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Computer Hardware & Software

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the difference between hardware and software?

a)

Hardware refers to the software components of a computer system, while software refers to the physical components.

b)

Hardware is the physical components of a computer system, while software is the programs and data that run on the hardware.

c)

Hardware is intangible and cannot be seen or touched, while software is tangible and can be physically manipulated.

d)

Hardware is responsible for executing instructions and processing data, while software is responsible for providing the physical components of a computer system.

2.

What is the purpose of an operating system?

a)

To provide internet connectivity

b)

To control the temperature of the computer

c)

To manage computer hardware and software resources

d)

To design computer graphics

3.

What is the role of a keyboard as an input device?

a)

To control the volume of a computer or electronic device.

b)

To input text and commands into a computer or electronic device.

c)

To display images on a computer screen.

d)

To connect a computer or electronic device to the internet.

4.

What is the main difference between input and output devices?

a)

Input devices are used for outputting data, while output devices are used for inputting data.

b)

Input devices and output devices perform the same functions.

c)

Input devices allow users to input data or commands, while output devices display or provide processed data or results.

d)

Input devices display processed data, while output devices allow users to input data or commands.

5.

What is the function of a mouse as an input device?

a)

To play games

b)

To control cursor movement and interact with objects on the screen.

c)

To make phone calls

d)

To listen to music

6.

Which of the following are examples of input devices?

a)

monitors and printers

b)

speakers

c)

mouse and keyboard

d)

scanners

7.

Hardware parts that can be connected to a computer are also called...

a)

Analog equipment

b)

Software applications

c)

Peripherals

d)

Binary Code

8.

This operating system comes preloaded on all Chromebooks.

a)

Windows

b)

macOS

c)

Chrome OS

d)

Java

9.

Which of the following are types of input devices?

a)

Scanners

b)

Printer

c)

Mice

d)

Projectors

e)

Keyboards

10.

________________ is a set of instructions that tells a computer

what to do or how to perform a task.

a)

Computer Programming

b)

Computer Software

c)

Computer Hardware

d)

Computer Application

11.

What does the term CPU stand for?

(a)  

12.

The two types of computer software are:

a)

Operating System

b)

Systems

c)

Business

d)

Applications

13.

Physical parts of a computer, such as the keyboard and monitor.

a)
software
b)
hardware
14.

What type of software is needed to control the computer’s hardware?

a)
Programming Software 
b)
Systems Software 
c)
Application Software 
d)
Bespoke Software 
15.

Short for Random Access Memory, a type of computer memory used for short-term data storage.

a)

Operating System OS

b)

CPU

c)

RAM

d)

Software

16.

SnapChat, Google Chrome, Canvas, and Adobe Photoshop are examples of ....

a)

Application Software

b)

Operating systems

c)

Mobile devices

d)

Internet Service Providers

17.

What are the FOUR main functions every computer does?

a)

Input

Process

Erase

Input

b)

Copy

Memory/Storage

Process

Output

c)

Input

Memory/Storage

Socialize

Output

d)

Input

Process

Memory/Storage

Output