Computer Basics Quiz

What is the primary function of a computer?

• To accept input, process data, and output or store the result

• To only store data

• To only process data

• To only output data

What does 'input' refer to in the context of computers?

• The processed results that a computer sends out

• The ability of a computer to hold or remember information

• User entries or activities that tell the computer what to do

• The ability of a computer to perform actions based on instructions

Which of the following best describes 'processing' in a computer?

• The ability to store data permanently

• The ability to perform actions based on instructions

• The ability to display results on a screen

• The ability to accept user input

What is 'output' in the context of computer operations?

• The ability to perform calculations

• The processed results that a computer sends out

• The ability to store data temporarily

• The ability to accept user input

What is the difference between temporary and permanent storage in a computer?

• Temporary storage is faster than permanent storage

• Temporary storage is erased when you turn off the computer, while permanent storage remains

• Permanent storage is only used for input data

• Permanent storage is slower than temporary storage

What are the physical devices that make up a computer system called?

• Software

• Data

• Hardware

• Applications

What is a computer program?

• A physical device

• A set of instructions for a computer

• A type of hardware

• A piece of data

What is the primary purpose of software like operating systems?

• To create physical devices

• To manage computer resources

• To collect data

• To process information

What does data consist of?

• Physical devices

• Individual facts or pieces of information

• Computer programs

• Software applications

What is the primary function of a monitor?

• To input data into the computer

• To store data

• To output text and graphics to the user

• To process data