Computer Hardware Quiz For Teaching And Learning

55 Questions | By Stmonicas | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 30350

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In today's time, everyone needs to increase his/her computer knowledge from time to time to be competitive in a world where most business processes are computer-based. Have you been having a tough time in computer class? Take up this computer fundamentals 101 quiz below for beginners and get to test and increase your knowledge. Best of luck!

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1.

Files are Organized in:
- A.
  
  RAM
- B.
  
  Cache
- C.
  
  Directories
- D.
  
  None of the above
2.

Computer Hardware is:
- A.
  
  A medium for Data Communications
- B.
  
  A Physical Device that driven by data
- C.
  
  A Physical Device Driven by software
- D.
  
  All of the Above
3.

Two types of Networks are:
- A.
  
  WAN and LAN
- B.
  
  WAN and LAN
- C.
  
  TAN and CAN
- D.
  
  All of the above
4.

The Window’s Desktop is:
- A.
  
  An area that is used for viewing documents
- B.
  
  An area that organizes your documents
- C.
  
  An area that gives you quick access to files
- D.
  
  All of the Above
5.

A graphic artist would use:
- A.
  
  Accounting Software
- B.
  
  Word Processing Application
- C.
  
  Graphics Presentation Software
- D.
  
  Antivirus Software
6.

Backing up of computer data is the process of:
- A.
  
  Reversing the files stored on the hard drive
- B.
  
  Putting your computer in the back of the room
- C.
  
  Storing an extra copy of data on the hard disk
- D.
  
  Storing an extra copy on an external storage device
7.

The process of carrying out a command is called:
- A.
  
  Fetching
- B.
  
  Controlling
- C.
  
  Storing
- D.
  
  Executing
8.

A Database is used to:
- A.
  
  Store and Organize data in records
- B.
  
  Store and Organize papers
- C.
  
  Store and Organize records in files
- D.
  
  Store and Organize records in fields
9.

ABC Super Market has a new inventory system, what type of software is managing it?
- A.
  
  Communications Software
- B.
  
  System Software
- C.
  
  Accounting Software
- D.
  
  Database Software
10.

Electronic mail is best used to:
- A.
  
  Send and Receive messages over a network
- B.
  
  Send and Receive messages via the Internet
- C.
  
  Send and Receive messages via radio waves.
- D.
  
  A and B
11.

The term Icon refers to:
- A.
  
  A Picture of symbol that represents a command
- B.
  
  A Photograph
- C.
  
  A Leader
- D.
  
  A Symbol of Power
12.

Word Processing and Desktop Publishing are Applications
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

What does the “R” in RAM stands for?
- A.
  
  Rewrite
- B.
  
  Read
- C.
  
  Readable
- D.
  
  Random
14.

Which of the following is a multi-user, multi-tasking Operating System?
- A.
  
  MSDOS
- B.
  
  Windows 95/98
- C.
  
  UNIX
- D.
  
  Utility Software
15.

Which one of the following applications is used to manage non-numeric lists?
- A.
  
  Database Management System
- B.
  
  Spreadsheet
- C.
  
  Graphics Software
- D.
  
  Microsoft Disk Operating System
16.

Raw facts such as letters, words and sounds are called:
- A.
  
  Commands
- B.
  
  Data
- C.
  
  User Response
- D.
  
  Programs
17.

The first electronic digital computer was built in the:
- A.
  
  1920’s
- B.
  
  1940’s
- C.
  
  1960's
- D.
  
  1970's
18.

Modem is short for:
- A.
  
  Modulation Demolition
- B.
  
  Modulator Demodulator
- C.
  
  A and B
- D.
  
  None of the above
19.

The Main directory is otherwise called the _____________?
- A.
  
  Truck Directory
- B.
  
  C directory
- C.
  
  Root Directory
- D.
  
  LAN Directory
20.

Software development is most often done by:
- A.
  
  Analyst
- B.
  
  Programmer
- C.
  
  End User
- D.
  
  None of the Above
21.

C++ is a Programming Language
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

DVD stands for ______________
- A.
  
  Digital video data
- B.
  
  Direct video
- C.
  
  Digital versatile disc
- D.
  
  Direct vertical disc
23.

GUI Stands for ____________________
- A.
  
  Graphical User Interface
- B.
  
  Greater User Interface
- C.
  
  Graphical Utility Icon
- D.
  
  Graphical Utility Interface
24.

The special formatting language used to create Web Pages is called:
- A.
  
  HTML
- B.
  
  COBOL
- C.
  
  Perl
- D.
  
  JAVA
25.

Skyquest Inc has a large science and research facility. They hope to improve their systems' performance and simulations; the types of computers they are using are: I) Work Stations II) Terminals III) Main Frame IV) Super Computers
- A.
  
  I and IV
- B.
  
  II and III
- C.
  
  I and III
- D.
  
  I only