Basic Computer Knowledge Quiz

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Basic Computer Knowledge Quiz


9) What type of devices are CDs or DVDs?
1)What type of device is a computer monitor? a) Input
a) Input b) Output
b) Output c) Software
c) Software d) Storage
d) Storage
10) What type of device is a digital camera?
2) What type of device is a computer keyboard? a) Input
a) Input b) Output
b) Output c) Software
c) Software d) Storage
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
1) Which one is not an output device? 10. What is the main purpose of an external storage
a) Printer device?
b) Monitor a) To print hard copies in readable form
c) Keyboard b) To save time while working on the computer
d) Modem c) To store programs and data until they are needed
d) To sort information for later use
2) Which one works as an output device? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
a) Modem
b) Scanner
c) Mouse
d) Monitor

3) All computers must have:


a) Word processing software
b) An operating system
c) A printer attached
d) A virus-checking program

4. The brain of the computer is called:


a) Random Access Memory or RAM
b) Central Processing Unit or CPU
c) Read Only Memory or ROM
d) BIOS

5. An operating system is:


a) Integrated software
b) CD-ROM software
c) Application software
d) System software

6. Software is:
a) A computer program
b) A set of instructions
c) All of the above
d) Only in operating systems

7. One MB is equal to:


a) The amount of RAM in every computer
b) 1 billion bytes
c) 1024KB
d) 1 thousand bytes

8. The resolution of a printer is measured in:


a) Megabits
b) Hz
c) Dots per inch (DPI)
d) Inches (diagonal)

9. A hardware device that stores data and


programs, executes program instructions, and performs
arithmetic/logic operations is known as the:
a) CPU (central processing unit).
b) Integrated circuits.
c) Main storage.
d) Memory.

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