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WorksheetsComputer Basics Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is a computer?
A type of calculator
An electronic device that stores, retrieves, and processes data
A machine that only plays games
A device used only for communication
Which of these is an example of a computer?
Smartphone
Notebook paper
Pen
Ruler
What does “PC” stand for?
Personal Computer
Programmed Calculator
Portable Console
Private Connection
Which device is NOT considered a type of computer?
Stapler
ATM
Smartphone
Electronic toothbrush
The main advantage of desktop computers is:
They are smaller than laptops
They are battery powered
They can be upgraded
They are always portable
A desktop with a built-in monitor is called:
Portable desktop
All-in-one desktop
Tower PC
Server
Which of the following is portable and uses a battery?
Server
Laptop
Desktop computer
Supercomputer
Which device provides services like storing files or hosting websites for other computers?
Smartphone
Game console
Tablet
Server
Which device is designed mainly for entertainment and playing games?
Game console
Server
Laptop
Hard disk
Which computer type is the most powerful, capable of performing millions of calculations at the same time?
Smartphone
Supercomputer
Tablet
Desktop
Which device uses a touch screen for input and usually has no physical keyboard?
Tablet
Server
Desktop
Laptop
Smartphones can do all of the following EXCEPT:
Make phone calls
Print documents directly without any printer
Send and receive emails
Browse the Internet
Hardware refers to:
Programs and apps
The physical parts of a computer
Online storage
Websites
Software refers to:
Programs installed on a computer
Plastic parts of the computer
Wires and chips
Electrical parts
Which part is considered the “brain” of the computer?
RAM
Graphics card
CPU
Motherboard
The motherboard’s main job is to:
Connect and let all parts of the computer work together
Print documents
Display images
Store data permanently
CPU speed is measured in:
Hertz (Hz)
Bytes
Volts
Bits
RAM is used to:
Display graphics
Process data temporarily while the CPU is working
Connect to the Internet
Store information permanently
ROM is different from RAM because:
RAM is slower than ROM
ROM stores data permanently and cannot be erased
RAM is built inside the CPU
ROM is temporary and RAM is permanent
The graphics card’s main function is:
Turn data into images for the monitor
Store files
Process sound
Connect to the Internet
Which of these is an input device?
Monitor
Mouse
Printer
Speaker
A microphone is used to:
Record sounds
Print text
Control the cursor
Display images
Which device is mainly used by digital artists to draw on a computer?
Gamepad
Scanner
Webcam
Drawing tablet
Which of these is an output device?
Keyboard
Microphone
Monitor
Mouse
Which type of printer is faster and produces higher-quality documents?
Inkjet
3D printer
Laser
Dot matrix
Which device can work as both input and output?
Touch screen
Keyboard
Mouse
Speaker
AR headsets are mainly used to:
Add 3D digital objects to the real world
Record sound
Store files
Print in 3D
The main storage device in a computer is:
Graphics card
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Motherboard
RAM
An SSD is different from an HDD because it:
Is slower
Has no moving parts, making it faster and more durable
Uses moving parts
Cannot be installed inside a computer
Which storage device is the smallest and mainly used in cameras?
USB flash drive
Optical disc
Memory card
Hard disk
