Computer Hardware Basics Quiz for Grades 5–7 – CPU, Memory, Storage, Input and Output
A computer basics quiz for grades 5–7: hardware vs software, the CPU, RAM and storage, input and output devices, bits and bytes, and operating systems. 12 questions with answers and explanations.
- Grades 5–7
- 12 questions
- About 6 min
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Questions
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- 1Single choice
Which part is often called the "brain" of the computer?
- Monitor
- CPU (processor)
- Keyboard
- Hard drive
- 2Single choice
Which of these is an input device?
- Printer
- Speaker
- Keyboard
- Monitor
- 3Multiple choiceMore than one correct answer
Which of these are output devices? Select all that apply.
- Printer
- Mouse
- Speakers
- Monitor
- Microphone
- 4Single choice
What is the difference between hardware and software?
- There is no difference
- Hardware is the physical parts; software is the programs
- Software is the physical parts; hardware is the programs
- Hardware only means the screen
- 5Single choice
What happens to the data in RAM when the computer is switched off?
- It is saved forever
- It is printed
- It is sent to the internet
- It is lost
- 6Single choice
Which of these is used for long-term storage of files?
- SSD (solid-state drive)
- CPU
- RAM
- Webcam
- 7Type answer
How many bits are in one byte? Type the number.
Written answer:
- 8True / False
Computers store all data, including pictures and music, as binary numbers made of 0s and 1s.
- True
- False
- 9Single choice
Which of these is an operating system?
- Microsoft Excel
- Windows
- Google Search
- Minecraft
- 10Single choice
Which is the largest amount of storage?
- 1 megabyte (MB)
- 1 kilobyte (KB)
- 1 gigabyte (GB)
- 1 terabyte (TB)
- 11True / False
A touchscreen can be both an input and an output device.
- True
- False
- 12Single choice
What does a router do in a home network?
- Prints documents
- Connects devices to each other and to the internet
- Stores all your photos
- Cools down the computer