AIT CFE Review 3

Which of the following best describes the general architecture of a microcomputer system?

• A system consisting of a CPU, memory, input/output devices, and storage

• A network of multiple computers connected together

• A software application for word processing

• A device used only for gaming

What is the primary purpose of peripherals in a computer system?

• To provide additional input and output capabilities

• To increase the speed of the CPU

• To store operating systems

• To connect to the internet only

Which of the following is an example of a peripheral device?

• Keyboard

• RAM

• CPU

• ROM

What is the difference between diagnosing and troubleshooting peripherals?

• Diagnosing identifies the problem, troubleshooting solves it

• Diagnosing repairs the device, troubleshooting replaces it

• Diagnosing is only for software, troubleshooting is only for hardware

• Diagnosing is faster than troubleshooting

Which of the following best differentiates between hardware and software in a computer system?

• Hardware is the physical components, software is the programs and data

• Hardware is invisible, software is visible

• Hardware is only used for gaming, software is only for business

• Hardware is always more expensive than software

Which component is necessary for data storage in a microcomputer system?

• RAM

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Printer

Which of the following are the three basic microcomputer units?

• CPU, Memory, I/O

• Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse

• RAM, ROM, Hard Drive

• Printer, Scanner, Speaker

Which of the following is NOT an operating system?

• Monitor

• Windows

• Linux

• macOS

Which of the following is a type of computer operating system?

• Linux

• Printer

• USB flash drive

• Network port

Which of the following is a peripheral device used for data input?

• Keyboard

• RAM

• CPU

• ROM