Computer Fundamentals Quiz

A large company needs to host a website that handles millions of visitors a day. What type of computer would they use for this purpose?

• Gaming Computer

• Desktop computer

• Server

• Cloud

A user opens a web browser to search for information. What is the role of the web browser in this process?

• Utility Software

• Operating System Software

• Application Software

• All of the mentioned

You're giving a presentation and you connect a projector to your laptop to display your slides on a large screen. What function is the projector performing in the computing cycle?

• Processing

• Storage

• Input

• Output

When a computer's CPU performs calculations and executes tasks, which part of the computing cycle is it performing?

• Output

• Storage

• Input

• Processing

A family wants a simple, streamlined computer for general use that takes up minimal space on a desk. Which type of device would be the best fit?

• A traditional desktop with a separate tower.

• A workstation.

• An All-in-One (AIO) PC.

• A gaming console.

When you interact with a computer using a mouse and icons on the screen, what is this type of interface called?

• Command Line Interface

• Graphical User Interface

• Peripheral Device

• Operating System

What technology enables a smart thermostat in your home to be controlled remotely from your phone?

• Mainframe Computing

• Home automation

• Internet of Things

• Edge Computing

A company is moving its data and applications from its own on-site servers to a third-party service like Amazon Web Services (AWS) to save on costs and increase flexibility. What is this practice called?

• Edge Computing

• Cloud Computing

• Ubiquitous Computing

• On-Premise Servers

What does the term hardware refer to in a computer system?

• The instructions and data that tell the computer what to do.

• The physical components of the system.

• The graphical display on the screen.

• The network that allows devices to communicate.

What are the two primary characteristics of a server's hardware that allow it to support many users and run continuously?

• Portability and integrated peripherals.

• Touchscreen-based interaction and flash memory storage.

• Redundancy and robustness.

• User interfaces and application software.