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Worksheets20 computer questions
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The main components of a computer system are:
CPU, Memory, Input/Output devices, Storage
Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Printer
Software, Internet, Electricity, Desk
Screen, Speaker, Webcam, Microphone
The function of the CPU (Central Processing Unit) is to:
Process and execute instructions
Store long-term data
Display images on the screen
Supply power to the computer
Second generation computers used
Vacuum tubes
Microprocessors
Transistors
Integrated circuits
Computer or Not A Computer?
Computer
Not a Computer
Identify the following devices
Napier's Bone
Slide Rule
Pascaline
Abacus
How much did the first portable computer weigh?
50 lbs
15 lbs
34 lbs
12 lbs
What year was the first commercially sold portable computer introduced?
1967
1975
1983
1976
Cache memory improves system performance by:
Storing frequently accessed data for faster retrieval
Increasing the size of the hard disk
Slowing down the CPU to prevent overheating
Reducing the amount of RAM required
Multitasking in operating systems refers to:
The ability to execute multiple tasks or processes simultaneously.
The process of installing new software on the system.
The method of increasing the computer's memory.
The technique of connecting multiple computers together.
Device drivers are necessary because they:
Allow the operating system to communicate with hardware devices.
Increase the speed of the computer's processor.
Provide internet connectivity to the computer.
Store user data securely on the hard drive.
The booting process of a computer involves which of the following steps?
Loading the operating system into memory
Shutting down the computer
Running application software
Connecting to the internet
The difference between system software and application software is:
System software manages hardware and runs the computer, while application software performs specific user tasks.
System software is used for creating documents, while application software controls hardware.
System software is only used for gaming, while application software is used for programming.
System software is not necessary for a computer to function, while application software is essential.
A storage device is used to store data. Which of the following is an example of a storage device?
Monitor
Printer
Hard disk
Keyboard
The function of a motherboard is:
to connect and allow communication between all components of a computer
to store data permanently
to display images on the monitor
to provide power to the computer
The purpose of input and output devices is to:
allow communication between the user and the computer
store data permanently
increase the speed of the processor
protect the computer from viruses
An operating system is a software that manages computer hardware and software resources. Which of the following are examples of operating systems?
Windows and Linux
Microsoft Word and Excel
Google Chrome and Firefox
Intel and AMD
The main components of a computer system are:
CPU, Memory, Input/Output devices
Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse
Printer, Scanner, Speaker
Internet, Software, Cloud
The function of the CPU (Central Processing Unit) is to:
Process instructions and manage tasks in a computer
Store data permanently
Display images on the monitor
Provide power to the computer
True or False: The internet is always available.
