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WorksheetsHardware and Software Quiz
Total questions: 126
Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins
What is computer hardware?
Software programs that run on a computer
The operating system of a computer
The internet connection of a computer
Physical components of a computer system
Which of the following is an input device?
Mouse
Monitor
Printer
Keyboard
What is the purpose of an operating system?
To manage computer hardware and software resources and provide common services for computer programs.
To provide entertainment for the user
To control the temperature of the computer
To make the computer run faster
What is a LAN?
A LAN is a wireless network.
A LAN is a large area network.
A LAN is a local area network.
A LAN is a wide area network.
Which of the following is an example of system software?
Operating system
Word processor
Antivirus software
Web browser
What is the function of a router in a computer network?
A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks.
A router is a device that protects a computer network from viruses and malware.
A router is a device that stores and manages data in a computer network.
A router is a device that connects a computer to the internet.
Which of the following is a type of computer memory?
GPU
RAM
ROM
CPU
What is the purpose of a firewall in a computer network?
The purpose of a firewall in a computer network is to protect the network from unauthorized access and potential threats.
The purpose of a firewall in a computer network is to slow down the network speed.
The purpose of a firewall in a computer network is to provide free internet access to all users.
The purpose of a firewall in a computer network is to block all incoming and outgoing network traffic.
What is the function of an application software?
Provide hardware support
Manage computer networks
Store and retrieve data
Perform specific tasks or functions for the user
What is the purpose of a server in a computer network?
The purpose of a server in a computer network is to store and manage data.
The purpose of a server in a computer network is to connect to the internet.
The purpose of a server in a computer network is to run applications on the client computers.
The purpose of a server in a computer network is to provide resources, services, or functionality to other computers or clients on the network.
Which of the following refers to the physical components of a computer system?
Software
Hardware
Firmware
Peripheral
What is the definition of hardware?
The programs and other operating information used by a computer.
The physical components of a computer system.
Software that controls the operation of a computer system.
A type of programming language.
The physical parts of computer that we can touch and see are called
Software
Hardware
CPU
Computer
The physical parts of computer that we can touch and see are called
Software
Hardware
CPU
Computer
What is the best form of backup?
regular backup to reliable medium
cloud storage
USB storage
backup
What is a program?
refers to all of the physical devices, or components, of which a computer
is made
essential to a computer because
it controls everything the computer does
set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task
performs a specialized task that enhances the computer’s
operation or safeguards data
The Intelligent Quotient of computer is
20
50
0
100
Computers understand only ____________ language
tertiary
binary
programming
syntax
The computer works with the principle of
Input ---> Process ---> Output
Input ---> Output ---> Process
Output ---> Process ---> Input
Which of the following are languages of computer ?
Machine Language
Assembly Language
High Level Language
All of above
A printer is an example of what?
Hardware
Software
Speakers connected to a computer are an example of what?
Hardware
Software
What is Microsoft Office an example of?
Hardware
Software
What is a keyboard an example of?
Hardware
Software
What are apps on a computer and your phone?
Hardware
Software
Which of the following is an example of hardware?
Mouse & Scanner
Anti Virus Protection
Microsoft Word & Excel
Windows operating system
Which of the following is an example of software?
Anti Virus Protection
Microsoft Word & Excel
Windows operating system
All answers are correct
What is a monitor an example of?
Hardware
Software
Pinterest, Solitaire, and Messenger on your phone are examples of what?
Hardware
Software
App is short for _________
Association
Application
The physical components of the computer system that can be seen and/or touched.
Hardware
Software
Input Device
Output Device
The "BRAIN" of the computer. It executes the commands of the software installed on the device.
Desktop Computer
Browser
Software
CPU
What is the name for the computer pointing device (hardware) ?
modem
mouse
sound card
button
The CPU is the __________ of the computer
Brain
Body
Heart
Knee
How many bits (ones and zeroes) are there in one byte?
one
two
eight
they are the same
One keystroke is equal to one byte.
True
False
What is the device inside the computer that reads and/or writes information (stores files)
disk drive
flash drive
hard drive
food drive
A set of instructions done by the computer
applications
software
hardware
browser
A complete, self-contained program that does a specific function
browser
applications
database
internet
The type of storage that changes, and allows multi-tasking.
ROM - Read-only memoryThis is a wrong answer
hard drive
megabyte
RAM - Random Access Memory
A group of computers that are connected
printer
peripheral
network
woodwork
A program or application used to view Internet pages
application
database
freeware
browser
a small picture used to represent a file or program in a GUI (graphic user interface)
icon
ghost
radio button
folder
INPUT is the data that goes into a computer or device.
true
false
An example of OUTPUT is an image on a monitor.
true
false
Charli works 24 continuously and then takes 2 days leave.
What type of job pattern is it?
Crushed Hours
Compressed Hours
Part Time
Flexible Hours
(a) is an interactive experience that combines the real world and computer-generated content. (It is an emerging technology)
Which of following are advantages of Smart Phones
Websites displayed on the smartphone are not full versions of the website
Can access the internet quickly as they are more likely to have the smartphone with them
Reading the website is more difficult due to smaller screen size
Smartphone can access the internet in more places
Smartphone is more likely to retain the connection whilst on the move
Name a working pattern due to ICT in which multiple people work on a single job
(a)
Define the term Hardware
Physical components of a Software system
Digital components of a computer system
Physical components of a system life cycle
Physical components of a computer system
Digital components of a system life cycle
Choose the most appropriate Validation Check
Length Check
Type check
Presence Check
Format Check
Which of the following are true about RAM
Random Access Memory
Volatile Data
Stores the current running program
RAM can be written to and read from
Which of the following are not true
Linker is a example of system software
Microphone is an output device
Sensors are input devices
Taking a break can prevent the side effects of ICT
Choose Two network devices
Hub
Mouse
Actuator
Bridge
Linker
Identify two devices which are used in control systems
hardware
software
RAM
ROM
Which of the following is not a Interface
Touchscreen
Command Line Interface
Command User Interface
Graphic User Interface
Name Different Storage Medium
(a)
Which type of Network that is used in School
WAN
WLAN
LAN
SAN
School Area Network
Which is the most common type of Monitor that is used by everyone now
(a)
Which of the following is a negative effect of Microprocessor
Increased Relaxation
Increased fitness
Increased Productivity
Increased Free Time
Laziness
Computer is used for
E-Learning
Research & Information
Storing Data
All of these
What is Computer Hardware ?
A collection of all the parts we can physical taste
A collection of all parts we can physically touch
A collection of instructions that performs a specific task when executed by a computer
None of these
Mother Board is
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
System Software
Application Software
A collection of instruction that performs a specific tadka when executed by a computer
Application Software
System Software
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
Computer Software is classified into
{Select all appropriate answer}
Statement Software
System Software
Application Software
None of these
Application software used to creat presentation ?
Excel
PowerPoint
Word
Outlook
Excel is used to create
Resume
Spreadsheet
Presentation
Slides
Application Software is a type of computer program that is designed
to run a computer's hardware
for end user
None of these
Windows is an example of_______software.
{Use appropriate answer}
System
Computer
Application
All of these
[Select all appropriate answer]
Example of Application software
Photoshop
Excel
Word
Windows
All of these
What is a program?
refers to all of the physical devices, or components, of which a computer
is made
essential to a computer because
it controls everything the computer does
set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task
performs a specialized task that enhances the computer’s
operation or safeguards data
What is a hardware?
refers to all of the physical devices, or components, of which a computer
is made
essential to a computer because
it controls everything the computer does
set of instructions that a computer follows to perform
a task
performs a specialized task that enhances the computer’s
operation or safeguards data
List at least one of the five major components of a computer system.
(a)
What part of the computer actually runs programs?
CPU
RAM
ROM
HDD
What part of the computer serves as a work area to store a program and its data while the program is running?
CPU
RAM
ROM
HDD
What part of the computer holds data for long periods of time, even when there is no power to the computer?
CPU
RAM
ROM
GPU
What part of the computer collects data from people and from other devices?
Input devices
Output Devices
System Software
Application Software
What part of the computer formats and presents data for people or other
devices?
Input devices
System Software
Application Software
Output Devices
What fundamental set of programs control the internal operations of the
computer’s hardware?
Software Development Programs
Utility Programs
Operating System
Application Software
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?
Software Development Programs
Utility Programs
Operating System
Application Software
Word processing programs, spreadsheet programs, email programs, web browsers, and game programs belong to what category of software?
Software Development Programs
Utility Programs
Operating System
Application Software
The physical parts of computer that we can touch and see are called
Software
Hardware
CPU
Computer
Keyboard
Hardware
Software
Microphone
Hardware
Software
HARDWARE
SOFTWARE
HARDWARE
SOFTWARE
HARDWARE
SOFTWARE
The computer is an ___________ device.
System
Electronic
Mac OS
Application
Processing is done by the ____________.
CPU
printer
Keyboard
Application
___________ is an example of a single-user operating system.
Ms Word
Ms Paint
Mac OS
Ms Office
A computer is an electronic device.
True
False
The computer cannot work without system software.
False
True
Monitor
Software
Hardware
Excel
Software
Hardware
The instructions that tell the computer what to do:
Hardware
Input
Software
Ooutput
The physical objects that make up the computer system:
Software
Storage
Input
Hardware
Hardware and Software do not have to work together.
True
False
What is hardware?
The physical components that make up a computer system
The programs and data that make the hardware do something useful
The name given to the programs which control the computer
The software used to control the workings of a computer
What is software?
The physical components that make up a computer system
The programs and data that make the hardware do something useful
The name given to the programs which control the computer
The software used to control the workings of a computer
What are operating systems?
Programs that control the workings of a computer
Software used to create documents or spreadsheets
Software that helps the computer system run efficiently
Physical components that make up a computer system
Which operating system is used by over 90% of the world's computers?
Unix
Android
Mac OS X
Windows
What is the purpose of word processors?
Perform calculations and deal with numeric data
Create graphical documents such as posters and newsletters
Handle large lists of data and perform sorting and filtering
Create documents such as letters and reports
What is the function of anti-virus software?
Scans for computer viruses and clears them up
Makes a copy of all information on the disk
Squashes data into a smaller size for easy transfer
Scans the hard drive and finds unnecessary files
What is the importance of computer hardware?
Computer hardware is not important because it does not affect the functioning of a computer system.
Computer hardware is only important for gaming purposes.
Computer hardware is important because it determines the speed of a computer system.
Computer hardware is important because it is the physical components of a computer system that enable it to function.
What are the different types of software?
games, utility software, and firmware
hardware software, network software, and database software
web software, mobile software, and desktop software
system software, application software, and utility software
Which of the following is an example of an operating system?
Word processing software
Windows
Image processing software
Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
What does application software do?
Manage computer resources, provide user interface, enable software execution
Perform specific tasks for users
Support and maintain the computer system
Protect the computer system from viruses, malware, and unauthorized access
Which of the following is an example of word processing software?
Windows
macOS
Linux
Microsoft Word
What is the purpose of system software?
Manage computer resources, provide user interface, enable software execution
Perform specific tasks for users
Support and maintain the computer system
Protect the computer system from viruses, malware, and unauthorized access
Which of the following is an example of system software?
Device drivers
Web browsers
Spreadsheet software
Presentation software
What is the purpose of image processing software?
Creating, editing, and formatting text documents
Editing, enhancing, and manipulating images
Organizing, analyzing, and calculating numerical data
Creating and delivering multimedia presentations
What is the purpose of spreadsheet software?
Creating, editing, and formatting text documents
Editing, enhancing, and manipulating images
Organizing, analyzing, and calculating numerical data
Creating and delivering multimedia presentations
Instagram is?
Software
Hardware
All Physical Parts of a computer are?
Software
Hardware
Which of this is a computer software?
Which of this is a computer hardware?
