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Computers trivia quiz

Think you know Computers? Prove it against a real opponent. QuizDown has over 120 Computers questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.

Opens Monday 9 November at 06:00: get notified

What the Computers questions cover

  • Networking
  • Hardware
  • Storage
  • Algorithms
  • Architecture
  • Binary
  • Companies
  • Cryptography
  • Databases
  • Filesystems
  • Floating Point
  • Input Devices

Try three Computers questions

Question 1

What does the abbreviation CPU stand for?

  1. Central Processing Unit
  2. Central Program Utility
  3. Computer Power Unit
  4. Control Processing User
Show the answer

Central Processing Unit

Question 2

Which computer component temporarily holds data while programs are running?

  1. Monitor
  2. RAM
  3. Keyboard
  4. Hard drive
Show the answer

RAM

Question 3

Which two digits form the basis of binary code?

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 8 and 9
  3. 0 and 1
  4. 2 and 3
Show the answer

0 and 1

In a real match you’d have ten seconds for each, and faster right answers score more.

How a Computers match works

  1. Seven rounds. The same seven Computers questions for you and your opponent.
  2. Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
  3. The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.

Your Computers ranking is its own: climb it without your other topics dragging you down.