Beginner Computer Quiz

What is the main function of a computer's CPU?

• To make coffee for the user

• To control the printer

• To play music

• To perform most of the processing inside a computer.

What are the basic components of a computer system?

• CPU, memory, storage, input devices, output devices, motherboard

• Operating system, software, hardware, network

• RAM, ROM, cache, GPU

• Keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer

What is the purpose of a computer's motherboard?

• To provide a platform for the computer to stand on

• To cook the food for the computer

• To provide a platform for all the other components to communicate with each other

• To play music for the computer

What is the difference between RAM and ROM?

• RAM is used for long-term storage, ROM is used for short-term storage

• RAM is non-volatile, ROM is volatile

• RAM and ROM are the same thing

• RAM is volatile, ROM is non-volatile

What is the function of a computer's hard drive?

• It stores data and programs on a computer.

• It plays music

• It cooks food

• It controls the internet

What is the definition of software?

• A type of food made from computer parts

• A type of hardware used in computers

• Programs and operating information used by a computer

• The physical components of a computer

What are the different types of software?

• Hardware, firmware, and middleware

• System software, application software, and programming software

• Operating system, antivirus, and firewall

• Word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation software

What is the role of an operating system?

• To water the plants in the computer

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

• To cook food in the computer

• To play music on the computer

What is the difference between application software and system software?

• There is no difference between application software and system software.

• System software is used to manage and operate the computer hardware, while application software provides a platform for running system software.

• Application software is used to operate the computer hardware, while system software is designed for specific tasks.

• Application software is designed for specific tasks or functions, while system software is designed to manage and operate the computer hardware and provide a platform for running application software.

What is the purpose of programming languages?

• To provide a set of instructions for computers to execute specific tasks.

• To entertain users with fun animations

• To confuse programmers with complex codes

• To make computers run slower