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This document contains a quiz about basic computer hardware and software components. It asks multiple choice questions about which part is the "brain" of the computer (CPU), what permanent memory is built into the computer (ROM), how many bytes are in a megabyte (one million), how hard drive capacity is measured (gigabytes), examples of input and output devices, what device allows a computer to connect to other computers and the internet (modem), how much information a CD can usually store (650Mb), examples of operating systems (Microsoft Windows) and computer manufacturers (not Microsoft).

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Quiz 1

This document contains a quiz about basic computer hardware and software components. It asks multiple choice questions about which part is the "brain" of the computer (CPU), what permanent memory is built into the computer (ROM), how many bytes are in a megabyte (one million), how hard drive capacity is measured (gigabytes), examples of input and output devices, what device allows a computer to connect to other computers and the internet (modem), how much information a CD can usually store (650Mb), examples of operating systems (Microsoft Windows) and computer manufacturers (not Microsoft).

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1. Which part is the "brain" of the computer?

Monitor RAM
CPU ROM
Answer: _________________
2. What is the permanent memory built into your computer called?
RAM ROM
CPU CD-ROM
Answer: _________________
3. Approximately how many bytes make one Megabyte
One Thousand One Million
Ten Thousand One Hundred
Answer: _________________
4. The capacity of your hard drive is measured in
Gigabytes MHz
Mbps 52X
Answer: _________________
5. Which of the following is not an input device?
Keyboard Monitor
Joystick Microphone
Answer: _________________
6. Which of the following is not an output device?
Monitor Printer
Keyboard Speakers
Answer: _________________
7. Which device allows your computer to talk to other computers over a telephone line as well as access the internet?
RAM CD-ROM drive
Modem Hard Drive
Answer: _________________
8. How much information can a CD (Compact Disk) usually store?
1.4 Mb 650 Mb
150 Mb 10 Mb
Answer: _________________
9. Which of the following is an operating system you would be using on the computer?
Internet Explorer Netscape
Microsoft Word Microsoft Windows
Answer: _________________
10. BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System
False
True
Answer: _________________
11. Which of these is a not a computer manufacturer?
IBM Microsoft
Apple Sun
Answer: _________________
12. What does RAM stand for?
Remote Authorization Mechanism Random Access Memory
Readily Accessed Mailer Random Authorization Mechanism
Answer: _________________
13. DOS stands for
Dual Operating System Disk Operating System
Dual Organized System Disk Organized System
Answer: _________________
14. Physical components that make up your computer are known as:
Software Operating Systems
Hardware Web Browsers
Answer: _________________
15. Which of the following companies is famous for manufacturing computer processors?
Sony Macromedia
Corel Intel
Answer: _________________
16. Which of the following will you require to hear music on your computer?
Video Card Mouse
Joy Stick Sound Card
Answer: _________________

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