WorksheetsHardware and Software Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is an example of system software?
Operating System
Games
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Office
What is the function of a processor in a computer system?
Control the activities of the computer system
Store data for later use
Connect to a network
Output sounds and music
What is the main function of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer system?
Control the activities of the computer system
Output sounds and music
Manipulate data using a set of instructions
Store data for later use
Which type of memory technology is most common in RAM?
DRAM
DDR2
SODIMM
DDR3
What is the purpose of cache memory in a computer system?
Output sounds and music
Control the activities of the computer system
Store data for later use
Speed up data access by storing frequently used data
What is the main function of the motherboard in a computer system?
Connect to a network
Protect delicate electronic and mechanical devices
Control the activities of the computer system
Output sounds and music
Which port is used to connect a monitor to a computer system?
USB port
Ethernet port
Video port
Firewire port
What is the main purpose of a sound card in a computer system?
Store data for later use
Convert data from digital to analogue
Connect to a network
Control the activities of the computer system
Which type of graphics card slot is faster than AGP?
PCI-Express
PCI
VGA
DVI
What is the main function of the Power Supply in a computer system?
Connect to a network
Convert power from AC to DC
Output sounds and music
Control the activities of the computer system
Which of the following is an example of an output device?
Processor
RAM
Monitor
Keyboard
What is the main role of the Chipset in a computer system?
Output sounds and music
Manage the flow of data around the motherboard
Convert power from AC to DC
Control the activities of the computer system
Which type of memory is the main working memory of a computer system?
Cache memory
ROM
RAM
Hard disk
What is the main function of a Device Driver in a computer system?
Manipulate data using a set of instructions
Output sounds and music
Store data for later use
Control particular hardware devices
Which of the following is an example of an Input Device?
Speaker
Monitor
Printer
Keyboard
