Hello everyone and welcome to . In this quiz you will be tested on your basic computer knowledge that you as a grade 1 student should have. This quiz consists of 20 questions, each with four options and a single correct answer, that you have to select. So, let’s get started. Good luck!
Q1: What part of the computer should you never touch because it might shock you?
Options:
A: Mouse
B: Keyboard
C: CPU
D: Printer
Answer: C: CPU
Q2: The operating system manages the resources of a computer. What is this called?
Options:
A: Memory management
B: Security management
C: File management
D: Resource management
Answer: D: Resource management
Q3: The language used to create webpages is _______
Options:
A: HTML
B: CSS
C: JavaScript
D: Access
Answer: A: HTML
Q4: What is a computer algorithm?
Options:
A: A set of instructions for completing a task
B: A graphic representation of a problem
C: A set of instructions for a game
D: An application used to solve mathematical equations
Answer: A: A set of instructions for completing a task
Q5: What is the basic purpose of an operating system?
Options:
A: To provide a graphical user interface
B: To control hardware components
C: To store data
D: To manage application software
Answer: B: To control hardware components
Q6: Which of these is not a kind of memory?
Options:
A: RAM
B: CPU
C: HDD
D: ROM
Answer: B: CPU
Q7: Which type of media is used to store data for a short period of time?
Options:
A: Hard drive
B: RAM
C: Flash drive
D: CD-ROM
Answer: B: RAM
Q8: Which of these is an example of a file extension?
Options:
A: html
B: Microsoft
C: Chrome
D: Word
Answer: A: html
Q9: What type of language can be used to write code?
Options:
A: Natural language
B: Programming language
C: Custom language
D: Database language
Answer: B: Programming language
Q10: What is the most common type of storage device?
Options:
A: Hard drive
B: SSD
C: Printer
D: RAM
Answer: A: Hard drive
Q11: What is a megabyte?
Options:
A: A million bytes of memory
B: A million bits of memory
C: A thousand bytes of memory
D: A thousand bits of memory
Answer: A: A million bytes of memory
Q12: What is a virus?
Options:
A: A program designed to damage computer systems
B: A type of software used to access the internet
C: A type of computer hardware
D: A type of computer game
Answer: A: A program designed to damage computer systems
Q13: What is a motherboard?
Options:
A: The part of the computer that contains all the components
B: A monitor for the computer
C: An input device
D: A type of software
Answer: A: The part of the computer that contains all the components
Q14: What is the main purpose of a computer?
Options:
A: To store data
B: To manipulate data
C: To provide entertainment
D: To process data
Answer: D: To process data
Q15: What is the purpose of a bus in a computer?
Options:
A: To provide storage
B: To provide power
C: To transfer data
D: To provide speed
Answer: C: To transfer data
Q16: What type of storage is made up of a physical disk?
Options:
A: Solid state drive
B: Magnetic storage
C: Cloud storage
D: Optical storage
Answer: B: Magnetic storage
Q17: What type of storage is found in most personal computers?
Options:
A: Cloud storage
B: Magnetic storage
C: Optical storage
D: Hard drive
Answer: D: Hard drive
Q18: What type of memory is erased when the computer is unplugged?
Options:
A: RAM
B: ROM
C: Hard drive
D: Flash Memory
Answer: A: RAM
Q19: How does a computer read data?
Options:
A: Sequentially
B: Randomly
C: Circularly
D: At once
Answer: B: Randomly
Q20: What type of memory is used to store data?
Options:
A: ROM
B: CPU
C: RAM
D: HDD
Answer: D: HDD
And that’s it for the quiz. We hope you have enjoyed it and you have learnt a few things as well. Remember to keep learning and exploring the wonderful world of computers!
