Basic Computer Terms Quiz: Test!

10 Questions | By Jjc594 | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 165

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Do you know the basic computer terms? For example, the central processing unit is the computer's powerhouse, as it does all the processing. RAM, which stands for random access memory, represents the short-term memory of the computer. ROM stands for random only memory, which is the small capacity long-term memory of the computer. This awesome quiz will tell you about basic computer terms. Give it a shot. You can do it.

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1.

What is a Desktop PC?
- A.
  
  A computer that is upside down.
- B.
  
  A computer that is flat and usually sits on a desk. The original design for a home computer.
- C.
  
  An Apple computer.
- D.
  
  A keyboard.
2.

What is a monitor?
- A.
  
  A high resolution screen.
- B.
  
  A computer.
- C.
  
  A TV screen.
- D.
  
  Something that displays things.
3.

What is a Hard Drive?
- A.
  
  A disk that is super hard.
- B.
  
  The main circuit board of a computer.
- C.
  
  Something that holds many files.
- D.
  
  A floppy Disk.
4.

Is a PC the same thing as a Mac?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
5.

A hard drive is the same thing as a disc.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

1 Bit is the same as 1 Byte.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  Flase
7.

What does "OS" stand for?
- A.
  
  Open Start
- B.
  
  Operating System
- C.
  
  Operating Starter
- D.
  
  Oten Stert
8.

Apple Computers are the best OS's.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
- C.
  
  Don't Care.
- D.
  
  Windows is better.
9.

The standard floppy disc is 3.5 inches.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Don't know
10.

Another word for Memory is.......
- A.
  
  Bunt
- B.
  
  Amt
- C.
  
  Mut
- D.
  
  Ram