Introduction To IT Practice Questions! Trivia Quiz!

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1.

Below are 4 main parts of the computer.Which is best described as an input device used to interact with the computer for editing data.
- A.
  
  Monitor
- B.
  
  Keyboard
- C.
  
  Mouse
- D.
  
  Hard disk
2.

Computer systems are made up of hardware and software. What is software?
- A.
  
  The physical part of the computer system.
- B.
  
  A silicon chip to store information
- C.
  
  Instructions that allow interaction with the computer’s components.
- D.
  
  Anything related to computers
3.

The keyboard, mouse, and tower case are examples of:
- A.
  
  Applications
- B.
  
  Hardware
- C.
  
  Software
- D.
  
  A computer
4.

Which computer best meet this description?: Handles intensive tasks, can serve many users, very expensive.
- A.
  
  Laptop
- B.
  
  Network Client
- C.
  
  Mainframe
- D.
  
  Personal Computer
5.

What will happen to information stored on your computer’s hard disk when you switch off your computer?
- A.
  
  The data will be lost.
- B.
  
  The data will automatically be backed up.
- C.
  
  Nothing, the data will remain there.
- D.
  
  Data will be printed.
6.

What is a PDA?
- A.
  
  A Primary Device Application and it is used within the operating system.
- B.
  
  A portable computer that acts as organiser and communication device.
- C.
  
  A Primary Data Application and is used for printing
- D.
  
  A portable printer that is used to connect to your personal computer.
7.

Random Access Memory or RAM is:
- A.
  
  An external storage device
- B.
  
  The computer's long-term memory
- C.
  
  The computer's short-term memory
- D.
  
  The memory that controls the computer.
8.

Which of the following items is not a basic part of a laptop computer?
- A.
  
  A keyboard
- B.
  
  A mouse
- C.
  
  A monitor
- D.
  
  A track ball
9.

Too many programs running concurrently can slow down the computer, or cause it to freeze.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

A ________ allows you to use several computers on a single Internet connection.
- A.
  
  A server
- B.
  
  A router
- C.
  
  A USB
- D.
  
  PS/2 port
11.

The CPU is a silicon chip and is sometimes called a------- chip.
12.

Which one of the following is an input device?
- A.
  
  Monitor.
- B.
  
  Trackball.
- C.
  
  Printer.
- D.
  
  Plotter.
13.

Which of the following printers is the most economical?
- A.
  
  Inkjet.
- B.
  
  Laser.
- C.
  
  Dot-matrix.
- D.
  
  Any no impact printer.
14.

Digital cameras use film to capture digital imagery?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

A touch screen is a good example of an input and output device?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

Software that manages and controls the hardware resources on your system is known as:
- A.
  
  Managing inventory software.
- B.
  
  Application software.
- C.
  
  Operating system software.
- D.
  
  Hardware software.
17.

You want to create a letter using your computer. What type of software will you need installed on your computer.
- A.
  
  Only application software.
- B.
  
  Only operating software.
- C.
  
  Neither application software nor operating software.
- D.
  
  Both application software and operating software.
18.

An operating system that features windows, menus, buttons, scroll bars, icons and wizards is called a ______________.
19.

. ________ are devices that connect to a computer and display a video image of whatever it is recording.
- A.
  
  Digital Camera
- B.
  
  Web Camera
- C.
  
  Analog Camera
- D.
  
  Video Camera
20.

What is “Booting” your computer?
- A.
  
  It is when you kick the computer out of the window
- B.
  
  It is when you turn your computer on. At the end of that process, the operating system loads.
- C.
  
  It is when you shut down your computer
- D.
  
  It is scanning your computer for viruses