ICT Basics

What is the purpose of the CPU?

• To process all the data and instructions.
• To turn the computer on.
• To create PowerPoint presentations.
• To provide power to the computer.

What is the main function of the boot program?

• To load programs that are being used.
• To shut the computer down.
• To get the computer up and running and get the operating system loaded.
• To load Microsoft Office.

What does CPU stand for?

• Control Processing Unit
• Central Processing Unit
• Central Power Unit
• Center Power Unit

Which of the following is an example of 'main memory'.

• Hard Drive
• USB Drive
• RAM
• ROM

Which of the following CPU's will have a better better performance:
A: 3 GHz Quad Core CPU
B: 3 GHz Duel Core CPU 

• A
• B

How does clock speed affect computer performance?

• The higher the clock speed the slower the computer will run.
• It improves the amount you can store on the computer.
• The higher the clock speed the better the performance.
• It will make loading program slower

What does ROM stand for?

• Random Only Memory
• Random Only Memory
• Rapid Only Machine
• Read Only Memory

Volatile memory means it does not get deleted when the computer is switched off

• True
• False

Which of these are in the correct order? (smallest to largest)

• B, KB, MB, TB, GB
• GB, KB, MB, TB, B
• B, KB, MB, GB, TB
• KB, MB, TB, GB, B

ROM allows you to load a program faster after you have opened it the first time

• True
• False