Hardware and Software Quiz

Which of the following is an example of system software?

• Operating System

• Games

• Adobe Photoshop

• Microsoft Office

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

• Control the activities of the computer system

• Store data for later use

• Connect to a network

• Output sounds and music

What is the main function of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer system?

• Control the activities of the computer system

• Output sounds and music

• Manipulate data using a set of instructions

• Store data for later use

Which type of memory technology is most common in RAM?

• DRAM

• DDR2

• SODIMM

• DDR3

What is the purpose of cache memory in a computer system?

• Output sounds and music

• Control the activities of the computer system

• Store data for later use

• Speed up data access by storing frequently used data

What is the main function of the motherboard in a computer system?

• Connect to a network

• Protect delicate electronic and mechanical devices

• Control the activities of the computer system

• Output sounds and music

Which port is used to connect a monitor to a computer system?

• USB port

• Ethernet port

• Video port

• Firewire port

What is the main purpose of a sound card in a computer system?

• Store data for later use

• Convert data from digital to analogue

• Connect to a network

• Control the activities of the computer system

Which type of graphics card slot is faster than AGP?

• PCI-Express

• PCI

• VGA

• DVI

What is the main function of the Power Supply in a computer system?

• Connect to a network

• Convert power from AC to DC

• Output sounds and music

• Control the activities of the computer system