WorksheetsAIT CFE Review 3
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following best describes the general architecture of a microcomputer system?
A system consisting of a CPU, memory, input/output devices, and storage
A network of multiple computers connected together
A software application for word processing
A device used only for gaming
What is the primary purpose of peripherals in a computer system?
To provide additional input and output capabilities
To increase the speed of the CPU
To store operating systems
To connect to the internet only
Which of the following is an example of a peripheral device?
Keyboard
RAM
CPU
ROM
What is the difference between diagnosing and troubleshooting peripherals?
Diagnosing identifies the problem, troubleshooting solves it
Diagnosing repairs the device, troubleshooting replaces it
Diagnosing is only for software, troubleshooting is only for hardware
Diagnosing is faster than troubleshooting
Which of the following best differentiates between hardware and software in a computer system?
Hardware is the physical components, software is the programs and data
Hardware is invisible, software is visible
Hardware is only used for gaming, software is only for business
Hardware is always more expensive than software
Which component is necessary for data storage in a microcomputer system?
RAM
Monitor
Keyboard
Printer
Which of the following are the three basic microcomputer units?
CPU, Memory, I/O
Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse
RAM, ROM, Hard Drive
Printer, Scanner, Speaker
Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
Monitor
Windows
Linux
macOS
Which of the following is a type of computer operating system?
Linux
Printer
USB flash drive
Network port
Which of the following is a peripheral device used for data input?
Keyboard
RAM
CPU
ROM
Which of the following is a type of computer virus?
Trojan horse
Monitor
RAM
CPU
What is one advantage of open-source computer operating systems?
They can be freely modified and distributed
They are always more expensive
They require special hardware
They cannot be updated
Which of the following is NOT a type of malicious software?
Monitor
Adware
Spyware
Worm
Which of the following is used to manage files on a computer?
File manager
CPU
RAM
Printer
How do computer viruses affect operating systems?
They can disrupt normal operations and compromise security
They increase the speed of the computer
They improve graphics quality
They clean up unused files
