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.

Computer imaging.

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?

One should periodically clean

hardware with appropriate
cleaners

:-)

Dust will not affect hardware

Less expensive printers are
easier to maintain
Monitors should be turned off
frequently
The small desk-size computer designed for education and
business is called a:
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

Health care

:-)

Dangerous jobs
Transportation

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

X

To print hard copies in readable form

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.

Speech recognition.

Mouse.

:-)

Scanner.

The study of creating an efficient, comfortable,

and healthy workplace while working on a
computer is called:
X

Economics.

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

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.

Speed and accuracy.

Our need for more information.

:-)

More difficult programs to learn.

What type computer is the

largest, fastest, and most
expensive in existence?
X

Laptop

Mainframe

Special purpose

:-)

Supercomputers

The small, portable computer with

features very similar to a
microscomputer is a/an:
:-)

Laptop.
Mainframe.
Special purpose.
Supercomputer.

Computers are commonly

used in all of the following
EXCEPT:
:-)

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

Home security

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.

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.

WhatDoYOUThink?
YES NO

1.Itisagoodideatocheckfactsfoundonlinewithareliablesource.

YES NO

2.TeachersdonotneedtoworryaboutCopyrightLawrestrictions.

YES NO

3.Aviruscancreateproblemsonastandalonecomputerandona
computernetwork.

YES NO

4.AnAUP/IUPisanagreementbetweenafamilyandacomputer
store.

YES NO

5.Softwareborrowedfromschoolcanlegallybeloadedonyour
homecomputer.

YES NO

6.WhenchildrenusetheInternet,itisnotwiseforthemtoprovide
creditcardinformationwithoutspecificpermissionfromparentor
guardian.

YES NO

7.Usingcopyrightedmaterialscreatedbyalocalcartoonistwithout
permissionisaviolationofCopyrightLaw.

YES NO

8.Usingyourfavoritepopularsongasbackgroundmusicfora
multimediapresentationisnotaviolationofCopyright.

YES NO

9.ItisOKtouseanotherpersonspasswordtologontothecomputer
network.

YES NO

10.YoumaydownloadmaterialfromtheInternetandclaimitasyour
own.

YES NO

11.Ifyouareabletocopydigitalcontent,itislegaltouseit.