Computer Parts And Processes

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This quiz will test your knowledge on the basic parts of a computer and their function. Do you pass the nerd test?


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  • 1. 
    What are the four major functions of a computer?
    • A. 

      Input, Email, Internet and Output

    • B. 

      Processing, Storage, Research and Communication

    • C. 

      Input, Processing, Storage and Output

    • D. 

      Processing, Input, Output and Internet

  • 2. 
    An input device
    • A. 

      Gives the computer commands and feeds it information

    • B. 

      Takes information out of the computer and saves it

    • C. 

      Saves information and puts it on the computer

    • D. 

      Tells the computer what to do in a foreign language

  • 3. 
    What are three examples of input devices?
    • A. 

      Mouse, keyboard and monitor

    • B. 

      Mouse, scanner and flash drive

    • C. 

      Flash drive, speakers and mouse

    • D. 

      Keyboard, monitor and mouse

  • 4. 
    An output device
    • A. 

      Sorts information and sends it by email

    • B. 

      Puts files on the computer and saves them for later use

    • C. 

      Takes information out of the computer and processes it in some way

    • D. 

      Puts information into categories and saves it

  • 5. 
    What are three examples of output devices?
    • A. 

      Mouse, printer and keyboard

    • B. 

      Printer, monitor and flashdrive

    • C. 

      Printer, scanner and speakers

    • D. 

      Speakers, mouse and printer

  • 6. 
    What is processing?
    • A. 

      The way the computer surfs the internet

    • B. 

      What the computer does with information known as data

    • C. 

      How the computer repairs damaged files

    • D. 

      The way that data is stored on an external website

  • 7. 
    Name three ways information is stored by a computer
    • A. 

      On the internet, in a file folder and on the school server

    • B. 

      In file folders, on the hard-drive and on a CD

    • C. 

      On the school server, in a temporary folder and on a floppy disk

    • D. 

      On a search engine, in file folders and on the web

  • 8. 
    CPU stands for
    • A. 

      Centred product unit

    • B. 

      Controlled processing uniform

    • C. 

      Consumer product underscore

    • D. 

      Central processing unit

  • 9. 
    The CPU is attached to
    • A. 

      The fatherboard

    • B. 

      The motherboard

    • C. 

      The hard drive

    • D. 

      The CD rom drive

  • 10. 
    Expansion slots
    • A. 

      Make the computer bigger

    • B. 

      Add extra space inside the computer case

    • C. 

      Allow output devices to be attached to the computer

    • D. 

      Allow extra memory and cards to be attached to the computer

  • 11. 
    A hard drive is
    • A. 

      A difficult way of adding information to the computer

    • B. 

      An attachment that allows movies to be created

    • C. 

      A permanent storage unit for files, programs and information

    • D. 

      An add on that makes the computer operate faster

  • 12. 
    What are the two types of storage that a computer uses?
    • A. 

      Random access memory and read only memory

    • B. 

      Random access monitoring and random output memory

    • C. 

      Right access memory and right only memory

    • D. 

      Random accessible monitoring and read only monitoring

  • 13. 
    In the image above what is number 1?
    • A. 

      The central processing unit

    • B. 

      The power supply

    • C. 

      The hard drive

    • D. 

      Expansion slots

    • E. 

      The fan

  • 14. 
    In the image above what is number 2?
    • A. 

      Expansion slots

    • B. 

      CD drive

    • C. 

      Central processing unit

    • D. 

      Hard drive

    • E. 

      Fan

  • 15. 
    In the image above what is number 3?
    • A. 

      Wires

    • B. 

      Expansion slots

    • C. 

      Hard drive

    • D. 

      CD drive

    • E. 

      Video card

  • 16. 
    In the image above what is number 4?
    • A. 

      Video card

    • B. 

      Motherboard

    • C. 

      Fan

    • D. 

      Hard drive

    • E. 

      CD drive

  • 17. 
    In the image above what is number 5?
    • A. 

      Video card

    • B. 

      Motherboard

    • C. 

      CD drive

    • D. 

      Cables

    • E. 

      Wires

  • 18. 
    In the image above what is number 6?
    • A. 

      Video card

    • B. 

      Power curcuit

    • C. 

      Hard drive

    • D. 

      Floppy disk drive

    • E. 

      CD drive

  • 19. 
    Does the computer need electricty to work?
    • A. 

      Yes, at all times

    • B. 

      Only if it is plugged into the power supply

    • C. 

      Only if it is a desktop computer

    • D. 

      No, only when the desktop has loaded

    • E. 

      Only when connected to the internet

  • 20. 
    What are three professions that rely on computers?
    • A. 

      Graphic designer, teacher and jockey

    • B. 

      Web designer, pilot and checkout operator

    • C. 

      Accountant, doctor and dentist

    • D. 

      Teacher, shop assistant and forester

    • E. 

      Architect, pilot and policeman

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