This document contains a 13 question multiple choice quiz about computer hardware and software components. The questions cover topics like the definition of a computer, examples of input and output devices, descriptions of the central processing unit, random access memory, operating system, motherboard, hard drive, and disk drive. An answer key is provided at the bottom with the correct response for each question labeled a-d.

1. C0MPUTER SCIENCE
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Computer
NAME: _______ DATE: _________
Marks Scheme 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total
Questions # 30
Max. Marks
Marks Obtained
Candidates answer on the Question paper.
1. An electronic tool that allows information to be input, processed, and output?
a) Operating system b) Motherboard
c) Computer d) Central Processing Unit
2. A worldwide network of computers?
a) CPU b) RAM
c) Internet d) Network
3. The brain of the computer. This part does the calculation, moving and processing of
information?
a) CPU b) RAM
c) Motherboard d) Hard Drive
4. Part of a computer that allows a user to put information into the computer?
a) Output Device b) Input Device
c) Operating System d) Software
5. A small picture that represents a folder, program or other things?
a) Icon b) Desktop
c) Graphic d) Image
6. A name for the short term memory of the computer that is lost when the computer is turned off?
a) RAM b) ROM
c) Processor d) Hardware

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7. A part of the computer that all other parts are connected to. It allows all of the parts to
communicate so they work together?
a) Operating System b) Disk Drive
c) Output Device d) Motherboard
8. The physical parts of a computer
a) Hardware b) Hard Drive
c) Disk Drive d) Software
9. Parts of a computer that allow the user to see or hear information that comes out
from the computer?
a) Software b) Input Device
c) Output Device d) Operating System
10. This part stores programs and other information on 2 or more disks that are located inside the
computer?
a) Motherboard b) Hard Drive
c) CPU d) Operating System
11. A part of the computer that reads information from a disk?
a) Operating System b) Motherboard
c) Hard Drive d) Disk Drive
12. Another name for computer programs
a) Software b) RAM
c) Input Device d) Hardware
13. A program that controls a computer's basic functions
a) Hard Drive b) Motherboard
c) Operating System d) CPU

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Answer Key
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c 5. a 9. c 13. c
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c 6. a 10. b
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a 7. d 11. d
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b 8. a 12. a