Basic Computer System Quiz

Which of the following is considered hardware?

• Microsoft Word

• Printer

• Programmer

• Windows 10

Which refers to the people involved in using and developing computer systems?

• Hardware

• Software

• Peopleware

• Malware

Which of these is an example of software?

• Monitor

• Mouse

• Operating System

• CPU

What is the correct data flow order in a computer system?

• Process - Input - Output - Storage

• Input - Process - Storage - Output

• Storage - Input - Process - Output

• Output - Process - Input - Storage

Which part processes data in the computer system?

• CPU

• Keyboard

• Printer

• Flash drive

What is a computer?

Mainframe computer is not as powerful as the supercomputer. It is designed to run multiple programs concurrently. It is commonly used in:

• Banks

• Educational Institution

• Insurance companies

Minicomputer, also known as 'Midrange,' computer fill the space between the mainframe and microcomputer. It is smaller than Supercomputer or Mainframe computer but bigger and more powerful than the microcomputer. They are generally used as mid-range servers. Some of its uses are as:

• Data Management device

• Communications Portal

• Process Control

Microcomputer is the most widely used computer - desktop, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. It is the cheapest among the different classes of computers. This computer is design for general usage such as entertainment, education and work purposes.

A computer system is a collection of entities that are designed to receive, process, manage, and present information in a meaningful format. It has 3 elements that will make a computer really useful.