WorksheetsTLE 107 Prelim Exam
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 37mins
What is hardware in a computer system?
A computer program
The electronic and mechanical equipment of a computer
The internet
An application software
Which of the following is NOT an example of hardware?
Processor
RAM
Operating System
Monitor
What is software?
A storage device
A program that performs tasks on a computer
The physical parts of a computer
A type of printer
Which of the following is an example of system software?
Microsoft Word
Windows 10
Adobe Photoshop
AutoCAD
Which of the following is an example of system software?
Microsoft Word
Windows 10
Adobe Photoshop
AutoCAD
What is the primary function of an operating system?
Run applications only
Manage hardware and software resources
Provide internet access
Store data permanently
Which of the following is an example of application software?
macOS
Microsoft Excel
Linux
BIOS
What type of software helps in performing maintenance tasks?
Application software
Utility software
System software
Productivity suites
Which of the following is an example of a device driver?
Microsoft PowerPoint
Printer driver
Google Chrome
Notepad
What is an example of a productivity suite?
Microsoft Office
Windows Defender
macOS
BIOS
What type of software is Adobe Photoshop?
System software
Application software
Utility software
Firmware
Which device is the main container for the motherboard and other components?
Monitor
Printer
System unit
RAM
Which of the following is NOT an input device?
Keyboard
Mouse
Speaker
Scanner
Which of the following is an output device?
Hard drive
RAM
Monitor
Keyboard
What is the function of a storage device?
Process data
Store data for future use
Display information
Send data to another computer
Which component processes instructions in a computer?
RAM
Processor (CPU)
Hard drive
Keyboard
What does a power supply unit do?
Stores data
Connects to the internet
Provides power to the system
Runs software applications
What is the function of RAM?
Permanent storage of data
Temporary storage of active programs and data
Controlling hardware components
Displaying graphics
What is the function of RAM?
Permanent storage of data
Temporary storage of active programs and data
Controlling hardware components
Displaying graphics
What type of RAM is used in modern computers?
SRAM
DRAM
ROM
Flash memory
What is the main function of cache memory?
Store frequently accessed data for quick retrieval
Store data permanently
Process user inputs
Control system power usage
What are the two main processor manufacturers?
Intel and AMD
Microsoft and Apple
Nvidia and ATI
IBM and HP
What is the function of the processor?
Display images
Execute instructions and process data
Store permanent data
Connect to external devices
What is the function of the processor?
Display images
Execute instructions and process data
Store permanent data
Connect to external devices
What unit measures processor speed?
MHz and GHz
MB and GB
DPI and PPI
mAh and Watts
What is a multi-core processor?
A processor with multiple CPU cores
A processor that works only with one program
A processor with low power consumption
A processor that does not generate heat
What technology helps reduce processor power consumption in laptops?
Hyperthreading
Speedstep and PowerNow
Overclocking
Virtualization
What does L1 and L2 cache do?
Provide extra RAM for applications
Store frequently accessed data for fast retrieval
Save power when the computer is idle
Store installed programs permanently
What is another name for the motherboard?
Control unit
System board
Central board
Processing board
What component connects the processor to the main memory?
Northbridge
Southbridge
Power supply
RAM
What is the function of the BIOS chip?
Provides a user interface
Controls the hard drive
Initializes hardware at startup
Processes data
Which port is used to connect the monitor?
USB
Ethernet
VGA/HDMI
Parallel
What component connects external devices like printers and scanners?
RAM
Expansion slots
Cache memory
Southbridge
What is the term for all the electronic and mechanical equipment in a computer?
Software
Hardware
Firmware
Middleware
Which of the following is NOT an example of computer hardware?
Motherboard
Hard disk
Operating system
RAM
What is the primary function of system software?
To perform non-system-based tasks
To control the operation of the computer system
To create documents
To browse the internet
Which of the following is an example of system software?
Microsoft Word
Adobe Photoshop
Windows OS
Grand Theft Auto
What type of software performs maintenance tasks like disk scanning and defragmentation?
Application software
Device drivers
Utility software
Firmware
Which software enables hardware devices to communicate with the operating system?
Productivity suites
Device drivers
Business software
System utilities
What category of software does Microsoft Office belong to?
System software
Application software
Device drivers
Utility software
Which of the following is an example of a productivity suite?
Windows 10
Microsoft Office
Linux OS
BIOS
What is the main function of an operating system?
To create spreadsheets
To manage hardware and software resources
To browse the internet
To design graphics
Which operating system is known for being open-source?
Microsoft Windows
Linux
iOS
macOS
The (a) socket is designed for the Athlon X2 processor.
The motherboard has four (a) sockets and accepts DDR memory.
Which port is used to connect a monitor?
USB
VGA
Ethernet
Audio jack
What is the function of the BIOS chip?
It manages software applications
It helps boot up the computer
It stores user files
It connects to the internet
The (a) connector supplies power to the different components on the motherboard.
The (a) IDE socket is used to connect IDE hard drives.
The (a) IDE socket can be used for a second hard drive or optical drive.
The CMOS (a) chip is used to store date, time, and user settings.
The CMOS (a) preserves data when the computer is powered down.
(a) connectors are used to connect SATA hard drives and optical drives.
The (a) chip holds the start-up routine for the computer system.
The (a) chip controls the slower buses like IDE, SATA, and USB.
The (a) chip controls the faster buses like the front side bus and graphics bus.
(a) sockets are used to connect expansion cards like modems and network cards.
The (a) connector is used to connect a floppy disk drive.
The PCI- (a) slot is used to connect a graphics card.
The (a) port is used to connect the computer to a network.
