WorksheetsComputer Hardware and Software Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main function of a processor in a computer system?
Carrying out arithmetic instructions
Managing storage devices
Controlling the flow of data between memory and the processor
Refreshing the data in RAM
Which type of software controls the operation of the computer system?
Application software
Utility programs
Device drivers
System software
What is the main purpose of cache memory in a computer system?
To store data for later use
To manage the power supply to the components
To speed up data access by storing frequently used data
To control the flow of data between memory and the processor
Which component of a computer system is responsible for converting AC power to DC power?
RAM
Motherboard
Processor
Power supply
What is the purpose of a sound card in a computer system?
To store data for later use
To manage the power supply to the components
To control the flow of data between memory and the processor
To convert digital audio to analog audio
Which type of port is used to connect a monitor to a computer system?
USB port
Ethernet port
Video port
Firewire port
What is the main function of the Northbridge chip in a computer system?
Controls the flow of data to slower devices
Controls the flow of data between memory and the processor
Controls the buses on the motherboard
Controls the faster buses on the motherboard
Which type of memory is the main working memory of a computer system?
Flash memory
DRAM
ROM
Cache memory
What is the main purpose of a graphics card in a computer system?
To handle the display of images on a monitor
To manage the power supply to the components
To convert digital audio to analog audio
To store data for later use
Which component of a computer system is responsible for controlling the operation of the computer system?
RAM
Operating system
Processor
Motherboard
What is the main function of a USB port in a computer system?
To connect keyboards and mice
To connect printers and scanners
To connect external hard drives
To connect to a network
Which type of software is used to perform non-system based tasks on a computer system?
System software
Utility programs
Device drivers
Application software
What is the main purpose of the Southbridge chip in a computer system?
Controls the flow of data to slower devices
Controls the flow of data between memory and the processor
Controls the faster buses on the motherboard
Controls the buses on the motherboard
Which type of memory is used as the main container for system devices in a computer system?
Flash memory
DRAM
ROM
Cache memory
What is the main function of the BIOS chip in a computer system?
To control the flow of data between memory and the processor
To run a program to test the hardware of the system
To convert digital audio to analog audio
To store data for later use
