Information Technology - Week 1

What are the physical parts of a computer are called?

• Software

• Applications

• Hardware

• Program

Things like programs, the operating system, and firmware (a type of program that is embedded into the microprocessor) are called?

• Programs

• Software

• Hardware

• Monitor

Which is the best way to look for a file?

• Sidebar

• Keyboard

• The magnifying glass icon.

• Google

A filename usually includes a full stop followed by some letters. This is the file extension that ..........

• Shows location of files

• Identifies the type of file and tells the computer what kind of program it should use to open it.

• Tells what program it is

Where do Deleted files usually go?

• Numbers

• Word

• Documents

• Recycle Bin

You can move files between computers through storage devices such as USB pen drives and removable hard drives. Data can be stored on memory cards, which can be plugged into computers to be read.

• True

• False

What allows user applications to run on the computer’s hardware?

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• System Software

• CPU

There are many operating systems available.

Tick 3 correct answers

• Google

• Microsoft Windows

• Linux

• macOS

What is designed to complete specific tasks on a computer?

• Input

• Application software

• System software

• Hardware

List 3 types of application software.

• Videos

• Numbers

• Word

• Linux