Hardware and Software Comprehensive Assessment

Which component acts as the primary communication bridge between computer hardware and user instructions?

• Motherboard
• Operating System
• CPU
• Power Supply

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What distinguishes hardware from software in a computer system?

• Hardware is permanent, software is changeable
• Hardware processes data, software stores data
• Hardware is touchable, software is a set of instructions
• Hardware is intangible, software is physical

Which input device allows direct interaction by touching a display screen?

• Touchscreen
• Digitizer Tablet
• Mouse
• Light Pen

What primary function does the CPU serve in a computer system?

• Generate electrical power
• Connect external devices
• Process computational instructions
• Store permanent data

Which type of printer uses heated pins against heat-sensitive paper?

• Thermal Printer
• Ink-Jet Printer
• Line Printer
• Laser Printer

What component converts electrical signals into sound?

• Motherboard
• Audio Output Device
• Audio Input Device
• Sound Card

Which device translates printed text into digital form?

• Monitor
• Scanner
• Keyboard
• Barcode Reader

What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

• Generate graphics
• Design user interfaces
• Create application software
• Manage hardware resources

Which hardware component permanently stores data even when power is off?

• RAM
• Hard Disk Drive
• Power Supply
• CPU