Basic Computer Skills Quiz

What is the primary function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in a CPU?

• To control data flow

• To perform mathematical functions and comparisons

• To store data

• To manage memory

Which type of memory is volatile and loses its data when power is turned off?

• ROM

• RAM

• Secondary Memory

• Hard Disk

What is the role of the Control Unit in a CPU?

• To perform mathematical operations

• To store data temporarily

• To manage data flow between input, processor, and output devices

• To manage memory

What is the term for processed data that has been given meaning?

• Data

• Information

• Instruction

• Output

Which type of software controls the usage of computer hardware and software?

• Application Software

• System Software

• Firmware

• Utility Software

What is the purpose of a compiler in computer programming?

• To translate one line of source code to object code at a time

• To translate a whole source program into object code at once

• To create and store records in a database

• To format disks

Which type of bus carries information about the memory location of data?

• Data Bus

• Control Bus

• Address Bus

• Power Bus

What is the term for software that is specifically made for a particular purpose?

• Generic Software

• Tailor-made Software

• System Software

• Application Software

What is the function of input devices in a computer system?

• To give out information from the computer to the user

• To feed the computer with data for processing

• To store data permanently

• To manage memory

Which type of operating system supports more than one user at a time?

• Single User System

• Multi-User System

• Real-Time System

• Embedded System