WorksheetsYear 7 Computing Quiz
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Q15. Putting instructions in the correct order is called
a)
Iteration
b)
Selection
c)
Sequencing
d)
Debugging
2.
Q17. Making a decision, for example using if/else commands, is called
a)
Iteration
b)
Selection
c)
Sequencing
d)
Debugging
3.
Q18. Checking to see if your code is correct
a)
Iteration
b)
Selection
c)
Sequencing
d)
Debugging
4.
What does the main memory (RAM) do?
Note: There may be more than one correct option. Select all that apply.
a)
Stores programs
b)
Stores data
c)
Executes programs
d)
Executes data
e)
Processes data
5.
Q7 What is Utility Software?
a)
This software is used to carry out tasks on a computer, such as writing an email, making a poster, doing homework and messaging friends. Some of the applications we might use to do this include a word processor, web browser and graphics software.
b)
An essential part that allows other systems software, and application software, to communicate with hardware. It provides a user interface, manages the use of memory and the opening, closing, saving and deleting of files.
c)
A program specifically designed to help manage and tune system or application software.
6.
Q8. What is Application Software?
a)
This software is used to carry out tasks on a computer, such as writing an email, making a poster, doing homework and messaging friends. Some of the applications we might use to do this include a word processor, web browser and graphics software.
b)
An essential part that allows other systems software, and application software, to communicate with hardware. It provides a user interface, manages the use of memory and the opening, closing, saving and deleting of files.
c)
A program specifically designed to help manage and tune system or application software.
7.
Q9. What is an Operating System?
a)
This software is used to carry out tasks on a computer, such as writing an email, making a poster, doing homework and messaging friends. Some of the applications we might use to do this include a word processor, web browser and graphics software.
b)
An essential part that allows other systems software, and application software, to communicate with hardware. It provides a user interface, manages the use of memory and the opening, closing, saving and deleting of files.
c)
A program specifically designed to help manage and tune system or application software.
8.
Q10. What is computer Hardware?
a)
the physical components of a computer system
b)
the intangible elements (programs) of a computer system
c)
the physical cables used in a computer systems
9.
Q11. What are Input Devices?
a)
A piece of computer equipment which can be used to store data.
b)
Any piece of computer hardware used to provide data to a computer system.
c)
Any piece of computer hardware used to communicate the results of data that has been processed.
10.
Q12. What are Output Devices?
a)
A piece of computer equipment which can be used to store data.
b)
Any piece of computer hardware used to provide data to a computer system.
c)
Any piece of computer hardware used to communicate the results of data that has been processed.
11.
Q13. What are Storage Devices?
a)
A piece of computer equipment which can be used to store data.
b)
Any piece of computer hardware used to provide data to a computer system.
c)
Any piece of computer hardware used to communicate the results of data that has been processed.
12.
Q14. Which of the following is an INPUT DEVICE ?
a)
Mouse
b)
Speakers
c)
Printer
13.
Q15. Which of the following is an OUTPUT DEVICE ?
a)
Keyboard
b)
Scanner
c)
Speaker
14.
Q16. Which of the following is a storage device
a)
Touchscreen
b)
Joystick
c)
USB Stick
15.
Q19. What are MAGNETIC HARD DRIVES?
a)
drives work by using magnetic disks that spin around as the read/write head moves backwards and forward over it
b)
drives store the data on microchips rather than magnetic platters so there are no moving parts.
16.
Q20. What are SOLID STATE DRIVES?
a)
drives work by using magnetic disks that spin around as the read/write head moves backwards and forward over it
b)
drives store the data on microchips rather than magnetic platters so there are no moving parts.
17.
Q24. Hard drives allow you to save your files
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Q25. Expansion cards can be used to upgrade a computer
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Q26. The fan keeps the CPU warm
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Q27. This is a chip that is closest to the CPU and contains the instructions for booting up (starting) the computer
a)
RAM
b)
RON
c)
ROM
21.
Q28. This type of hard drive is more expensive as it uses circuits and has no moving parts but is much faster
a)
HDD
b)
SSD
c)
DDS
22.
Q29.What is the name of the main circuit board inside the computer?
a)
Bulletin Board
b)
Motherboard
c)
Circuit Board
23.
What is stored in storage devices?
Note: There may be more than one correct option. Select all that apply.
a)
Hardware components
b)
Programs
c)
Data
d)
None of the above. The term ‘storage’ is misleading.
24.
Q30. What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?
a)
To display graphics on the screen
b)
To provide power to the computer
c)
To execute instructions and process data
d)
To store data permanently
25.
Q31. Which of the following is considered an example of system software?
a)
Web browser
b)
Operating system
c)
Word processor
d)
Spreadsheet application
26.
Q32. What is the role of RAM in a computer system?
a)
To protect the computer from viruses
b)
To manage network connections
c)
To provide temporary storage for active processes
d)
To store data permanently
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