CFE Review: Computer Basics and Operating Systems

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Computer Science6th Grade

This lesson contains 100 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 11 videos.

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Slide 2 - Video

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

Slide 3 - Slide

Input Devices
Output Devices
Mouse
Monitor
Headphones
Microphone
Scanner
Speakers
Projector
Keyboard
Printer

Slide 4 - Drag question

Input Devices
Output Devices
Mouse
Monitor
Headphones
Microphone
Scanner
Speakers
Projector
Keyboard
Printer

Slide 5 - Drag question

Input Devices
Output Devices
Mouse
Monitor
Headphones
Microphone
Scanner
Speakers
Projector
Keyboard
Printer

Slide 6 - Drag question

00:35
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

Slide 7 - Quiz

01:38
What 2 pieces of hardware do you need to communicate with your computer?

Slide 8 - Open question

4

Slide 9 - Video

00:36
Which part of the computer processes information and carries out commands?
A
The motherboard
B
The CPU
C
The RAM
D
The Hard Drive

Slide 10 - Quiz

01:02
True or False: The RAM will save your work, even after the computer is shut down.

Slide 11 - Open question

01:21
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

Slide 12 - Quiz

02:05
Which type of memory is the "long-term" memory?
A
CPU
B
RAM
C
Motherboard
D
Hard Drive

Slide 13 - Quiz

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

Slide 14 - Slide

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

Slide 15 - Drag question

3

Slide 16 - Video

     On the next slide you will drag and drop the types of cables/cords to their description. 

Slide 17 - Slide

Connects from the computer tower to the monitor to provide video/ graphics on the monitor
Supplies high definition audio and video to projectors, computer monitors, and TVs. 
Connects from a wall outlet to a computer to provide internet
A standard connector and port for a keyboard, mouse, printer, phone and camera. 
Connects from the tower to a wall outlet, supplying electricity to the computer
The connection for headphones, speakers, and microphones. 
VGA Cable
Power Cord
Ethernet Cable
HDMI Cable
USB Cable
Audio Ports

Slide 18 - Drag question

00:35
The power socket and charging cable connect from your computer to the...
A
Wall electrical outlet
B
Wall ethernet port
C
Tower/Case

Slide 19 - Quiz

00:46
What other device connects to your computer using a USB cord?
A
Charging cable
B
Mouse
C
Projector
D
Internet

Slide 20 - Quiz

01:33
Which type of cable supplies your Desktop computer with internet?
A
HDMI
B
USB
C
Ethernet
D
VGA

Slide 21 - Quiz

2

Slide 22 - Video

00:39
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

Slide 23 - Quiz

01:20
True or False: You can load any type of operating system onto any device that you choose.

Slide 24 - Open question

Microsoft Windows can be loaded onto any of these devices EXCEPT
A
Apple
B
Dell
C
HP
D
Lenovo

Slide 25 - Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the Mobile Operating Systems?
A
Windows phone
B
Samsung Galaxy
C
Apple iOS
D
Google Android

Slide 26 - Quiz

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

Slide 27 - Slide

Apple iOS
Microsoft Windows
Google Android
Windows Phone
Mac OS

Slide 28 - Drag question

     On the next slide you will drag and drop the names of application software to a picture example of that software. 

Slide 29 - Slide

Presentation Software
Email Client
Word Processor
Web Browser
Spreadsheet Software

Slide 30 - Drag question

3

Slide 31 - Video

00:31
The Start Button is located on the...
A
Desktop
B
Taskbar
C
File Explorer
D
Hard Drive

Slide 32 - Quiz

01:00
You can use the ________ to view your files and folders.
A
Desktop
B
Taskbar
C
Start menu
D
File explorer

Slide 33 - Quiz

01:55
Which button makes a window larger?
A
Maximize
B
Minimize
C
Close
D
Open

Slide 34 - Quiz

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

Slide 35 - Quiz

     On the next slide you will drag and drop the names of places on the MS Windows desktop screen to their location on the screen.  

Slide 36 - Slide

Taskbar
Start Menu
Desktop
Navigation Pane
File Explorer

Slide 37 - Drag question

3

Slide 38 - Video

00:51
Which of the following is NOT an example of a type of file?
A
A Microsoft Word Document
B
A picture
C
A video
D
An email

Slide 39 - Quiz

01:38
Give an example of a file extension...
(You can use the one from th video, or one you learned about in class)

Slide 40 - Open question

02:51
A compressed file...
A
Has a higher quality and takes up more space
B
Has a lower quality, so it takes up less space
C
Has a higher quality and takes up less space
D
None of these are correct

Slide 41 - Quiz

What does a file extension tell your computer?
A
What type of program to use when opening the file
B
When the file was saved
C
What data is inside the file
D
How much space the file takes up on your hard drive

Slide 42 - Quiz

     On the next slide you will drag and drop file extensions to the program that would open that file. 

Slide 43 - Slide

.doc
.mp3
.pdf
.xls
.mp4
.ppt
.jpg

Slide 44 - Drag question

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Slide 45 - Slide

What type of cable would you use to connect a printer to your computer?
A
An SD Memory Card
B
A Modem
C
Ethernet Cable
D
USB Cable

Slide 46 - Quiz

Which of the following is an input device?
A
Monitor
B
Keyboard
C
Headphones
D
Printer

Slide 47 - Quiz

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

Slide 48 - Quiz

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

Slide 49 - Quiz

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

Slide 50 - Quiz

According to the file naming rules: What should you use instead of a space when naming a file?
A
A dash ( - )
B
An underscore ( _ )
C
A period ( . )
D
Nothing

Slide 51 - Quiz

Where on your computer would you go to adjust the volume?
A
File explorer
B
Start menu
C
Desktop
D
Task bar

Slide 52 - Quiz

What is the proper procedure for creating a new folder in File Explorer?
A
Open the Start Menu and select "New Folder"
B
Left click on an empty space, click "New Folder"
C
Right click on an existing folder, click "Duplicate", click "Rename"
D
Right click in an empty space, go to "New", then "New Folder"

Slide 53 - Quiz

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
System software

Slide 54 - Quiz

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Slide 55 - Slide

2

Slide 56 - Video

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

Slide 57 - Slide

Input Devices
Output Devices
Mouse
Monitor
Headphones
Microphone
Scanner
Speakers
Projector
Keyboard
Printer

Slide 58 - Drag question

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

Slide 59 - Quiz

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

Slide 60 - Open question

4

Slide 61 - Video

Which part of the computer processes information and carries out commands?
A
The motherboard
B
The CPU
C
The RAM
D
The Hard Drive

Slide 62 - Quiz

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

Slide 63 - Quiz

Which type of memory is the "long-term" memory?
A
CPU
B
RAM
C
Motherboard
D
Hard Drive

Slide 64 - Quiz

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

Slide 65 - Slide

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

Slide 66 - Drag question

3

Slide 67 - Video

     On the next slide you will drag and drop the types of cables/cords to their description. 

Slide 68 - Slide

Connects from the computer tower to the monitor to provide video/ graphics on the monitor
Supplies high definition audio and video to projectors, computer monitors, and TVs. 
Connects from a wall outlet to a computer to provide internet
A standard connector and port for a keyboard, mouse, printer, phone and camera. 
Connects from the tower to a wall outlet, supplying electricity to the computer
The connection for headphones, speakers, and microphones. 
VGA Cable
Power Cord
Ethernet Cable
HDMI Cable
USB Cable
Audio Ports

Slide 69 - Drag question

The power socket and charging cable connect from your computer to the...
A
Wall electrical outlet
B
Wall ethernet port
C
Tower/Case

Slide 70 - Quiz

What other device connects to your computer using a USB cord?
A
Charging cable
B
Mouse
C
Projector
D
Internet

Slide 71 - Quiz

Which type of cable supplies your Desktop computer with internet?
A
HDMI
B
USB
C
Ethernet
D
VGA

Slide 72 - Quiz

2

Slide 73 - Video

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

Slide 74 - Quiz

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

Slide 75 - Open question

Microsoft Windows can be loaded onto any of these devices EXCEPT
A
Apple
B
Dell
C
HP
D
Lenovo

Slide 76 - Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the Mobile Operating Systems?
A
Windows phone
B
Samsung Galaxy
C
Apple iOS
D
Google Android

Slide 77 - Quiz

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

Slide 78 - Slide

Apple iOS
Microsoft Windows
Google Android
Windows Phone
Mac OS

Slide 79 - Drag question

     On the next slide you will drag and drop the names of application software to a picture example of that software. 

Slide 80 - Slide

Presentation Software
Email Client
Word Processor
Web Browser
Spreadsheet Software

Slide 81 - Drag question

3

Slide 82 - Video

The Start Button is located on the...
A
Desktop
B
Taskbar
C
File Explorer
D
Hard Drive

Slide 83 - Quiz

You can use the ________ to view your files and folders.
A
Desktop
B
Taskbar
C
Start menu
D
File explorer

Slide 84 - Quiz

Which button makes a window larger?
A
Maximize
B
Minimize
C
Close
D
Open

Slide 85 - Quiz

Give an example of a file extension...
(You can use the one from th video, or one you learned about in class)

Slide 86 - Open question

A compressed file...
A
Has a higher quality and takes up more space
B
Has a lower quality, so it takes up less space
C
Has a higher quality and takes up less space
D
None of these are correct

Slide 87 - Quiz

What does a file extension tell your computer?
A
What type of program to use when opening the file
B
When the file was saved
C
What data is inside the file
D
How much space the file takes up on your hard drive

Slide 88 - Quiz

     On the next slide you will drag and drop file extensions to the program that would open that file. 

Slide 89 - Slide

.doc
.mp3
.pdf
.xls
.mp4
.ppt
.jpg

Slide 90 - Drag question

START HERE
Let's Review

Slide 91 - Slide

What type of cable would you use to connect a printer to your computer?
A
An SD Memory Card
B
A Modem
C
Ethernet Cable
D
USB Cable

Slide 92 - Quiz

Which of the following is an input device?
A
Monitor
B
Keyboard
C
Headphones
D
Printer

Slide 93 - Quiz

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

Slide 94 - Quiz

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

Slide 95 - Quiz

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

Slide 96 - Quiz

According to the file naming rules: What should you use instead of a space when naming a file?
A
A dash ( - )
B
An underscore ( _ )
C
A period ( . )
D
Nothing

Slide 97 - Quiz

Where on your computer would you go to adjust the volume?
A
File explorer
B
Start menu
C
Desktop
D
Task bar

Slide 98 - Quiz

What is the proper procedure for creating a new folder in File Explorer?
A
Open the Start Menu and select "New Folder"
B
Left click on an empty space, click "New Folder"
C
Right click on an existing folder, click "Duplicate", click "Rename"
D
Right click in an empty space, go to "New", then "New Folder"

Slide 99 - Quiz

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
System software

Slide 100 - Quiz