to external devices.

b)

To process and render images and videos.

c)

To manage the computer's power supply.

d)

To store data permanently.

12.

Name a common file format for documents.

a)

DOCX

b)

PDF

c)

All of the above

d)

TXT

13.

What is the purpose of an operating system?

a)

To store files and data permanently.

b)

To provide a user interface and manage hardware resources.

c)

To connect to the internet.

d)

To execute specific applications only.

14.
What does a computer allow you to do?
a)
Type documents and send email
b)
Browse the Internet
c)
Store and retrieve data
d)
All of the above
15.
www stands for
a)
world wide web
b)
world wide waver
c)
world wide wonder
d)
world wide wan
16.
An example of computer hardware is...
a)
Web Browser
b)
Keyboard
c)
App
d)
Operating System
17.
The physical parts of the computer are called _______.
a)
software
b)
hardware
c)
computer parts
d)
computer case
18.
What does PC stand for?
a)
Personal Computer
b)
Problem Computer
c)
People Creator
d)
Personal Component
19.
What does this picture represent?
a)
Peripheral
b)
Microprocessor
c)
PC
d)
Password
20.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)
Printer
b)
Mouse
c)
Monitor
d)
Speakers
21.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)
Keyboard
b)
Cables
c)
Printer
d)
USB Flash Drive
22.
Name the computer hardware shown.
a)
CPU and Internal Hard Drive
b)
Mouse
c)
Monitor
d)
Speakers
23.
Use this key to type in all capital letters.
a)
shift
b)
space bar
c)
caps lock
d)
tab
24.
What is a computer?
a)
A piece of technology
b)
A device that manipulates information or data
c)
A machine that is intelligent 
d)
A device that sees information and collects data for you
25.
This is a ___________.
a)
keyboard
b)
monitor
c)
headphone
d)
scanner
26.
This is the ___________.
a)
keyboard
b)
monitor
c)
headphone
d)
speaker
27.
This is the________.
a)
keyboard
b)
monitor
c)
mouse
d)
computer
28.
This is the ________.
a)
keyboard
b)
monitor
c)
computer
d)
scanner
29.
This is a ___________.
a)
keyboard
b)
digital camera
c)
scanner
d)
speaker
30.
This is a _______.
a)
microphone
b)
keyboard
c)
digital camera
d)
scanner
31.
This is the ___________.
a)
keyboard
b)
computer
c)
scanner
d)
mouse
32.
This is the _________.
a)
keyboard
b)
scanner
c)
printer
d)
computer
33.
Name this component
a)
USB
b)
CPU
c)
Mouse
d)
CD