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Living in the IT Era Chapter 1- Lesson 2

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a computer primarily defined as?

a)

A software program

b)

A hardware component

c)

An electronic device

d)

A mechanical device

2.

Which of the following is considered computer hardware?

a)

Windows

b)

RAM

c)

Monitor

d)

Linux

3.

What does RAM stand for?

a)

Random Access Memory

b)

Rapid Access Memory

c)

Read Access Memory

d)

Read And Memory

4.

What is the main function of the CPU?

a)

To store data

b)

To execute instructions

c)

To manage software

d)

To connect peripherals

5.

Which type of memory is non-volatile?

a)

Cache

b)

CMOS

c)

ROM

d)

RAM

6.

What is the role of the motherboard in a computer?

a)

To store data

b)

To provide power

c)

To connect all components

d)

To execute programs

7.

What is liveware in the context of computer systems?

a)

The computer user

b)

Data storage

c)

Computer hardware

d)

Software programs

8.

Which of the following is an example of input data?

a)

All of the above

b)

Graphics

c)

Text

d)

Sound

9.

What is the purpose of the system unit?

a)

To store files

b)

To process data

c)

To display output

d)

To connect peripherals

10.

What does CMOS store?

a)

User files

b)

BIOS settings

c)

Operating system

d)

Application data

11.

Which device is used to control the cursor on a computer screen?

a)

Mouse

b)

Printer

c)

Keyboard

d)

Monitor

12.

What is the primary function of a hard disk drive?

a)

To output data

b)

To input data

c)

To store data

d)

To process data

13.

What is the function of a heat sink?

a)

To store data

b)

To cool components

c)

To provide power

d)

To process instructions

14.

Which of the following is a type of output information?

a)

All of the above

b)

Sound

c)

Graphics

d)

Text

15.

What is the main purpose of input devices?

a)

To process information

b)

To display information

c)

To store data

d)

To enter data and commands

16.

What is the function of the operating system software?

a)

To execute applications

b)

To provide user interface

c)

All of the above

d)

To manage hardware

17.

Which of the following is a removable storage device?

a)

SSD

b)

RAM

c)

Floppy Disk

d)

CPU

18.

What is the machine cycle?

a)

The way output is generated

b)

The method of storing data

c)

The basic operation of a computer

d)

The process of inputting data

19.

What is the role of the power supply in a computer?

a)

To manage software

b)

To store data

c)

To provide power to components

d)

To process data

20.

What type of memory is used for temporary storage while a computer is running?

a)

Flash

b)

CMOS

c)

RAM

d)

ROM

21.

What is the function of the BIOS?

a)

To execute applications

b)

To store user data

c)

To provide a user interface

d)

To manage hardware

22.

Which of the following is NOT a category of input data?

a)

Text

b)

Graphics

c)

Output

d)

Sound

23.

What is the purpose of the system software?

a)

To manage user input

b)

To provide user applications

c)

To control hardware

d)

To store data

24.

What is the primary function of a printer?

a)

To output data

b)

To store data

c)

To process data

d)

To input data

25.

What is the significance of ports in a computer system?

a)

To connect all components to the motherboard

b)

To store data

c)

To connect output devices

d)

To connect input devices

26.

What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

a)

To manage software

b)

To execute instructions

c)

To connect peripherals

d)

To store data

27.

What is the role of the user in a computer system?

a)

To store data

b)

To provide input

c)

To manage hardware

d)

To execute programs

28.

Which of the following is an example of system software?

a)

Google Chrome

b)

Windows

c)

Photoshop

d)

Microsoft Word

29.

What is the purpose of data processing?

a)

To input data

b)

To transform raw information

c)

To store data

d)

To output information

30.

What is the function of a keyboard?

a)

To process information

b)

To input data

c)

To display output

d)

To store data