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PIT Unit 1
Test Description: MC Questions from U1/U2
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) ___________ are designed for individuals. In fact, its often called the personal computer.
A
desktops
B
minicomputer
C
mainframe
D
Microcomputer
2) _____________________ are computers that are capable of handling and processing very large amounts of data quickly.
A
personal computers
B
mainframes
C
servers
D
microcomputers
3) Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic operations of a computer?
A
output
B
tracking
C
input
D
storage
4) _______ is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse.
A
devices
B
none of these
C
software
D
hardware
5) The _______ is called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands.
A
expansion card
B
motherboard
C
RAM
D
Central processing unit
6) A processor's speed is measured in__________________.
A
RAM
B
gigahertz
C
megabytes
D
gigabytes
7) The ___________ is where your software, documents, and other files are stored.
A
RAM
B
hard drive
C
monitor
D
CPUT
8) The __________converts power from the electrical outlet to the lower voltages your computer parts need.
A
CPU
B
RAM
C
Motherboard
D
power supply
9) What is the main circuit board inside the computer called?
A
mother board
B
video card
C
ROM
D
CD-ROM
10) If you want to boost the performance of your computer or update the capabilities of an older computer, you can always add a(n) _____________
A
power supply
B
hard drive
C
RAM
D
expansion card
11) RAM is the computer’s ______________, while a hard drive is the computer’s ______________.
A
nervous system/brain
B
short-term memory/long-term memory
C
long-term memory/short-term memory
D
brain/nervous system
12) A(n) ____________ device is any any auxiliary device such as a computer mouse or keyboard that connects to and works with the computer in some way.
A
peripheral
B
computer
C
output
D
input
13) What kind of device is a keyboard?
A
output
B
storage
C
internal
D
input
14) Examples of input devices include
A
printer
B
all of these
C
DVD-ROM
D
hard drive
15) The cord connecting your computer to the Internet is called a(n) _______ cable. It looks similar to a phone cord, with wider connectors on the ends.
A
network
B
ethernet
C
internet
D
none of these
16) In the event of a power surge, such as a lightning strike, the ________ will protect your computer electronics from massive electrical damage.
A
surge protector
B
computer case
C
motherboard
D
electrical outlet
17) Joe's computer crashed and now he is looking for a replacement. Which of the following criteria is the least important?
A
money
B
color
C
usage
D
RAM
18) When Rachel talks to her employees about ergonomics, she is referring to
A
how fast they type
B
all of these
C
the ability to finish all of their work by the end of the day
D
their working environment and its effect on their work
*select an answer for all questions
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