Computer Hardware and Software Quiz

What does hardware refer to in a computer system?

• Internet connection

• Programs and data

• Physical components

• User interface

Which component of a computer system is considered the 'heart'?

• Software

• RAM

• CPU

• Hardware

What is the role of RAM in a computer?

• Internal memory

• Secondary storage

• Long term storage

• Permanent storage

What happens to data stored in RAM when the computer is switched off?

• It is backed up

• It is saved permanently

• It is transferred to disk storage

• It is erased

Which type of memory is volatile and loses data when the computer is switched off?

• Disk storage

• Secondary storage

• Dynamic RAM (DRAM)

• Static RAM (SRAM)

What is the relationship between hardware and software in a computer system?

• Independent

• Mutually dependent

• Irrelevant

• Opposing

What is the purpose of software in a computer system?

• Execute instructions

• Provide physical components

• Store data permanently

• Backup power

Which component of a computer system acts as an interface between the user and the hardware?

• CPU

• Disk storage

• RAM

• Software

What is the cost implication of hardware compared to software?

• Software is a one-time expense

• Both are continuing expenses

• Hardware is a continuing expense

• Both are one-time expenses

How does software influence the performance of a computer system?

• By acting as an interface

• By executing instructions

• By storing data permanently

• By providing physical components