Computer Hardware & Software Quiz

What is the function of an input device in a computer system?

• Display information

• Store information

• Enter information and commands

• Connect peripherals

Which type of software helps you create and edit photos and art?

• Graphics

• Web authoring

• Communications

• Database management system

What is the purpose of a scanner as an input device?

• Form output by moving pen across paper

• Control screen action

• Convert information into electronic form

• Capture still images

Which type of printer forms images by forcing ink through nozzles?

• Laser printer

• Inkjet printer

• Plotter

• Multifunction printer

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

• Store information

• Interpret and execute software

• Send and receive information in a network

• Connect peripherals

Which type of storage media uses plastic discs on which information is stored using laser technology?

• Magnetic storage media

• Solid state media

• Optical storage media

• Flash memory cards

What is the purpose of a control unit in a CPU?

• Direct what happens in the CPU and the rest of the computer

• Organize information on the hard disk

• Perform arithmetic operations

• Retrieve and decode instructions

Which port fits small, flat, plug-and-play, hot-swap USB connectors?

• Firewire port

• PS/2 port

• USB port

• Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

What is the function of a PC Card in a notebook computer?

• Scan documents

• Form output by moving pen across paper

• Capture still images

• Expansion card for a notebook

Which type of memory stores data on microchips and is nonvolatile?

• Solid state hard drive (SSD)

• Optical storage media

• Hard disk

• Magnetic storage media