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WorksheetsUnit 1: Computer Theory
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which statement best describes the purpose of logging on to a device at school?
To make the device run faster
To access your applications and files using your unique details
To allow anyone to use the device without restrictions
To automatically back up all files to the cloud
What is password cracking as described in the lesson?
Guessing a friend’s password from their social media profile
Using a computer to try many combinations with a brute force attack until one works
Resetting a password through email verification
Encrypting data to keep it safe
Which example follows the tips for creating a strong password?
qwerty
abc123
Pa7!blueSky
12345678
Why are simple and commonly used passwords risky according to the text?
They are hard to remember for users
Hackers can easily crack them and machines can try billions of guesses per second
They cannot be typed on mobile devices
They make files unavailable offline
Which item is LEAST suitable for use in a password or recovery answer based on the cautions given?
A random phrase with symbols
Your pet’s name
A mix of unrelated words and numbers
A string with upper- and lower-case letters, digits, and a symbol
According to the activity, why is entering 21April1988 a better option than 21041988?
It is shorter and easier to guess
It mixes letters with numbers, increasing complexity
It repeats the same character many times
It removes the date information entirely
Which statement best defines computer hardware?
Programs and data that run on a computer
The collection of physical components you can see and touch
Instructions temporarily stored in RAM
The operating system only
In the information processing cycle diagram, which component is responsible for executing instructions one at a time?
Secondary storage
CPU (Processing)
Input devices
Output devices
Which option correctly contrasts RAM and secondary storage according to the text?
Both are permanent; RAM is just faster.
RAM is volatile and temporary; secondary storage like a hard drive is permanent.
RAM is used for output; secondary storage is used for input.
Secondary storage holds instructions one at a time; RAM stores files permanently.
Which list shows basic components most laptops and desktop computers consist of?
CPU, RAM, motherboard, optional GPU, and permanent storage
CPU only, because all other parts are software
Monitor, keyboard, and printer only
Mouse, printer, and operating system
What role does printer driver software play in the printing process?
It allows the printer to connect to the internet.
It translates the data from the computer into a format the printer can understand.
It stores all the documents that are printed.
It enhances the quality of the paper used in printing.
Which characteristic correctly distinguishes an SSD from an HDD?
SSD stores data magnetically using moving parts
SSD is slower but cheaper than HDD
SSD uses electronic circuits with no moving parts, making it faster and more shock-resistant
SSD is best only for long-term archival storage and rarely used files
Why might saving files to a cloud storage service (e.g., OneDrive, iCloud, Google Drive) be better than only saving to local storage?
Cloud storage deletes files after you log out
Files in the cloud can be accessed from any internet-connected device
Cloud services cannot store frequently used files
Local storage is inaccessible without the internet
Which port is most frequently used to transfer high-definition audio and video content between devices such as monitors, televisions, and projectors?
Microphone port
HDMI port
LAN (Ethernet) port
USB-C port
A Local Area Network (LAN) port is commonly used to connect a computer to which of the following?
An external speaker for sound output
Another computer, a server, or other devices to access the Internet
A monitor for video display
A printer for hardcopy output
Which statement best describes an input device?
It receives information from a computer and displays it to the user.
It stores data permanently for later retrieval.
It sends data to a computer for processing.
It connects computers together into a network.
Which device uses a Light Emitting Diode (LED) to detect movement and typically connects to a USB port?
Keyboard
Optical mouse
Flatbed scanner
Microphone
Which two factors are most important when choosing a computer monitor, according to the material?
Brightness and refresh rate
Resolution and screen size
Color depth and contrast ratio
Viewing angle and bezel size
What is the correct description of how a 3D printer creates a solid object?
It carves a block of material into the desired shape
It sprays paint onto a surface to form layers
It turns an object into thousands of slices and builds it bottom-up, layer by layer
It molds heated plastic in one piece using a single press
In the Input ➔ Processing ➔ Output model, where is data stored temporarily while being processed?
ROM
RAM
Secondary storage
CPU cache on the hard drive
A new printer is plugged into a computer, and the operating system needs special software from the manufacturer so it works correctly. What is this software called?
Firmware
Device driver
Application suite
Utility app
Which option correctly pairs the software type with an example from the material?
Application software – Microsoft Windows
System software – VLC Media Player
Application software – Word Processing software (Word, Google Docs)
System software – TurboCAD
What type of device is a printer?
Input
Output
Storage
Networking
What type of device is a mouse?
Input
Output
Storage
Hybrid
Which option best matches a spreadsheet software?
Microsoft Excel (G)
Microsoft Word (J)
Google Chrome (A)
Microsoft Presentations (E)
Which software would you choose for web browsing?
VLC Player (F)
Google Chrome (A)
TurboCAD (D)
Adobe Acrobat Reader (H)
