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Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best defines hardware?

a)

The physical components of a computer system

b)

The instructions that tell the computer what to do

c)

The internet connection of a computer

d)

The user interface of a computer

2.

Which of the following is an example of software?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Monitor

c)

Operating System

d)

Hard Drive

3.

Are computers generally considered to be analog or digital devices?

a)

Analog

b)

Digital

c)

Both

d)

Neither

4.

Which part of a computer is responsible for processing instructions?

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

Monitor

d)

Flash Drive

5.

What is the main function of RAM in a computer?

a)

To store permanent data

b)

To process instructions

c)

To store temporary data for quick access

d)

To display images

6.

Which device is used to input data into a computer?

a)

Printer

b)

Keyboard

c)

Monitor

d)

Hard Drive

7.

What is the main difference between low-level and high-level programming languages?

a)

Low-level languages are easier for humans to understand

b)

High-level languages are closer to machine code

c)

Low-level languages are closer to machine code, while high-level languages are easier for humans to understand

d)

There is no difference

8.

What translates a program written in assembly language into machine language?

a)

Compiler

b)

Interpreter

c)

Assembler

d)

Debugger

9.

Which of the following is NOT a high-level programming language?

a)

Python

b)

Java

c)

Assembly

d)

C++

10.

Which of the following lists contains only high-level programming languages?

a)

Python, Java, C++, Ruby, JavaScript

b)

Assembly, Python, Java, C++

c)

HTML, CSS, Assembly, Java

d)

Machine code, Python, Java, C++