Computer Hardware and Software Quiz

Which three are examples of hardware?

• Software, CPU, RAM

• Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse

• Operating System, Application, Utility

• Browser, Email, Antivirus

Which three are examples of software?

• Windows, Photoshop, Microsoft Word

• Hard Drive, Monitor, Keyboard

• CPU, RAM, Motherboard

• Printer, Scanner, Webcam

What is a motherboard? Why is it so important?

• It is the main storage device in a computer.

• It is the main circuit board that connects all components of a computer.

• It is the software that manages computer hardware.

• It is the power supply unit of a computer.

What does the CPU (Central Processing Unit) do inside a computer? If you could relate computer parts to a human, what body part would the CPU be?

• It stores data; it would be the stomach.

• It processes instructions; it would be the brain.

• It displays information; it would be the eyes.

• It connects all parts; it would be the spine.

What are peripheral devices? List three.

• Keyboard, Mouse, Printer

• CPU, RAM, Hard Drive

• Monitor, Motherboard, Power Supply

• Router, Switch, Modem

What is the difference between Application software and System software?

• Application software manages hardware, System software performs specific tasks

• Application software performs specific tasks, System software manages hardware

• Application software is used for entertainment, System software is used for business

• Application software is free, System software is paid

Define Operating system. Why is it so important?

• It is a type of application software that performs specific tasks

• It is a hardware component that stores data

• It is a system software that manages computer hardware and software resources

• It is a peripheral device used for input

What are input devices? How do they differ from output devices?

• Input devices are used to enter data into a computer, while output devices are used to display or output data from a computer.

• Input devices are used to display data from a computer, while output devices are used to enter data into a computer.

• Input devices and output devices both are used to display data from a computer.

• Input devices and output devices both are used to enter data into a computer.

What is an Algorithm? How does it relate to a computer?

• An algorithm is a set of rules or steps used to solve a problem or perform a task, and it is used by computers to process data.

• An algorithm is a type of computer hardware used to store data.

• An algorithm is a programming language used to write software.

• An algorithm is a type of network used to connect computers.

What is a network in relation to the computer field?

• A network is a group of interconnected computers that can share resources and information.

• A network is a type of software used to create websites.

• A network is a type of computer hardware used to store data.

• A network is a programming language used to write software.