Introduction to Computers

Front

Which of the following is an output device? DVD-ROM, Touchpad, Hard drive, Printer

Back

Printer

Front

What kind of device is a keyboard?

Back

Input device

Front

What is the main circuit board inside the computer called?

Back

Mother board

Front

Which of the following is usually used to connect a monitor to a computer? DVI cable, USB cable, Ethernet cable, SATA cable

Back

DVI cable

Front

Which software maintenance step erases gaps caused by deleting files from the hard drive? Options: Update system software, Defragging, Virus scan, Installing firewall

Back

Defragging

Front

Eric’s computer slows down when he opens several computer programs. Why does this happen?

Back

Eric has limited RAM space

Front

In a PC, which component stores the BIOS? A. CPU, B. RAM, C. ROM, D. Hard drive

Back

ROM

Front

Which of the following would hold the most information? A. 500 megabytes B. 5 gigabytes C. 5,000,000 bytes D. 50,000,000 kilobytes

Back

5 gigabytes

Front

What does the BIOS chip stand for?

Back

Basic Input Output System

Front

Joe’s computer crashed and now he is looking for a replacement. Which of the following criteria is the least important? A. RAM, B. Money, C. Color, D. Usage

Back

Color