Wednesday 5 January 2011

Computer Quiz for Kids

  • This device is used by the operator to move a pointer freely on the computer screen so as to select operations or manipulate text or graphics.

Choose one of the following:

Modem

Mouse

UPS

CPU

  • Which device is used by a computer to display graphics and information on a video screen?

Choose one of the following:

Keyboard

CPU

Modem

Monitor

  • A device consisting of a number of mechanical buttons which the user presses to input characters to a computer.

Choose one of the following:

Typewriter

Mouse

Keyboard

Game pad

  • This can also be called the brain of the computer.

Choose one of the following:

CPU

UPS

RAM

ROM

  • Which device is used to print text and images on paper?

Choose one of the following:

Printer

Scanner

CD writer

Tablet

  • A device used for converting text and images into a digital format and storing it in a computer.

Choose one of the following:

Printer

Scanner

CD writer

Plotter

  • This device is guaranteed to provide power to a computer if there is a power failure.

Choose one of the following:

Unpredictable processing system

Generator

Central processing unit

Uninterruptible power supply

  • A device for converting digital data into sound signals which can be transmitted over telephone wires. It is used for communication.

Choose one of the following:

Telephone

Decoder

Modem

Multiplexer

  • A small plastic disc used for the storage of digital data, originally developed for audio systems. What is it called?

Choose one of the following:

Compact disc

Floppy disk

Optical disc

Zip disk