Hardware Test
1. The equipment or physical parts that makes up a computer system is:
A. Hardware
B. Language
C. Programs
D. Software
2. Part of the microcomputer that contains t he electronic circuits that actually cause the processing of data to occur:
A. CLS
B. CPU
C. RAM
D. ROM
3. Hardware includes all of the following EXCEPT a/an:
A. Diskette
B. Keyboard
C. Modem
D. Monitor
4. Output may appear as:
A. Soft copy on a monitor
B. Hard copy on paper
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
5. Actual computer equipment is called:
A. Computer
B. Hardware
C. Programs
D. Software
6. Scanners, voice recognition systems, and touch screens are examples of:
A. Input devices
B. Output devices
C. Software
D. Output
7. Output may appear as all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Soft copy on a monitor
B. Hard copy on paper
C. Computer generated speech
D. Light pens
8. Information that is entered into the computer is known as:
A. Data
B. Dares
C. Info-sources
D. Source work
9. A handheld device used to select and move by “pointing”, clicking, and moving” information around the computer screen is a:
A. Hand-scanner
B. Touchpad
C. Monitor
D. Mouse
10. The two most commonly used OUTPUT devices are the :
A. CPU and modem
B. Keyboard and mouse
C. Printer and keyboard
D. Printer and video display
11. A computer storage device which is a flat disk made of plastic, and is used to store data for later use, is called a:
A. Disk drive
B. Tape drive
C. CD-ROM
D. D. Monitor
12. Joysticks, mice, track balls, graphics tablets, and light pens are special:
A. Output devices that allow you to bypass the keyboard
B. Input devices that allow you to bypass the keyboard
C. Software used for a specific purpose
D. Example of output
13. A screen that displays information such as text, numbers, or pictures, is known as a:
A. Monitor
B. Keyboard
C. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
D. Disk Drive
14. A device that gives information from the computer in printed forms is a:
A. Monitor
B. Printer
C. Plotter
D. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
15. Identify the output device that generated sound.
A. Monitor
B. Speakers
C. Keyboard
D. Mouse
16. A device containing an arrangement of keys used to input data into a microcomputer is called a:
A. Computer
B. Keyboard
C. Mouse
D. Typewriter
17. A device that allows a computer to send or receive information over the telephone lines is a:
A. Mainframe
B. Modem
C. Module
D. Mouse
18. Which of the following is NOT an example of hardware?
A. Disk drive
B. Monitor
C. Microsoft Word
D. Cables
19. The device used to store data on a disk and to read what is stored on the disk is called a:
A. Disk drive
B. Keyboard
C. Monitor
D. Printer
20. A machine that prints characters or other images on paper is called a:
A. Disk drive
B. Keyboard
C. Monitor
D. Printer
21. A small handlehld input device is used to control the position of the cursor on the screen and to select menu items is a:
A. CPU
B. Disk
C. Modem
D. Mouse
22. The circuits that act as the “brain: of the computer are called the:
A. CLS
B. CPU
C. RAM
D. ROM
23. Cables for a computer are examples of:
A. Storage
B. Hardware
C. Software
D. Programs
24. The visible parts of a computer are known as:
A. Software
B. Programs
C. Hardware
D. Applications
25. Which of the following is a common size of a disk?
A. 3.5 inches
B. 4.25 inches
C. 7.75 inches
D. 2 inches
26. Which of the following types of hardware saves data so that it can be used again?
A. Input devices
B. Processor
C. Storage
D. Output devices
27. Software is stored on all of the following EXCEPT:
A. CD-ROM
B. Hard drive
C. Modem
D. CD_ROM
28. The disk drive is used to store data on:
A. CD_ROM
B. Disk
C. VHS tape
D. Cassette tape
29. Which of the following could be used to store data?
A. Disk
B. VDT
C. CPU
D. Mouse
30. Which part of the computer system is used to store data on disks:?
A. CPU
B. Disk drive
C. Monitor
D. Mouse
31. Data is processed by way of the:
A. Monitor
B. CPU
C. CD-ROM
D. Keyboard
32. The most common computer storage method is a :
A. Cassette tape
B. VHS tape
C. CD-ROM
D. Disk
33. CD-ROM stand for:
A. Compact disk-right of memory
B. Change drives-read only memory
C. Compact disc-read only memory
D. Compact data-right on memory
34. Which device is NOT used as a method of storage?
A. Tape drive
B. Disk
C. Monitor
D. CD-ROM
35. The device used to store data on a disk and to read what is stored on the disk is called a:
A. Disk drive
B. Keyboard
C. Monitor
D. Printer
36. Which of the following storage methods hold more data?
A. 3.5 inch diskette
B. 5.25 inch diskette
C. CD-ROM
D. 6.5 inch diskette
37. Which of the following is NOT a method of storage?
A. disks
B. CD-ROM
C. Record
D. Tape Drive
38. Many people feel that the advancement of computers and technology will result in an invasion of our personal privacy. This problem is a:
A. Hardware principle
B. Society principle
C. Technology issue
D. Software
39. For correct position when keying data, the wrists should be:
A. Angled upward over the fingers on the home row
B. Arched above the home row
C. Relaxed and low, but not on the frame of the machine
D. Resting on the frame of the keyboard
40. When keying data, eyes should be on the:
A. copy from which you are keying
B. Hard copy being produced
C. Keyboard
D. Microcomputer
41. Many books recommend that when arranging the work area, the materials be placed on:
A. Left-hand side of the computer
B. Right-hand side of the computer
C. Side that is more comfortable
D. Top of the computer
42. For correct positioning, fingers should be:
A. Arched high
B. Arched low
C. Curved
D. Flat
43. Which letter of the left home keys has been omitted: A, S, D?
A. F
B. Q
C. V
D. W