Computer Hardware and Software Quiz

What does CPU stand for?

• Computer Processing Unit

• Controlled Processing Unit

• Central Processing Unit

• Central Power Unit

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

• It performs instructions and processes data.

• It is responsible for printing documents and images.

• It controls the monitor and keyboard of the computer system.

• It stores all the data in the computer system.

Name two popular operating systems used in computers.

• iOS and Ubuntu

• Windows and macOS

• Linux and Android

• Chrome OS and Unix

What is the purpose of an operating system in a computer?

• To provide entertainment for the user

• To make the computer run faster

• To manage computer hardware and software resources and provide services for computer programs.

• To control the weather

What are two examples of storage devices?

• Hard drive, USB flash drive

• Keyboard, Mouse

• Monitor, Printer

• RAM, CPU

Explain the difference between HDD and SSD.

• HDD and SSD have the same storage capacity.

• HDD and SSD both use spinning disks to store data.

• HDD and SSD both use flash memory to store data.

• HDD uses spinning disks to store data, while SSD uses flash memory.

Give two examples of input devices.

• Headphones, Microphone

• Monitor, Printer

• Scanner, Webcam

• Keyboard, Mouse

How do input devices contribute to the functioning of a computer system?

• Input devices allow users to input data and commands into the computer system.

• Input devices are only used for audio output

• Input devices have no impact on the functioning of a computer system

• Input devices are only used for display purposes

Name two examples of output devices.

• Monitor, Printer

• CPU, RAM

• Keyboard, Mouse

• Scanner, Projector

Explain the role of output devices in a computer system.

• They are used to display or present the processed information to the user.

• They are used to input data into the computer system

• They are used to connect the computer to the internet

• They are responsible for storing data in the computer system