1) What are the four basic operations that computers perform on data? a) Input, Output, Memory, and Communication b) Input, Processing, Storage, and Output c) Typing, Saving, Printing, and Scanning d) Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, and CPU 2) Which of the following is an example of input from a device rather than a user? a) Keyboard b) mouse c) thermometer sensor in a thermostat d) Printer 3) Which component is responsible for processing data in a computer? a) Hard drive b) CPU c) Monitor d) Keyboard 4) Which of the following devices provides output? a) Microphone b) Mouse c) Printer d) Scanner 5) What is the function of storage in a computer system? a) To accept information from the user b) To perform operations on the data c) To save data for future use d) To display data to the user 6) A computer's memory temporarily stores data. Where might data be stored more permanently? a) RAM b) CPU c) Hard Drive d) Graphics Card 7) Which of the following is an example of output? a) Saving a document b) Typing on a keyboard c) Displaying an image on a screen d) Moving a mouse cursor 8) When a thermostat adjusts the temperature in a room based on your settings, what basic computing operation is this? a) Input b) Processing c) Storage d) Output 9) What happens during the processing stage of a computer's operations? a) The computer accepts data from an input device b) The computer stores data for later use c) The computer performs calculations or operations on data d) The computer provides data to an output device 10) Which of these devices is an input device? a) Monitor b) Microphone c) Speaker d) Printer 11) If a computer is not responding to touches on a touchscreen, which computing action is most likely the problem? a) Input b) Processing c) Output d) Storage 12) Where would temporary data typically be stored in a computer for quick access? a) Solid-state drive (SSD) b) RAM (Random Access Memory) c) Cloud storage d) External hard drive 13) When a computer calculates the total cost of items in an online shopping cart, which action is it performing a) input b) Processing c) Storage d) Output 14) Which of the following is a function of an output device? a) Scanning a document b) Displaying information on a screen c) Saving files to a USB drive d) Typing text into a word processor 15) What basic computing action is happening when a computer saves a file to a hard drive? a) Input b) Processing c) Storage d) Output

Quiz: Computer Basics & Value of Data

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