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Hardware and Software Quiz

Total questions: 126

Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is computer hardware?

a)

Software programs that run on a computer

b)

The operating system of a computer

c)

The internet connection of a computer

d)

Physical components of a computer system

2.

Which of the following is an input device?

a)

Mouse

b)

Monitor

c)

Printer

d)

Keyboard

3.

What is the purpose of an operating system?

a)

To manage computer hardware and software resources and provide common services for computer programs.

b)

To provide entertainment for the user

c)

To control the temperature of the computer

d)

To make the computer run faster

4.

What is a LAN?

a)

A LAN is a wireless network.

b)

A LAN is a large area network.

c)

A LAN is a local area network.

d)

A LAN is a wide area network.

5.

Which of the following is an example of system software?

a)

Operating system

b)

Word processor

c)

Antivirus software

d)

Web browser

6.

What is the function of a router in a computer network?

a)

A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks.

b)

A router is a device that protects a computer network from viruses and malware.

c)

A router is a device that stores and manages data in a computer network.

d)

A router is a device that connects a computer to the internet.

7.

Which of the following is a type of computer memory?

a)

GPU

b)

RAM

c)

ROM

d)

CPU

8.

What is the purpose of a firewall in a computer network?

a)

The purpose of a firewall in a computer network is to protect the network from unauthorized access and potential threats.

b)

The purpose of a firewall in a computer network is to slow down the network speed.

c)

The purpose of a firewall in a computer network is to provide free internet access to all users.

d)

The purpose of a firewall in a computer network is to block all incoming and outgoing network traffic.

9.

What is the function of an application software?

a)

Provide hardware support

b)

Manage computer networks

c)

Store and retrieve data

d)

Perform specific tasks or functions for the user

10.

What is the purpose of a server in a computer network?

a)

The purpose of a server in a computer network is to store and manage data.

b)

The purpose of a server in a computer network is to connect to the internet.

c)

The purpose of a server in a computer network is to run applications on the client computers.

d)

The purpose of a server in a computer network is to provide resources, services, or functionality to other computers or clients on the network.

11.

Which of the following refers to the physical components of a computer system?

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

c)

Firmware

d)

Peripheral

12.

What is the definition of hardware?

a)

The programs and other operating information used by a computer.

b)

The physical components of a computer system.

c)

Software that controls the operation of a computer system.

d)

A type of programming language.

13.

The physical parts of computer that we can touch and see are called

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

c)

CPU

d)

Computer

14.

The physical parts of computer that we can touch and see are called

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

c)

CPU

d)

Computer

15.

What is the best form of backup?

a)

regular backup to reliable medium

b)

cloud storage

c)

USB storage

d)

backup

16.

What is a program?

a)

refers to all of the physical devices, or components, of which a computer

is made

b)

essential to a computer because

it controls everything the computer does

c)

set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task

d)

performs a specialized task that enhances the computer’s

operation or safeguards data

17.
A person who writes code and communicates instructions to a computer.
a)
Code
b)
Programmer
c)
Command
d)
Program
18.
Process of finding and fixing errors in the syntax so the computer program will run properly
a)
Bugs
b)
Sequence
c)
Debugging
d)
Command
19.

The Intelligent Quotient of computer is

a)

20

b)

50

c)

0

d)

100

20.

Computers understand only ____________ language

a)

tertiary

b)

binary

c)

programming

d)

syntax

21.
A programmer is to a computer as a teacher is to:
a)
a desk 
b)
a student
c)
a library 
d)
a principal
22.

The computer works with the principle of

a)

Input ---> Process ---> Output

b)

Input ---> Output ---> Process

c)

Output ---> Process ---> Input

23.
What is software?
a)
any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do
b)
the video card on the monitor
c)
the operating system
d)
the monitor and computer case
24.
What is hardware?
a)
all the ports and buttons of a computer
b)
is any part of your computer that has a physical structure.
c)
is any part of your desktop
d)
software
25.
_______ is how we write code
a)
Syntax
b)
Loops
c)
Variables
d)
Functions
26.

Which of the following are languages of computer ?

a)

Machine Language

b)

Assembly Language

c)

High Level Language

d)

All of above

27.

A printer is an example of what?

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

28.

Speakers connected to a computer are an example of what?

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

29.

What is Microsoft Office an example of?

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

30.

What is a keyboard an example of?

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

31.

What are apps on a computer and your phone?

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

32.

Which of the following is an example of hardware?

a)

Mouse & Scanner

b)

Anti Virus Protection

c)

Microsoft Word & Excel

d)

Windows operating system

33.

Which of the following is an example of software?

a)

Anti Virus Protection

b)

Microsoft Word & Excel

c)

Windows operating system

d)

All answers are correct

34.

What is a monitor an example of?

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

35.

Pinterest, Solitaire, and Messenger on your phone are examples of what?

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

36.

App is short for _________

a)

Association

b)

Application

37.

The physical components of the computer system that can be seen and/or touched.

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Input Device

d)

Output Device

38.

The "BRAIN" of the computer. It executes the commands of the software installed on the device.

a)

Desktop Computer

b)

Browser

c)

Software

d)

CPU

39.

What is the name for the computer pointing device (hardware) ?

a)

modem

b)

mouse

c)

sound card

d)

button

40.

The CPU is the __________ of the computer

a)

Brain

b)

Body

c)

Heart

d)

Knee

41.

How many bits (ones and zeroes) are there in one byte?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

eight

d)

they are the same

42.

One keystroke is equal to one byte.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

What is the device inside the computer that reads and/or writes information (stores files)

a)

disk drive

b)

flash drive

c)

hard drive

d)

food drive

44.

A set of instructions done by the computer

a)

applications

b)

software

c)

hardware

d)

browser

45.

A complete, self-contained program that does a specific function

a)

browser

b)

applications

c)

database

d)

internet

46.

The type of storage that changes, and allows multi-tasking.

a)

ROM - Read-only memoryThis is a wrong answer

b)

hard drive

c)

megabyte

d)

RAM - Random Access Memory

47.

A group of computers that are connected

a)

printer

b)

peripheral

c)

network

d)

woodwork

48.

A program or application used to view Internet pages

a)

application

b)

database

c)

freeware

d)

browser

49.

a small picture used to represent a file or program in a GUI (graphic user interface)

a)

icon

b)

ghost

c)

radio button

d)

folder

50.

INPUT is the data that goes into a computer or device.

a)

true

b)

false

51.

An example of OUTPUT is an image on a monitor.

a)

true

b)

false

52.

Charli works 24 continuously and then takes 2 days leave.

What type of job pattern is it?

a)

Crushed Hours

b)

Compressed Hours

c)

Part Time

d)

Flexible Hours

53.

(a)   is an interactive experience that combines the real world and computer-generated content. (It is an emerging technology)

54.

Which of following are advantages of Smart Phones

a)

Websites displayed on the smartphone are not full versions of the website

b)

Can access the internet quickly as they are more likely to have the smartphone with them

c)

Reading the website is more difficult due to smaller screen size

d)

Smartphone can access the internet in more places

e)

Smartphone is more likely to retain the connection whilst on the move

55.

Name a working pattern due to ICT in which multiple people work on a single job

(a)  

56.

Define the term Hardware

a)

Physical components of a Software system

b)

Digital components of a computer system

c)

Physical components of a system life cycle

d)

Physical components of a computer system

e)

Digital components of a system life cycle

57.

Choose the most appropriate Validation Check

a)

Length Check

b)

Type check

c)

Presence Check

d)

Format Check

58.

Which of the following are true about RAM

a)

Random Access Memory

b)

Volatile Data

c)

Stores the current running program

d)

RAM can be written to and read from

59.

Which of the following are not true

a)

Linker is a example of system software

b)

Microphone is an output device

c)

Sensors are input devices

d)

Taking a break can prevent the side effects of ICT

60.

Choose Two network devices

a)

Hub

b)

Mouse

c)

Actuator

d)

Bridge

e)

Linker

61.

Identify two devices which are used in control systems

a)

hardware

b)

software

c)

RAM

d)

ROM

62.

Which of the following is not a Interface

a)

Touchscreen

b)

Command Line Interface

c)

Command User Interface

d)

Graphic User Interface

63.

Name Different Storage Medium

(a)  

64.

Which type of Network that is used in School

a)

WAN

b)

WLAN

c)

LAN

d)

SAN

e)

School Area Network

65.

Which is the most common type of Monitor that is used by everyone now

(a)  

66.

Which of the following is a negative effect of Microprocessor

a)

Increased Relaxation

b)

Increased fitness

c)

Increased Productivity

d)

Increased Free Time

e)

Laziness

67.

Computer is used for

a)

E-Learning

b)

Research & Information

c)

Storing Data

d)

All of these

68.

What is Computer Hardware ?

a)

A collection of all the parts we can physical taste

b)

A collection of all parts we can physically touch

c)

A collection of instructions that performs a specific task when executed by a computer

d)

None of these

69.

Mother Board is

a)

Computer Hardware

b)

Computer Software

c)

System Software

d)

Application Software

70.

A collection of instruction that performs a specific tadka when executed by a computer

a)

Application Software

b)

System Software

c)

Computer Hardware

d)

Computer Software

71.

Computer Software is classified into

{Select all appropriate answer}

a)

Statement Software

b)

System Software

c)

Application Software

d)

None of these

72.

Application software used to creat presentation ?

a)

Excel

b)

PowerPoint

c)

Word

d)

Outlook

73.

Excel is used to create

a)

Resume

b)

Spreadsheet

c)

Presentation

d)

Slides

74.

Application Software is a type of computer program that is designed

a)

to run a computer's hardware

b)

for end user

c)

None of these

75.

Windows is an example of_______software.

{Use appropriate answer}

a)

System

b)

Computer

c)

Application

d)

All of these

76.

[Select all appropriate answer]

Example of Application software

a)

Photoshop

b)

Excel

c)

Word

d)

Windows

e)

All of these

77.

What is a program?

a)

refers to all of the physical devices, or components, of which a computer

is made

b)

essential to a computer because

it controls everything the computer does

c)

set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task

d)

performs a specialized task that enhances the computer’s

operation or safeguards data

78.

What is a hardware?

a)

refers to all of the physical devices, or components, of which a computer

is made

b)

essential to a computer because

it controls everything the computer does

c)

set of instructions that a computer follows to perform

a task

d)

performs a specialized task that enhances the computer’s

operation or safeguards data

79.

List at least one of the five major components of a computer system.

(a)  

80.

What part of the computer actually runs programs?

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

ROM

d)

HDD

81.

What part of the computer serves as a work area to store a program and its data while the program is running?

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

ROM

d)

HDD

82.

What part of the computer holds data for long periods of time, even when there is no power to the computer?

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

ROM

d)

GPU

83.

What part of the computer collects data from people and from other devices?

a)

Input devices

b)

Output Devices

c)

System Software

d)

Application Software

84.

What part of the computer formats and presents data for people or other

devices?

a)

Input devices

b)

System Software

c)

Application Software

d)

Output Devices

85.

What fundamental set of programs control the internal operations of the

computer’s hardware?

a)

Software Development Programs

b)

Utility Programs

c)

Operating System

d)

Application Software

86.

What do you call a program that performs a specialized task, such as a virus

scanner, a file compression program, or a data backup program?

a)

Software Development Programs

b)

Utility Programs

c)

Operating System

d)

Application Software

87.

Word processing programs, spreadsheet programs, email programs, web browsers, and game programs belong to what category of software?

a)

Software Development Programs

b)

Utility Programs

c)

Operating System

d)

Application Software

88.

The physical parts of computer that we can touch and see are called

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

c)

CPU

d)

Computer

89.
What is Software?
a)
Applications and programming instructions
b)
Physicals parts of a Computer
90.
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
91.
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
92.

Keyboard

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

93.

Microphone

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

94.
a)

HARDWARE

b)

SOFTWARE

95.
a)

HARDWARE

b)

SOFTWARE

96.
a)

HARDWARE

b)

SOFTWARE

97.

The computer is an ___________ device.

a)

System

b)

Electronic

c)

Mac OS

d)

Application

98.

Processing is done by the ____________.

a)

CPU

b)

printer

c)

Keyboard

d)

Application

99.

___________ is an example of a single-user operating system.

a)

Ms Word

b)

Ms Paint

c)

Mac OS

d)

Ms Office

100.

A computer is an electronic device.

a)

True

b)

False

101.

The computer cannot work without system software.

a)

False

b)

True

102.

Monitor

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

103.

Excel

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

104.

The instructions that tell the computer what to do:

a)

Hardware

b)

Input

c)

Software

d)

Ooutput

105.

The physical objects that make up the computer system:

a)

Software

b)

Storage

c)

Input

d)

Hardware

106.

Hardware and Software do not have to work together.

a)

True

b)

False

107.
Term for the physical parts of the computer
a)
HARDWARE
b)
HARD DRIVE
c)
SOFTWARE
d)
INPUT DEVICES
108.

What is hardware?

a)

The physical components that make up a computer system

b)

The programs and data that make the hardware do something useful

c)

The name given to the programs which control the computer

d)

The software used to control the workings of a computer

109.

What is software?

a)

The physical components that make up a computer system

b)

The programs and data that make the hardware do something useful

c)

The name given to the programs which control the computer

d)

The software used to control the workings of a computer

110.

What are operating systems?

a)

Programs that control the workings of a computer

b)

Software used to create documents or spreadsheets

c)

Software that helps the computer system run efficiently

d)

Physical components that make up a computer system

111.

Which operating system is used by over 90% of the world's computers?

a)

Unix

b)

Android

c)

Mac OS X

d)

Windows

112.

What is the purpose of word processors?

a)

Perform calculations and deal with numeric data

b)

Create graphical documents such as posters and newsletters

c)

Handle large lists of data and perform sorting and filtering

d)

Create documents such as letters and reports

113.

What is the function of anti-virus software?

a)

Scans for computer viruses and clears them up

b)

Makes a copy of all information on the disk

c)

Squashes data into a smaller size for easy transfer

d)

Scans the hard drive and finds unnecessary files

114.

What is the importance of computer hardware?

a)

Computer hardware is not important because it does not affect the functioning of a computer system.

b)

Computer hardware is only important for gaming purposes.

c)

Computer hardware is important because it determines the speed of a computer system.

d)

Computer hardware is important because it is the physical components of a computer system that enable it to function.

115.

What are the different types of software?

a)

games, utility software, and firmware

b)

hardware software, network software, and database software

c)

web software, mobile software, and desktop software

d)

system software, application software, and utility software

116.

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

a)

Word processing software

b)

Windows

c)

Image processing software

d)

Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

117.

What does application software do?

a)

Manage computer resources, provide user interface, enable software execution

b)

Perform specific tasks for users

c)

Support and maintain the computer system

d)

Protect the computer system from viruses, malware, and unauthorized access

118.

Which of the following is an example of word processing software?

a)

Windows

b)

macOS

c)

Linux

d)

Microsoft Word

119.

What is the purpose of system software?

a)

Manage computer resources, provide user interface, enable software execution

b)

Perform specific tasks for users

c)

Support and maintain the computer system

d)

Protect the computer system from viruses, malware, and unauthorized access

120.

Which of the following is an example of system software?

a)

Device drivers

b)

Web browsers

c)

Spreadsheet software

d)

Presentation software

121.

What is the purpose of image processing software?

a)

Creating, editing, and formatting text documents

b)

Editing, enhancing, and manipulating images

c)

Organizing, analyzing, and calculating numerical data

d)

Creating and delivering multimedia presentations

122.

What is the purpose of spreadsheet software?

a)

Creating, editing, and formatting text documents

b)

Editing, enhancing, and manipulating images

c)

Organizing, analyzing, and calculating numerical data

d)

Creating and delivering multimedia presentations

123.

Instagram is?

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

124.

All Physical Parts of a computer are?

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

125.

Which of this is a computer software?

a)
b)
c)
d)
126.

Which of this is a computer hardware?

a)
b)
c)
d)