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Computer Components and Input/Output Devices and Bit Patterns an

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main function of the Input Unit in a computer?

a)

To execute instructions

b)

To display information

c)

To enter data into the computer

d)

To store data

2.

Which of the following is NOT a manual input device?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Touchscreen

c)

Barcode Reader

d)

Mouse

3.

What type of input device is a barcode reader?

a)

Storage device

b)

Output device

c)

Automatic input device

d)

Manual input device

4.

Which of the following is an advantage of using a barcode reader?

a)

Requires no special training

b)

Can code letters and symbols

c)

Reads quickly and accurately

d)

Can read handwritten notes

5.

What does MICR stand for?

a)

Magnetic Ink Character Recognition

b)

Manual Input Character Reader

c)

Magnetic Input Control Reader

d)

Memory Ink Character Recognition

6.

Which unit of the CPU is responsible for executing instructions?

a)

Input Unit

b)

Arithmetic Logic Unit

c)

Control Unit

d)

Memory Unit

7.

What is the smallest storage unit in a computer?

a)

Byte

b)

Kilobyte

c)

Bit

d)

Megabyte

8.

Which type of memory is RAM classified as?

a)

External memory

b)

Primary memory

c)

Secondary memory

d)

Permanent memory

9.

What is the main purpose of the Output Unit?

a)

To store data

b)

To process data

c)

To display or send out information

d)

To input data

10.

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

a)

Monitor

b)

Barcode Reader

c)

Keyboard

d)

Scanner

11.

What is a disadvantage of CRT monitors?

a)

No color display

b)

Expensive to produce

c)

Low resolution

d)

Heavy and bulky

12.

Which type of printer is known for producing high-quality output quickly?

a)

Ink-jet printer

b)

3D printer

c)

Dot-matrix printer

d)

Laser printer

13.

What is a key feature of a 3D printer?

a)

Only prints in black and white

b)

Creates three-dimensional objects

c)

Uses ink cartridges

d)

Prints in two dimensions

14.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using an ink-jet printer?

a)

Expensive to maintain

b)

Slow printing speed

c)

Heavy and bulky

d)

Cannot print in color

15.

What does OMR stand for?

a)

Online Mark Recognition

b)

Optical Mark Reader

c)

Optical Machine Reader

d)

Optical Memory Reader

16.

Which device is used to read marks made by a pencil or pen?

a)

Optical Mark Recognition

b)

Magnetic Stripe Reader

c)

Optical Character Recognition

d)

Barcode Reader

17.

What is the main function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?

a)

Control data flow

b)

Perform arithmetic and logical operations

c)

Read input from devices

d)

Store data

18.

Which of the following is NOT a type of secondary memory?

a)

USB Drive

b)

RAM

c)

Optical Drive

d)

External Hard Drive

19.

What is a disadvantage of using a dot-matrix printer?

a)

Can produce color prints

b)

Fast printing speed

c)

High-quality output

d)

Noisy operation

20.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a liquid crystal display (LCD)?

a)

Requires high power

b)

Only displays in black and white

c)

Uses liquid crystals to display images

d)

Heavy and bulky

21.

What is the primary use of a graphic tablet?

a)

To input text

b)

To store data

c)

To create digital drawings

d)

To print documents

22.

Which of the following is an advantage of using a multimedia projector?

a)

Limited viewing area

b)

Only for personal use

c)

Can display data directly from a computer

d)

Requires special screens

23.

What is the binary code used for?

a)
To encrypt sensitive information in networks.
b)
To store images and videos in devices.
c)
To display graphics on computer screens.
d)
To represent data and instructions in computers.
24.

How many bits are there in one byte?

a)

8 bits

b)

16 bits

c)

32 bits

d)

4 bits

25.

What does 1 Kilobyte equal to in Bytes?

a)
2048 Bytes
b)
512 Bytes
c)
256 Bytes
d)
1024 Bytes
26.

What type of memory is volatile?

a)
RAM (Random Access Memory)
b)
Flash Memory
c)
ROM (Read-Only Memory)
d)
Cache Memory
27.

Which of the following is NOT a type of backing storage device?

a)
Webcam
b)
Scanner
c)
Monitor
d)
Printer
28.

What is a disadvantage of fixed hard disks?

a)
High speed and efficiency.
b)
Low cost and easy installation.
c)
Compact size and portability.
d)
Mechanical failure and data loss risk.
29.

What is the primary use of a portable hard disk?

a)
File sharing and transfer
b)
Media playback and streaming
c)
System installation and recovery
d)
Data storage and backup
30.

What is a characteristic of floppy disks?

a)
Floppy disks are solid-state storage devices.
b)
Floppy disks are portable magnetic storage devices.
c)
Floppy disks are used for high-speed internet.
d)
Floppy disks are primarily optical storage media.
31.

What does CD-ROM stand for?

a)
Compact Disk Read-Only Module
b)
Compact Disc Read-Only Memory
c)
Compact Disc Random-Only Memory
d)
Compact Disc Read-Only Media
32.

Which storage medium is known for its high storage capacity?

a)
Hard disk drives (HDDs)
b)
Optical discs (CDs/DVDs)
c)
USB flash drives
d)
Solid state drives (SSDs)
33.

What is a disadvantage of solid-state drives?

a)
Lower storage capacity compared to traditional drives.
b)
Higher cost compared to traditional hard drives.
c)
More prone to physical damage than hard drives.
d)
Slower read and write speeds than hard drives.
34.

What is the primary use of a memory stick?

a)
To enhance computer graphics.
b)
To store and transfer data.
c)
To increase internet speed.
d)
To charge electronic devices.
35.

What is a key feature of optical storage media?

a)
Data is stored using magnetic fields.
b)
Data is stored using electrical signals.
c)
Data is stored using laser technology.
d)
Data is stored using chemical reactions.
36.

What is the main advantage of using a DVD-ROM?

a)
High cost of production
b)
Limited compatibility
c)
Large storage capacity
d)
Fragile physical media
37.

What is the main purpose of backing storage devices?

a)
The main purpose of backing storage devices is to provide persistent data storage.
b)
The main purpose of backing storage devices is to reduce hardware costs.
c)
The main purpose of backing storage devices is to facilitate real-time data access.
d)
The main purpose of backing storage devices is to enhance processing speed.
38.

Which of the following is a characteristic of magnetic storage media?

a)
Low durability and high cost.
b)
Limited data retrieval speed.
c)
Incompatibility with modern devices.
d)
High data storage capacity and random access capability.