Quizzes Chapter 1

What is computer hardware?

• Hardware are the physical components which make up the computer system

• Hardware is a collection of instructions that can be 'run' on a computer

• Hardware is software that is designed to allow users to complete specific tasks

• Hardware manages computers functions

What is Software?

• Is a collection of instructions that can be 'run' on a computer.

• Is a circuit board which is connects to main components.

• Provides the computer with a network connection.

• Is connected to main power sources to give power to the computer.

What is the function of the CPU?

• Is a circuit board which is connects to main components of the computer system.

• Enables the computer to input, process, and deliver sound

• Carries out calculations to complete software instructions.

• Enables the computer to process and display graphics.

What is the function of the hard disk drive?

• Used to store information like software and files.

• Enables the computer to input, process, and deliver sound

• Allows for optical disks to run on the computer.

• Allows for data to be input into a computer

Which devices are an input device?

• Inkjet and laser printer

• CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and Speakers

• Mouse, Touchpad, Keyboard and barcode scanner

• Word Processor, Spreadsheets and Databases

Which software is a system software

• Video Editing

• Operating Systems

• Photo Editing

• Spreadsheet

Which application would you use to write a letter?

• Microsoft Word

• Word Processing

• Device Drivers

• Spreadsheet

Which software is used to install and run hardware components?

• Spreadsheet

• Device Drivers

• Measure and Control

• Microsoft Excel

Which software is used in the green house to maintain growing conditions?

• Device Drives

• Measure and Control

• Photo Editing

• Video Editing

What is the purpose of Utilities software?

• Translates a program written in a specific language.

• Manages computers functions

• To maintain computer resources and performance.

• To write a letter