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Information Processing Cycle Test

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A computer processes instructions using two binary digits, ____ and ____.

a)

1 and 5

b)

1 and 10

c)

1 and 0

2.

Computer _____________ is any physical device used in or with your machine.

a)

Malware

b)

Software

c)

Hardware

3.

An example of computer hardware is...

a)

Web Browser

b)

App

c)

Keyboard

d)

Operating System

4.

Computer _____________ is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a task.

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

c)

Malware

5.

An example of computer software is...

a)

CPU

b)

Mouse

c)

Operating System

d)

Monitor

6.

One drawback of a desktop is...

a)

More expensive

b)

Less portable

c)

Less storage than laptops

7.

One benefit of a laptop is...

a)

Generally cheaper than a desktop

b)

Can be easily upgraded

c)

More portable than a desktop

8.

One drawback of a laptop is...

a)

Generally feature a smaller keyboard and no keypad

b)

Portable

c)

Less expensive than a desktop

9.

One benefit of a tablet is...

a)

Requires a power source

b)

May not have as many functions as a laptop or desktop

c)

Extremely portable

10.

A server is a type of computer that does the following...

a)

All of the above

b)

Serves up information to other computers on a network

c)

Plays an important role in making the internet work

d)

Stores and shares data

11.

Who built one of the first modern computers?

a)

IBM

b)

Mac

c)

HP

d)

Lenovo

12.

RAM is...

a)

the backbone of the computer

b)

where information is stored

c)

is the working memory of a computer

d)

what executes the commands from the hardware or software

13.

Routers are used to do what?

a)

allows users to access the internet

b)

Connects to a modem to spread the internet signal

c)

allows you to listen to audio

d)

connects all hardware components together

14.

A modem is a device that...

a)

allows the user to access the internet

b)

sends graphical information to the screen

c)

stores files on a computer

d)

executes the commands of the user

15.

Software is...

a)

the computer

b)

the physical components of a computer

c)

how to get internet on the computer

d)

the programs run on a computer

16.

The results given by a computer...

a)

output

b)

processing

c)

storage

d)

input

17.

Using this type of technology allows you to connect your device without wires...

a)

MP3

b)

Browser

c)

USB

d)

Bluetooth

18.

Smart phones are like mini computers?

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Computer Scientists usually...

a)

prefer to work alone

b)

work with computers to complete projects

c)

prefer to work in groups

d)

work with their hands to complete projects

20.

Computer Screen device is called the _______________.

a)

mouse

b)

CPU

c)

keyboard

d)

monitor

21.

What Operating System is on a Microsoft computer?

a)

Windows

b)

CentOS

c)

Android

d)

OSX

22.

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

a)

Monitor

b)

Hardware

c)

Tower

d)

PC

23.

Peripheral devices are connected to a computer to expand its functionality...

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

24.

Virtual Reality (VR) headsets are examples of...

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

25.

What is a App?

a)

System

b)

Application

26.

Which of these is a peripheral device connector?

a)

CPU

b)

USB

c)

RAM

d)

GPU

27.

Cloud-based software stores data...

a)

Only on the computer’s hard drive

b)

On remote servers accessible online

c)

In the CPU

d)

On a keyboard

28.

What is required to access cloud-based software like Google Docs?

a)

No internet connection

b)

An internet connection

c)

A printer

d)

A mouse

29.

Which type of software controls the computer’s basic functions?

a)

Application software

b)

System software

c)

Entertainment software

d)

Accessibility software

30.

An example of application software is...

a)

Windows

b)

Word processing (e.g., Microsoft Word)

c)

Mac OS

d)

Linux

31.

Troubleshooting is...

a)

A way to install new software

b)

A step-by-step method to fix computer problems

c)

A type of hardware

d)

An input device

32.

A common troubleshooting step is...

a)

Increase screen brightness

b)

Check connections

c)

Play music

d)

Turn off the monitor

33.

The CPU’s role in the information processing cycle is...

a)

Storing data long-term

b)

Processing data to produce output

c)

Displaying output

d)

Providing input

34.

Which device can have both input and output functions?

a)

Speaker

b)

Touchscreen

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Keyboard

35.

One benefit of proper touch typing is...

a)

It makes the computer faster

b)

It improves efficiency and reduces injuries

c)

It adds more storage

d)

It connects peripherals

36.
A place to connect something to a computer.
a)
Port
b)
Keyboard
c)
Monitor
d)
Hard Drive
37.
What are these?
a)
Tower
b)
Motherboard
c)
Harddrive
d)
RAM memory
38.

RAM, Processors, Printers, Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitors are all examples of

a)

software

b)

malware

c)

spyware

d)

hardware

39.
A screen for a computer.
a)
Monitor
b)
Tower
c)
PC
d)
Hardware
40.
What Operating System is on a Microsoft computer?
a)
OSX
b)
CentOS
c)
Windows
d)
Android