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Computer Basics & Engineering Quiz

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a Computer?

a)

A device that can store, retrieve, and process data

b)

A type of software used in engineering

c)

A peripheral device

d)

An operating system

2.

What is the difference between hardware and software?

a)

Hardware is the physical parts of a computer, while software is the instructions that tell the hardware what to do

b)

Hardware is software that requires powerful hardware to run

c)

Software is the physical parts of a computer, while hardware is the instructions that tell the software what to do

d)

There is no difference between hardware and software

3.

What are the types of computers and operating systems mentioned?

a)

PCs and Macs; Windows and macOS

b)

Desktops and Laptops; Linux and Unix

c)

Tablets and Smartphones; Android and iOS

d)

Servers and Mainframes; DOS and OS/2

4.

What is the role of applications and web apps in engineering?

a)

Applications perform specific tasks, while web apps run in a browser or cloud

b)

Applications are only used for gaming, while web apps are used for engineering

c)

Web apps are more powerful than desktop apps

d)

Applications are used for communication, while web apps are used for storage

5.

What are peripherals and ports?

a)

Peripherals are devices connected to a computer, and ports are connection points

b)

Peripherals are software applications, and ports are network connections

c)

Peripherals are internal components, and ports are external devices

d)

Peripherals are storage devices, and ports are power sources

6.

What are the internal parts of a computer?

a)

Motherboard, CPU, RAM, Hard drive/SSD, Power supply, Expansion cards

b)

Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Printer, Speakers

c)

Operating System, Applications, Web Apps, Cloud Storage

d)

ISP, Mbps, Web Browsers, Internet

7.

What is the importance of file systems and storage in engineering?

a)

Organizing files into drives and folders prevents lost projects

b)

File systems are only used for gaming

c)

Storage is not important in engineering

d)

File systems are used to connect peripherals

8.

What is the cloud and its benefits?

a)

The cloud is storage and software accessed over the Internet; benefits include convenience, reliability, and accessibility

b)

The cloud is a type of hardware used for storage

c)

The cloud is a software application for gaming

d)

The cloud is a peripheral device for data transfer

9.

What are common computer maintenance and protection strategies?

a)

Cleaning, using antivirus software, avoiding malware, and backing up files

b)

Only using the computer during the day

c)

Installing more software applications

d)

Disconnecting from the Internet

10.

What are some common troubleshooting strategies?

a)

Restart the program or computer, check connections and power, use process of elimination, use built-in help or search online

b)

Only restart the computer

c)

Install new software

d)

Disconnect all peripherals

11.

What are accessibility features and their importance?

a)

Features that help people with disabilities use technology, such as text-to-speech and speech recognition

b)

Features that increase computer speed

c)

Features that enhance graphics

d)

Features that improve sound quality

12.

What does CPU stand for?

a)

Control Processing Unit

b)

Central Processing Unit

c)

Central Power Unit

d)

Center Power Unit

13.

Which of these is an example of Computer Hardware?

a)

Google Chrome

b)

Microsoft Windows

c)

MacOS

d)

Keyboard

14.

This device is called the ______________.

a)

monitor

b)

mouse

c)

keyboard

d)

CPU

15.

A place to connect something to a computer.

a)

Port

b)

Keyboard

c)

Monitor

d)

Hard Drive

16.

The part of a desktop PC that holds the computer components.

a)

Tower

b)

PC

c)

Monitor

d)

Hardware

17.

Any physical component of a computer.

a)

Hardware

b)

Keyboard

c)

Mouse

d)

Output

18.

Hardware is the physical part of a computer

a)

True

b)

False

19.

A screen for a computer.

a)

Monitor

b)

Tower

c)

PC

d)

Hardware

20.

This is...

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

21.

What is the name of the Picture?

a)

CPU

b)

Keyboard

c)

Monitor

d)

Mouse