Computing Exam - Term I 2024/2025

What does CPU stand for?

• Central Program Unit

• Central Processing Unit

• Central Performance Unit

• Central Programming Unit

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• Keyboard

• Microsoft Word

• Operating System

• Motherboard

What is the primary role of an operating system?

• Manage hardware and software resources

• Process data into binary code

• Provide security from viruses

• Increase computer memory

Which component is known as the “brain” of the computer?

• RAM

• CPU

• Hard Drive

• Operating System

What is a computer virus?

• A hardware component

• A malicious software program

• A programming language

• An input device

What does RAM stand for?

• Random Access Memory

• Read Access Memory

• Regular Access Memory

• Rapid Access Memory

What does an ADC (Analogue-to-Digital Converter) do?

• Converts digital data into analogue signals.

• Stores analogue data permanently.

• Converts analogue data into digital format.

• Processes digital data for output.

Digital data is represented in:

• Hexadecimal format

• Binary format

• Decimal format

• Octal format

Which of the following is NOT an example of hardware?

• Printer

• Monitor

• Microsoft Word

• Keyboard

What is an example of an output device?

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Monitor

• Scanner