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Computer Basics Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which term refers to the physical parts of a computer that you can see and touch?

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

c)

Firmware

d)

Program

2.

What is another name for the central processing unit (CPU)?

a)

Computer case

b)

Microprocessor

c)

Motherboard

d)

Hard drive

3.

What type of memory temporarily stores information while the computer is on and is erased when it’s turned off?

a)

ROM

b)

Hard disk

c)

RAM

d)

Flash drive

4.

Which part of a computer is considered the "brain"?

a)

Monitor

b)

CPU

c)

RAM

d)

Motherboard

5.

Which of the following stores the largest amount of data?

a)

Floppy disk

b)

CD

c)

DVD

d)

Hard disk drive

6.

What is the main advantage of using DVDs over CDs?

a)

They use lasers to read data

b)

They store more information and can play movies

c)

They are less prone to scratches

d)

They are cheaper to produce

7.

What is the main reason floppy disks are rarely used today?

a)

They are too expensive

b)

They store small amounts of data and are easily damaged

c)

They cannot store text files

d)

They require a special printer

8.

What device is used to point, click, and select items on a computer screen?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Joystick

c)

Mouse

d)

Scanner

9.

Which part of the mouse allows smooth scrolling through screens?

a)

Left button

b)

Right button

c)

Scroll wheel

d)

Pointer

10.

Which keyboard keys are located at the top row and perform different functions depending on the program?

a)

Navigation keys

b)

Function keys

c)

Control keys

d)

Numeric keys

11.

Which part of the keyboard is designed for quick number entry?

a)

Navigation keys

b)

Numeric keypad

c)

Arrow keys

d)

Function keys

12.

What is the main function of the monitor?

a)

Input text and data

b)

Store files

c)

Display information visually

d)

Connect to the Internet

13.

Which type of monitor is thinner and lighter?

a)

CRT

b)

LCD

c)

LED

d)

Plasma

14.

What is the function of a printer?

a)

Display graphics

b)

Output data onto paper

c)

Store documents

d)

Scan photos

15.

Which printer type is most popular for home use and can print high-quality photos?

a)

Inkjet printer

b)

Laser printer

c)

Dot-matrix printer

d)

3D printer

16.

What is the main advantage of a laser printer over an inkjet printer?

a)

Lower printing cost per page and faster printing

b)

Better photo quality

c)

Smaller in size

d)

Requires no electricity

17.

What is the purpose of computer speakers?

a)

Store audio files

b)

Play sound from the computer

c)

Record voice

d)

Connect to the Internet

18.

Which device allows a computer to connect to the Internet?

a)

Printer

b)

Router

c)

Modem

d)

Webcam

19.

What does a modem do?

a)

Displays images

b)

Stores programs

c)

Sends and receives computer information over a network

d)

Prints data on paper

20.

Hardware that is not part of the system unit, such as a printer or mouse, is called:

a)

Internal device

b)

Peripheral device

c)

Storage device

d)

Central unit