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Computer Basics Quiz

Authored by Kylan Watkins

Computers

8th Grade

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Computer Basics Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a computer?

A device that stores data permanently

A device that processes data according to a set of instructions

A device that only performs calculations

A device that only stores data temporarily

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a type of volatile memory?

ROM

Hard Drive

RAM

SSD

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the CPU (Central Processing Unit) do?

Stores data permanently

Executes instructions from programs by performing basic arithmetic, logic, control, and input/output operations

Only controls input devices

Only controls output devices

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of an input device?

Monitor

Printer

Keyboard

Speaker

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main function of ROM (Read-Only Memory)?

To store data temporarily

To store critical system instructions that do not change

To process data

To output data

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of computer processing?

To store data

To execute instructions by the CPU to perform tasks and generate output based on input data

To input data

To output data

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an algorithm?

A type of data that varies continuously

A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem

A base-2 numeral system

A standard character encoding system

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