Hardware, Software & Types of Computer Embedding Homework 1

What is the main purpose of hardware in a computer?

• To run applications

• To store data

• To process data and perform tasks

• To display images on the screen

Which of the following is an example of software?

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Microsoft Word

• Motherboard

Which of these is an input device?

• Printer

• Speaker

• Mouse

• Monitor

Which of the following is an output device?

• Scanner

• Mouse

• Printer

• Keyboard

What does biometric input refer to?

• Using touch screens to input data

• Using facial recognition or fingerprints to identify a person

• Using the keyboard to type data

• Using a mouse to click buttons

Which of the following is a characteristic of RAM?

• It's non-volatile

• It stores data permanently

• It stores data temporary data

• It is located on the hard drive

Which of these is true about ROM?

• It is volatile memory

• It stores permanent data

• It stores data temporarily

• It can be easily changed or erased

Which component connects all parts of a computer system?

• RAM

• Motherboard

• Hard Drive

• CPU

What is volatile memory?

• Memory that loses data when power is turned off

• Memory that is stored permanently

• Memory that can never be changed

• Memory used to store video

Which of the following is an example of non-volatile memory?

• RAM

• Hard Drive

• Cache memory

• CPU