Computer Fundamentals Quiz

A computer system consists of which of the following?

• Input devices, output devices, and processing unit
• Input devices, output devices, and memory
• Input devices, output devices, memory, and processing unit
• All of the above

Which component is considered the internal memory of a computer?

• Hard disk
• Floppy disk
• RAM
• ROM

Which of the following is a best practice for data backup and storage?

• Storing all data on a single hard drive
• Backing up data to a USB drive occasionally
• Regularly backing up data to multiple storage media
• Not needing to backup data since computers never fail

Which of the following is NOT a core component of an operating system?

• File management
• Memory management
• User interface
• Database management

Which of these is NOT a type of software?

• System software
• Application software
• Network software
• Artificial Intelligence

Which of the following is NOT a type of operating system?

• Windows
• Linux
• macOS
• Microsoft Office

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of computer?

• Desktop
• Laptop
• Tablet
• Printer

Which of the following is primarily used to enter text into a computer?

• Mouse
• Keyboard
• Touchscreen
• Scanner

Which of these is considered a pointing device?

• Keyboard
• Printer
• Mouse
• Scanner

Which of the following is a direct data entry device?

• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Touchscreen
• Barcode reader