ITEC 101: Computer System Components Quiz

What are the three main components of a computer system?

• Hardware, Software, and Humanware

• Input, Process, and Output

• CPU, Memory, and Storage

• RAM, ROM, and Motherboard

Which of the following is an example of an input device?

• Monitor

• Printer

• Mouse

• Speaker

What does the CPU (Central Processing Unit) primarily do?

• Stores all files and documents

• Displays output results

• Handles all instructions and processes data

• Connects devices to the Internet

The Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) is responsible for:

• Managing system startup

• Performing arithmetic and logical operations

• Storing data permanently

• Coordinating input and output devices

Which component temporarily stores data and instructions currently being used by the CPU?

• Hard Drive

• RAM

• ROM

• Flash Drive

Which of the following describes ROM (Read Only Memory) correctly?

• Temporary memory that clears when power is off

• Stores boot-up instructions and is non-volatile

• Used for running applications

• Acts as external storage

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

• Hard Drive
• CPU

• Mouse

• Monitor

The motherboard is best described as:

• A device that displays information

• The main circuit board that connects all components

• A unit that performs calculations

• An external storage device

System Software is mainly used to:

• Manage computer hardware and other software

• Create documents and spreadsheets

• Play multimedia files

• Design presentations

The smallest unit of data in a computer, represented as 0 or 1.

• binary

• bit

• register