Computer Basics Quiz

What are the two main types of components that make up a computer?

• A. Hardware and Software

• B. Input and Output

• C. CPU and RAM

• D. Monitor and Keyboard

Which of the following is considered computer hardware?

• A. Operating System

• B. Application Software

• C. Monitor

• D. Operation Software

What is the role of computer software?

• A. To store data

• B. To tell hardware what to do and how to do it

• C. To provide power to the computer

• D. To cool down the computer

Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 basic parts of a computer's hardware?

• A. Case

• B. Monitor

• C. Keyboard

• D. Printer

What is a peripheral device?

• A. The main processing unit of a computer

• B. Any machine or device that is plugged into and works with your computer to complete specific tasks

• C. The software that runs the computer

• D. The internal memory of a computer

What are the two basic types of computer programs (software)?

• A. Input and Output

• B. Hardware and Software

• C. Operation and Application

• D. CPU and RAM

What does the operating system software pertain to?

• A. The computer's functions and performance

• B. Playing games

• C. External devices

• D. Long term storage

What is the role of application software?

• A. To manage the computer's hardware

• B. To carry out a job as specified by the user

• C. To provide power to the computer

• D. To store data long term

Which component is known as the computer's brain?

• A. RAM

• B. ROM

• C. CPU

• D. Hard Drive

What does RAM stand for?

• A. Read Access Memory

• B. Random Access Memory

• C. Read And Modify

• D. Random And Modify