Module 1.1 Introduction to Computers Quiz

What are the physical parts of a computer that we can touch and see?

• Operating system

• Data processing

• Hardware

• Software

Which of the following is an example of a multi-purpose electronic device?

• Refrigerator

• Television

• Microwave

• Laptop

What are specific instructions we give the computer to get it to do something useful?

• Mouse

• Monitor

• Hardware

• Software

Why can a smartphone be regarded as a 'computer'?

• It can make phone calls

• It has a touch screen

• It is portable

• It can run different types of programs

What is the process of adding a contact to your smartphone an example of?

• Data processing

• Hardware configuration

• Information processing cycle

• Software installation

What is the operating system automatically loaded during the booting process of a computer?

• Android

• iOS

• Linux

• Windows

Which of the following is a common mouse action in the Graphical User Interface (GUI)?

• Pinching

• Dragging

• Swiping

• Tapping

Where is the current work done on a computer kept temporarily?

• Storage

• Memory

• Processor

• Keyboard

What is used to input data on a computer?

• Printer

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Monitor

How is the keyboard displayed on a smartphone?

• Voice activated

• Displayed by software on screen

• Projected onto a wall

• Physically attached