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Computer Basics Worksheet Extraction (Grade 4)

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose and circle the correct answer: Which of the following is an input device?

a)

Monitor

b)

Printer

c)

Keyboard

d)

Speakers

2.

Choose and circle the correct answer: The brain of the computer is:

a)

Monitor

b)

CPU

c)

Mouse

d)

Keyboard

3.

Choose and circle the correct answer: RAM stands for:

a)

Read Access Memory

b)

Random Access Memory

c)

Ready Access Memory

d)

Read And Memory

4.

Choose and circle the correct answer: Which type of memory is permanent in nature?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Cache

d)

Virtual Memory

5.

Choose and circle the correct answer: A barcode reader is used to:

a)

Print pictures

b)

Read barcodes on packages

c)

Type documents

d)

Play games

6.

Choose and circle the correct answer: Which device is used for video chatting?

a)

Scanner

b)

Printer

c)

Web camera

d)

Joystick

7.

Choose and circle the correct answer: The output displayed on the monitor is called:

a)

Hard copy

b)

Soft copy

c)

Print copy

d)

Digital copy

8.

Choose and circle the correct answer: A flash drive is also known as:

a)

Hard disk

b)

CD

c)

Pen drive

d)

Floppy disk

9.

Choose and circle the correct answer: Which of the following has the largest storage capacity?

a)

CD

b)

DVD

c)

Blu-ray disc

d)

Floppy disk

10.

Choose and circle the correct answer: ALU stands for:

a)

Automatic Logic Unit

b)

Arithmetic Logic Unit

c)

Advanced Logic Unit

d)

Application Logic Unit

11.

Fill in the blank converted to MCQ: The ________ is a pointing device that moves the pointer on the screen.

a)

Mouse

b)

Keyboard

c)

Monitor

d)

Printer

12.

Fill in the blank converted to MCQ: ________ memory is also called volatile memory because data is lost when the computer shuts down.

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Cache

d)

Hard disk

13.

Fill in the blank converted to MCQ: A ________ is a device that transfers pictures and text into the computer in digital format.

a)

Scanner

b)

Speaker

c)

Joystick

d)

Plotter

14.

Fill in the blank converted to MCQ: The storage capacity of a computer is measured in ________.

a)

Bytes

b)

Hertz

c)

Inches

d)

Volts

15.

Fill in the blank converted to MCQ: ________ is a circular disc used for storing audio, video and data.

a)

CPU

b)

CD

c)

Keyboard

d)

Modem

16.

Match the following converted to MCQ: For Joystick, choose the correct match from the list: a) Permanent memory, b) Used for playing games, c) Draws pictures on paper, d) 1024 MB, e) Secondary memory device.

a)

Permanent memory

b)

Used for playing games

c)

Draws pictures on paper

d)

1024 MB

e)

Secondary memory device

17.

Match the following converted to MCQ: For Plotter, choose the correct match from the list: a) Permanent memory, b) Used for playing games, c) Draws pictures on paper, d) 1024 MB, e) Secondary memory device.

a)

Permanent memory

b)

Used for playing games

c)

Draws pictures on paper

d)

1024 MB

e)

Secondary memory device

18.

Match the following converted to MCQ: For ROM, choose the correct match from the list: a) Permanent memory, b) Used for playing games, c) Draws pictures on paper, d) 1024 MB, e) Secondary memory device.

a)

Permanent memory

b)

Used for playing games

c)

Draws pictures on paper

d)

1024 MB

e)

Secondary memory device

19.

Match the following converted to MCQ: For Hard disk, choose the correct match from the list: a) Permanent memory, b) Used for playing games, c) Draws pictures on paper, d) 1024 MB, e) Secondary memory device.

a)

Permanent memory

b)

Used for playing games

c)

Draws pictures on paper

d)

1024 MB

e)

Secondary memory device

20.

Match the following converted to MCQ: For 1 Gigabyte (GB), choose the correct match from the list: a) Permanent memory, b) Used for playing games, c) Draws pictures on paper, d) 1024 MB, e) Secondary memory device.

a)

Permanent memory

b)

Used for playing games

c)

Draws pictures on paper

d)

1024 MB

e)

Secondary memory device

21.

Choose the correct options: Which of the following are parts of the CPU? Select all that apply.

a)

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

b)

Control Unit (CU)

c)

Monitor

d)

Keyboard

22.

Look at the storage devices shown and choose the correct order of storage capacity from smallest to largest: CD, Blu‑ray disc, Flash drive, DVD.

a)

CD, DVD, Blu‑ray disc, Flash drive

b)

CD, DVD, Flash drive, Blu‑ray disc

c)

DVD, CD, Flash drive, Blu‑ray disc

d)

Flash drive, CD, DVD, Blu‑ray disc

23.

Identify the printer type shown and select one advantage of using it.

a)

Inkjet printer — prints high‑quality color images and photos

b)

Dot matrix printer — very quiet and best for photo printing

c)

Laser printer — uses ink ribbons and needs continuous paper

d)

3D printer — mainly used for plastic models at home

24.

Which statement best describes the difference between RAM and ROM?

a)

RAM stores data permanently and ROM is temporary

b)

RAM is temporary working memory and ROM is permanent memory

c)

Both RAM and ROM are permanent storage inside the CPU

d)

ROM is used to run programs while RAM stores photos and videos forever

25.

Choose the option that correctly lists two input devices with a suitable use for each.

a)

Keyboard — typing text; Mouse — moving and clicking items on the screen

b)

Monitor — displaying pictures; Printer — making paper copies

c)

Speaker — playing music; Scanner — capturing screenshots

d)

Projector — showing slides; Joystick — printing photos

26.

What is a touch screen and where is it commonly used?

a)

A screen that needs a special pen; used only in printers

b)

A screen that responds to touch; used in smartphones and tablets

c)

A screen that projects light; used only in classrooms

d)

A screen for 3D pictures; used in cameras

27.

Which statement best explains the difference between primary memory and secondary memory?

a)

Primary memory is inside the CPU and works fast; secondary memory stores data for a long time outside the CPU

b)

Primary memory is used only for music; secondary memory is only for games

c)

Secondary memory is faster than primary memory in all cases

d)

Primary memory means pen drives and DVDs; secondary memory means RAM

28.

Which of the following are uses of computers in education? (Select all that apply)

a)

Researching information on the internet

b)

Creating presentations and documents

c)

Cooking food in the cafeteria

d)

Learning with educational videos

29.

Unscramble the word to get its meaning: YBTES

a)

BYTES

b)

BEAST

c)

STYEB

d)

YEAST

30.

Unscramble the word to get its meaning: NITOMOR

a)

MONITOR

b)

MOTIONR

c)

MINOTOR

d)

MONITER

31.

Unscramble the word to get its meaning: OTPLTER

a)

PLOTTER

b)

PORTLET

c)

PILOTER

d)

PROTLER

32.

Unscramble the word to get its meaning: NRESCNA

a)

SCANNER

b)

SCREEN

c)

SCANNERA

d)

SCANNERs

33.

Unscramble the word to get its meaning: KCYOSIJT

a)

JOYSTICK

b)

KEYSTICK

c)

JOYCLICK

d)

JOYSCREEN

34.

Which of the following are parts of the CPU? (Select all that apply)

a)

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

b)

Control Unit (CU)

c)

Memory Unit

d)

Monitor

35.

Which of the following are secondary storage devices? (Select all that apply)

a)

Hard disk

b)

DVD

c)

USB flash drive

d)

RAM

36.

Which statement about printers is true?

a)

Impact printers strike the paper to print (e.g., dot matrix), while non‑impact printers do not strike the paper (e.g., inkjet, laser)

b)

Non‑impact printers make marks by hitting the ribbon, while impact printers spray ink without touching paper

c)

Both impact and non‑impact printers always use pins to hit paper

d)

Impact printers are always color‑only printers

37.

Scenario: Sarah wants to store her school project which includes videos, pictures and documents. The total size of her project is 6 GB. She tried to save it on a CD but couldn't. Why couldn't she save her project on a CD?

a)

A CD’s storage capacity is too small for 6 GB

b)

CDs can only store pictures, not videos

c)

She needed a password to use the CD

d)

CDs work only on desktop computers

38.

Scenario: Sarah’s project is 6 GB. Suggest two appropriate storage devices she can use.

a)

USB flash drive (8 GB) or Blu‑ray disc

b)

CD or floppy disk

c)

RAM or cache memory

d)

Keyboard or mouse

39.

Scenario: Mr. Ahmed runs a grocery shop and wants to make billing faster and more accurate using a computer with a barcode reader. How will a barcode reader help Mr. Ahmed in his shop?

a)

By scanning product codes to quickly enter item details and reduce typing errors

b)

By printing bills directly without a printer

c)

By speaking prices aloud to customers

d)

By storing all money collected in the computer

40.

Scenario: Mr. Ahmed needs to print bills. Which output device will he need?

a)

Printer

b)

Monitor

c)

Scanner

d)

Webcam