Early Computing Terminology Quiz

What part of the computer is compared to the skeleton in the image?

• Power supply

• Computer casing

• Monitor

• Keyboard

According to the image, what is the function of the power supply in a computer?

• It stores data

• It displays images

• It provides energy to the components

• It connects to the internet

Why is the computer case important, based on the information in the image?

• It powers the computer

• It holds all the components together

• It displays information

• It stores files

If the power supply is like the heart of a computer, what would happen if it stopped working? Use reasoning based on the analogy in the image.

• The computer would still work, but slower

• The computer would not be able to power any components

• The computer would lose its memory

• The computer would display incorrect images

What part of the computer is compared to the central nervous system in the human body?

• Processor

• Hard drive

• Motherboard

• Monitor

Which part of the computer is described as the "brain"?

• Motherboard

• Processor

• Keyboard

• Mouse

How does the processor in a computer function similarly to the human brain?

• It stores information permanently

• It carries out all of the computer's tasks and processes, like the brain thinks about things

• It controls the power supply

• It displays images on the screen

What is the main function of the Hard Disk Drive in a computer?

• To store all documents, pictures, and programs for long term

• To process mathematical calculations

• To display images on the screen

• To connect to the internet

Which type of computer memory is similar to short term memory in your brain?

• Hard Disk Drive

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• CD-ROM

• Flash Drive

Why is RAM important for a computer's operation?

• It stores the current task being carried out

• It saves files permanently

• It connects the computer to the internet

• It prints documents