CAT Revision Quiz

What distinguishes hardware from software in a computer?

• Hardware is the physical components, while software is the instructions.

• Hardware can be downloaded, while software is built into the computer.

• Software is the physical parts, while hardware is the digital programs.

• Software is used for storage, while hardware performs the computer's calculations.

What is the function of the CPU in a computer?

• It stores temporary data.

• It cools down the computer's components.

• It enhances the computer's audio quality.

• It processes and executes instructions.

What type of memory is RAM?

• Optical

• External

• Temporary

• Permanent

What is the Information Processing Cycle

• Input, Output, Storage, Process

• Process, Input, Output, Storage

• Input, Process, Output, Storage

• Process, Output, Storage, Input

What does SSD stand for?

• Static State Disk

• System Storage Device

• Solid-State Drive

• Secure Software Download

What is the role of a heat sink in a computer?

• To draw heat away from components

• To process instructions

• To store digital data

• To supply power to the computer

What does a network interface card (NIC) do?

• It processes video output.

• It generates audio signals.

• It stores files.

• It connects the computer to a network.

What is an example of an input hardware component?

• Monitor

• Printer

• Speaker

• Mouse

What is malware?

• A type of hardware that protects the computer

• Software designed to perform malicious actions

• A component that enhances network security

• A tool for hardware virtualization

What is POST (Power-On Self-Test)?

• The computers way of testing itself upon startup

• A type of malware

• Something that happens only during load-shedding

• A type of user interface