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WorksheetsQUIZ: COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Grace is assembling her new computer and is looking at the system unit. She wonders what is actually inside the system unit. The system unit contains ______.
The ports necessary to connect and use peripheral devices
The motherboard, hard drive, and other electronic components
A listing of a system's hardware and software components
The means by which hardware components communicate
Olivia is setting up her new home office and wants to make sure her computer and other electronic devices are safe from unexpected electrical issues. She decides to use a surge suppressor to ______.
Create temporary virtual storage to extend the capabilities of RAM
Control data processing operations to avoid bottlenecking
Protect hardware from extreme temperatures
Prevent power fluctuations from damaging electronic components
Ethan is building his own computer and wants to know which specification tells him how fast the computer can execute instructions. Which of the following should he look at?
CPU
RAM
Graphics card
Hard drive
Aiden is shopping for a new computer and learns that an SSD is a hard drive without moving parts and is faster and more durable than magnetic drives. Is this true?
True
False
Abigail is learning about computers in her technology class. Her teacher asks her, "What is the primary responsibility of a CPU in a computer?" The primary responsibility of a CPU is to ______.
Convert input into output
Manage how the computer processes instructions
Determine which memory type is used to store data
Store a computer's internal hardware
Ava is working on her computer and notices that some data is stored next to the processor so it can be easily and quickly retrieved. Is this what a processor cache does?
True
False
Daniel is working on his computer and wants to make sure his important files are safe even if the power goes out. He learns that memory that is nonvolatile loses its content when power is removed. Is this statement true or false?
True
False
Avery is setting up a new computer system and needs to identify which device is not an output device. Which of the following should Avery choose?
Keyboard
Printer
Speaker
Headphones
Noah often works with large files for his projects. He decides to use cloud storage services. With cloud storage, Noah might not require as much storage on his computer.
True
False
Mason is examining an integrated circuit under a microscope and notices that it contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying electrical current. Is this statement true or false?
True
False
Jackson is building a new computer and is researching different types of processors. He learns that most processors today are superscalar, which means that they ______.
Are optimized for broadband connections
Provide global access to the Internet
Can operate at extreme temperatures
Can execute more than one instruction per clock cycle
While helping Luna set up her new smartphone, she notices that commands and user responses are two ways that a computer or mobile device ______.
Categorizes programs and apps
Processes instructions
Receives output
Creates data
Also known as the working memory.
Motherboard
Central Processing Unit
Power Supply Unit
RAM
You can store files on the RAM
true
false
What is the large main circuit board of a computer called?
Central Processing Unit
Power Supply
Motherboard
Random Access Memory
If a computer were a person, what is the brain?
OStorage
CPU
Application Software
Read Only Memory
What can replace a hard drive?
liquid-state drive
soft drive
solid-state drive
nothing can replace the hard drive
Charlotte is working on her computer to write code for a new app. She explains to her friend that the app will only work because of something called computer software. What is computer software?
Computer software is a set of instructions and data that enables a computer to perform tasks.
Computer software is a collection of random data files.
Computer software refers to physical devices used in computing.
Computer software is a type of hardware component.
Match the term with the definition:
Operating System
Software that manages computer hardware and software resources
Utilities
Programs that perform maintenance tasks
Device Drivers
Software that allows higher-level programs to communicate with hardware
Compiler
Software that translates source code into machine code
Match the software application with the purpose:
Business Software
To manage finances and operations
Graphic and Multimedia Software
To create and edit visual and audio
Home / Personal Software
For personal organization and tasks
Communication Software
For messaging calls and emails
PowerSchool is customized software developed internally by an organization for its own use. What is the name of this type of software
Open source software
Off-the-shelf software
Proprietary software
Custom software
Benjamin downloads a computer program from the internet that he can use for free for a limited time. After the trial period, he has the option to purchase the full version. What type of software is Benjamin using?
Shareware is a type of malware that damages computers.
Shareware is software that must be purchased before use.
Shareware is computer software that is distributed for free on a trial basis, with the option to purchase a full version.
Shareware is software that is only available in physical stores.
Harper wants to edit photos on her computer but doesn't want to spend any money. She searches online and finds a photo editing program labeled as "freeware." What does this mean?
Freeware is software that requires a subscription fee.
Freeware is software that is only available for Windows.
Freeware is software that includes mandatory advertisements.
Freeware is software that is available for use at no cost.
What is the operating system commonly found in PCs?
What is the operating system commonly found in PCs?
