Understanding Hardware and Software

What is the term used to describe the physical components of a computer system?

• Software

• Firmware

• Hardware

• Operating System

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

• Monitor

• Printer

• Keyboard

• Speaker

Which of the following best describes software?

• The physical parts of a computer that can be touched

• A set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do

• The power supply unit inside a computer

• The cables that connect components together

Which of the following is an example of system software?

• Microsoft Word

• Google Chrome

• Windows 11

• Spotify

What does RAM stand for?

• Read Access Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Rapid Application Memory

• Read And Modify

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• Linux

• Device drivers

• BIOS

• Adobe Photoshop

Which component of a computer is primarily responsible for carrying out calculations and processing instructions?

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Graphics Card

• Optical Drive

Which of the following best describes the role of an operating system?

• It allows users to create and edit documents

• It manages hardware resources and provides a platform for running application software

• It connects the computer to the internet

• It stores data permanently on the hard drive

A student has a word processor, a music player, and a web browser all open at the same time on their computer. Which operating system function is being used to allow all three programmes to run simultaneously?

• Memory Management

• User Interface

• Multitasking

• File Management

Which of the following correctly distinguishes between application software and system software?

• Application software manages hardware; system software is used for specific user tasks

• System software manages hardware and provides core services; application software performs specific user tasks

• Both types of software perform the same functions but are stored in different locations

• System software can only be used on mobile devices; application software is used on desktops