Basic Computer Knowledge Quiz

1) What type of device is a computer monitor?

a) Input

b) Output

c) Software

d) Storage

2) What type of device is a computer keyboard?

a) Input

b) Output

c) Software

d) Storage

3) What type of devices are computer speakers or headphones?

a) Input

b) Output

c) Software

d) Storage

4) A computer tower is NOT:

a) A CPU

b) Hardware

c) the "Heart" of the computer

d) A peripheral

5) Of the 4 words listed below, which one does NOT belong?

a) Applications

b) Peripherals

c) Programs

d) Software

6) What type of device is a computer printer?

a) Input

b) Output
 c) Software

d) Storage

7) What type of device is a 3 1/2 inch floppy drive?

a) Input

b) Output

c) Software

d) Storage

8) What type of device is a computer mouse?

a) Input

b) Output

c) Software

d) Storage

9) What type of devices are CDs or DVDs?

a) Input

b) Output

c) Software

d) Storage

10) What type of device is a digital camera?

a) Input

b) Output

c) Software

d) Storage

Question 1=b
Question 2=a
Question 3=b
Question 4=d
Question 5=b
Question 6=b
Question 7=d
Question 8=a
Question 9=d
Question 10=a
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1. Which one is not an output device? Answer 1

Printer
Monitor
Keyboard
Modem

2. Which one works as an output and input device? Answer 2

Modem
Scanner
Mouse
Monitor

3. All computers must have: Answer 3

Word processing software

An operating system
A printer attached
A virus checking program

4. The brain of the computer is called: Answer 4

Random Access Memory or RAM

Central Processing Unit or CPU
Read Only Memory or ROM
BIOS

5. An operating system is: Answer 5

Integrated software
CD-ROM software
Application software
System software
6. Software is: Answer 6

A computer program
A set of instructions
All of the above
Only in operating systems

7. One MB is equal to: Answer 7

The amount of RAM in every computer

1 billion bytes
1024KB
1 thousand bytes

8. The resolution of a printer is measured in: Answer 8

Megabits
Hz
Dots per inch (DPI)
Inches (diagonal)

9. Windows and Macintosh computers: Answer 9

Are both manufactured by Motorola

Both use Intel microprocessors
Use the same operating system
Are not compatible

10. A computer port is used to: Answer 10

Communicate with other computer peripherals

Download files from the web
Communicate with all hard drives
Connect computers together

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1. Which computer is the fastest? Answer 1

PII 600MHz
PIII 600MHz
Pentium 600MHz
486 Turbo

2. Which hard disk will be able to store more information? Answer 2

24MB
2400KB
24Gig
240MB

3. In order for your computer to play music you need: Answer 3

A network card and speakers

A sound card and speakers
Nothing more than the internal speaker
A CD-ROM drive

4. In order to access the World Wide Web you need: Answer 4

An Internet connection, an Internet Service Provider and browser software

Only Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator
A modem and a browser
Nothing. All computers can access the Internet

5. If you have two different printers attached to your computer: Answer 5

It is not possible to have two printers attached to a single computer

You need to install a single printer driver
You need to use application software that can recognize both printers
You need to install two different printer drivers in order to be able to print to either
printer
6. Which file extensions indicate only graphics files? Answer 6

BMP and DOC

JPEG and TXT
TXT and STK
BMP and GIF

7. Which Windows program do you use to manage folders and files? Answer 7

Windows Explorer
Windows Accessories
Microsoft Office
Windows Control Panel

8. What is a URL: Answer 8

An email address
The title of a web site
The address of a page on the World Wide Web
A communication method between computers and printers

9. Which media holds more information? Answer 9

Floppy diskette
DVD
CD-ROM
Zip drive

10. Which one is an email address: Answer 10

http://vianet.com/index.htm
D:\\Email\Standard
joesmart@billme.com
Chaminade.org/teachers/mailaddresses
Which of the following suggestions will make your computer work station
more comfortable?

Work at least four

hours at a time
without breaks
Sit with your legs
wrapped around
the chair legs
Use a
comfortable,
adjustable chair
Use the CD-ROM
drive as a can
holder for a soft
drink
A huge network of computer influencing
2 the changing role of technology by
providing digital, voice, and video
communication all over the world is
known as the:

Communication
commander.
Information
superhighway.
Information storage
center.
Utility service system.
Playing a lifelike video game while wearing special gear such
as goggles and gloves with wires that track hand movements, is
an example of:

X
Artificial intelligence.
X
Computer imaging.
X
Robotics.
:-)
Virtual reality.
A hardware device that sores data and programs, executes program
instructions, and performs arithmetic/logic operations is known as
the:

:-)
CPU (central
processing unit).
Integrated circuits.
Main storage.
Memory.
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning
maintenance of computer hardware?
:-)
The small desk-size computer designed for education and One should periodically clean
business is called a: hardware with appropriate
cleaners
Dust will not affect hardware
Less expensive printers are
easier to maintain
Monitors should be turned off
frequently

X
Laptop.
:-)
Microcomputer.
Minicomputer.
Supercomputer.
Which of the following will have the LEAST impact on the
changing role of technology in our lives?

X
Environment
X
Health care
:-)
Dangerous jobs
Transportation

8 What is the main purpose for an external storage device?

X
To print hard copies in readable form
X To save time while working on the
computer
:-) To store programs and data until
they are needed
To sort information for later use
If your computer has a hard disk drive, which of the
following will most likely BOOT the computer?

:-)
Hard disk
Application disk
Data disk
New disk
The input device that reads printed characters,
symbols, or gaphical images into the computer is
the:

X Sensors.
X Speech recognition.
X working on a computer is called:
:-)

The study of creating an efficient,

comfortable, and healthy workplace while
Mouse. Scanner.

X
Economics.
X
Ecosystems.
:-)
Ergonomics.
Experts.
If a repair technicians is not readily
available, which of the following can
provide help quickly?

X
Emergency medical technician
:-)
A technical support number
Backup disks of your programs
Backup disks of your data
Which of the following is TRUE
concerning the care of printers?

X
Change the paper while the printer is printing
X
Never secure the cable connections
:-)
Dust the printer periodically
Throw away the printer manuals
All the following factors
contribute to the growth in
computer use EXCEPT:

X
Cost efficiency.
X
Speed and accuracy.
X
Our need for more information.
:-)
More difficult programs to learn.
What type computer is the
largest, fastest, and most
expensive in existence?

X Laptop
X Mainframe
X Special purpose
:-)
Supercomputers
The small, portable computer with
features very similar to a
microscomputer is a/an:

:-)
 Laptop.
Mainframe.
Computers are
commonly used in all of Special purpose.
the following EXCEPT:
Supercomputer.

:-)
Evaluating art.
Medical and health care.
Transportation.
Weather forecasting.
Which of the following
has NOT had an
impact on technology
and the home?

X
Electronic banking
X
Home security
X
Online shopping
:-)
Tracking pollutants
Which of the
following is NOT
part of the
information
processing cycle?

:-)
Databases
Input
Output
Storage
Memory that is
NOT lost when a
computer's power
is turned off is:

X Main memory.
 X Primary storage.
:-) ROM
RAM
The physical
computer
equipment that
can be touched
is known as:

:-) Hardware.
Input/output.
Software.
Storage.
The
component of
the central
processing
unit that holds
instructions,
stores data,
and keeps
results during
the porcessing
is called the:

X Arithmetic/Logic unit.
:-)
Control unit.
Main memory.
Microprocessing chip.

What Do YOU Think?

YES NO 1. It is a good idea to check facts found online with a reliable source.
YES NO 2. Teachers do not need to worry about Copyright Law restrictions.
YES NO 3. A virus can create problems on a standalone computer and on a
computer network.
YES NO 4. An AUP/IUP is an agreement between a family and a
computer store.
YES NO 5. Software borrowed from school can legally be loaded on your
home computer.
YES NO 6. When children use the Internet, it is not wise for them to provide
credit card information without specific permission from parent or
guardian.
YES NO 7. Using copyrighted materials created by a local cartoonist without
permission is a violation of Copyright Law.
YES NO 8. Using your favorite popular song as background music for a
multimedia presentation is not a violation of Copyright.
YES NO 9. It is OK to use another person’s password to log on to the
computer network.
YES NO 10. You may download material from the Internet and claim it as your
own.
YES NO 11. If you are able to copy digital content, it is legal to use it.