Computer Basics Terminology Quiz 


Question 1 
The smallest element of computer storage:

cpu

bit

byte

disk

 

Question 2 
A unit of storage which equals approximately a million bytes is a:

kilobyte

gigabyte

megabyte

terabyte



Question 3 
A way of counting using the numbers 0 and 1:

decimal

baud rate

binary

spreadsheet

Question 4 
The brain of the computer that processes data and instructions:

CPU

FTP

HTTP

TCP



Question 5 
The common unit of computer storage made up of eight binary digits:

megabyte

bit

byte

gigabyte


Question 6 
Input Devices include the:

Monitor an dCursor

Central Processing Unit

Microprocessor

Keyboard and mouse



Question 7 
Temporary storage space on chips in your computer:

CPU

ROM

RAM

URL


Question 8 
A 3 1/2 inch floppy disk can generally store approximately:

1.44 gigabyte

1.2 kilobyte

1.44 megabyte

1.44 bytes


Question 9 
Output Devices include the:

Monitor and Printer

Keyboard and mouse

CPU

Power Supply


Question 10 
A unit of storage which equals approximately a billion bytes is a:

kilobyte

terabyte

megabyte

gigabyte



Question 11 
The tiny picture that represents a file or folder is the:

icon

cursor

jpeg file

pixel



Question 12 
What is a GUI?

a sloppy graphic

a type of monitor resolution

a GIF Universal Interface

gives visual cues to make software easier

Question 13
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Central Processing Unit?

fetches an instruction 

decodes the instruction 

executes the instruction 

randomly alters the instruction 


Question 14
Which of the following would you most likely expect to use in a spreadsheet program?

gifs and jpegs 

fields and cells

wans and lans 

bookmarks and favorites

Question 15
A flashing or blinking light is called:

an icon 

a pixel 

a cursor 

a GUI




Question 16 
what do we call a program that is designed to destroy data on computers?

scanner 

virus 

cookie 

shareware

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