Computer Fundamentals - GR6

Hardware refers to:

• Programs used to run the computer

• The physical components of a computer

• Data stored on a hard drive

• Operating systems

Software refers to:

• Physical parts of the computer

• The programs and applications a computer runs

• Electrical components inside a computer

• Hardware connectors

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• Microsoft Word

• Motherboard

• CPU

• Printer

What does RAM stand for?

• Read Access Memory

• Random Application Manager

• Random Access Memory

• Ready Access Module

Which of these is NOT a hardware component?

• Monitor

• Mouse

• Operating System

• Keyboard

Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?

• Windows

• macOS

• Google Chrome

• Linux

The primary purpose of an operating system is to:

• Run games

• Manage hardware and software resources

• Create web pages

• Design graphics

Which of the following is an example of system software?

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Windows 10

• Photoshop

• Google Chrome

What type of software is Microsoft Excel?

• Operating system

• Utility software

• Application software

• System software

True or False: The motherboard is considered a piece of software.

• True

• False