Computer Software and Data Quiz

What is the primary function of system software?

• To provide specific task solutions

• To control and manage hardware components

• To create multimedia content

• To enhance user interface design

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• Linux

• Microsoft Word

• Mac OSX

• Unix

What is the basic unit of data storage in computers?

• Byte

• Kilobyte

• Bit

• Megabyte

Which storage unit is equivalent to 1024 bytes?

• Terabyte

• Kilobyte

• Gigabyte

• Megabyte

What does CPU speed measure?

• Memory usage

• Network speed

• Processing power

• Data storage capacity

Which type of computer is designed for a single user and is based on a microprocessor?

• Mainframe

• Supercomputer

• Personal computer

• Minicomputer

What is a netbook primarily designed for?

• Gaming

• High-performance tasks

• Graphic design

• Portability and internet access

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a tablet computer?

• Touch-sensitive screen

• Designed for media consumption

• No physical keyboard

• High processing power

What is the difference between data and information?

• Data is more valuable than information

• Data is always numerical; information is not

• Data is unstructured; information is contextualized

• Data is organized; information is not

Which of the following is an example of a supercomputer?

• Apple MacBook

• Dell Inspiron

• IBM Blue Gene

• Microsoft Excel