ICT Chapter 1 to 3 Questions

Front

Which of the following is an example of hardware? Spreadsheet, Printer, Operating system, Database

Back

Printer

Front

Which part of a computer carries out arithmetic and logical operations?

Back

ALU

Front

Which of the following is an example of application software? Options: Windows, Anti-virus, Word processor, Compiler

Back

Word processor

Front

What is the purpose of the operating system?

Back

To manage hardware and software resources

Front

Which of these is not an example of system software? Utility programs, Web browser, Device drivers, Operating system

Back

Web browser

Front

Which of the following is volatile memory? ROM, SSD, RAM, CD-ROM

Back

RAM

Front

Which device temporarily stores data that is actively being used?

Back

RAM

Front

Which of these would not be found in an embedded system?

• Traffic light controller
• Digital camera
• Laptop
• Washing machine

Back

Laptop

Front

Which of the following stores the startup instructions for a computer?

• RAM
• ROM
• CPU
• Hard drive

Back

ROM

Front

What is the main function of the Control Unit (CU)?

Back

Coordinate computer activities