1. The Computer System Review Game

2. Allison turned her computer on, but nothing happened. What is Allison’s computer most likely missing? A. Application software B. Operating system C. Keyboard D. Monitor

3. The CPU can be found inside of which piece of hardware? A. Monitor B. Computer case C. Printer D. Disk drive

4. Joe needs to produce a hard copy of his report. Which hardware device should he use? A. CD-ROM B. Monitor C. Printer D. Scanner

5. What are the circuits that act as the “brain” of the computer? A. CLS B. CPU C. RAM D. ROM

6. What electronic device receives, processes, stores data, and then produces a result? A. Computer B. Hardware C. Printer D. Software

7. Tracy needs to type an essay for language arts class. What type of software should she use? A. Spreadsheet B. Database C. Graphics D. Word processing

8. When information is entered into the computer, the computer has done what? A. Cleaned data B. Processed data C. Received data D. Stored data

9. John has a picture of his family that he wants to include in a document. What piece of hardware will allow him to do this? A. Keyboard B. Mouse C. Printer D. Scanner

10. What are the keys located at the top of the keyboard that perform a command? A.Alphanumeric B.Directional keys C.Function keys D.Numeric keypad

11. What hardware device must the user have to hear output? A. CD-ROM B. Mouse C. Printer D. Speaker

12. What hardware device produces a soft copy? A. CD-ROM B. Monitor C. Printer D. Scanner

13. Which type of storage method allows the user to store the most data? A. Hard drive B. CD-ROM C. Zip disk D. Cassette

14. What does CD-ROM stand for? A. Change Drives-Read Only Memory B. Compact Data-Right On Memory C. Compact Disc-Read Only Memory D. Compact Disk-Right Of Memory

15. Which is NOT a proper care technique for both CD-ROMs and disks? A. Avoid hot and cold locations B. Make a back-up copy of your files C. Keep a drink beside your computer D. Store in a protective cover

16. What should be kept away from the computer at all times? A. Disks and backups B. Food and drink C. Books and manuals D. Pens and pencils

17. What would be the BEST use of a CD- ROM drive? A. Using it as a cup holder B. Saving your homework C. Entering information into the computer D. Processing the information that has been entered into the computer

18. What should you NOT do while the disk drive is running? A. Make a backup B. Remove the disk C. Save another file D. Scan for viruses

19. What are the keys on your keyboard located on the right hand side that are used to perform calculations? A.Alphanumeric B.Directional keys C.Function keys D.Numeric keypad

20. Which is a good strategy to use with computers? A. Avoid dusty locations B. Avoid regular virus checks C. Cover vents on the CPU D. Place magnets on CPU’s side

21. What type of software works with the operating system to perform specific tasks, such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet tasks? A. Application B. Graphics C. Operating system D. Utility

22. If you wanted to keep track of your allowance and spending, what type of software would you use? A. Database B. Spreadsheet C. Word processing D. Utility

23. What is the physical equipment that can be touched? A. Hardware B. Input C. Software D. Storage

24. What are the instructions that tell the computer what to do? A. Hardware B. Input C. Software D. Storage

25. Which type of application software is used to key a document? A. ClipArt B. Database C. Spreadsheet D. Word processing

26. Which application software would create an electronic filing system? A. Database B. Graphics C. Spreadsheet D. Word processing

27. Which IS NOT an example of hardware? A. Cables B. Disk drive C. Monitor D. Windows 98

28. MS Excel is an example of what? A. Application software B. Database C. Hardware D. System software

29. What does CPU stand for? A. Central Payroll Unit B. Central Processing Unit C. Computer Printer Unit D. Computer Processing Unit

30. All are examples of operating system software, EXCEPT : A. MS Word B. Windows 95 C. Windows 2000 D. Windows XP

31. Which is the MOST often used to input information into the computer? A. Disk drive B. Keyboard C. Printer D. Scanner

32. Which IS NOT part of the information processing cycle? A. Database B. Input C. Output D. Storage

33. What storage device allows the fastest access to data? A. Cassette tape player B. Disk drive C. Hard drive D. Zip drive

34. Which example IS NOT a storage device? A. CD-RW B. Disk C. Monitor D. Tape drive

35. Which hardware device processes data? A. CD-ROM B. Keyboard C. CPU D. Monitor

36. Which device IS NOT used for data entry? A. Keyboard B. Mouse C. Printer D. Scanner

37. What is the MOST frequently used output device? A. Mouse B. Monitor C. Printer D. Scanner

38. List the 4 parts of the information processing cycle