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Computer Hardware and Software Quiz

Authored by Bradley Dawson

Financial Education

10th Grade

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Computer Hardware and Software Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which three are examples of hardware?

Software, CPU, RAM

Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse

Operating System, Application, Utility

Browser, Email, Antivirus

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which three are examples of software?

Windows, Photoshop, Microsoft Word

Hard Drive, Monitor, Keyboard

CPU, RAM, Motherboard

Printer, Scanner, Webcam

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are peripheral devices? List three.

Keyboard, Mouse, Printer

CPU, RAM, Hard Drive

Monitor, Motherboard, Power Supply

Router, Switch, Modem

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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