Computer Quiz for Grade 8
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Which of the following is an example of hardware?
- Windows XP
- Mac Operation System
- Solitaire
- None of these
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This key will lock alpha keys into uppercase:
- Caps Lock
- Shift
- Control
- Alt
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Memory that can be read from or written to by a computer or other devices. Information stored here is lost when the computer is turned off. What is it ?
- RAM
- ROM
- Software
- Application
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Which program that manages a computer’s resources, such as Windows XP, Mac OS, or Linux?
- Operation System
- My Computer
- Hardware
- Default
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A container for programs and files that is symbolized on the screen by a graphical image. Used as a means of organizing programs and documents on a disk. What is it?
- Folder
- Recycle Bin
- Icon
- Application
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The ______ is the part of the computer that actually works with the data and runs the programs.
- CPU
- motherboard
- application
- my documents
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This key is “Destructive.” As it moves the cursor from right to left, it erases characters or spaces.
- Delete
- Arrow
- Control
- Backspace key
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The physical components of a computer system, including any equipment such as printers, mouse, and monitor. What is it?
- Hardware
- Desktop
- Software
- My Computer
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The fixed hard disk drive inside your computer system. Information is saved to it, and all your programs are stored and run from it. What is it?
- C Drive
- D Drive
- Firmware
- My Computer
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A unit of data that typically holds a single character, such as a letter, a digit, or a punctuation mark. What is it?
- Byte
- Icon
- Software
- Documents
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Internet is an example of computer ______ .
- network
- device
- framework
- service
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Which of the most popular wireless networking technology?
- WIFI
- WAN
- LAN
- MAN
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Who developed the first DBMS called IDS?
- Charles W. “Charlie” Bachman
- Donald Knuth
- Tony Hoare
- Frances Allen
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A ______ is a collection of data or lists arranged in an organized way.
- database
- data packets
- cell
- report
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What is a computer?
- A device that manipulates information or data.
- A piece of technology.
- A machine that is intelligent.
- A device that sees information and collects data for you.
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______ is a type of computer storage containing non-volatile, permanent data that, normally, can only be read, not written to. What is it?
- ROM
- RAM
- Computer
- Drive
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What is a computer operating system?
- Something that manages all of the software and hardware on the computer.
- Something that shows color on the computer.
- The brain of the computer.
- Something that makes sure all of the important information is saved.
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Choose the list of different types of computers?
- Laptop, smart phone, tablet, gaming system
- Laptop, iPhone, personal computer, desktop, mac
- Apple, mac, PC, Windows
- Apple, mac, iPhone
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Choose the list of different brands of computers:
- Apple, Dell, HP
- Windows, Microsoft, Word
- Mac OS X, Apple, iMac
- iPhone, iPod, iPad
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What are the two most common OSs (Operating Systems)?
- Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows
- Apple and Dell
- Mac OS X and Apple
- Linux’s and Mac OS X
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What are the 4 basic parts of the desktop computer?
- Keyboard, mouse, monitor, computer case
- Screen, keyboard, audio, CDs
- Keyboard, audio, visual, internet
- Hard drive, CPU, power supply, memory
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How could you describe the CPU inside of a computer (central processing unit)?
- The brain of the computer
- The power button on the computer
- The pet of the computer
- The part of the computer that plays sound
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What does the Ethernet port do?
- Allows you to connect to the internet by a cable
- Allows you to have a firewall protection on your computer
- Allows the monitor to turn on
- Allows the computer to have power
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What is an example of hardware?
- Mouse and Computer case
- Word and Ultra Key
- Word and Monitor
- Keyboard and Chrome
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Who designed the first electronics computer – ENIAC?
- J. Presper Eckert and John W Mauchly
- Joseph M. Jacquard
- Van-Neumann
- All of these
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Human beings are referred to as Homosapien, which device is called Sillico Sapiens?
- Computer
- Robot
- Monitor
- Hardware
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An error in software or hardware is called a bug. What is the alternative computer jargon for it?
- Glitch
- Slug
- Squid
- Leech
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Modern Computer are very reliable but they are not ______?
- infallible
- fast
- powerful
- cheap
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Personal computers use a number of chips mounted on a main circuit board. What is the common name for such boards?
- Motherboard
- Breadboard
- Father board
- Daughter board
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What is meant by a dedicated computer?
- Which is assigned one and only one task
- Which is used by one person only
- Which is meant for application software
- Which uses one kind of software