2425 Microcomputer Systems and Operating Systems Quiz

Explain the general architecture of a microcomputer system:

• CPU, RAM, ROM, I/O ports, storage devices

• CPU, GPU, SSD, network card

• Monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer

• Operating system, applications, user interface

Explain the need for and use of peripherals:

• To store data permanently

• To provide input and output functions

• To execute instructions

• To manage network connections

Demonstrate proficiency using peripherals:

• Typing quickly and accurately using a keyboard

• Installing an operating system

• Writing code in a programming language

• Configuring network settings

Differentiate between diagnosing and troubleshooting peripherals:

• Diagnosing involves identifying the cause; troubleshooting involves finding a solution

• Diagnosing involves fixing the problem; troubleshooting involves identifying the cause

• Diagnosing involves using peripherals; troubleshooting involves configuring peripherals

• Diagnosing involves installing peripherals; troubleshooting involves removing peripherals

Describe the necessary components for data storage and memory:

• RAM is volatile; ROM is non-volatile

• RAM is non-volatile; ROM is volatile

• RAM stores permanent data; ROM stores temporary data

• RAM and ROM are both non-volatile

Differentiate between multiple levels of hardware and software:

• Hardware includes CPU; software includes operating system

• Hardware includes applications; software includes CPU

• Hardware includes user interface; software includes storage devices

• Hardware includes network card; software includes monitor

Evaluate various forms of input and output:

• Input devices provide data; output devices display results

• Input devices store data; output devices execute instructions

• Input devices manage network connections; output devices provide input

• Input devices execute instructions; output devices store data

Identify various types of computer operating systems:

• Windows, macOS, Linux, Unix

• Windows, Android, iOS, Chrome OS

• Windows, Ubuntu, Fedora, Red Hat

• Windows, macOS, Android, Unix

Compare and contrast various types of computer operating systems:

• Windows is user-friendly; Linux is customizable

• Windows is customizable; Linux is user-friendly

• macOS is open-source; Unix is user-friendly

• macOS is customizable; Unix is open-source

Describe the evolution of computer operating systems:

• From graphical user interfaces to command-line interfaces

• From command-line interfaces to graphical user interfaces

• From mobile interfaces to desktop interfaces

• From desktop interfaces to mobile interfaces