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WorksheetsComputer Hardware Software and Networking
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What are the five major components of IT infrastructure?
Hardware, Software, Data, Networking, Services
CPU, RAM, Storage, Monitor, Keyboard
Database, Cloud, Mobile, Internet, Applications
Input, Processing, Output, Storage, Feedback
Which of the following is an example of secondary storage technology?
RAM
Motherboard
Optical Drive
CPU
Which component of IT infrastructure processes raw data into meaningful information?
Hardware
Software
Networking
Data Management Technology
What type of computer is designed for tasks requiring rapid and complex calculations?
Workstation
Mainframe
Supercomputer
Grid Computer
Which hardware trend focuses on reducing environmental impact?
Cloud Computing
Green Computing
Mobile Digital Platforms
BYOD
What is the main function of system software?
Manage computer hardware activities
Process high-level calculations
Create visual presentations
Interconnect devices in a network
In operating systems, what is a device driver used for?
To display file structures
To communicate between hardware and other software
To monitor system health
To allocate system resources
Which type of software allows end-users to perform tasks like writing and data analysis?
System Software
Application Software
Middleware
Operating System
Which of the following networks connects devices within a campus?
LAN
CAN
MAN
WAN
What is the primary purpose of a router in a network?
Store data packets
Process user requests
Route data packets to the correct address
Filter unnecessary data
What is a key feature of cloud computing?
Requires large physical storage devices
Provides resources over a network, primarily the Internet
Limits scalability for businesses
Focuses on on-premises infrastructure only
What type of network is typically used for connecting a single office building?
LAN
MAN
WAN
PAN
Which of the following is NOT a component of a simple network?
Network Interface Device
Router
Data Center
Switch
What does the term BYOD refer to?
Business Your Own Device
Bring Your Own Device
Build Your Own Database
Backup Your Online Data
Which of the following is an example of an open-source software?
Microsoft 365
Linux
Adobe Photoshop
Google Chrome
What is the role of a switch in a network?
Connects networks over long distances
Filters and forwards data to a specified destination
Stores data for later use
Acts as a processing server
Which of these is a key function of an operating system?
Managing physical devices only
Controlling and coordinating hardware and software
Generating graphical presentations
Providing a direct user interface to databases
Which hardware component is primarily used for processing?
Input Device
CPU
Secondary Storage
Output Device
Which of the following describes a WAN?
Network connecting devices over short distances within an office
Network covering a metropolitan area
Network extending across states or countries
Network used exclusively for campus buildings
What is the main purpose of input devices in computer hardware?
Display processed data
Store information
Gather data and convert it into electronic form
Connect networks
