Name:__________________________

1. What is the CPU?

A. RAM (random access memory) Megabytes & Kilobytes

B. Monitor and printer

C. Keyboard and mouse

D. Brains of the computer

E. Storage disks (floppy, zip, CD)

2. What is an auxiliary storage unit and what are two types?

A. RAM (random access memory) Megabytes & Kilobytes

B. Storage disks (floppy, zip, CD)

C. Keyboard and mouse

D. Brains of the computer

E. Monitor and printer

3. What are two types of input devices?

A. RAM (random access memory) Megabytes & Kilobytes

B. Storage disks (floppy, zip, CD)

C. Keyboard and mouse

D. Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP

E. Monitor and printer

4. What are two types of output devices?

A. Monitor and printer

B. Storage disks (floppy, zip, CD)

C. Keyboard and mouse

D. Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP

E. RAM (random access memory) Megabytes & Kilobytes

5. How is memory measured?

A. Monitor and printer

B. Storage disks (floppy, zip, CD)

C. Keyboard and mouse

D. Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP

E. RAM (random access memory) Megabytes & Kilobytes

6. What are the 5 basic parts of the computer?

A. Monitor and printer

B. Storage disks (floppy, zip, CD)

C. Keyboard and mouse

D. System Unit (Box), Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Printer

E. RAM (random access memory) Megabytes & Kilobytes

7. What are the different types of operating systems?

A. Monitor and printer

B. Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 95, Windows 98, & DOS

C. Keyboard and mouse

D. System Unit (Box), Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Printer

E. RAM (random access memory) Megabytes & Kilobytes

State in your own words to answer the following questions…

8. Why is it important to know the parts of your computer?

9. What does the operating system do?

10. Why is the operating system important?

***Project Assignment: Remember that are no right or wrong answers to the last three questions above; however, if you have trouble answering these questions, then ask your instructor to show you the answer key of Quiz 1 Study Guide. Then ask your instructor, “In Microsoft Word what does the Show/Hide button on the standard toolbar do?” Then, I (your instructor) will show you the answer key again. Here’s another clue to also consider. If you are a Star Trek fan like I (your instructor) am, then what did Commander Riker mean when he told the Klingons on their ship to turn off the cloaking device?