Computer Components

What are the four basic tasks that all computers perform?

• Power, print, shut down, restart

• Input, storage, process, output

• Create, modify, delete, backup

• Play, pause, stop, rewind

What is the function of input devices?

• To give data or information to the computer
• To display the result of a computation
• To store programs or information
• To control all the functions of the computer

Which of the following is a characteristic of RAM?

• Interface between system and application software
• Physical part of the computer
• Temporary memory
• Permanent memory

What is the main difference between hardware and software?

• Hardware is used for input, software is used for output
• Hardware is permanent, software is temporary
• Hardware is tangible, software is intangible
• Hardware is physical, software is not

What is the significance of output devices in a computer system?

• To perform calculations

• To store data temporarily

• To convert binary signals into physical outputs

• To input data into the computer

What is the function of a keyboard?

• To display the result of a computation
• To control all the functions of the computer
• To input text, characters, and other commands into a computer
• To store programs or information

What is a common characteristic of modern computers regarding processing power?

• They typically have a single CPU

• They often have multiple CPUs and large amounts of memory

• They do not require memory to function

• They only process data in decimal format

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

• CPU
• Keyboard
• RAM
• Monitor

What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer system?

• To convert binary signals into physical output

• To input data from external sources

• To perform calculations and process information

• To store data permanently

_______________ is an example of a software.

• Web browser application

• keyboard

• mouse

• monitor