Prelim Exam on Living in the IT Era A

Which of the following is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations in a CPU?

• Control Unit (CU)

• Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

• Register

• Cache

Which memory type stores essential firmware such as the BIOS and is non-volatile?

• RAM

• Cache Memory

• ROM

• Virtual Memory

Which of the following is an example of a primary storage device?

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Solid-State Drive (SSD)

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• USB Flash Drive

What is the primary function of the motherboard in a computer system?

• Processing data and instructions

• Storing long-term data

• Connecting and integrating all hardware components

• Displaying output on a monitor

What factor determines the processing speed of a CPU?

• Clock speed and number of cores

• Storage capacity

• Size of the monitor

• Type of cooling system

Which type of computer is used for high-performance computing, such as weather forecasting and scientific simulations?

• Supercomputer

• Workstation

• Embedded System

• Mainframe Computer

What is the main advantage of using Solid-State Drives (SSD) over Hard Disk Drives (HDD)?

• SSDs are cheaper than HDDs.

• SSDs have moving parts for better reliability.

• SSDs have faster data access speeds and durability.

• SSDs require regular defragmentation for performance.

Which of the following is NOT considered an input device?

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Printer

• Microphone

What type of software manages hardware resources and provides an interface for users?

• Application Software

• System Software

• Multimedia Software

• Productivity Software

Which technology trend involves connecting everyday physical devices to the internet for automation?

• Quantum Computing

• Internet of Things (IoT)

• Edge Computing

• Cybersecurity