Unit 1 - Hardware and Software Components

What is another name for processor?

• Central processing unit

• Graphics card

• Hard disk drive

• Memory unit

Which of the following involves interpreting instructions by the CPU?

• Fetching

• Decoding

• Executing

• Storing

What does the CPU do after executing instructions?

• Decodes the instructions

• Fetches new instructions

• Stores the results

• None of the answer

Which of the following best describes the role of the CPU?

• Performing calculations and executing instructions

• Fetching and displaying graphics

• Fetching and displaying graphics

• Storing data permanently

What is the smallest unit of data in a computer?

• Byte

• Bit

• Nibble

• Kilobyte

Which of the following is an example of primary storage?

• Hard disk drive

• Solid state drive

• External hard drive

• Random access memory

How many bytes are there in a kilobyte?

• 100

• 1024

• 10 000

• 1 000 000

Which type of storage is used for long-term data retention?

• Primary storage

• Temporary storage

• Secondary storage

• Virtual storage

What is one factor to consider when selecting hardware?

• Age

• Brand name

• Colour

• Functionality

Which of the following is a software component?

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Operating system

• Hard drive