Computer Systems Quiz

What is the main function of a motherboard in a computer system?

• Connect external hardware devices

• Store permanent data

• Allow the processor and other hardware to function

• Control the input and output devices

Which type of memory is often referred to as volatile or temporary?

• Random access memory (RAM)

• Read-only memory (ROM)

• Internal hard disk drive (HDD)

• Solid-state drive (SSD)

What is the purpose of an operating system in a computer?

• Control the input devices only

• Maintain security of the computer system

• Act as the CPU of the computer

• Store all the data permanently

Which type of user interface requires the user to type in commands?

• Graphical user interface (GUI)

• Dialogue-based user interface

• Gesture-based user interface

• Command line interface (CLI)

What is the main purpose of backing storage in a computer system?

• Hold data permanently

• Control the input devices

• Provide a platform for software to run

• Store temporary data

What is the function of a central processing unit (CPU) in a computer?

• Maintain security of the computer system

• Control the input devices

• Store permanent data

• Interpret and execute commands

Which type of software provides the services needed to solve specific tasks?

• Utilities

• Operating systems

• Device drivers

• Applications software

What is the purpose of an output device in a computer system?

• Show the computer's output in a human-readable format

• Receive data from another device

• Enter data into the computer

• Control the computer's operation

What is the main feature of augmented reality (AR)?

• Overlays virtual information onto real-world situations

• Enhances the real world with digital details

• Fully immerses the user in a simulated digital world

• Allows the user to experience a 360° view of the virtual world

Which area is NOT mentioned as a potential impact of virtual reality (VR) in the future?

• Military applications

• Fashion

• Agriculture

• Education