Computer Basics Quiz - Lhs Visual Communications
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Test your knowledge of computer fundamentals and see what level of expertise you are. This quiz is based on the handout Geek Speak, which reviews basic computer parts and functions.
- 1.
If your computer freezes or has major memory problems what should you do first?- A.
Unplug it
- B.
Reboot
- C.
Pray
- D.
Nothing, just live with it.
- 2.
What is RAM?
- A.
A temporary memory chip measured in gigabytes that operates software.
- B.
A memory chip that permanently stores data on a computer.
- C.
A graphics chip that runs the monitor of the computer.
- 3.
What is a hard drive?
- A.
A drive that is hard to remove from a computer once installed.
- B.
A temporary memory chip measured in gigabytes that operates software.
- C.
A disk shaped storage device that permanently stores data on a computer.
- 4.
What is an Operating System?
- A.
Software that creates a GUI interface for computer operators to use to control a computer.
- B.
Hardware that operates the computers monitor.
- C.
Software that is specfically designed to burn DVD's
- 5.
What does USB stand for and what is it used for?
- A.
United Standard Bios. Balances Bio chips inside a computers motherboard for plugin devices.
- B.
Under Stated Blinker. Special internal plug light.
- C.
Universal Serial Bus. A type of plug that can be used on any computer to plug in a mouse, printer, or keyboard.
- 6.
In a computer what is a GHz?
- A.
A gigahertz. It indicates the power level of a computers processing chip.
- B.
A gigabite. It indicates the memory level of a computers processing chip.
- C.
A gigawatt. It indicates the light level of a computers monitor.
- 7.
Based on the specifications of the 3 computers listed below which one would run the fastest:
- A.
IMac, OS X Panther, 4 RAM, 600 GB Harddrive, 24" monitor, 1.30 GHz
- B.
IMac, OS X Tiger, 8 RAM, 600 GB Harddrive, 20" monitor, 1.30 GHz
- C.
Power Mac, OS X Panther, 1 TB RAM, 600 GB Harddrive, 24" monitor, 1.33 GHz
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