• 1. 
    They normally interact with the system via user interface provided by the application software.

  • a) Programmers
  • b) Developers
  • c) Users
  • d) Testers
  • 2. 
    The brain of any computer is

  • CPU
  • ALU
  • Memory
  • Control Unit
  • 3. 
    In binary a 1 represents _____.

  • on
  • off
  • input
  • output
  • 4. 
    A hardware device which enables the computer to accept data is called an ______ device.

  • RAM
  • input
  • ROM
  • output
  • 5. 
    The following are all essential parts of every computer EXCEPT

  • Motherboard
  • Speakers
  • CPU
  • Main memory
  • 6. 
    What are the FOUR main functions of the computer?

  • Input, Process, Output, Recording
  • Input, Output, Displaying, Remembering
  • Input, Process, Output, Store
  • None of the above
  • 7. 
    Which of the following does NOT happen when you boot (or start) your computer?

  • The computer runs tests to see if everything works
  • The computer checks for new hardware
  • The computer opens your email
  • The computer starts your operating system
  • 8. 
    Software can not be touched and seen.

  • true
  • false
  • 9. 
    Byte=?

  • 16 bits
  • 4 bits
  • 8 bits
  • 2 bits
  • 10. 
    ROM stands for?

  • random only memory
  • read only memory
  • recover only memory
  • retro only memory
  • 11. 
    A user makes the complaint that the computer will not turn on. What is your first troubleshooting step?

  • Shake the computer
  • Check to make sure the RAM is installed correctly
  • Try another mouse and keyboard on the machine
  • Check to make sure it is plugged in and that the computer is getting power
  • 12. 
    A hardware device which reports computer information in a form we can understand is called an _________ device.

  • output
  • RAM
  • input
  • ROM
  • 13. 
    All computers do processing by following a series of instructions in a software program. The computer chip that receives and carries out these instructions is called: the ____________.

  • harddrive
  • monitor
  • processor
  • motherboard
  • 14. 
    All computers need to store the programs that are needed to startup the computer. These instructions are held in:

  • RAM
  • ROM
  • CPU
  • Hard drive
  • 15. 
    What is the name given to software that can be used by many people for a wide range of tasks?

  • Custom-written
  • Integrated
  • General-purpose
  • Special-purpose
  • 16. 
    Identify the devices.

  • input devices
  • Output devices
  • Processing devices
  • Storage devices
  • 17. 
    In which type of computer, data are represented as discrete signals?

  • Analog Computers
  • Hybrid Computers
  • Digital Computers
  • All of the above
  • 18. 
    Which of the following is a network topology?

  • MAN
  • LAN
  • BUS
  • WAN
  • 19. 
    An advantage of cloud storage is:

  • Increased data security
  • Access to data is faster than locally stored data
  • The clouds are not visible
  • Must have Internet to access the data stored in the cloud
  • 20. 
    0 and 1 are known as _________.

  • 2 numbers
  • 2 digits
  • bi-numbers
  • binary digits
  • 21. 
    Which of the following is not a storage medium?

  • Scanner
  • CD
  • DVD
  • Floppy Disk
  • 22. 
    Which group is comprised of Hardware ONLY?

  • RAM, Monitor, Windows 10
  • RAM, Keyboard, Games
  • RAM, Monitor, CPU
  • CPU, RAM, MS Word
  • 23. 
    CU stands for

  • Computer unit
  • Central Unit
  • Compute Unit
  • Control Unit
  • 24. 
    Which of the following is not an advantage of local storage over cloud storage

  • You do not have full control of your data
  • Less susceptible to hacking
  • Its cheap to store your data
  • No need for Internet connection
  • 25. 
    Which of the following is NOT a system utility?

  • antivirus program
  • disk checking program
  • word processing program
  • disk defragmenting program
  • 26. 
    Choose the characteristic of a computer.

  • Use for teaching
  • Use in homes
  • Can do a number of jobs
  • Use in research organizations
  • 27. 
    Which of the following is NOT a classification of computers?

  • Micro Computer
  • Mini Computer
  • Desktop Computer
  • Super Computer
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