Understanding Computer Software and Hardware

Understanding Computer Software and Hardware

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Computers

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary purpose of utility software?

Back

To support and maintain the computer system

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of utility software is used to create backup copies of data?

Back

Backup software

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of a device driver?

Back

To help an operating system communicate with hardware devices

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Firmware is best described as:

Back

Preinstalled, read-only software on a device

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT considered computer hardware?
Monitor,
Keyboard,
Processor chip

Back

Operating system

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is an example of an operating system? Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Chrome, Microsoft Windows, Device driver

Back

Microsoft Windows

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer?

Back

To process data received from input devices

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