Computer Systems for Year 6: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What shows you information on a computer?

Accepted Answer

Monitor

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Keyboard

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Hard drive

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Network card

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a component of the CPU?

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Main Memory (RAM)

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Control Unit

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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

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Registers

Question 3

Which device in a computer system stores data permanently?

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Hard drive

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Monitor

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Keyboard

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Mouse

Question 4

Which of the following is an output device, not an input device, for a computer?

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Printer

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Keyboard

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Microphone

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Webcam

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a device that can send information to a computer?

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Printer

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Keyboard

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Microphone

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Scanner

Question 6

Which device is used to capture images on a computer?

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Scanner

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Headphones

Question 7

Which of these devices is used to output information from a computer?

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Printer

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Microphone

Question 8

You're writing an essay on your computer. Which of these is NOT a type of software you might use?

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Firmware

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App software

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Operating system

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Helper software

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a component of a computer system?

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Table

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Processor

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Monitor

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Keyboard

Question 10

When you press keys on your computer, what type of device are you using?

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Input device

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Output device

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Storage device

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Processing device

Question 11

What type of device allows you to enter information into a computer?

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Keyboard

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Monitor

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Processor

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Hard disk drive

Question 12

Which component is NOT a peripheral device in a computer system?

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CPU

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Printer

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Keyboard

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Scanner

Question 13

Which device is used to type letters and numbers into a computer?

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Microphone

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Printer

Question 14

Which part of a computer system can you physically touch?

Accepted Answer

Mouse

Accepted Answer

Power supply

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Operating system

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Internet connection

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a physical part of a computer?

Accepted Answer

Software

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Monitor

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Keyboard

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Processor

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a physical part of a computer?

Accepted Answer

Operating system

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Keyboard

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Monitor

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Hard disk drive

Question 17

What is the primary function of an operating system in a computer?

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Running software and managing hardware

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Storing files and data

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Connecting to the internet

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Protecting the computer from viruses

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a type of network topology used to connect computers in a network?

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Daisy Chain

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Bus

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Star

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Ring

Question 19

When your computer freezes, what's the first thing you should do to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Restart the computer

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Check if the computer is overheating

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Run a virus scan

Question 20

What are some signs that your computer might have malware?

Accepted Answer

Slow performance or frequent crashes

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Unexpected pop-ups or ads

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Can't open certain files or programs

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No noticeable changes

Question 21

Which device allows you to control a computer with hand gestures?

Accepted Answer

Motion capture camera

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Microphone

Question 22

What is the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer?

Accepted Answer

Processor chip

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Motherboard

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Hard drive

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Graphics card

Question 23

Your computer screen has suddenly gone black. What is the first thing you should do to try to fix the problem?

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Restart the computer

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Open the computer case and check the hardware

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Run an antivirus scan

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Contact a computer repair shop

Question 24

What file format is commonly used for sharing pictures online?

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JPEG

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MP3

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PDF

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TXT

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a physical part of a computer?

Accepted Answer

Software

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Processor

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Memory

Question 26

What's the main task of an operating system in a computer?

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Managing the computer's hardware

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Storing information on the computer

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Letting users see a colorful screen

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Running games and other software

Question 27

In a computer network, which topology connects each computer to a central point?

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Star

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Bus

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Ring

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a hardware component in a computer system?

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Operating System

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Speaker

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Hard Disk Drive

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Keyboard

Question 29

What is NOT a task that an operating system performs?

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Translates high-level programming languages

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Manages the computer's memory

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Provides a user interface

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Runs application software

Question 30

Which audio format is commonly used to play music?

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MP3

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PDF

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PNG

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AVI

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a physical part of a computer?

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Software

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Monitor

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Keyboard

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Processor

Question 32

What tool do we use to type words on a computer?

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Keyboard

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Screen

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Printer

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Mouse

Question 33

What is the name for a collection of instructions that tells a computer how to do something?

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A program

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A file

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A webpage

Question 34

What is the main role of a firewall in computer security?

Accepted Answer

To manage the flow of data entering and leaving a network.

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To organize files and folders on a computer.

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To make a computer's processor work faster.

Question 35

In a computer network, what is the main purpose of network protocols?

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To establish rules and formats for data transmission and communication between devices on a network

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To physically connect computers in a network

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To store data and programs on a network

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To protect a computer network from unauthorized access

Question 36

In a star network, how do devices connect to each other?

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All devices connect to a central device.

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One device connects to multiple other devices, forming a chain.

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All devices connect to each other directly.

Question 37

Which part of a computer system is NOT a physical component?

Accepted Answer

Operating system

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Processor

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Keyboard

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Monitor

Question 38

Which video format uses compression to reduce file size without sacrificing video quality?

Accepted Answer

MPEG-4

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AVI

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MOV

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FLV

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a physical part of a computer?

Accepted Answer

Operating system

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Monitor

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Keyboard

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CPU

Question 40

Which of these is NOT a crucial part of a computer system?

Accepted Answer

Speakers

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Processor

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Memory

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Keyboard

Question 41

Which of these is NOT a closed type of computer network?

Accepted Answer

Internet

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LAN

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WAN

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MAN

Question 42

A computer won't turn on. What's the first step you should take to troubleshoot the issue?

Accepted Answer

Check the power cord and power supply.

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Replace the hard drive.

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Reinstall the operating system.

Question 43

What type of device allows you to enter information into a computer?

Accepted Answer

Keyboard

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Monitor

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Hard disk drive

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a physical part of a computer?

Accepted Answer

Operating system

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Monitor

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Keyboard

Question 45

What is a network in computing?

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A group of computers and other devices connected together

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A device that connects computers to the internet

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A software for communication between users

Question 46

Which part of a computer system can you physically interact with?

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A mouse for controlling the on-screen cursor

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A software program for writing letters

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A website accessible through the internet

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An email sent to a friend

Question 47

Which industry does **not** currently use robotics?

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Education

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Manufacturing

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Healthcare

Question 48

What is the primary function of an algorithm in a computer system?

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Providing step-by-step instructions to solve problems

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Storing data securely on the hard drive

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Connecting the computer to the internet

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Preventing viruses from infecting the computer

Question 49

Why do we use file formats on a computer?

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To organize data efficiently

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To reduce file size

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To keep data private

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To show data on the screen

Question 50

When using a computer, which action is considered unethical?

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Sharing personal details with strangers

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Exploring a website for information

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Using legally acquired software

Question 51

In the history of computers, which event happened first?

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The creation of the first mechanical computers

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The invention of the ENIAC computer

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The development of the personal computer

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The invention of the internet

Question 52

How can computer simulations and modeling benefit economists?

Accepted Answer

Testing different economic policies and scenarios without real-world implementation

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Predicting future economic trends with perfect accuracy

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Eliminating the need for real-world data collection

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Manipulating economic variables in a physical laboratory setting

Question 53

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

Accepted Answer

Managing hardware and software, and ensuring they work together

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Protecting your computer from viruses

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Storing your files, such as photos and videos

Question 54

Which of the following is a limitation of cloud computing services?

Accepted Answer

Limited control: Users may have less control over their data and applications in cloud computing environments.

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Accessibility: Cloud computing services are accessible anytime, anywhere with an internet connection.

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Security: Cloud computing services provide robust security measures to protect data.

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Cost-effectiveness: Cloud computing can be more cost-effective than maintaining on-premise IT infrastructure.

Question 55

Which device lets us point and click on the computer screen?

Accepted Answer

Mouse

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Keyboard

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Printer

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Scanner

Question 56

Which of the following is **not** a component of a computer's hardware?

Accepted Answer

Software

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Mouse

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Monitor

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Keyboard

Question 57

What is the main purpose of the CPU in a computer?

Accepted Answer

To process instructions

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To store data

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To display information

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To connect to the internet

Question 58

What is the primary function of an operating system?

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To manage hardware and software

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To run applications

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To store data

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To connect to the internet

Question 59

Which of the following is an example of a network device?

Accepted Answer

Router

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Printer

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Webcam

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Keyboard

Question 60

What is the primary purpose of a firewall?

Accepted Answer

To prevent unauthorized access to a computer

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To store data

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To run applications

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To connect to the internet

Question 61

Your computer won't turn on. What's the first thing you should check?

Accepted Answer

Is the power cord plugged in?

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Restart the computer

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Call a computer technician

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a physical part of a computer system?

Accepted Answer

Software

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Processor

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Monitor

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Keyboard

Question 63

What is the main role of the operating system?

Accepted Answer

Managing the hardware and software resources of the computer.

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Storing user data and files.

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Running applications.

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Connecting to the Internet.

Question 64

How are files and folders different?

Accepted Answer

A file holds data, while a folder organizes files.

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A folder holds data, while a file organizes folders.

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There is no difference between a file and a folder.

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A file is kept on a computer, while a folder is kept in the cloud.