IT Fundamentals - Quiz 1 - Winter 2024

What is Information Technology (IT)?

• The study of physical devices

• The use of computers and networks to process data

• The programming of software applications

• The design of computer hardware

What are the primary components of a computer?

• Keyboard and Monitor

• Hardware and Software

• Processor and Hard Drive

• Mouse and Printer

Define software in the context of computing.

• Physical parts of a computer

• Programs and instructions for a computer

• The casing of a computer

• Internal wiring of a computer

What is the difference between GUI and CLI?

• GUI uses graphical elements, CLI uses commands

• GUI is faster than CLI

• CLI is easier to use than GUI

• GUI is for servers, CLI is for personal computers

What is the role of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

• To store data permanently

• To process instructions and calculations

• To display information on the screen

• To connect computers to the network

Describe the purpose of Random Access Memory (RAM).

• To store data permanently

• To process instructions quickly

• To temporarily store data while in use

• To backup data

What is the function of storage devices in a computer?

• To input data into the computer

• To provide temporary memory

• To permanently store data

• To output data to the user

How do input and output devices differ in their roles?

• Input devices provide data to the computer; output devices display data from the computer

• Input devices are internal; output devices are external

• Input devices store data; output devices process data

• Input devices are wireless; output devices are wired

What is the core function of an operating system (OS)?

• To create applications

• To manage hardware and software resources

• To provide network security

• To store user data

Name three common types of networking technologies.

• GUI, CLI, CPU

• RAM, ROM, HDD

• Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Cellular

• HTTP, HTTPS, FTP