8.1 Test - Understanding computers

Which of the following is an input device? (Choose 1)

• A computer monitor

• A mouse

• A CD ROM

• A printer

Which of the following is computer hardware? (Choose 3)

• Monitor

• Scanner

• Keyboard

• Google

• Microsoft

Which of the following is an output device? (choose 1)

• A keyboard

• A hard disk

• A CD ROM

• A computer monitor

Which of the following is a storage device? (Choose 1)

• A CD ROM

• A laser printer

• RAM (Random Access Memory)

• A scanner

Which of the following is an input device? (Choose 1)

• A digital camera

• A speaker

• A flash drive

• An inkjet printer

Which of the following is an output device? (Choose 1)

• A lift button

• A scanner

• A gaming controller

• A laser printer

Which of the following is computer software? (Choose 1)

• Touch screen

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Printer

• Floppy disc

What would be a suitable device to transfer 12 photos from one PC to another? (Choose 1)

• A memory stick

• A CD ROM

• A scanner

• A printer

Computer memory that temporarily stores information is called:

• CPU

• RAM

• ROM

• ASCII

What is the function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

• To temporary store data

• To permanently store data

• To hold computer programs and apoplications while they are being used

• To fetch, decode and execute instructions