RAM is like a computer’s ________, while a hard drive is like a computer’s

short-term memory/long-term memory

instructions that tell the hardware what to do

a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks

What is the main function of a computer case?

to contain the main components of the computer

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1
What is Wi-Fi?
A type of wireless network
A type of sound card
An extra-wide computer case used by servers
A type of software that scans for viruses
2
Which operating system is MOST typically found on PC computers?
Windows
Linux
macOS
iOS
3
What does "GUI" stand for?
Global user index
Graphical user interface
Good used iPhone
Gateway using Intel
4
The computer’s main circuit board is called a
hard drive
Bluetooth card
motherboard
monitor
5
What is the most commonly used operating system
Windows
doorsOs
macOS
Linux
6
Windows, macOS, and Linux are examples of
operating systems
mobile devices
web browsers
Internet service providers
7
RAM is like a computer’s ________, while a hard drive is like a computer’s
long-term memory/short-term memory
short-term memory/long-term memory
nervous system/brain
brain/nervous system
8
When something is “in the cloud,” this means it’s stored
on your computer’s hard drive
remotely, on Internet servers.
on a web browser
on a hotspot
9
Simply put, the cloud is the _________________
Internet
hard drive
RAM
processor
10
What is the function of a CPU?
to control the computer’s power supply
to carry out commands
to send information to the printer or scanner
to control the computer’s Internet connection
11
True or False: Each computer is different, so the buttons, ports, and sockets will vary from computer to computer.
False
True
12
Which of the following is a type of computer hardware?
Google Chrome
Motherboard
Microsoft Word
Google Docs
13
A(n) ____________ is the most important software that runs on a computer
Operating System
Central Processing Unit
Motherboard
Hard Drive
14
What is another name for a USB adapter?
a GPU, or graphics processing unit
a power supply unit
a dongle
a wireless network card
15
An operating system manages ...
none of the above
software
hardware and software
hardware
16
What is an Ethernet port used for?
Connecting to the Internet
Connecting smartphones and other peripherals
Providing power to the computer
Creating new user accounts
17
Newer monitors usually have LCD or LED displays, also known as _________ displays.
video card
control-button
flat-panel
cathode ray tube (or CRT)
18
What is Software?
instructions that tell the hardware what to do
clothing designed to be worn by computer users
flexible parts of a computer case
any part of the computer that has a physical structure
19
True or False: You cannot get a computer virus if you install antivirus software.
True
False
20
If your computer is sluggish when you have several programs open, this could be a sign that
static electricity is building up.
the hard drive can only store software, but not other documents and files.
it doesn’t have a network card.
it doesn’t have enough RAM.
21
What is an app?
a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks
a type of hardware you can install
a keyboard that you can easily transport
a type of touch-sensitive screen
22
Which feature allows you to move the pointer on a computer?
trackpad
mouse
touchpad
Keyboard
23
Fitness trackers and smartwatches are examples of
smartphones.
Watchables
Minies
Wearables
24
What is the main function of a computer case?
to control the pointer by making a drawing motion
to allow you to point to objects on the screen
to display text and images on the screen
to contain the main components of the computer

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