Hardware and Software Quiz

What is the function of an operating system?

• Plays music and videos

• Makes coffee

• Sends emails

• Manages computer hardware and software resources

Name three examples of operating systems.

• iOS, Android, ChromeOS

• Windows, macOS, Linux

• Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What is the difference between system software and application software?

• System software is only used on mobile devices, while application software is only used on computers

• System software operates the computer hardware and provides a platform for running application software, while application software performs specific tasks for the user.

• System software is only used by professionals, while application software is used by everyone

• System software is used for gaming, while application software is used for office work

What are input devices? Provide three examples.

• USB, HDMI, Ethernet cable

• Headphones, webcam, speaker

• Examples of input devices include keyboard, mouse, and microphone.

• Printer, scanner, monitor

Explain the function of a printer as an output device.

• It plays music

• It sends emails

• It produces hard copy output of electronic data.

• It cooks food

What are the main differences between input and output devices?

• Input devices collect data, while output devices process data.

• Input devices display data, while output devices collect data.

• Input devices collect data, while output devices display or present data.

• Input devices present data, while output devices collect data.

What is the difference between RAM and ROM?

• RAM stores temporary data and program instructions, while ROM stores permanent firmware and boot-up instructions.

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

• RAM and ROM are the same thing

• RAM is only used in laptops, while ROM is only used in desktop computers

Explain the purpose of a hard disk drive and a solid-state drive.

• The purpose of a hard disk drive is to play music and videos, while the purpose of a solid-state drive is to store photos.

• A hard disk drive is used for gaming, while a solid-state drive is used for browsing the internet.

• Hard disk drives are used for processing data, while solid-state drives are used for printing documents.

• The purpose of a hard disk drive is to store and retrieve digital information using rapidly rotating disks coated with magnetic material, while the purpose of a solid-state drive is to store data using flash memory, resulting in faster access times and better durability.