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Computer System
Review
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Read each of the following questions
and corresponding answer choices.
Write the answer that you think best
responds to each question.
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Allison turned her computer on, but
nothing happened. What is Allison’s
computer most likely missing?
A. Application software
B. Operating system
C. Keyboard
D. Monitor
The CPU can be found inside of which
piece of hardware?
A. Monitor
B. Computer case
C. Printer
D. Disk drive
Joe needs to produce a hard copy of his
report. Which hardware device should he
use?
A. CD-ROM
B. Monitor
C. Printer
D. Scanner
What are the circuits that act as the
“brain” of the computer?
A. CLS
B. CPU
C. RAM
D. ROM
What is the metal and plastic case that
houses the main system components of
the computer called?
A. Computer case
B. Floppy Drive
C. Monitor
D. Speaker
What electronic device receives, processes,
stores data, and then produces a result?
A. Computer
B. Hardware
C. Printer
D. Software
What part of a computer is a machine that
prints character or other images on paper?
A. Keyboard
B. Mouse
C. Printer
D. Speaker
What part of a computer contains keys
that are used to input data into a
computer?
A. Keyboard
B. Mouse
C. Printer
D. Speaker
What part of the computer is used to view
work that has been entered into the
computer?
A. Keyboard
B. Monitor
C. Mouse
D. Printer
Tracy needs to type an essay for language
arts class. What type of software should
she use?
A. Spreadsheet
B. Database
C. Graphics
D. Word processing
When information is entered into the
computer, the computer has done what?
A. Cleaned data
B. Processed data
C. Received data
D. Stored data
When information is stored in the
computer’s memory or on disk, the
computer has done what?
A. Cleaned data
B. Processed data
C. Received data
D. Stored data
Which piece of hardware controls the
pointer on the screen?
A. Keyboard
B. Mouse
C. Printer
D. Scanner
John has a picture of his family that he
wants to include in a document. What
piece of hardware will allow him to do
this?
A. Keyboard
B. Mouse
C. Printer
D. Scanner
What does a CD-ROM drive allow the user
to do?
A. Read
B. Store
C. Track
D. Write
Floppy diskettes have the capacity to hold
about how much data?
A. 1 GB
B. 1.44 GB
C. 1 MB
D. 1.44 MB
What piece of hardware is used to produce
a paper or hard copy of the processing
results?
A. Keyboard
B. Monitor
C. Printer
D. Speaker
What hardware device must the user have
to hear output?
A. CD-ROM
B. Mouse
C. Printer
D. Speaker
Which type of storage device allows the
user to store the most data?
A. CD-ROM
B. Floppy disk
C. Cassette drive
D. Tape drive
What hardware device produces a soft
copy?
A. CD-ROM
B. Monitor
C. Printer
D. Scanner
Jessica wants to listen to her new CD on
her computer but does not want to disturb
the other students in the library. What
output device could she use?
A. Monitor
B. Headphones
C. Printer
D. Projector
Which type of storage method allows the
user to store the most data?
A. Hard drive
B. CD-ROM
C. Floppy disk
D. Cassette
What does CD-ROM stand for?
A. Change Drives-Read Only Memory
B. Compact Data-Right On Memory
C. Compact Disc-Read Only Memory
D. Compact Disk-Right Of Memory
A computer does all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. Codes data
B. Processes data
C. Receives data
D. Stores data
Alex’s teacher has asked him to review the
soft copy of his document. Which piece of
hardware should he look at?
A. Printer
B. Monitor
C. Speaker
D. Scanner
Judy got a new computer for her birthday.
What would be the BEST thing for her to
do before using it?
A. Call the manufacturer
B. Plug it in immediately
C. Read the instructions
D. Throw out the instructions
Which is NOT a proper care technique for
both CD-ROMs and disks?
A. Avoid hot and cold locations
B. Make a back-up copy of your files
C. Keep a drink beside your computer
D. Store in a protective cover
What should be kept away from the
computer at all times?
A. Disks and backups
B. Food and drink
C. Books and manuals
D. Pens and pencils
What would be the BEST use of a CDROM drive?
A. Using it as a cup holder
B. Saving your homework
C. Entering information into the computer
D. Processing the information that has been entered
into the computer
What should you NOT do while the disk
drive is running?
A. Make a backup
B. Remove the disk
C. Save another file
D. Scan for viruses
Which should you keep near your
computer?
A. Instruction manuals
B. Extreme heat
C. Food and drink
D. Magnets
True or false, printers can only print
documents in black and white?
A. True
B. False
True or false, you can operate a computer
without a mouse?
A. True
B. False
Which IS NOT a computer part?
A. CPU
B. Keyboard
C. Mouse
D. Remote
Which is a good strategy to use with
computers?
A. Avoid dusty locations
B. Avoid regular virus checks
C. Cover vents on the CPU
D. Place magnets on CPU’s side
What type of software works with the
operating system to perform word
processing, database, and spreadsheet
tasks?
A. Application
B. Graphics
C. Operating system
D. Utility
If you wanted to keep track of your
allowance and spending, what type of
software would you use?
A. Database
B. Spreadsheet
C. Word processing
D. Utility
What is the physical equipment that can
be touched?
A. Hardware
B. Input
C. Software
D. Storage
What are the instructions that tell the
computer what to do?
A. Hardware
B. Input
C. Software
D. Storage
Which type of application software is used
to key a document?
A. ClipArt
B. Database
C. Spreadsheet
D. Word processing
Which application software would create
an electronic filing system?
A. Database
B. Graphics
C. Spreadsheet
D. Word processing
Which type of software controls the
operation of a computer system?
A. Application
B. Graphics
C. Operating system
D. Utility
What application software is used to write
letters and reports?
A. Database
B. Graphics
C. Spreadsheet
D. Word processing
An electronic card catalog is an example of
which type of application software?
A. Spreadsheet
B. Word processing
C. Database
D. Graphics
What kind of computer is designed to be
small, light, and portable?
A. Laptop
B. Mainframe
C. Personal
D. Tablet
Which IS NOT computer hardware?
A. Disk drive
B. Monitor
C. Printer
D. Software
Which IS NOT an example of hardware?
A. Cables
B. Disk drive
C. Monitor
D. Windows 98
MS Excel is an example of what?
A. Application software
B. Database
C. Hardware
D. System software
What does CPU stand for?
A. Central Payroll Unit
B. Central Processing Unit
C. Computer Printer Unit
D. Computer Processing Unit
All are examples of operating system
software, EXCEPT:
A. MS Works
B. Windows 95
C. Windows 2000
D. Windows XP
Which is usually NOT associated with a
database program?
A. Address book
B. Catalog
C. Encyclopedia
D. Memo
Which IS NOT usually associated with a
word processing program?
A. Flyer
B. Grade book
C. Memo
D. Report
Which IS NOT an example of a task performed by
operating system software?
A. Calculating expenses
B. Creating folders
C. Formatting disks
D. Moving files
Which is the MOST often used to input
information into the computer?
A. Disk drive
B. Keyboard
C. Printer
D. Scanner
What device is used to store and read data
on a disk?
A. Disk drive
B. Keyboard
C. Monitor
D. Printer
What is the MOST common computer
storage method?
A. Cassette tape
B. CD-ROM
C. Disk
D. VHS tape
Which IS NOT part of the information
processing cycle?
A. Database
B. Input
C. Output
D. Storage
What storage device allows the fastest
access to data?
A. Cassette tape player
B. Disk drive
C. Hard drive
D. Zip drive
What is the information that shows up on
the monitor called?
A. Document
B. Hard copy
C. Report
D. Soft copy
What types of devices allow you to store
information?
A. Input
B. Output
C. Processing
D. Storage
Which example IS NOT a storage device?
A. CD-RW
B. Disk
C. Monitor
D. Tape drive
Which hardware device processes data?
A. CD-ROM
B. Keyboard
C. CPU
D. Monitor
Which device IS NOT used for data entry?
A. Keyboard
B. Mouse
C. Printer
D. Scanner
What is the MOST frequently used output
device?
A. Mouse
B. Monitor
C. Printer
D. Scanner
Which IS NOT an example of an input
device?
A. Keyboard
B. Mouse
C. Printer
D. Scanner
Which IS NOT an example of an output
device?
A. Joystick
B. Monitor
C. Printer
D. Speaker
Final Question!!!!!
1: What does each letter of
IPOS stand for?
2: Provide a device for each
letter.
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