WorksheetsComputer Hardware and Software Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does hardware refer to?
The set of instructions for a computer
The data stored in a computer
The physical parts of a computer
The software applications installed
Which of the following is an example of software?
RAM
Operating system
Printer
Motherboard
What is the main function of the CPU?
To store data permanently
To manage the computer's resources
To provide a user interface
To receive instructions and direct hardware
What type of memory is volatile and loses data when power is off?
Flash memory
Hard disk drive
Random access memory (RAM)
Read-only memory (ROM)
Which of the following is a function of an operating system?
To execute application software
To provide hardware components
To create graphical user interfaces
To store data permanently
What is a supercomputer primarily used for?
Running business operations
Gaming and entertainment
Personal computing tasks
Data processing in dangerous environments
Which type of user interface requires users to type commands?
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Command line interface (CLI)
Dialogue-based interface
Gesture-based interface
What is cloud computing?
The delivery of computing services over the Internet
A type of software application
A method of data storage
A hardware component of a computer
Which of the following is NOT a type of computer?
Supercomputer
Mainframe
Minicomputer
Television
What is the primary purpose of a sound card?
To send audio information to devices
To store data permanently
To increase CPU speed
To enhance video display
