Chpt 1: Fundamentals of Hardware and Software

What is the main function of the CPU?

• Store data

• Process instructions

• Display information

• Transfer data

Which of the following is an example of primary storage?

• CDROM

• Hard drive

• RAM

• USB

What does ROM stand for?

• Random Output Memory

• ReadOnly Memory

• Remote Operational Memory

• Real Output Memory

Which of the following is NOT an input device?

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Monitor

• Scanner

Which component is responsible for executing instructions in a computer?

• RAM

• Hard Disk

• CPU

• Graphics Card

Which type of software controls and manages the hardware of a computer system?

• Utility Software

• Application Software

• Operating System

• Web Browser

What is the purpose of cache memory?

• To store large files

• To speed up data access for frequently used data

• To store video files

• To manage network traffic

What type of storage is a hard drive classified as?

• Primary storage

• Secondary storage

• Cache storage

• Volatile storage

Which of the following best describes software?

• Physical components of a computer

• Instructions that tell the computer what to do

• Peripheral devices like a printer

• An operating system

Which type of software allows users to perform specific tasks such as word processing?

• System Software

• Application Software

• Firmware

• Malware