Quiz on Computer Systems

What does the CPU stand for?

• Central Processing Unit

• Computer Processing Unit

• Computer Personal Unit

• Central Program Unit

Which of the following is a type of volatile memory?

• HDD

• SSD

• RAM

• ROM

What type of software includes the operating system?

• System Software

• Application Software

• Firmware

• Utility Software

Which of the following is an example of data?

• Information

• Report

• 2 x 7 = 14

• A

What is the main purpose of application software?

• Execute instructions

• Store permanent data

• Perform specific tasks

• Manage hardware resources

Which of the following is NOT a source of information?

• Books

• Surveys

• Experiments

• Data Processing

What does good information need to be?

• Expensive

• Relevant

• Difficult to access

• Complex

What is the role of RAM in a computer system?

• Execute instructions

• Hold data being actively used

• Store permanent data

• Manage software resources

Which of the following is an example of system software?

• Game application

• Operating system

• Word processor

• Web browser

What is the difference between data and information?

• Data is raw facts; information is processed data

• Data is organized; information is unorganized

• Data is processed; information is raw

• Data is meaningful; information is meaningless