Computer and Hardware Quiz

Which of the following is considered the 'brain' of the computer?

• RAM

• CPU

• Hard Drive

• Keyboard

Which component is responsible for executing arithmetic and logical operations?

• RAM

• Control Unit

• Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

• Hard Drive

Which of the following is a storage device that uses lasers to read and write data?

• RAM

• Hard Disk

• Optical Disk

• Flash Drive

What is the primary purpose of RAM in a computer?

• Store data permanently

• Process data

• Store data temporarily for quick access

• Power the computer

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

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Scanner

• Microphone

What type of memory is considered 'volatile' and loses its data when the power is turned off?

• ROM

• RAM

• Hard Disk

• DVD

Which type of storage device provides longterm data storage even when the computer is turned off?

• RAM

• CPU

• Secondary Storage (Hard Drive)

• ALU

Which of the following is NOT an input device?

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Webcam

What is the full form of CPU?

• Central Program Unit

• Central Processing Unit

• Central Power Unit

• Core Processing Unit

Which device is used to input sound into the computer?

• Printer

• Speaker

• Microphone

• Joystick