Computer Fundamentals Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a task commonly performed on a computer?

• Sending an email

• Cooking food

• Exercising

• Writing on a chalkboard

What is the main purpose of a CPU in a computer system?

• To store data

• To execute programs

• To manage power supply

• To display graphics

What is a unique feature of Von Neumann architecture?

• Use of separate memory for data and instructions

• Use of a single memory for both data and instructions

• Mechanical components for processing

• Analog signal processing

What term describes the physical devices in a computer?

• Software

• Hardware

• Firmware

• Middleware

What is Moore’s Law primarily concerned with?

• Increasing software capabilities

• Growth of internet connectivity

• Increasing processing power while reducing size and cost

• Development of new computer languages

Which part of a computer temporarily holds data being processed?

• Hard drive

• RAM

• CPU

• Network card

What was the primary purpose of the ENIAC computer?

• Home computing

• Running word processing software

• Calculating artillery ballistic tables

• Playing games

Which is an example of computer hardware?

• Microsoft Word

• Adobe Photoshop

• CPU

• Operating system

What does RAM stand for?

• Random Allocation Memory

• Read All Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Retention Access Memory

Which of the following is a type of volatile memory?

• ROM

• RAM

• Flash Memory

• Hard Disk