22 Basic Computer Question Set For Knowledge

1. Another name for computer programs and information.

A. Output

B. Process

C. Software

D. CPU

2.  The part of a computer that allows the user to view information on a screen.

A. Mouse

B. RAM

C. Motherboard

D. Monitor

3. This part sends signals to other parts of the computer to tell them what to do.

A. CPU

B. Motherboard

C. Icon

D. Hard drive

4. This is a flat input device that usually sits in front of the monitor.

A. Keyboard

B. Tower

C. Mouse

D. Laptop

5. This memory is for short term storage and is lost when the computer is turned off.

A. Icon

B. CPU

C. Hard drive

D. RAM

6. A name for a small picture or image representing a folder or a program.

A. Graphic

B. Icon

C. Software

D. Desktop

7. This computer is small enough to fit on your lap and is very portable.

A. Laptop

B. Tower

C. Computer

D. Motherboard

8. This part allows the user to hear information from the computer.

A. Monitor

B. Software

C. Input

D. Speaker

9. Another name for all the parts of a computer.

A. Process

B. Hardware

C. Monitor

D. Software

10. This input device will allow the user to move the pointer on the screen.

A. Mouse

B. Speaker

C. Icon

D. Output

11. This type of computer is tall rather than wide.

A. Laptop

B. Motherboard

C. Hard Drive

D. Tower

12. This device allows the user to record or send their voice into the computer.

A. Monitor

B. Microphone

C. Output

D. Speaker

13. This part does the real calculation, moving and processing of information.

A. CPU

B. IBM

C. RAM

D. Hard Drive

14. This is a type of computer that sets on a table or desk.

A. Keyboard

B. Laptop

C. Hard Drive

D. Desktop

15.What are the 3 main things a computer does?

A. Input

B. Save

C. Output

D. Process

E. Reboot

16.  This part stores data, programs, settings, and the operating system while the computer is off. While it is on, it spins inside the computer reading and writing data.

A. CPU

B. Motherboard

C. RAM

D. Hard Drive

17. Select 2 input devices

A. Microphone

B. Printer

C. Keyboard

D. Speaker

18. Select 3 output devices

A. Scanner

B. Speaker

C. Printer

D. Microphone

E. Monitor

19. Name a type of Disk Drive. (Single word or abreviation only please.)Ex.A ____________ Disk Drive.

20. Name a type of Disk Drive. (Single word or abreviation only please.)Ex.A ____________ Disk Drive.

21. Name a type of Disk Drive. (Single word or abreviation only please.)Ex.A ____________ Disk Drive.

22. Name of an Operating System

A. Dell

B. Windows XP

C. Yahoo

D. Microsoft