Computer Basics Quiz

A computer is an electronic machine that can accept data, process it, and give the results as ______.

• memory

• software

• information

• hardware

The data is initially fed into the computer's ______.

• memory

• CPU

• hard drive

• software

The ______ of a computer consists of both hardware and software.

• memory

• input

• system

• output

Hardware refers to any ______ part of a computer that can be seen or touched.

• abstract

• electronic

• coded

• soft

______ is a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.

• Hardware

• Software

• Peripheral

• CPU

The ______ is often considered the 'brain' of the computer.

• main memory

• peripheral

• CPU

• disk drive

The CPU's function is to execute instructions and coordinate activities of all other ______.

• chips

• programs

• units

• drives

The ______ holds instructions and data currently being processed by the CPU.

• monitor

• hard drive

• peripheral

• main memory

Peripherals include storage devices and ______ devices.

• program

• input/output

• memory

• software

______ devices, such as hard drives and flash drives, provide permanent storage.

• Storage

• Output

• Input

• Peripheral