Understanding Computer Components and Functions

What are the two main categories of computer components?

• Hardware and Software

• Input and Output

• Memory and Storage

• CPU and GPU

Which of the following is a hardware component?

• Operating system

• Keyboard

• Program application

• Firmware

What is the role of software in a computer system?

• To provide physical structure

• To store data electronically

• To connect cables

• To print documents

Which of the following is an example of an input device?

• Monitor

• Printer

• Mouse

• Hard disk drive

What is firmware?

• A type of hardware

• A type of software embedded in read-only memory

• A type of input device

• A type of output device

Which component tells the operating system how to use the hardware?

• Program application

• Firmware

• Hardware driver

• Circuit board

Which of the following is NOT a hardware component?

• Monitor

• Mouse

• Operating system

• Hard disk drive

What is the function of a hard disk drive?

• To input data

• To output data

• To store data

• To connect cables

Which of the following is an example of software?

• Circuit board

• Connectors and cables

• BIOS chip

• Program application

What is the primary function of a monitor?

• To input data

• To output data

• To store data

• To process data