Question 1
What does a computer allow you to do?
Question 2
___________ is any set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.
Question 3
The keyboard, mouse, and tower case are examples of:
Question 4
The monitor works with a _______ to display images and text on the screen.
Question 5
The _______ is responsible for managing the computer's hardware and software resources.
Question 6
Which of the following items is not a basic part of a desktop computer?
Question 7
A scanner lets you:
A. Make PowerPoint presentations
B. Copy an image into your computer
C. Change the color of your computer screen
D. None of the above
B. Copy an image into your computer
C. Change the color of your computer screen
D. None of the above
Question 8
________ are devices that connect to a computer and display a video image of whatever it is recording.
Question 9
The ________ is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of a desktop computer.
Question 10
In a desktop computer, the Central Processing Unit, or processor, is the:
Question 11
Random Access Memory or RAM is:
Question 12
Which of the following items is not a basic part of a laptop computer?
Question 13
Which of the following is an optical drive?
Question 14
Devices plugged into USB ports can be used without rebooting the computer.
Question 15
Another name of a video port is a:
Question 16
A ________ allows you to use several computers on a single Internet connection.
Question 17
All keyboards and mice use the PS/2 ports.
A. True
Question 18
________ is a program that protects your email, files, and downloads against harmful software.
Question 19
Press the ___________ to end a program if your computer freezes, or stalls, while you are working.
Question 20
A network can allow two or more computers to share an Internet connection, printers, and files.
Review Your Answers:
1. What does a computer allow you to do?
Your answer:
D. All of the above
2. ___________ is any set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.
Your answer:
B. Software
3. The keyboard, mouse, and tower case are examples of:
Your answer:
B. Hardware
4. The monitor works with a _______ to display images and text on the screen.
Your answer:
A. Video Card
5. The _______ is responsible for managing the computer's hardware and software resources.
Your answer:
B. Operating System
6. Which of the following items is not a basic part of a desktop computer?
Your answer:
D. Printer
7. A scanner lets you:
Your answer:
B. Copy an image into your computer
8. ________ are devices that connect to a computer and display a video image of whatever it is recording.
Your answer:
D. Web cameras
9. The ________ is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of a desktop computer.
Your answer:
C. Computer Case
10. In a desktop computer, the Central Processing Unit, or processor, is the:
Your answer:
A. Brain of the computer
11. Random Access Memory or RAM is:
Your answer:
B. Short-term memory
12. Which of the following items is not a basic part of a laptop computer?
Your answer:
D. Mouse
13. Which of the following is an optical drive?
Your answer:
A. DVD-ROM drive
14. Devices plugged into USB ports can be used without rebooting the computer.
Your answer:
A. True
15. Another name of a video port is a:
Your answer:
C. VGA port
16. A ________ allows you to use several computers on a single Internet connection.
Your answer:
C. Router
CORRECT
17. All keyboards and mice use the PS/2 ports.
Your answer:
B. False
18. ________ is a program that protects your email, files, and downloads against harmful software.
Your answer:
D. Anti-virus software
19. Press the ___________ to end a program if your computer freezes, or stalls, while you are working.
Your answer:
C. Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys
20. A network can allow two or more computers to share an Internet connection, printers, and files.
Your answer:
A. True
