Computer Quiz for Grade 8

  • Question of

    Which of the following is an example of hardware?

    • Windows XP
    • Mac Operation System
    • Solitaire
    • None of these
  • Question of

    This key will lock alpha keys into uppercase:

    • Caps Lock
    • Shift
    • Control
    • Alt
  • Question of

    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
  • Question of

    Which program that manages a computer’s resources, such as Windows XP, Mac OS, or Linux?

    • Operation System
    • My Computer
    • Hardware
    • Default
  • Question of

    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
  • Question of

    The ______ is the part of the computer that actually works with the data and runs the programs.

    • CPU
    • motherboard
    • application
    • my documents
  • Question of

    This key is “Destructive.” As it moves the cursor from right to left, it erases characters or spaces.

    • Delete
    • Arrow
    • Control
    • Backspace key
  • Question of

    The physical components of a computer system, including any equipment such as printers, mouse, and monitor. What is it?

    • Hardware
    • Desktop
    • Software
    • My Computer
  • Question of

    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
  • Question of

    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
  • Question of

    Internet is an example of computer ______ .

    • network
    • device
    • framework
    • service
  • Question of

    Which of the most popular wireless networking technology?

    • WIFI
    • WAN
    • LAN
    • MAN
  • Question of

    Who developed the first DBMS called IDS?

    • Charles W. “Charlie” Bachman
    • Donald Knuth
    • Tony Hoare
    • Frances Allen
  • Question of

    A ______ is a collection of data or lists arranged in an organized way.

    • database
    • data packets
    • cell
    • report
  • Question of

    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.
  • Question of

    ______ 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
  • Question of

    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.
  • Question of

    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
  • Question of

    Choose the list of different brands of computers:

    • Apple, Dell, HP
    • Windows, Microsoft, Word
    • Mac OS X, Apple, iMac
    • iPhone, iPod, iPad
  • Question of

    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
  • Question of

    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
  • Question of

    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
  • Question of

    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
  • Question of

    What is an example of hardware?

    • Mouse and Computer case
    • Word and Ultra Key
    • Word and Monitor
    • Keyboard and Chrome
  • Question of

    Who designed the first electronics computer – ENIAC?

    • J. Presper Eckert and John W Mauchly
    • Joseph M. Jacquard
    • Van-Neumann
    • All of these
  • Question of

    Human beings are referred to as Homosapien, which device is called Sillico Sapiens?

    • Computer
    • Robot
    • Monitor
    • Hardware
  • Question of

    An error in software or hardware is called a bug. What is the alternative computer jargon for it?

    • Glitch
    • Slug
    • Squid
    • Leech
  • Question of

    Modern Computer are very reliable but they are not ______?

    • infallible
    • fast
    • powerful
    • cheap
  • Question of

    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
  • Question of

    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

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