WorksheetsInformation Technology - Computer Fundamentals Quiz
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 47mins
Identify the computer part.
System Unit
Mouse
Monitor
Camera
Identify the computer part.
Mouse
Digital camera
Microphone
Computer Case
Identify the computer part.
cell phone
telephone
Head phones
Microphone
I connect computers and allow them to talk to each other?
modem
usb port
mother board
cpu
I am the brain of the computer?
rom
ram
bios
Cpu
Information is stored on my magnetic cylinders
soft drive
hard drive
I hold all of the other circuit boards.
fatherboard
motherboard
What is the best program for writing an essay for school?
excel
access
word processing
power point
Is this computer part an input or an output?
Output
Input
Is this computer part an input or an output?
Output
Input
Is this computer part hardware or software?
Software
Hardware
Ram has a long memory or a short memory?
Long
Short
Rom can read but can't write?
False
True
Hardware or software?
Software
Hardware
The two most commonly used operating system is?
Windows, Macintosh
Dell, Apple
Which of the following is not a good way to protect your computer?
Install antivirus software
Skip operating system updates
Plug it into a surge protector
Back up important files
When something is saved to the cloud, it means it's stored on the internet instead of on your computer's hard drive.
False
True
Microsoft Word, Google Chrome, iTunes, and Adobe Photoshop are examples of
Applications
Operating systems
Internet service providers
Mobile devices
Which of the following are NOT types of computer hardware?
Mouse
Keyboard
Motherboard
Microsoft Windows
Windows, OS X, and Linux are examples of
Internet service providers
Mobile devices
Applications
Operating systems
When the computer is turned off, _____ forgets everything you told it.
ROM
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information.
False
True
Which of the following does NOT happen when you boot (or start) your computer?
The computer checks for new hardware
The computer opens your email
The computer runs tests to see if everything works
The computer starts your operating system
Which of the following is the most popular operating system?
Mac OS
Linus
Windows
An application is a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks.
False
True
What is the FIRST thing you should do if there is no sound?
Get a new pair of headphones - yours obviously aren't working
Don't do your work because you can't hear
Complain to the teacher
Check the volume control on the computer
Computers are made up of ________ and _______ ?
Hardware and metalware
Inputs and Outputs
Bits and Pieces
Plastic and Metal
______ is a package of instructions that tell the computer what to do also known as an application or short for app.
Input
Hardware
Apps
People who write software (instructions that tell the computer what to do) are called __________ .
Computer Scientist
Computer Technitions
Hackers
Hardware is the tangible, physical equipment that _______ .
Used and applied
Heard and seen
Imputed and outputted
A program can be defined as a series of detailed step-by-step ________ that tell the computer precisely what actions to perform.
Inputs
Applications
Software
RAM stands for?
random access memory
random about memory
read about memory
read access memory
ROM stands for?
recover only memory
retro only memory
random only memory
read only memory
A hardware device which enables the computer to accept data is called an ______ device.
ROM
output
RAM
A hardware device which reports computer information in a form we can understand is called an ______ device.
ROM
RAM
input
Speakers are an example of an ________ device.
Input
RAM
ROM
The computer chip that receives and carries out these instructions is called: the_____ .
harddrive
monitor
motherboard
The CPU is often referred to as the____ of the computer system.
lungs
heart
backbone
Microsoft word is considered a spreadsheet.
false
true
Is this device an input or output device?
input
output
Allows the user to see/hear data coming out of the computer. This is the definition for?
Output Device
Input Device
Name this output device which can create physical objects using plastic.
Printer
3-D Printer
Scanner
Speakers
Luis needs to record his guitar practice for future reference. Which input device can easily do this?
Speaker
MIDI
Printer
Microphone
Jasmine needs to hand in her report to a teacher, but she only has a digital copy. Which device would most help her with this situation?
MIDI
Printer
3-D printer
Scanner
Mark kept getting in trouble at the library because he kept watching YouTube videos over the speakers. Which device would better help keep his audio private?
MIDI
Headphones
Microphone
Speakers
Jose's touchpad broke on his Chromebook. What other device can be used to help him move his cursor around on his device?
Joystick
Keyboard
Mouse
Microphone
Which input device gives a better gaming experience for racing or flying games?
A scanner
A joystick
A webcam
A keyboard
Which input device is more suitable for obtaining a copy of a printed document?
A printer
A monitor
A scanner
A webcam
Which one of these is the most suitable for a blind user using a bus ticket machine
a) a keyboard
b) barcode scanner
c) voice recognition
d) a mouse
Which of the following is likely to have the LEAST processing power
Mainframes
Mobile Computers
Mobile Phones
Game consoles
Which type of computer is used for weather forecasting?
Super Computers
Wearable Computers
PDA
Mainframe Computers
Which of these characteristics can best differentiate between laptops and desktops?
cost, style, portability
performance, portability, compatibility
portability, functionality, cost
cost, performance, portability
The binary system uses powers of
8
16
None of the above
10
2
When you save a file, it is permanently saved on the:
Hard drive
Monitor
Keyboard
RAM
CPU
Select three input devices your computer uses:
Mouse, keyboard, scanner
Mouse, keyboard, monitor
Mouse, printer, CPU
Mouse, scanner, printer
The capacity of your hard drive is measured in
Gigabytes
MHz
52X
Mbps
Which of the following is not an input device?
Joystick
Microphone
Keyboard
Monitor
Which of the following is not an output device?
Printer
Keyboard
Monitor
Speakers
It transfers data from a computer into hardcopy (paper).
Printer
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
A graphics designer saves a large Photoshop project to a USB flash drive to continue working at home. While editing, the computer suddenly shuts down. When restarted, the open file is gone, but the saved version on the flash drive remains intact.
What does this situation BEST illustrate?
Primary storage is faster than secondary storage
Volatile storage requires constant refreshing
Volatile storage loses data when power is lost
Secondary storage is always safer than primary storage
A company wants to store archived security footage that will be accessed only once per year. Cost per gigabyte must be extremely low.
Which storage medium would be MOST appropriate?
SSD
Magnetic Tape
DVD-RW
SRAM Module
A computer technician explains that the system's performance is slowed down because the CPU frequently waits for data from RAM. He recommends upgrading a smaller but faster type of memory located closer to the CPU.
Which component is he referring to?
Virtual Memory
Cache Memory
EEPROM
Hard Disk Buffer
A researcher is comparing DRAM and SRAM. She notes that one type continuously refreshes its data thousands of times per second, while the other holds data without refreshing.
Which statement is correct?
SRAM refreshes more often than DRAM
DRAM is more expensive than SRAM
SRAM consumes more power than DRAM
DRAM is slower but cheaper than SRAM
A user wants to overclock their CPU for gaming. However, the instructor warns that the bottleneck might be registers.
What role do registers play in this scenario?
They provide long-term program storage
They temporarily hold instructions currently being executed
They store backup copies of programs
They control the computer’s boot sequence
A student attempts to store a 40GB 4K movie on an optical disc. The disc fails to copy and reports “Insufficient Space.”
Which type of disc would have been MOST suitable?
CD-R
DVD-R
Blu-ray Dual Layer
CD-RW
A data recovery specialist attempts to retrieve data from a damaged HDD. The drive spins but makes a clicking sound.
What is MOST LIKELY the cause?
EEPROM Corruption
Failure of the magnetic read/write head
Static discharge affecting ROM
Formatting of cache memory
Mr Wallace stores classroom resources on Dropbox so students can access them from any device. However, during an internet outage, none of the students can retrieve the files.
Which disadvantage of cloud storage does this illustrate?
High storage cost
Limited device compatibility
Dependency on the internet connectivity
Slow read/write speed
A software developer needs to frequently reprogram firmware during testing. She wants a ROM type that can be erased electrically without removing the chip.
Which type of ROM should she choose?
PROM
EPROM
EEPROM
Mask ROM
A student upgrades their PC from 8GB to 16GB of RAM but notices only slight improvement in startup time.
What does this suggest?
RAM only improves boot sequence
Startup time depends more on ROM
RAM improves multitasking more than boot times
RAM is unnecessary beyond 8GB
A photographer wants high-speed, shock-resistant storage for fieldwork. Which is BEST?
HDD
SSD
DVD
Tape Drive
A school stores old student records from 20 years ago that are rarely accessed.
Which storage is MOST suitable?
SSD
Cloud Storage
Magnetic Tape
RAM
A user notices that their computer runs faster when they close extra browser tabs. Why?
Less secondary storage used
Less ROM usage
More free RAM available
Cache memory increases
A game console suddenly shuts down but resumes the paused game after rebooting.
Which type of memory allowed this?
ROM
EEPROM
Volatile storage
Non-volatile storage
A user wants to prevent data loss in case their computer is stolen.
Which storage is safest?
Internal SSD
External HDD
Encrypted Cloud Backup
RAM
A user tries to install a game that requires SSD-only installation. Why?
SSD has more cache
SSD supports volatile writing
SSD offers faster read/write speeds
HDD cannot store executable files
A student stores files on a public cloud service without encryption.
Which risk is highest?
Virus damage
Physical theft
Unauthorized access
Data fragmentation
Which scenario BEST demonstrates the purpose of cache memory?
A video streams smoothly even with slow internet
A file opens quicker the second time
A hard drive spins faster
A USB loads on any device
A student tries to store a 15-minute HD video on a CD-R but fails due to insufficient space. Approximately what is the CD-R’s maximum storage capacity?
700 MB
4.7 GB
8.5 GB
50 GB
A text document contains exactly 1,024 characters, with each character stored as 1 byte.
What is the approximate file size?
1 KB
1 MB
1 GB
1 TB
A school database requires 500 GB of space. Which of the following storage devices would be MOST suitable?
700 MB CD-R
4.7 GB DVD
64 GB USB Flash Drive
1 TB External Hard Drive
A student compresses a 2 MB image into a ZIP file, reducing it to 1,024 KB.
What is the new file size in megabytes?
0.5 MB
1 MB
2 MB
1.5 MB
A cloud service offers 2 TB of free storage. What is this equivalent to?
2,048 MB
2,048 GB
20,480 MB
512 GB
A file is described as 0.5 GB in size. Which of the following is an equivalent value?
512 KB
512 MB
5,120 MB
50,000 KB
An ATM machine reads cards, verifies balances, and dispenses cash automatically.
Which type of computer system does it represent?
Personal Computer
Embedded System
Mainframe Terminal
Hybrid System
A smart refrigerator can detect when food items are low and send notifications to a mobile app.
Which computer type best describes it?
Wearable Computer
Embedded Computer
Mainframe
Cloud Terminal
Identify the component that protects the internal hardware of a computer system unit
RAM
System Unit
Hard Drive
Power Supply
It supplies power to your PC and other components in a computer.
What is the basic unit of data in computing?
Byte
Bit
Nibble
Word
Which of the following is an example of cloud storage?
USB flash drive
Google Drive
Internal hard drive
DVD
Which is not true about desktop computers
Have a larger screen
Need constant power supply
Easy to upgrade
Portable
