CFE Review: Computer Basics and Operating Systems

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• Computer Science
• 6th Grade

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What part of a Desktop computer holds all of the computer components?

A

The monitor

B

The tower case

C

The keyboard

D

The Network

What 2 pieces of hardware do you need to communicate with your computer?

     On the next slide you will drag and drop the parts of a computer to identify whether they are a "input" or "output" device. 

Input Devices

Output Devices

Mouse

Monitor

Headphones

Microphone

Scanner

Speakers

Projector

Keyboard

Printer

Which part of the computer processes information and carries out commands?

A

The motherboard

B

The CPU

C

The RAM

D

The Hard Drive

True or False: The RAM will save your work, even after the computer is shut down.

Newer computers have a _________ instead of a hard drive because it is faster.

A

Network drive

B

Heat sink

C

Solid state drive

D

Motherboard

Which type of memory is the "long-term" memory?

A

CPU

B

RAM

C

Motherboard

D

Hard Drive

     On the next slide you will drag and drop the internal parts of a computer to their description. 

Does all of the processing (thinking) and calculations for the computer. 

Memory that saves only what the CPU is currently processing

Where data and files are stored even when the computer is shut down

A faster version of a hard drive, found in newer computers. 

The main circuit board inside computer that connects all other parts to each other and allows them to communicate

CPU

Motherboard

Hard Drive

RAM

Solid State Drive

The power socket and charging cable connect from your computer to the...

A

Wall electrical outlet

B

Wall ethernet port

C

Tower/Case

D

What other device connects to your computer using a USB cord?

A

Charging cable

B

Mouse

C

Projector

D

Internet

Which type of cable supplies your Desktop computer with internet?

A

HDMI

B

USB

C

Ethernet

D

VGA

Two of the most common operating systems are...

A

Microsoft Windows and Mac OS

B

Linux and Unix

C

Mac OS and Unix

D

Microsoft Windows and Linux

True or False: You can load any type of operating system onto any device that you choose.

Microsoft Windows can be loaded onto any of these devices EXCEPT

A

Apple

B

Dell

C

HP

D

Lenovo

Which of the following is NOT one of the Mobile Operating Systems?

A

Google Android

B

Samsung Galaxy

C

Apple iOS

D

     On the next slide you will drag and drop the types of operating systems to the devices they are compatible with. 

Apple iOS

Microsoft Windows

Google Android

Mac OS

The Start Button is located on the...

A

Desktop

B

Taskbar

C

File Explorer

D

Hard Drive

You can use the ________ to view your files and folders.

A

Desktop

B

Taskbar

C

Start menu

D

File explorer

Which button makes a window larger?

A

Maximize

B

Minimize

C

Close

D

Open

Where can you quickly access all of your computer's programs and applications?

A

The Desktop

B

The Finder

C

The Start Menu

D

The Internet

Let's Review

Which of the following is an input device?

A

Monitor

B

Keyboard

C

Headphones

D

Printer

When you save a file on your computer, shut down your computer, then open the file the next day... Your file was saved where?

A

RAM

B

Hard Drive

C

Motherboard

D

CPU

Gabby is using Google Docs. When she saves her file, the file is saved to the ____________________. James is using Microsoft Word. When he saves his file, the file is saved to the _________________.

A

Network drive; Computer's hard drive

B

Computer's hard drive; Cloud

C

Cloud; Computer's hard drive

D

Cloud; RAM

The computer monitor is a type of _________________, while Microsoft Paint is a type of ________________.

A

Software; Hardware

B

Hardware; Software

C

Hardware; Hardware

D

Software; Software

Which is the first program run on a computer when the computer boots up (logs in), and manages all other programs on the computer?

A

System software

B

Operating system

C

Network software

D

Google Chrome