Computer Systems: Hardware and Software (E.O.T)

What type of memory is volatile?

• ROM

• SSD

• RAM

• HDD

Which software is essential for a computer to function?

• Application software

• System software

• Utility software

• Firmware

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• Windows OS

• Microsoft Word

• BIOS

• Device drivers

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

• To perform calculations

• To manage hardware and software resources

The role of the motherboard in a computer system is to:

• store data permanently.

• connect all components and allow communication.

• power the computer.

• be used for cooling the system.

Which component is known as the brain of the computer?

• RAM

• CPU

• GPU

• SSD

Which component is used to store data permanently?

• RAM

• CPU

• SSD

• GPU

What are device drivers?

• Specialized programs that allow the operating system to communicate with hardware devices

• Programs that execute instructions

• Temporary storage for active processes

• Long-term storage solutions

What is primary storage?

• Volatile memory used for temporary storage while the computer is running

• Non-volatile memory used for long-term data storage

• A type of software that manages hardware resources

• A program that executes instructions

What is secondary storage?

• A program that renders images

• Volatile memory used for temporary storage

• A type of software that provides a user interface

• Non-volatile memory used for long-term data storage