Computer Systems Quiz

What is the physical part of a computer system that you can touch and see?

• BIOS

• Software

• Motherboard

• RAM

Which of the following is a collection of instructions that can be 'run' on a computer?

• Motherboard

• CPU

• RAM

• Software

Which hardware component is responsible for telling the computer what to do?

• CPU

• Motherboard

• RAM

• BIOS

What is the difference between hardware and software?

• Hardware is for input, software is for output

• Hardware and software are the same

• Hardware is the physical part of a computer system, software is a collection of instructions

• Hardware is a collection of instructions, software is the physical part of a computer system

Which component of a computer system is considered non-volatile?

• BIOS

• CPU

• ROM

• RAM

What is the main function of a graphics card in a computer system?

• Run software applications

• Display images on the monitor

• Process instructions

• Store data

Which hardware component is responsible for providing power to the computer system?

• Power Supply

• Motherboard

• Hard Disk

• Monitor

What is the purpose of a CD/DVD Drive in a computer system?

• Display images on the monitor

• Read and write optical discs

• Process instructions

• Store data

Which hardware component is used for data input in a computer system?

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Monitor

• Hard Disk

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

• Read and write optical discs

• Input printed documents into digital format

• Store data

• Display images on the monitor