Computer Basics Quiz For Kids
This quiz covers the first two sections of Unit 1 on Computer Basics.
- 1.Which of the following definitions best defines the protocol component of data communications?
- A.
The computer that sends the message
- B.
The computer that receives the message
- C.
The media that carries the message
- D.
The rules that govern the orderly transfer of the data
- 2.Which of the following devices can be classified as examples of hardware?
- A.
Monitor, Word, and Internet Explorer
- B.
Keyboard, mouse, and monitor
- C.
Keyboard and Windows
- D.
Windows, Safari, and AOL
- 3.Which of the following can be classified as examples of software?
- A.
Monitor, Word, and Internet Explorer
- B.
Keyboard, mouse, and monitor
- C.
Keyboard and Windows
- D.
Windows, Safari, and AOL
- 4.Which of the following is the definition of a computer?
- A.
An electronic device that receives data.
- B.
An electronic device that processes data.
- C.
An electronic device that stores data and produces a result.
- D.
All of the above
- 5.Which of the following are three examples of system components?
- A.
Memory, ROM, and RAM
- B.
Memory, Basic Controllers, and Central Processing Unit
- C.
CPU, hardware, and software
- D.
Hardware, software, people, and users
- 6.Any character, number, or letter can be represented by using combinations of 0s and 1s. In computer terminology, what is this system called?
- A.
Computer System
- B.
Data Communications System
- C.
Binary System
- D.
None of the above
- 7.Which of the following definitions best defines the receiver component of a computer system?
- A.
The computer that sends the message
- B.
The computer that receives the message
- C.
The media that carries the message
- D.
The rules that govern the orderly transfer of the data
- 8.What are the four components of data communications?
- A.
Mail, Windows, AOL, and E-mail
- B.
Receiver, Sender, software, and hardware
- C.
Sender, receiver, channel, and protocol
- D.
None of the above
- 9.There are two types of memory on the motherboard of a computer. What are these two types of memory called?
- A.
Random Access Memory and Read Only Memory
- B.
Random Access Memory and Reading Area Memory
- C.
Long Term memory and Read Only Memory
- D.
None of these
- 10.Long term memory on the motherboard is nonvolatile which means that it can not be changed. What is the other name for this type of memory?
- A.
Read Only memory
- B.
Random Access memory
- C.
Short Term Memory
- D.
None of these
- 11.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of RAM?
- A.
It is also known as short term memory
- B.
It is on the motherboard
- C.
It is also known as Read Only Memory
- D.
All of these are characteristics of Short term memory
- 12.Additional memory cards and video cards can be added to the motherboard of a computer. Where on the motherboard would an additional card be inserted?
- A.
In a USB port
- B.
In an expansion slot
- C.
In the hard disk drive
- D.
In the serial port
- 13.A port can connect up to 127 devices. This port is used to connect just about all devices to a computer. What is the name for this type of port?
- A.
Universal Resource Locator – URL
- B.
Universal Connectivity Port – UCP
- C.
Universal Serial Bus – USB
- D.
None of these are used to connect devices
- 14.Which of the following is NOT an example of software?
- A.
Windows
- B.
Microsoft Word
- C.
Keyboard
- D.
Microsoft Excel
- 15.Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using computer?
- A.
Flexibility
- B.
Speed
- C.
Consistency
- D.
Unlimited space
- 16.What are the names for the two types of networks?
- A.
WLAN and WAN
- B.
LLAN and WLAN
- C.
WAN and ROM
- D.
WAN and LAN
- 17.Which of the following definitions best defines the Central Processing Unit?
- A.
The short term memory
- B.
The brains of the computer
- C.
The motherboard
- D.
The long-term memory
- 18.Which of the following best describes the Control Unit of a computer?
- A.
The Control Unit manages memory and resources
- B.
The Control Unit moves data around the hard drive
- C.
The Control Unit performs calculations and logic operations
- D.
The Control Unit controls all of the CPUs activities
- 19.Which of the following is not a System Component of a computer?
- A.
The Control Unit
- B.
The Central Processing Unit
- C.
The Serial Bus
- D.
The Memory
- 20.Computers can be connected in a relatively small area. What is this type of network known as?
- A.
Local Area Network
- B.
Zoned In Network
- C.
School Network
- D.
Wide Area Network
- 21.When local area networks are expanded to include other local area networks, what are they now known as?
- A.
Local Area Networks
- B.
Zoned In Networks
- C.
School Networks
- D.
Wide Area Networks
- 22.Which one of the following system components controls the flow of data between the computer and its peripheral devices?
- A.
Basic Controllers
- B.
Control Unit
- C.
USB Ports
- D.
Serial Ports
- 23.Which of the following system components connects a peripheral device to the computer?
- A.
Basic Controllers
- B.
Control Unit
- C.
USB Ports
- D.
Serial Ports
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