Computer 101 Quiz

Which is the layer of a computer system between the hardware and the user program?

• Operating environment 
• Operating system
• System environment
• Software applications

The primary purpose of an operating system is:

• To make the most efficient use of the computer hardware
• To allow people to use the computer
• c.  To keep system programmers employed
• computers 

Which runs on computer hardware and serve as platform for other software to run on?

• Operating system
• Application software
• System software
• Memory software

What is built directly on the hardware?

• Computer environment
• Application software
• Operating system

Which of the following is an example of computer hardware?

• Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Word
• Scanner
• Google Maps

Which runs on computer to tell the system what to do and how to do it?

• Software
• Hardware
• Memory
• Virus

Which of the followings is the brain of a computer?

• Software
• CPU (Central Processing Unit)
• TCP/IP
• Graphic card

Select the best definition of a computer:

• A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information or data.
• A computer is a device that functions with decimal system (0-9).
• A computer is an electronic device that calculates speed and cost. 
• A computer is a device consisted of web applications and memories. 

Which of the following statements is true?

•   While PC can be called a computer, Mac is a different graphic device.
•  RAM is developed to store graphic information.
• Computer systems are based on binary system
• CPU stores data and information about my computer

Which of the following statements is false?

• Software is tangible (meaning that you can touch it).
• Without hardware, software wouldn’t run at all
• Hardware includes monitor, keyboard, and mouse