Quiz: Knowledge Trivia Test On Computer Terms And Vocabulary!

19 Questions | By Thor1872 | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 10048

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This is a Knowledge Trivia Test on Computer Terms and Vocabulary! There is only one way to gauge someone’s understanding of a subject, and one way is by asking them questions on the topics and seeing how much they pick the correct answers. Students will evidence their knowledge and understanding of basic computer terms if they take the quiz below. Why don’t you try it and see how high you will score? All the best!

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1.

An executed program that loads the first piece of software and starts a computer.
- A.
  
  Byte
- B.
  
  Boot process
- C.
  
  File virus
- D.
  
  System unit
2.

A collection of data, information, or code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes. It can use all of your available memory and bring your system to a halt.
- A.
  
  Boot process
- B.
  
  Resolution
- C.
  
  Rom
- D.
  
  File virus
3.

The fastest type of computer.
- A.
  
  Supercomputer
- B.
  
  Byte
- C.
  
  Silicon chip
- D.
  
  Pixels
4.

Abbreviation for the binary term, a unit of storage capable of holding a single character.
- A.
  
  Output
- B.
  
  Icons
- C.
  
  Byte
- D.
  
  Workstation
5.

The main part of a personal computer, including the chassis, microprocessor, main memory, bus, and ports. Does NOT include the keyboard or monitor or any peripheral devices.
- A.
  
  Terabyte
- B.
  
  Server
- C.
  
  Mainframe
- D.
  
  System unit
6.

Approximately 1 trillion bytes.
- A.
  
  Terabyte
- B.
  
  Boot process
- C.
  
  Silicon chip
- D.
  
  Pentium
7.

A small picture that represents an object or program.
- A.
  
  Information
- B.
  
  Icon
- C.
  
  Mainframe
- D.
  
  Resolution
8.

A portable computer that is small enough to be held in one's hand.
- A.
  
  Icon
- B.
  
  Program
- C.
  
  Handheld
- D.
  
  Server
9.

An organized list of instructions that, when executed, causes the computer to behave in a predetermined manner.
- A.
  
  Pentium
- B.
  
  Gigabyte
- C.
  
  Workstation
- D.
  
  Program
10.

A type of computer used for engineering applications, desktop publishing, software development and other types of applications that require a moderate amount of computing power and relatively high-quality graphics capabilities.
- A.
  
  Workstation
- B.
  
  File virus
- C.
  
  Output
- D.
  
  Rom
11.

A computer or device on a network that manages network resources.
- A.
  
  Silicon chip
- B.
  
  Resolution
- C.
  
  Server
- D.
  
  File virus
12.

A collection of facts and data about a specific subject.
- A.
  
  Icon
- B.
  
  Information
- C.
  
  Rom
- D.
  
  Byte
13.

A small piece of semi-conducting material (usually a nonmetallic chemical element in the carbon family) on which an integrated circuit is embedded.
- A.
  
  Output
- B.
  
  Information
- C.
  
  Pentium
- D.
  
  Silicon chip
14.

A very large and expensive computer capable of supporting thousands of users at the same time.
- A.
  
  Mainframe
- B.
  
  File virus
- C.
  
  Terabyte
- D.
  
  Pixel
15.

An acronym, or single letter abbreviation, for Read-Only Memory, computer memory on which data has been prerecorded.
- A.
  
  ROM
- B.
  
  Resolution
- C.
  
  Pentium
- D.
  
  Gigabyte
16.

Anything that comes out of a computer.
- A.
  
  Handheld
- B.
  
  Byte
- C.
  
  Output
- D.
  
  ROM
17.

A microprocessor.
- A.
  
  Icon
- B.
  
  Main frame
- C.
  
  Supercomputer
- D.
  
  Pentium
18.

Refers to the sharpness and clarity of an image.
- A.
  
  Pixels
- B.
  
  Resolution
- C.
  
  File virus
- D.
  
  Work station
19.

Short for Picture Element; a single point on a graphic image.
- A.
  
  Pixel
- B.
  
  Byte
- C.
  
  Semiconductor
- D.
  
  Server