
Computer Processing Steps Quiz

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Computers
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6th Grade
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Andrew Smith
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12 questions
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1.
REORDER QUESTION
2 mins • 5 pts
Computer Processing Steps for opening a game:
Processor Fetches Instructions from Memory (game engine initialized)
Program Transfer from Storage to Memory (game files loaded)
Processor Decodes and Executes Instructions (game logic processed)
Processor Prepares Data for Display (3D rendering completed)
Results Saved in Memory (game state updated)
2.
REORDER QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Computer Processing Steps for opening a web browser:
Processor Fetches Instructions from Memory (HTML/CSS/JavaScript retrieved)
Processor Decodes and Executes Instructions (webpage content parsed)
Program Transfer from Storage to Memory (browser software loaded)
Processor Prepares Data for Display (webpage layout rendered)
Results Saved in Memory (webpage elements stored)
3.
REORDER QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Computer Processing Steps for starting video streaming:
Processor Prepares Data for Display (frames sequenced for playback)
Processor Fetches Instructions from Memory (video data buffered)
Processor Decodes and Executes Instructions (video frames decoded)
Program Transfer from Storage to Memory (video player loaded)
Results Saved in Memory (decoded frames cached)
4.
REORDER QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Computer Processing Steps for opening document editing:
Processor Fetches Instructions from Memory (document file accessed)
Processor Prepares Data for Display (page layout formatted)
Program Transfer from Storage to Memory (editor application loaded)
Processor Decodes and Executes Instructions (text formatting applied)
Results Saved in Memory (document changes stored)
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Defintion of 'Processor (CPU)'
What is the main function of a computer's processor (CPU)?
To permanently store photos and videos even when the computer is off
To connect to the internet and download updates automatically
To run instructions by fetching them from memory and processing data, like a brain
To provide power to all parts of the computer system
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Defintion of 'Main Memory (RAM)'
Which of these statements best describes what RAM does in a computer?
It stores all your programs permanently, even when the power is off
It provides fast, temporary storage for running programs, like a music stand holding current sheet music
It controls how bright your screen is and manages power settings
It creates backup copies of all your important files automatically
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Defintion: 'Storage'
What is the primary characteristic of computer storage devices?
They work only when connected to the internet
They hold data temporarily and clear everything when powered off
They save programs and data permanently, even when powered off, like a music library
They process calculations faster than any other component
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